Preformed Line Products Q3 2026 profit rises to $18M
Nine-month operating cash flow reached $68.1 million, while quarter-end cash was $99.3 million and available credit was $53.9 million.
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Preformed Line Products Company (PLPC) reported third-quarter 2026 net sales of $209.5 million, up 18% from $178.1 million a year earlier. Gross profit margin was 33.4%, 370 basis points higher year over year. Net income was $18.0 million, versus $2.6 million, and diluted EPS was $3.56, versus $0.53. After excluding 2025 U.S. Pension Plan termination charges, the company said diluted EPS increased 70%. Higher sales volumes, favorable product mix, fixed-cost leverage and price increases contributed to earnings; personnel, selling and freight costs and tariffs were offsets.
For the first nine months of 2026, net sales rose 21% to $598.5 million from $496.2 million, and net income was $50.1 million versus $26.8 million. Diluted EPS was $10.18 versus $5.42; after adjusting for the pension termination charges, EPS increased $3.20, or 46%. Operating cash flow was $68.1 million, up 32% year over year, while quarterly operating cash flow rose 95%. At September 30, 2026, the company reported $99.3 million in cash and $53.9 million of available credit. A higher effective tax rate also partly offset the nine-month net income increase.
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- Moderate pointQuarterly net sales rose 18% to $209.5 million year over year.
- Moderate pointAdjusted quarterly diluted EPS increased 70% after prior-year pension charges.
- Moderate pointNine-month net sales increased 21% to $598.5 million year over year.
- Moderate pointNine-month operating cash flow increased 32% year over year.
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Filing Explained
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8-K Event Classification
3 items: 2.02, 7.01, 9.01
3 items
Item 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 7.01
Regulation FD Disclosure
Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Third-quarter net sales: $209.5 million
Gross profit margin: 33.4%
Third-quarter net income: $18.0 million
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Third-quarter net sales
$209.5 million
Quarter ended September 30, 2026; up 18% from $178.1 million in Q3 2025
Gross profit margin
33.4%
Third quarter 2026; 370 basis points higher year over year
Third-quarter net income
$18.0 million
Quarter ended September 30, 2026; versus $2.6 million in Q3 2025
Diluted EPS
$3.56 per diluted share
Third quarter 2026; versus $0.53 in Q3 2025
Nine-month net sales
$598.5 million
First nine months of 2026; up 21% from $496.2 million in 2025
Nine-month net income
$50.1 million
First nine months of 2026; versus $26.8 million in 2025
Quarterly cash flow from operations
Up 95%
Third quarter 2026 compared with Q3 2025
Nine-month cash flow from operations
$68.1 million
First nine months of 2026; up 32% year over year
Key Terms
constant-currency basis, fixed cost leverage, non-GAAP financial measures, pension termination expense, +1 more
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constant-currency basis financial
"The Americas net sales grew 7% on a constant-currency basis"
A constant-currency basis is a way of reporting financial results that removes the effect of changes in exchange rates by converting past and current foreign-currency figures using the same exchange rates. It lets readers compare sales, revenue growth, or other metrics as if currency values had not moved, revealing underlying business performance much like comparing prices after fixing the same exchange rate on a price tag. Investors use it to separate operational changes from swings in currency values.
fixed cost leverage financial
"higher sales volumes, favorable product mix, fixed cost leverage"
non-GAAP financial measures financial
"This earnings release includes certain non-GAAP financial measures"
Non-GAAP financial measures are numbers companies use to show their financial performance that exclude certain expenses or income. They help investors see how the company might perform without one-time costs or other unusual items, giving a different perspective from official reports. However, since they can be adjusted, they don’t always tell the full story and should be looked at alongside standard financial figures.
pension termination expense financial
"Pension termination expense"
foreign currency translation financial
"Foreign currency translation increased third quarter 2026 net sales"
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Earnings Snapshot
Net sales: $209.5 million
Third quarter ended September 30, 2026
Net sales
$209.5 million
Up 18% year over year
Gross profit margin
33.4%
Up 370 basis points year over year
Net income
$18.0 million
Versus $2.6 million in Q3 2025
Diluted EPS
$3.56 per diluted share
Versus $0.53 in Q3 2025; increased 70% after excluding Q3 2025 U.S. Pension Plan termination charges
Nine-month cash flow from operations
$68.1 million
Up 32% year over year
FAQ
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What were PLPC's third-quarter 2026 sales, net income and diluted EPS?
