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Itron, Inc. (ITRI) Q3 Revenue $599M, EPS $1.61

Itron reported Q3 revenue of $599M, up from $582M a year ago, with adjusted gross margin of 41.3%. GAAP EPS was $1.61, and non-GAAP EPS was $1.94. The company's backlog was $4.3B, with bookings of $482M.

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Published Oct 27, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$ITRINeutralMed
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Why it matters

The earnings release provides fresh data on revenue, earnings, and margin trends, offering a basis for short‑term positioning.

02

Market read

First‑report Q3 earnings with modest revenue growth and notable margin expansion; relevant for traders monitoring utility tech stocks.

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What to watch

Backlog of $4.3B and bookings of $482M could indicate future revenue acceleration not reflected in the current quarter.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 7/10Timing: after‑hours release

Background

Itron is a provider of advanced metering infrastructure and utility analytics solutions, listed on NASDAQ under ITRI.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$ITRINeutralHigh confidence
Context

Itron posted Q3 revenue of $599M (up from $582M YoY) and GAAP EPS of $1.61, with margin expanding 350 bps.

Expected impact

modest upside pressure as investors price in better margins while revenue growth remains modest

Evidence & confidence

First‑report earnings release with new numbers; margin beat is positive, revenue is near prior year, likely leads to limited but positive price movement.

Market effects

Utility metering and smart‑grid sector may see modest interest as Itron signals margin improvement.

North American utility tech segment could see slight positive bias.

Limited; impact confined to Itron and its immediate peers.

Counterpoint

Flat revenue growth may signal demand slowdown; investors could stay cautious despite margin beat.

Key entities

  • Itron, Inc.

    Utility metering and data analytics firm.

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