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Kadant Inc (KAI)
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What Is the Kadant Stock Price Today?
The Kadant stock price today is 339.47.
What Is the Stock Symbol for Kadant?
The stock symbol for Kadant is ""KAI.""
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Kadant is listed and trades on the NYSE stock exchange.
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What Is the Kadant Stock Price Today?
The Kadant stock price today is 339.47.
What Is the Stock Symbol for Kadant?
The stock symbol for Kadant is ""KAI.""
What Stock Exchange Does Kadant Trade On?
Kadant is listed and trades on the NYSE stock exchange.
Is Kadant a Good Stock to Buy?
Determining whether Kadant or any stock is a good buy requires comprehensive analysis. To evaluate its potential, users can sign up to InvestingPro, where they can assess stock price fair value and other essential metrics.
You can find more details by visiting the additional pages to view historical data, charts, latest news, analysis or visit the forum to view opinions on the KAI quote. (ISIN: US48282T1043)
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Form 144 KADANT INC For: 27 May- Investing.com
- Kadant Inc receives Investment Bank Analyst Rating Update
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Form 4 Kadant Inc For: 6 July- Investing.com
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Strong Buy
Strong Buy
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Strong Buy
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Strong Buy
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2 Buy
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4 analysts
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Buy
Analysts 12-Month Price Target:
Average 361.67
(+6.54% Upside)
Kadant Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026
- Kadant posted record Q2 2026 revenue of $313M (up 23% YoY) and adjusted EPS of $3.42, beating estimates by 15.9% and 4.6% respectively.
- Shares fell 2.82% despite the beat as Q3 guidance of $2.90-$3.00 EPS and $297M-$307M revenue signals near-term slowdown in capital projects.
- Full-year 2026 guidance raised to $1.19B-$1.21B revenue and $12.43-$12.68 adjusted EPS; management expects improving capital spending in H2 2026.
- Aftermarket parts hit record $214.2M (68% of sales), offsetting weak European capital equipment demand and delayed large project releases.
- Recent acquisitions Clyde Industries and Kadant Profil performing well; net debt rose to $373M post-acquisitions with leverage at 1.72x.
Last Updated: 06/08/2026, 01:48 am
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04/08/2026
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3.42 / 2.95
Revenue / Forecast
313M / 299.33M
Compare KAI to Peers and Sector
Metrics to compare | KAI | Sector Sector - Average of metrics from a broad group of related Industrials sector companies | Relationship RelationshipKAIPeersSector | |
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P/E Ratio | 35.9x | 17.0x | 12.2x | |
PEG Ratio | 10.07 | 2.44 | 0.03 | |
Price/Book | 3.8x | 3.3x | 1.4x | |
Price / LTM Sales | 3.4x | 1.0x | 1.2x | |
Upside (Analyst Target) | 11.0% | 28.9% | 25.6% | |
Fair Value Upside | Unlock | 10.8% | 6.7% | Unlock |
Kadant Inc. supplies technologies and engineered systems worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Flow Control, Industrial Processing, and Material Handling. The Flow Control segment develops, manufactures, and markets fluid-handling systems, equipment, and integrated technologies, such as rotary joints, syphons, Turbulator bars, expansion joints, and engineered steam and condensate systems, as well as doctor systems and holders, doctor blades, cleaning showers and fabric-conditioning systems, forming systems and wear surfaces, and water-filtration systems. The Industrial Processing segment provides ring and rotary debarkers, stranders, chippers, engineered knife systems, and industrial automation and control products. This segment also offers recycling and approach flow systems, virgin pulping process equipment, boiler cleaning technologies, and single and double-screw presses. The Material Handling segment provides vibratory and conveying equipment; individual components and equipment for baling recyclable and waste materials; and fiber-based products. It sells its products and services through direct sales, independent sales agents, and distributors. The company was formerly known as Thermo Fibertek, Inc. and changed its name to Kadant Inc. in July 2001. Kadant Inc. was incorporated in 1991 and is headquartered in Westford, Massachusetts.
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What Is the Kadant (KAI) Stock Price Today?
The Kadant stock price today is 339.47 USD.
What Stock Exchange Does Kadant Trade On?
Kadant is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.
What Is the Stock Symbol for Kadant?
The stock symbol for Kadant is "KAI."
Does Kadant Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?
The Kadant dividend yield is 0.43%.
What Is the Kadant Market Cap?
As of today, Kadant market cap is 4.02B USD.
What Is Kadant's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?
The Kadant EPS (TTM) is 9.30.
When Is the Next Kadant Earnings Date?
Kadant will release its next earnings report on 03/11/2026.
From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is KAI a Buy or Sell?
Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.
How Many Times Has Kadant Stock Split?
Kadant has split 3 times.
How Many Employees Does Kadant Have?
Kadant has 4000 employees.
What is the current trading status of Kadant (KAI)?
As of 11/08/2026, Kadant (KAI) is trading at a price of 339.47 USD, with a previous close of 333.48 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 334.26 USD to 340.96 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 244.87 USD to 357.65 USD.
What Is Kadant (KAI) Price Target According to Analysts?
The average 12-month price target for Kadant is 361.67 USD, with a high estimate of 380 USD and a low estimate of 335 USD. 2 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +6.54% Upside potential.
What Is the KAI After Hours Price?
KAI's last after hours stock price is 326.89 USD, the stock has decreased by -6.59, or -1.98%.
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