Kadant Inc (KAI)

Currency in USD
308.56
+25.77(+9.11%)
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308.00-0.56(-0.18%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
294.10320.18
52 wk Range
244.87354.07
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
282.79
Open
303.14
Day's Range
294.1-320.18
52 wk Range
244.87-354.07
Volume
195.41K
Average Volume (3m)
146.94K
1-Year Change
12.8066%
Book Value / Share
90.03
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Price Target
357.50
Upside
+15.86%
Members' Sentiments
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Kadant Inc News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Strong Buy

Analyst Ratings

2 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
4 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 357.50
(+15.86% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
DA Davidson
Hold335.00+8.57%306.00Maintain06/08/2026
DA Davidson
Hold306.00-0.83%303.00Maintain07/05/2026
DA Davidson
Hold303.00-1.80%295.00Maintain20/02/2026
DA Davidson
Hold295.00-4.39%-Maintain09/02/2026
DA Davidson
Hold295.00-4.39%-Maintain04/02/2026

Kadant Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q3/2026

  • Kadant reported Q3 2026 adjusted EPS of $3.64, beating estimates by 18.6%, with revenue of $313M up 15% YoY, driving shares up 8% after-hours.
  • Company raised FY2026 guidance to revenue of $1.195B-$1.210B and adjusted EPS of $12.58-$12.73, citing record aftermarket parts demand at 70% of sales.
  • Generated record free cash flow of $58.1M, reducing net debt by $56.4M sequentially and lowering leverage ratio to 1.49x from 1.72x prior quarter.
  • Management noted extended quote-to-order cycles for large capital projects due to political uncertainty, though demand strengthened in energy, defense, and aerospace.
  • Profil acquisition creating $0.20/share dilution expected to reverse in 2027 as inventory normalizes; Q4 guidance calls for revenue of $287M-$302M and EPS of $2.67-$2.82.
Last Updated: 05/11/2026, 04:10 am
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Earnings

Latest Release
03/11/2026
EPS / Forecast
3.64 / 3.07
Revenue / Forecast
313M / 302.14M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 9.92
Dividend Yield
0.51%
Industry Median 1.53%
Annualised payout
1.44
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+7.39%
Growth Streak

KAI Income Statement

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Metrics to compare
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Relationship
P/E Ratio
31.1x18.7x11.1x
PEG Ratio
-4.620.03
Price/Book
3.4x3.1x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
3.1x1.0x1.1x
Upside (Analyst Target)
15.9%13.7%34.0%
Fair Value Upside
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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.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
7.42M62.85%2.11B
Other Institutional Investors
5.81M37.15%1.65B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0.000.00%0.00
Total
13.24M100.00%3.75B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.15.23%1,798,699510,165
Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management, LLC9.11%1,075,244304,971

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FAQ

What Is the Kadant (KAI) Stock Price Today?

The Kadant stock price today is 308.56 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 0.5%%.

What Is the Kadant Market Cap?

As of today, Kadant market cap is 3.34B USD.

What Is Kadant's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Kadant EPS (TTM) is 9.92.

When Is the Next Kadant Earnings Date?

Kadant will release its next earnings report on 17/02/2027.

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 3900 employees.

What is the current trading status of Kadant (KAI)?

As of 04/11/2026, Kadant (KAI) is trading at a price of 308.56 USD, with a previous close of 282.79 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 294.10 USD to 320.18 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 244.87 USD to 354.07 USD.

What Is Kadant (KAI) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Kadant is 357.50 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 +15.86% Upside potential.

What Is the KAI Premarket Price?

KAI's last pre-market stock price is 283.00 USD. The pre-market share volume is 60.00, and the stock has decreased by 0.21, or 0.07%.

What Is the KAI After Hours Price?

KAI's last after hours stock price is 308.00 USD, the stock has decreased by -0.56, or -0.18%.
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