MillerKnoll Returns to GAAP Profitability in Q3 with Strong Sales and Order Growth

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MillerKnoll reported a return to GAAP profitability in Q3 fiscal 2026, driven by strong sales and order growth, and improved operating performance compared to a prior year with significant impairment charges.

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• Return to GAAP Profitability

  The company reported net earnings of $23.5 million for Q3 fiscal 2026, a significant improvement from a net loss of $12.7 million in the same period last year.

• Strong Sales and Order Growth

  Net sales increased by 5.8% to $926.6 million, and orders grew by 9.2% to $931.6 million in Q3 fiscal 2026, with organic sales up 3.8% and organic orders up 7.2%.

• Improved Operating Performance

  Operating expenses decreased by 25.7% ($106.6 million) in Q3, primarily due to the absence of $130 million in impairment charges recognized in the prior year, contributing to positive operating earnings.

• Solid Liquidity Position

  MillerKnoll maintains a healthy balance sheet with $174.6 million in cash and cash equivalents and $419.4 million in available borrowings under its revolving credit facility.

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MillerKnoll, Inc. reported a significant turnaround in its third fiscal quarter, returning to GAAP profitability with net earnings of $23.5 million, compared to a net loss of $12.7 million in the prior year. This positive shift was driven by a 5.8% increase in net sales to $926.6 million and a 9.2% rise in orders to $931.6 million. Operating expenses decreased substantially, primarily due to the absence of $130 million in impairment charges recorded in the prior year. While adjusted diluted EPS saw a slight decrease to $0.43 from $0.44, the overall financial health improved, supported by a solid liquidity position. The company also disclosed that its CEO adopted a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan to sell a modest number of shares, which is a pre-planned transaction.