ResMed (NYSE: RMD) delivers Q3 2026 earnings jump and declares $0.60 dividend
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ResMed Inc. reported strong third-quarter fiscal 2026 results and declared a cash dividend. Net revenue was $1.43 billion, up 11% from $1.29 billion a year earlier, with GAAP net income of $398.7 million and diluted EPS of $2.74.
Non-GAAP diluted EPS was $2.86, up from $2.37. Operating cash flow for the quarter was $554.1 million, and cash and cash equivalents were $1.66 billion as of March 31, 2026. The board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.60 per share, with a record date of May 14, 2026 and payment on June 18, 2026.
Positive
- Strong revenue and earnings growth: Q3 fiscal 2026 net revenue rose 11% to $1.43 billion, with GAAP diluted EPS up to $2.74 and non-GAAP diluted EPS increasing to $2.86 from $2.37 a year earlier.
- Improved profitability and cash generation: GAAP gross margin expanded to 62.2% from 59.3%, and quarterly operating cash flow was $554.1 million, supporting a higher cash balance of $1.66 billion.
- Ongoing capital returns: The company paid $87.2 million in dividends and repurchased $175.0 million of stock in the quarter, and declared a new $0.60 per share quarterly dividend.
Negative
- None.
Insights
ResMed delivers double-digit growth with rising margins and cash generation.
ResMed grew Q3 fiscal 2026 revenue 11% to $1.43 billion, with GAAP gross margin improving to 62.2% from 59.3%. Net income reached $398.7 million, and GAAP diluted EPS rose to $2.74, while non-GAAP diluted EPS increased to $2.86.
Growth was broad-based: Sleep and Breathing Health revenue rose 11% to $1.26 billion, and Residential Care Software grew 6% to $170.9 million. Regional revenue increased in both the U.S./Canada/Latin America and combined Europe/Asia markets, with constant-currency growth supporting underlying demand.
Operating cash flow of $554.1 million in the quarter and cash of $1.66 billion as of March 31, 2026 funded significant shareholder returns, including $87.2 million in dividends and $175.0 million of share repurchases this quarter. The new $0.60 quarterly dividend, payable on June 18, 2026, continues the company’s capital return pattern.