PLPC reported $209.5 million in net sales, up 18% from $178.1 million a year earlier. Net income was $18.0 million versus $2.6 million, and diluted EPS was $3.56 versus $0.53. After excluding the 2025 U.S. Pension Plan termination charges, diluted EPS increased 70%.
What drove PLPC's third-quarter 2026 sales growth?
PLP-USA's performance was driven primarily by sales growth in transmission and distribution markets. The Americas' net sales grew 7% on a constant-currency basis, benefiting from the May 2026 acquisition of Delta Star and higher communications volumes. Asia-Pacific net sales grew 17% on a constant-currency basis, driven by higher energy-sales volumes.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 28, 2026
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(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
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Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 440 461-5200
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
| Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) | ||||||||
| Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) | ||||||||
| Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) | ||||||||
| Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) | ||||||||
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On October 28, 2026, Preformed Line Products Company issued a press release announcing earnings for the quarter ended September 30, 2026. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. This information shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except, as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
On October 28, 2026, the Company posted an investor presentation to its website at plp.com/investor-relations.
This information shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except, as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d)Exhibits
| Exhibit No. | Description | |||||||
| 99.1 | Press release dated October 28, 2026, announcing earnings for the third quarter 2026 financial results | |||||||
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) | |||||||
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS COMPANY | |||||||||||
| Date: | October 28, 2026 | By: | /s/ Andrew S. Klaus | ||||||||
| Andrew S. Klaus, CFO | |||||||||||
 | Exhibit 99.1  | ||||
PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS ANNOUNCES THIRD QUARTER 2026 FINANCIAL RESULTS
CLEVELAND, OHIO – October 28, 2026 - Preformed Line Products Company (NASDAQ: PLPC) today reported financial results for its third-quarter of 2026.
Q3 2026 highlights:
•Quarterly net sales of $209.5 million, an increase of 18% from Q3 2025.
•Quarterly gross profit margin of 33.4%, up 370 basis points from Q3 2025.
•Quarterly diluted EPS of $3.56 per share, up $3.03 from Q3 2025. EPS was up 70% from Q3 2025 when adjusted for the charges related to the U.S. Pension Plan termination that occurred in Q3 2025.
•Quarterly Cash Flow from Operations up 95% from Q3 2025 and 32% for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2026.
Net sales in the third quarter of 2026 were $209.5 million compared to $178.1 million in the third quarter of 2025, an 18% increase. PLP-USA continued its strong 2026 performance driven primarily by sales growth in the transmission and distribution markets. Among the international segments, The Americas net sales grew 7% on a constant-currency basis, benefiting from the May 2026 acquisition of Delta Star Conetores Electricos Ltda ("Delta Star") and higher communications volumes. Asia-Pacific net sales grew 17% on a constant-currency basis, driven by higher volumes in energy sales. Foreign currency translation increased third quarter 2026 net sales by $3.1 million.
Net income for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, was $18.0 million, or $3.56 per diluted share, compared to $2.6 million, or $0.53 per diluted share, for the comparable period in 2025. When removing the charges associated with the US Pension Plan termination which occurred in Q3 2025, diluted EPS increased 70%. The increase in net income was primarily driven by higher sales volumes, favorable product mix, fixed cost leverage and the benefit of price increases enacted in 2025 and early 2026. This increase was partially offset by increases in selling and freight costs and investments in personnel supporting strategic market growth in our core product offerings. Tariff headwinds also continued to impact net income. Foreign currency translation had a favorable impact of $0.4 million on the third-quarter of 2026 net income.
