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Kadant (KAI) R&D spending by quarter
Kadant's R&D spending was $3.8M in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), -15% from Q2 2026. Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $3.5M (Q1 2025) to $4.5M (Q2 2026).
| Quarter | R&D spending | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | $3.8M | -15% | -2% |
| Q2 2026 | $4.5M | +11% | +20% |
| Q1 2026 | $4.1M | -1% | +15% |
| Q4 2025 | $4.1M | +5% | — |
| Q3 2025 | $3.9M | +5% | — |
| Q2 2025 | $3.7M | +6% | — |
| Q1 2025 | $3.5M | — | — |
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 R&D spending?
Kadant's R&D spending was $3.8M in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), -15% from Q2 2026.
How has Kadant's R&D spending changed?
Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $3.5M (Q1 2025) to $4.5M (Q2 2026).