Bombardier reported higher third-quarter 2026 revenue and profitability, supported by record performance in its Services business and continued strong cash flow generation. The company has raised its full-year free cash flow guidance to more than US$1.3 billion while reaffirming its other 2026 financial targets.
Revenue increased 3% year on year to US$2.4 billion, including a record US$701 million from the Services business. The company delivered 33 aircraft during the quarter.
Adjusted EBITDA rose 7% to US$382 million, with the adjusted EBITDA margin improving to 16.1% from 15.4% a year earlier. Reported earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) increased 17% to US$266 million, while the EBIT margin gained 140 basis points to 11.2%.
Adjusted net income climbed 41% to US$182 million. Reported net income, however, fell 5% to US$81 million from US$85 million in the third quarter of 2025. Adjusted earnings per share were US$1.72, while diluted earnings per share stood at US$0.73.
Free cash flow reached US$183 million, up 20% year on year. Cash generated from operating activities increased 36% to US$259 million, while net additions to property, plant and equipment and intangible assets totalled US$76 million.
Bombardier’s order backlog stood at US$22.2 billion on September 30, 2026, with a unit book-to-bill ratio of 1.7 times for the quarter.
Available liquidity totalled approximately US$2.4 billion, including cash and cash equivalents of US$1.6 billion at the end of September.
