Sales of $1,183.7 million and diluted EPS of $4.64 for the third quarter of 2026;
Mixed sales results reflect accelerated turbulence, but gross margins hold strong;
Activity with critical industries continues to expand
KENOSHA, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 22, 2026-- Snap-on Incorporated (NYSE: SNA), a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of tools, equipment, diagnostics, repair information and systems solutions for professional users performing critical tasks, today announced operating results for the third quarter of 2026.
See “Non-GAAP Measures” below for a definition of, and further explanation about, organic sales.
“Our third quarter was mixed with varied outcomes among our business groups. The results were principally marked by the unprecedentedly accelerated rise in diesel prices, which in our mobile van channel prompted franchisees to reduce inventories despite very stable demand from their technician customers, substantially impacting the Tools Group in the period and overcoming what was an encouraging, record-setting performance in the Commercial & Industrial Group, led by gains in the critical industries and the precision torque arena,” said Nick Pinchuk, Snap-on chairman and chief executive officer. “But even with the challenges raised by the extreme turbulence, Snap-on Value Creation continued to support a resilience that kept gross margins strong. The headwinds notwithstanding, we remained confident on the path forward, investing in innovations identified through customer connection and developed by our engineering teams to solve essential tasks…many of which recently received awards from Motor Magazine and Professional Tool & Equipment News…reinforcing the power of the Snap-on brand…even as we engaged the difficulties. As we look ahead, we believe the Tools Group is well-positioned with its robust array of quick-payback products to drive progress as the wave passes; our proprietary databases are increasingly effective at streamlining work in independent vehicle repair shops, and we possess considerable momentum across the critical industries based on the growing popularity of our customized solutions. And, we believe these strengths will combine to reestablish and extend our positive trajectory. Finally, I want to thank our franchisees and associates for their many contributions, for their unwavering commitment to meet the macro environment, and for their steadfast faith in our ability to take full advantage of the abundant opportunities in our future.”
Commercial & Industrial Group segment sales of $404.3 million in the quarter compared to $367.7 million last year, reflecting a $27.0 million, or 7.4%, organic gain and $10.0 million of acquisition-related sales, partially offset by $0.4 million of unfavorable foreign currency translation. The organic increase includes higher sales in each of the segment’s operations.
Operating earnings of $74.7 million in the period compared to $57.5 million in 2025. The operating margin (operating earnings as a percentage of segment sales) of 18.5% compared to 15.6% last year.
Snap-on Tools Group segment sales of $471.5 million in the quarter compared to $506.0 million last year, reflecting a $35.7 million, or 7.0%, organic sales decline, partially offset by $1.2 million of favorable foreign currency translation. The organic decrease is due to lower sales both in the U.S. and in the segment’s international operations.
Operating earnings of $84.8 million in the period compared to $109.9 million in 2025. The operating margin of 18.0% compared to 21.7% a year ago.
Repair Systems & Information Group segment sales of $454.7 million in the quarter compared to $464.8 million in 2025, reflecting a $25.7 million, or 5.5%, organic decline, partially offset by $15.6 million of acquisition-related sales. The organic decrease is primarily due to reduced activity with OEM dealerships.
Operating earnings of $116.1 million in the period compared to $141.2 million in 2025, which included a benefit of $22.0 million from the legal settlement. The operating margin of 25.5% compared to 30.4% last year, which included a benefit of 480 basis points from the legal settlement.
Financial Services operating earnings of $68.3 million on revenue of $98.6 million in the quarter compared to operating earnings of $68.9 million on revenue of $101.1 million last year. Originations of $270.6 million in the third quarter represented a decrease of $3.5 million, or 1.3%, from 2025 levels.
Corporate expenses in the third quarter of $27.5 million compared to $30.1 million last year.
We believe that our markets and our operations possess and have demonstrated continuing and considerable resilience against the uncertainties of the current environment. Snap-on expects to make ongoing progress along its decisive runways for coherent growth, leveraging capabilities already proven in the automotive repair arena, developing and expanding its professional customer base, not only in automotive repair, but in adjacent markets, additional geographies and other areas, including extending in critical industries, where the cost and penalties for failure are high. In pursuit of these initiatives, we project that capital expenditures in 2026 will approximate $100 million, of which $69.0 million was incurred in the first nine months of the year.
Snap-on currently anticipates that its full-year 2026 effective income tax rate will approximate 22%.
Conference Call and Webcast on October 22, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Central Time
A discussion of this release will be webcast on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Central Time, and a replay will be available for at least 10 days following the call. To access the webcast, visit https://www.snapon.com/EN/Investors/Investor-Events and click on the link to the call. The slide presentation accompanying the call can be accessed under the Downloads tab in the webcast viewer, as well as on the Snap-on website at https://www.snapon.com/EN/Investors/Financial-Information/Quarterly-Earnings.
Non-GAAP Measures
References in this release to “organic sales” refer to sales from continuing operations calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”), adjusted to exclude acquisition-related sales and the impact of foreign currency translation. Management evaluates the company’s sales performance based on organic sales growth, which primarily reflects growth from the company’s existing businesses as a result of increased output, expanded customer base, geographic expansion, new product development and pricing changes, and excludes sales contributions from acquired operations the company did not own as of the comparable prior-year reporting period. Organic sales also exclude the effects of foreign currency translation as foreign currency translation is subject to volatility that can obscure underlying business trends. Management believes that the non-GAAP financial measure of organic sales is meaningful to investors as it provides them with useful information to aid in identifying underlying growth trends in the company’s businesses and facilitates comparisons of its sales performance with prior periods.
Snap-on Incorporated is a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of tools, equipment, diagnostics, repair information and systems solutions for professional users performing critical tasks including those working in vehicle repair, aerospace, the military, natural resources, and manufacturing. From its founding in 1920, Snap-on has been recognized as the mark of the serious and the outward sign of the pride and dignity working men and women take in their professions. Products and services are sold through the company’s network of widely recognized franchisee vans, as well as through direct and distributor channels, under a variety of notable brands. The company also provides financing programs to facilitate the sales of its products and to support its franchise business. Snap-on, an S&P 500 company, generated sales of $4.7 billion in 2025, and is headquartered in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
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Non-GAAP Supplemental Data
The following non-GAAP supplemental data is presented for informational purposes to provide readers with insight into the information used by management for assessing the operating performance of Snap-on Incorporated's ("Snap-on") non-financial services ("Operations") and Financial Services businesses.
The supplemental Operations data reflects the results of operations and financial position of Snap-on's tools, diagnostics, equipment products, software, and other non-financial services operations with Financial Services presented on the equity method. The supplemental Financial Services data reflects the results of operations and financial position of Snap-on's U.S. and international financial services operations. The financing needs of Financial Services are met through intersegment borrowings and cash generated from Operations; Financial Services is charged interest expense on intersegment borrowings at market rates. Income taxes are charged to Financial Services on the basis of the specific tax attributes generated by the U.S. and international financial services businesses. Transactions between the Operations and Financial Services businesses are eliminated to arrive at the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Snap-on Incorporated is a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of tools, equipment, diagnostics, repair information and systems solutions for professional users performing critical tasks.