Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. (SPB)

Spectrum Brands Holdings beat expectations on both the top and bottom line in the third fiscal quarter of 2026, based on preliminary results reported Aug. 7, as revenue rose 8% to about $753.3 million, edging the $732.2 million consensus by 2.9%. Adjusted EPS of $2.79 topped the $1.46 estimate by 91.1%, up 125% from $1.24 a year ago. Product sales, the largest segment, generated about $747.6 million, up 8%, while the United States accounted for about $456.4 million of sales, up 10%, and Latin America rose 18% to about $60.5 million. Gross margin held near 49% and operating margin was about 16%, with operating income around $119.9 million. Operating cash flow was $83.3 million, and the company repurchased $15.9 million of stock and paid $10.8 million in dividends. Consensus for the next period calls for EPS of $1.16 on revenue of $732.1 million.