Net sales increased 21% to $598.5 million for the first nine months of 2026 compared to $496.2 million for the first nine months of 2025. All segments realized a year-over-year increase in net sales due to higher volumes of energy and communications sales, driven most significantly by PLP-USA with 28% net sales growth. Foreign currency translation rates increased net sales by $16.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026.
Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, was $50.1 million, or $10.18 per diluted share, compared to $26.8 million, or $5.42 per diluted share, for the comparable period in 2025. Adjusted for the U.S. Pension Plan Termination charges, diluted EPS was up $3.20 or 46%. The increase in net income was due to higher sales volumes and the benefit of price increases enacted in 2025 and early 2026, partially offset by higher personnel, selling and freight costs, tariff expenses and a higher effective tax rate for the nine-month period. Foreign currency translation had a favorable impact of $1.0 million on net income for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2026.
"This was another exceptional quarter, with sales and net income nearing the records set just last quarter," said Rob Ruhlman, Executive Chairman. "We grew net sales 18% to $209.5 million with gross margins improving 370 basis points year over year to 33.4%, showing resilience in a challenging operating environment. Our steadfast commitment to domestic manufacturing continues to provide a strategic
advantage, with PLP-USA delivering over $100 million of net sales for the second straight quarter. That performance is a direct result of the robust demand we see in domestic energy markets and the strategic investments we have made in people, manufacturing, and engineering capabilities. In early October, we welcomed U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno to our PLP Peninsula, Ohio operations to see our commitment to U.S. manufacturing firsthand."
"Our sustained growth is also generating strong cash flow. We produced $68.1 million in operating cash flow through the first nine months of the year and ended the quarter with $99.3 million in cash and $53.9 million of available credit. That financial strength allows us to do three things at once: invest in our people and facilities, pursue targeted acquisitions, and continue returning capital to shareholders."
"While we continue to enjoy a record year so far, the operating environment remains challenging. Tariffs continue to present headwinds, and the geopolitical landscape is constantly changing. But the investments we have made in domestic U.S. manufacturing, our diversified global footprint across 20 countries, and the breadth of our product portfolio give me confidence that we are well-positioned to navigate these pressures and sustain the momentum we have built."
"Finally, I was delighted to bring our Senior Leadership Team (and our families!) to New York in September to ring the closing bell at the Nasdaq to celebrate our 25th anniversary of being listed. This opportunity recognized both our great past and our bright future and I share this recognition with each of our over 4,000 PLP brothers and sisters around the globe. Our focus is unchanged: provide our customers with the high-quality products and superior customer service they have come to expect from PLP."
A presentation on third-quarter results will also be available on PLP’s website at www.plp.com/investor-relations.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This news release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 regarding the Company, including those statements regarding the Company’s and management’s beliefs and expectations concerning the Company’s future performance or anticipated financial results, among others. Except for historical information, the matters discussed in this release are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties which may cause results to differ materially from those set forth in those statements. Among other things, factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in such forward-looking statements include the uncertainty in global business conditions and the economy due to factors such as inflation, rising interest rates, tariffs, labor disruptions, military conflict, international hostilities, political instability, exchange rates, natural disasters and health epidemics, the strength of demand and availability of funding for the Company’s products (including in light of price increases) and the mix of products sold, the relative degree of competitive and customer price pressure on the Company’s products, the cost, availability and quality of raw materials required for the manufacture of products and customer demand, opportunities for business growth through acquisitions and the ability to successfully integrate any acquired businesses, changes in regulations and tax rates, security breaches, litigation and claims and the Company’s ability to continue to develop proprietary technology and maintain high-quality products and customer service to meet or exceed new industry performance standards and individual customer expectations, and other factors described under the headings “Forward-Looking Statements” and “Risk Factors” in the Company’s 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 5, 2026 and subsequent filings with the SEC. The Annual Report on Form 10-K and the Company’s other filings with the SEC can be found on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Company assumes no obligation to update or supplement forward-looking statements that become untrue because of subsequent events.
