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Kadant (KAI) operating margin by quarter
Kadant's operating margin was 17.1% in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +0.8 pts from Q2 2026. Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from 13.9% (Q4 2025) to 17.1% (Q3 2026).
| Quarter | Operating margin | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | 17.1% | +0.8 pts | +1.4 pts |
| Q2 2026 | 16.3% | +2.0 pts | +0.8 pts |
| Q1 2026 | 14.2% | +0.4 pts | -0.6 pts |
| Q4 2025 | 13.9% | -1.8 pts | — |
| Q3 2025 | 15.7% | +0.3 pts | — |
| Q2 2025 | 15.4% | +0.5 pts | — |
| Q1 2025 | 14.9% | — | — |
Q3 2026 at a glance
Kadant, Q3 2026: revenue $313M (+15% year over year), operating margin 17.1%, net earnings $35.1M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
What is Kadant's operating margin?
Kadant's operating margin was 17.1% in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +0.8 pts from Q2 2026.
How has Kadant's operating margin changed?
Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from 13.9% (Q4 2025) to 17.1% (Q3 2026).