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Cactus competitors & alternatives
The 10 closest competitors and alternatives to Cactus among consulting companies — ranked by similarity to what Cactus actually does, not by market-cap band.
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About Cactus
Cactus, Inc. specializes in the engineering, fabrication, distribution, and leasing of critical subsurface pressure management and wellhead apparatus. The company operates across key international markets such as the United States, Australia, China, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Its core offerings encompass proprietary systems like Cactus SafeDrill wellheads, Cactus SafeLink monobore, SafeClamp, and SafeInject systems, in addition to essential equipment such as frac stacks, zipper manifolds, and production trees. Beyond its product line, Cactus, Inc. further provides comprehensive field support, deploying round-the-clock technical teams for the installation, upkeep, repair, and secure operation of its wellhead and pressure control equipment. It also offers dedicated equipment reconditioning and overhaul capabilities. These solutions are supplied or leased primarily for onshore unconventional oil and gas wells throughout their drilling, completion, and production lifecycles. To support its operations, the company maintains an extensive operational footprint with 15 service hubs in the U.S. and an additional 3 strategically located in Eastern Australia. Established in 2011, the company's corporate headquarters are situated in Houston, Texas.
Cactus at a glance
Cactus is a consulting company headquartered in Houston, United States. It is publicly listed (WHD) with a market capitalisation of $4.4B. Xcout tracks 19 named people at Cactus, including Scott J. Bender (Chief Executive Officer & Chairman of the Board). Xcout recorded 46 job postings from Cactus in the last 90 days.
Cactus leadership
- Scott J. BenderChief Executive Officer & Chairman of the Board
- Stephen D. TadlockExecutive VP & CEO of Cactus International
- Steven BenderCOO & CEO of Spoolable Technologies Segment
- Joel BenderPresident & Director
- Jay A. NuttChief Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer, Executive Vice President & Treasurer
- Dawn SmithSenior VP & Chief Human Resources Officer
13 more named people on record for Cactus, with roles, board committees and tenure — see the full roster →
Hiring at Cactus
Xcout recorded 46 job postings from Cactus in the last 90 days, from a hiring record Xcout has kept since May 2026.
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Top 10 Cactus competitors
Ranked by semantic similarity — how close each company is to Cactus by what it does, using Xcout's live company graph. Click any company for its full profile, or its competitor set.
Mining
Smart Sand, Inc., a fully integrated frac and industrial sand supply and services company, provides mine to wellsite proppant supply and logistics solutions to its frac sand customers in the United States and Canada. The company operates in two segments, Sand and SmartSystems. The Sand segment offers frac sand and industrial products solutions. The SmartSystems segment rents its patented SmartSystems equipment and offers related services, as well as provides portable wellsite storage and management solutions. The company engages in the excavation, processing, and sale of sand or proppant for use in hydraulic fracturing operations. The company markets its products and services to oil and natural gas exploration and production companies, oilfield service companies, and diversified industrial and commercial customers. Smart Sand, Inc. was incorporated in 2011 and is headquartered in Yardley, Pennsylvania.
Mining
Lotus Creek Exploration, Inc. engages in the exploration, development, and production of crude oil and natural gas in Western Canada. Its portfolio includes Central Alberta, SE Saskatchewan, and Tucker Lake. The company was founded on August 21, 2024 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.
Mining
Quantum Helium Limited, operating alongside its subsidiary entities, is engaged in the prospecting, development, and extraction of oil and gas assets across Australia and the United States. The company's primary exploration focus encompasses helium, hydrogen, and various hydrocarbon resources. It was formerly known as Mosman Oil and Gas Limited, adopting its current name, Quantum Helium Limited, in November 2025. The company was established in 2011 and has its principal office located in Sydney, Australia.
Similar consulting company
Stress Engineering Services, Inc. is a global leader in engineering design and analysis operating across upstream and midstream sectors. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Similar consulting company
KBR, Inc. delivers advanced scientific, technological, and engineering solutions globally to both government entities and commercial enterprises. The company operates through two main divisions: The Government Solutions segment offers all-encompassing support throughout the lifecycle of defense, intelligence, space, aviation, and other missions for governmental and military clients primarily in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. This includes services spanning initial research and development, advanced prototyping, acquisition support, intricate systems engineering, cyber security analysis, space domain awareness, comprehensive testing and evaluation, systems integration, and program management. Additionally, it provides global supply chain management, operational readiness, and sophisticated command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C4ISR) services. The segment also furnishes expert professional advisory services, delivering high-end systems engineering, system assurance, and advanced technological solutions to clients within the defense, energy, and critical infrastructure domains. The Sustainable Technology Solutions segment encompasses a portfolio of roughly 70 patented process technologies utilized for producing ammonia, syngas, and fertilizers, as well as in chemical/petrochemical manufacturing, clean refining, and circular economy initiatives. It further provides consulting and advisory practices primarily focused on navigating the energy transition and achieving net-zero carbon emissions. Beyond engineering, design, and professional services, this segment offers industrial solutions via KBR INSITE. KBR INSITE is a proprietary, digital, and cloud-based platform designed to identify avenues for clients to improve production, enhance reliability, reduce environmental impact, boost energy efficiency, and increase profitability. Founded in 1998, KBR, Inc. is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Water Management
Pilot Water Solutions is a full-service, full life-cycle water midstream operator headquartered in Houston, Texas, providing reliable water management infrastructure and services. Founded in 2018, the privately held company handles various water midstream assets.
Corrosion Prevention
Corrosion Innovations is a chemical industry innovator and manufacturer headquartered in Houston, Texas, specializing in surface preparation products such as the Corr-Ze line.
Water Services
Maverick Water Group develops, owns, and operates alternative water systems to provide long-term sustainable water solutions, with headquarters in Houston, Texas.
Vertical Solutions
Quanta Services is a major construction and infrastructure engineering company headquartered in Houston, Texas. By uniting over 200 operating companies, Quanta has built the largest craft labor force in North America to tackle complex utility and energy infrastructure challenges.
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