ABOUT PLP
PLP protects the world’s most critical connections by creating stronger and more reliable networks. The company’s precision-engineered solutions are trusted by energy and communications providers worldwide to
perform better and last longer. With locations in 20 countries, PLP works as a united global corporation, delivering high-quality products and unparalleled service to customers around the world.
MEDIA RELATIONS | INVESTOR RELATIONS | |||||||
| JOSH NELSON | ANDREW S. KLAUS | |||||||
MANAGER, MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | |||||||
+1 440 473 9120 | +1 440 473 9246 | |||||||
JOSH.NELSON@PLP.COM | ANDY.KLAUS@PLP.COM | |||||||
PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS COMPANY (PLPC)
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
| September 30, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | ||||||||||
| (Thousands of dollars, except share and per share data) | (Unaudited) | ||||||||||
| ASSETS | |||||||||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | $ | 99,269 | $ | 83,389 | |||||||
| Accounts receivable, net | 136,764 | 113,175 | |||||||||
| Inventories, net | 161,194 | 148,730 | |||||||||
| Prepaid expenses | 15,683 | 12,961 | |||||||||
| Other current assets | 8,907 | 5,206 | |||||||||
| TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS | 421,817 | 363,461 | |||||||||
| Property, plant and equipment, net | 247,502 | 222,781 | |||||||||
| Goodwill | 36,142 | 30,684 | |||||||||
| Other intangible assets, net | 9,007 | 10,140 | |||||||||
| Deferred income taxes | 7,909 | 7,481 | |||||||||
| Other assets | 19,925 | 19,074 | |||||||||
| TOTAL ASSETS | $ | 742,302 | $ | 653,621 | |||||||
| LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||||||||||
| Trade accounts payable | $ | 60,935 | $ | 49,520 | |||||||
| Notes payable to banks | 2,390 | 1,213 | |||||||||
| Current portion of long-term debt | 6,136 | 5,392 | |||||||||
| Accrued compensation and other benefits | 36,829 | 29,207 | |||||||||
| Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 41,584 | 29,378 | |||||||||
| TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES | 147,874 | 114,710 | |||||||||
| Long-term debt, less current portion | 47,423 | 32,860 | |||||||||
| Other noncurrent liabilities and deferred income taxes | 34,367 | 30,500 | |||||||||
| SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||||||||||
Common shares $2 par value per share, 15,000,000 shares authorized, 4,880,691 and 4,907,787 issued and outstanding, at September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025 | 13,895 | 13,860 | |||||||||
Common shares issued to rabbi trust, 222,506 and 222,506 shares at September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively | (9,586) | (9,586) | |||||||||
| Deferred compensation liability | 9,586 | 9,586 | |||||||||
| Paid-in capital | 71,226 | 67,217 | |||||||||
| Retained earnings | 631,311 | 584,360 | |||||||||
Treasury shares, at cost, 2,066,300 and 2,021,940 shares at September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively | (149,150) | (136,554) | |||||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (54,682) | (53,365) | |||||||||
| TOTAL PLPC SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | 512,600 | 475,518 | |||||||||
| Noncontrolling interest | 38 | 33 | |||||||||
| TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | 512,638 | 475,551 | |||||||||
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | $ | 742,302 | $ | 653,621 | |||||||
PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED INCOME
| Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (Thousands, except per share data) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 209,501 | $ | 178,087 | $ | 598,460 | $ | 496,229 | |||||||||||||||
| Cost of products sold | 139,499 | 125,238 | 400,226 | 339,310 | |||||||||||||||||||
