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Itron Announces Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results
Itron reported third quarter 2026 revenue of $599 million, up 3%. Annual recurring revenue rose 25% to $423 million, GAAP net income was $71 million, and free cash flow was $96 million, down $18 million.
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What happened
Itron reported third quarter 2026 revenue of $599 million, up 3%. Annual recurring revenue rose 25% to $423 million, GAAP net income was $71 million, and free cash flow was $96 million, down $18 million.
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Global impact / market context
The mix matters: recurring software revenue is growing much faster than total sales, which can smooth future cash flow. But free cash flow fell by $18 million, so profit gains are not yet converting fully into cash available for investors.
Analyst inference
Utilities are spending on grid capacity, reliability and affordability, which supports demand for Itron's meters and software. Investors may weigh strong earnings and recurring revenue against weaker free cash flow when judging how durable this growth is.
Analyst inference
What to watch
- Watch whether annual recurring revenue keeps growing near 25%, since software and services are lifting repeat sales while total revenue grew only 3%. Confirmed
- Track free cash flow next quarter; a second decline would suggest earnings growth is not translating into cash available for debt repayment or shareholder returns. Analyst inference
- Watch utility capital spending plans on grid reliability and affordability, because slower utility budgets could reduce orders for Itron's meters and software. Proposed