Earnings Releases·Oct 23, 2026, 7:21 AM ET

Balchem Corporation — Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Summary

Net sales reached $290.7 million (up 8.6% YoY) and GAAP net earnings rose to $46.7 million (up 16.0% YoY), driven by record performance across all three business segments and a 70 basis point gross margin expansion to 36.4%.
Management reaffirmed confidence in the long-term growth outlook, citing strong positioning through the first nine months of the year despite higher manufacturing input costs and operating expenses partially offsetting gains.
The company returned $28 million to shareholders via common stock repurchases in the quarter and reduced net debt by $28.0 million, maintaining a conservative leverage ratio of 0.2 times.
No specific quantitative guidance changes were announced; the company highlighted favorable tax adjustments reducing the effective rate to 22.2% and noted continued execution of strategic growth initiatives.