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Pentair vs Kadant: PNR and KAI compared
Pentair is the larger company: $976M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $313M for Kadant (Q3 2026). Kadant is growing faster (+15% against -4% a year earlier). Pentair is more profitable, with an operating margin of 20.1% against 17.1%.
Where the money goes: PNR and KAI
Pentair (PNR) · Q3 2026
Pentair, Q3 2026: revenue $976M (-4% year over year), operating margin 20.1%, net earnings $145M, operating cash flow $169M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Kadant (KAI) · Q3 2026
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.
| Pentair (PNR) | Kadant (KAI) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $976M | $313M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | -4% | +15% |
| Gross margin | 40.5% | — |
| Operating margin | 20.1% | 17.1% |
| Net earnings | $145M | $35.1M |
| Net margin | 14.9% | 11.2% |
| Operating cash flow | $169M | — |
| Free cash flow | $152M | — |
| Market value | $10.9B | $3.1B |
| P/E | 18.1× | 27.9× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $73.60 | $357.50 |
Where the revenue comes from
Kadant
- Industrial Processing: $143M (46%)
- Flow Control: $102M (33%)
- Material Handling: $67.4M (22%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Pentair or Kadant?
Pentair is the larger company: $976M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $313M for Kadant (Q3 2026).
Is Pentair or Kadant growing faster?
Kadant is growing faster (+15% against -4% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Pentair or Kadant?
Pentair is more profitable, with an operating margin of 20.1% against 17.1%.
More: Pentair earnings · how Pentair makes money · Kadant earnings · how Kadant makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 27, 2026; 8-K filed Nov 3, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.