# Mohawk Industries pairs soft volumes with strong Q3 cash flow

> Mohawk beat adjusted EPS expectations, generated $390 million of quarterly free cash flow and guided fourth-quarter adjusted EPS to $1.35–$1.45.

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- **Published:** 2026-10-31T16:09:59+00:00
- **Updated:** 2026-10-31T22:10:46+00:00
- **Section:** Quarterly results
- **Company:** Mohawk Industries (MHK), https://stoqly.net/companies/mhk.md

**Correction (2026-10-31T22:10:44Z):** Cover image corrected: Flooring manufacturing, cash generation and capital returns represented in an original editorial illustration for Mohawk Industries.

**Correction (2026-10-31T22:10:28Z):** Cover image corrected: Flooring manufacturing, cash generation and capital returns represented in an original editorial illustration for Mohawk Industries.

Mohawk Industries reported third-quarter 2026 net sales of approximately **$2.8 billion**, up about **1%** year over year, while adjusted sales were nearly flat. Adjusted diluted EPS was **$2.72**, up about **2%** from a year earlier and roughly **$0.14 above** the commonly cited consensus of $2.58; revenue was modestly below estimates near $2.82 billion, although published estimates varied.

**Demand versus pricing** Adjusted volumes fell about **4%**, but price and mix contributed approximately **4%**. Management said price, mix and productivity of about **$132 million** more than offset roughly **$117 million** of underlying inflation.

The flooring maker generated **$471 million** of operating cash flow and **$390 million** of free cash flow in the quarter, with year-to-date free cash flow reaching **$626 million**, up **78%** year over year. Cash and equivalents were approximately **$816.8 million** at October 3, versus **$856.1 million** at December 31, 2025.

Capital deployment was significant: Mohawk said it returned **$261 million** to shareholders during the quarter and reduced shares outstanding by approximately **4%** through repurchases. It expects fourth-quarter adjusted EPS of **$1.35–$1.45**, while warning that demand remains weak and costs elevated.

- [Mohawk Industries Q3 2026 results, SEC Exhibit 99.1](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/851968/000085196826000038/a2026q3pressreleaseandtabl.htm)
- [Mohawk Industries Q3 2026 earnings release](https://ir.mohawkind.com/news-releases/news-release-details/mohawk-industries-reports-q3-2026-results)
- [Mohawk Industries Form 10-Q, SEC](https://www.sec.gov/edgar/browse/?CIK=851968&owner=exclude)

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