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Avalon Holdings Q3 EPS Rises to $0.69 on Lower Waste Management Costs

Avalon Holdings posted a Q3 earnings beat with $0.69 per share, driven by improved operational efficiency in waste management that offset a slight decline in top-line revenue to $24.3 million.

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Q3 2026 EPS rose to $0.69 from $0.49 a year earlier, with net income up to $2.7 million from $1.9 million, driven by lower waste management costs. Revenue fell to $24.3 million from $25.7 million, but profitability improved sharply and nine-month EPS jumped to $0.60 from $0.17. The bottom-line beat should support the shares despite the softer top line.

Catalysts
  • ▲ Q3 2026 net income of $2.7 million vs $1.9 million in Q3 2025
  • ▲ Q3 basic EPS of $0.69 vs $0.49 a year ago
Risk Factors
  • ▼ Q3 net operating revenues fell to $24.3 million from $25.7 million
  • ▼ Waste management services revenue dropped to $11.1 million from $12.9 million
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Did Avalon Holdings make more money this quarter than last year?

Yes. Q3 2026 net income attributable to common shareholders was $2.7 million ($0.69 per share), up from $1.9 million ($0.49 per share) in Q3 2025.

Why did revenue decline if profits rose?

Net operating revenues slipped to $24.3 million from $25.7 million, mainly because waste management services revenue fell to $11.1 million from $12.9 million, but operating costs fell even faster, lifting operating income to $3.2 million from $2.3 million.

🎯 Key Takeaways

  • Q3 2026 net income rose to $2.7 million, up from $1.9 million in the prior-year period.
  • Basic EPS increased to $0.69 compared to $0.49 in Q3 2025.
  • Waste management services revenue fell to $11.1 million from $12.9 million, though lower operating costs bolstered overall margins.
  • Nine-month EPS for 2026 reached $0.60, a significant jump from $0.17 in the first nine months of 2025.

📝 Executive Summary

Avalon Holdings Corporation reported a strong third quarter for 2026, with net income climbing to $2.7 million from $1.9 million in the same period last year. Despite a decline in net operating revenues to $24.3 million, the company significantly improved its bottom line as operating costs for its waste management segment decreased. Basic earnings per share rose to $0.69, up from $0.49 in the third quarter of 2025.

❓ FAQ

Did Avalon Holdings make more money this quarter than last year?

Yes. Q3 2026 net income attributable to common shareholders was $2.7 million ($0.69 per share), up from $1.9 million ($0.49 per share) in Q3 2025.

Why did revenue decline if profits rose?

Net operating revenues slipped to $24.3 million from $25.7 million, mainly because waste management services revenue fell to $11.1 million from $12.9 million, but operating costs fell even faster, lifting operating income to $3.2 million from $2.3 million.