EquipmentShare.com (EQPT) Stock Falls on Q3 2026 Earnings

EquipmentShare.com (EQPT) reported Q3 2026 revenue of $1.5B, up 55.5% YoY, beating estimates. Net income was $9M ($0.03/diluted share), down YoY. Operating cash flow was negative $37M, while capex was $841M. Shares fell 1.94% post-earnings. Insiders and hedge funds have shown mixed activity.

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Published Nov 9, 2026, 10:21 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$EQPTBearishHigh
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Why it matters

The earnings miss and negative cash flow are likely to drive short‑term downside, though revenue momentum may attract longer‑term interest.

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Market read

First‑time earnings disclosure with material numbers; immediate price impact observed.

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What to watch

Potential upside from upcoming contract wins or cost‑reduction initiatives not disclosed in this release.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 8/10Timing: after-hours

Background

EquipmentShare.com Inc. (EQPT) reported its Q3 2026 results, showing robust top‑line growth but weaker earnings and cash flow.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

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Context

Q3 2026 earnings released with revenue $1.5B (+55.5% YoY) but net income $9M and negative cash flow, causing shares to fall 1.94% after close.

Expected impact

likely downward pressure as the market prices in weaker profitability and cash flow

Evidence & confidence

Revenue beat was offset by a net income miss and negative operating cash flow, and the stock already fell post‑close.

Market effects

Highlights pressure on equipment leasing sector amid high capex spending.

US equipment leasing firms may see similar scrutiny on cash flow metrics.

Limited to investors tracking US mid‑cap industrials.

Counterpoint

Despite cash flow weakness, the strong revenue growth could support a bounce if management outlines a clear path to profitability.

Key entities

  • EquipmentShare.com Inc.

    US‑listed equipment leasing firm reporting Q3 2026 earnings.

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EquipmentShare reported Q3 revenue of $900M, up from $550M a year earlier. The company operates 448 locations, with mature sites showing a 54% Adjusted Core EBITDA margin. Sales reached $294M, with $243M from its OWN Program. Full-year guidance remains at $5.9B revenue and $2.2B Adjusted Core EBITDA. The company expects to end the year with $11.5B in managed fleet OEC and leverage in the low three-times range. Advanced Solutions revenue doubled, driven by power generation demand.

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Why EquipmentShare.com Stock Crashed Today

EquipmentShare.com (EQPT) stock fell 21% Tuesday despite beating Q3 earnings estimates. The company reported $0.16 EPS on $1.5B revenue, but GAAP net income was only $0.03 per share. Free cash flow was negative, with a $1.1B cash burn so far this year. Revenue grew 55% YoY, but investors focused on earnings quality concerns.

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Why is EquipmentShare stock plunging today?

EquipmentShare (EQPT) shares dropped 22.2% after Q3 2026 earnings beat estimates but failed to reassure investors due to capital expenditure concerns and unchanged full-year guidance. Analysts cut price targets, and broader market declines added pressure. The stock hit a 52-week low of $12.41.

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EquipmentShare 3Q 2026: Revenue $1.47B — 10-Q Summary

EquipmentShare reported 3Q 2026 revenue of $1.47B, up year over year, driven by construction demand, fleet expansion, and higher equipment sales. Net income also rose, though offset by increased expenses. The company expanded to 408 branches and 302,865 units under management. Equipment rental revenue grew 47%, and sales revenue increased 76%, with a $139M rise in construction equipment sales to OWN Program participants.