| GROSS PROFIT | 70,002 | 52,849 | 198,234 | 156,919 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Costs and expenses | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Selling | 15,014 | 13,252 | 44,171 | 38,525 | |||||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | 22,522 | 19,149 | 65,104 | 55,440 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Research and engineering | 7,336 | 6,182 | 21,227 | 17,356 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other operating expense, net | 233 | 1,134 | 1,217 | 2,212 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 45,105 | 39,717 | 131,719 | 113,533 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| OPERATING INCOME | 24,897 | 13,132 | 66,515 | 43,386 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other income (expense) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest income | 1,061 | 683 | 2,472 | 1,577 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | (728) | (312) | (1,199) | (1,006) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Pension termination expense | — | (11,657) | — | (11,657) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other income, net | 326 | 510 | 544 | 1,033 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 659 | (10,776) | 1,817 | (10,053) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES | 25,556 | 2,356 | 68,332 | 33,333 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax expense (benefit) | 7,540 | (263) | 18,259 | 6,461 | |||||||||||||||||||
| NET INCOME | $ | 18,016 | $ | 2,619 | $ | 50,073 | $ | 26,872 | |||||||||||||||
Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests | 20 | 7 | (5) | (24) | |||||||||||||||||||
| NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO PLPC SHAREHOLDERS | $ | 18,036 | $ | 2,626 | $ | 50,068 | $ | 26,848 | |||||||||||||||
| AVERAGE NUMBER OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK OUTSTANDING: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | 5,032 | 4,915 | 4,891 | 4,925 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted | 5,072 | 4,941 | 4,917 | 4,951 | |||||||||||||||||||
| EARNINGS PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK ATTRIBUTABLE TO PLPC SHAREHOLDERS: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | 3.58 | $ | 0.53 | $ | 10.24 | $ | 5.45 | |||||||||||||||
| Diluted | $ | 3.56 | $ | 0.53 | $ | 10.18 | $ | 5.42 | |||||||||||||||
| Cash dividends declared per share | $ | 0.21 | $ | 0.20 | $ | 0.63 | $ | 0.60 | |||||||||||||||
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION
This earnings release includes certain non-GAAP financial measures. These financial measures include adjusted earnings and adjusted earnings per basic and diluted share, each of which differs from the most directly comparable measure calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). A reconciliation of each of these financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measure is included in this earnings release. Management believes that these financial measures are useful to investors because they provide additional meaningful financial information that should be considered when assessing our business performance and trends, and they allow investors to more easily compare the Company's financial performance period to period.
The Company's adjusted net income and adjusted earnings per diluted share for the year ended September 30, 2025, was calculated as follows:
| Three Months Ended September 30, 2025 | Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||
| (Thousands, except per share data) | |||||||||||||||||
| NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO PLPC SHAREHOLDERS | $ | 2,626 | $ | 26,848 | |||||||||||||
| Add back: | |||||||||||||||||
| Pension termination expense, after tax | 7,721 | 7,721 | |||||||||||||||
| ADJUSTED NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO PLPC SHAREHOLDERS | $ | 10,347 | $ | 34,569 | |||||||||||||
| AVERAGE NUMBER OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK OUTSTANDING: | |||||||||||||||||
| Basic | 4,915 | 4,925 | |||||||||||||||
| Diluted | 4,941 | 4,951 | |||||||||||||||
| ADJUSTED EARNINGS PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK ATTRIBUTABLE TO PLPC SHAREHOLDERS: | |||||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | 2.11 | $ | 7.02 | |||||||||||||
| Diluted | $ | 2.09 | $ | 6.98 | |||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended September 30, 2025 | Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||
| ADJUSTED DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK ATTRIBUTABLE TO PLPC SHAREHOLDERS: | |||||||||||||||||
| NET INCOME PER SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO PLPC SHAREHOLDERS | $ | 0.53 | $ | 5.42 | |||||||||||||
| Add back: | |||||||||||||||||
| Per share impact of pension termination expense, after tax | 1.56 | 1.56 | |||||||||||||||
| ADJUSTED DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK ATTRIBUTABLE TO PLPC SHAREHOLDERS | $ | 2.09 | $ | 6.98 | |||||||||||||