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Esab vs Symbotic: ESAB and SYM compared
Esab is the larger company: $825M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $721M for Symbotic (Q3 FY26). Symbotic is growing faster (+22% against +13% a year earlier). Esab is more profitable, with an operating margin of 11.1% against 4.6%.
Where the money goes: ESAB and SYM
Esab (ESAB) · Q3 2026
Esab, Q3 2026: revenue $825M (+13% year over year), operating margin 11.1%, net earnings $38.9M, operating cash flow $72.7M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Symbotic (SYM) · Q3 FY26
Symbotic, Q3 FY26: revenue $721M (+22% year over year), operating margin 4.6%, net earnings $11.7M, operating cash flow −$147M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Esab (ESAB) | Symbotic (SYM) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 FY26 |
| Revenue | $825M | $721M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +13% | +22% |
| Gross margin | 39.3% | 22.3% |
| Operating margin | 11.1% | 4.6% |
| Net earnings | $38.9M | $11.7M |
| Net margin | 4.7% | 1.6% |
| Operating cash flow | $72.7M | −$147M |
| Free cash flow | $54.4M | — |
| Market value | $5.2B | $4.9B |
| P/E | 33.9× | 78.0× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $117.18 | $61.50 |
Where the revenue comes from
Esab
- Consumables: $474M (57%)
- Equipment: $351M (43%)
Symbotic
- Systems: $671M (93%)
- Operation services: $37.1M (5%)
- Software maintenance and support: $12.8M (2%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Esab or Symbotic?
Esab is the larger company: $825M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $721M for Symbotic (Q3 FY26).
Is Esab or Symbotic growing faster?
Symbotic is growing faster (+22% against +13% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Esab or Symbotic?
Esab is more profitable, with an operating margin of 11.1% against 4.6%.
More: Esab earnings · how Esab makes money · Symbotic earnings · how Symbotic makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026; 10-Q filed Aug 5, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.