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An announcement from Kadant ( (KAI) ) is now available.
Kadant reported on February 18, 2026, that fourth-quarter 2025 revenue rose 11% year over year to a record $286.2 million, with gross margin improving to 43.9% and adjusted EBITDA up 11%, while net income and GAAP EPS were flat at $24 million and $2.04, respectively. For fiscal 2025, revenue was essentially unchanged at $1.05 billion but higher margins and record cash flow were offset by a 9% decline in net income to $102 million and a 10% drop in adjusted EPS, as acquisitions and foreign exchange masked a 4% organic revenue decline; nevertheless, record bookings and strong free cash flow underpin management’s more optimistic 2026 outlook, with guidance calling for renewed top-line and earnings growth.
The most recent analyst rating on (KAI) stock is a Hold with a $345.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Kadant stock, see the KAI Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on KAI Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, KAI is a Neutral.
KAI scores solidly on profitability and balance-sheet strength, supported by a constructive technical uptrend. The main constraints are a high valuation versus modest yield and mixed growth signals (slight revenue decline and weak FCF growth), while the earnings update was balanced—strong aftermarket/cash flow but continued softness in capital projects and higher SG&A.
To see Spark’s full report on KAI stock, click here.
More about Kadant
Kadant Inc., based in Westford, Mass., is an industrial equipment and engineered systems manufacturer serving process industries worldwide. The company focuses on technologies used in material processing and production, with revenue driven by a mix of capital projects and higher-margin aftermarket sales that support recurring demand and cash flow generation.
Average Trading Volume: 140,615
Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy
Current Market Cap: $3.93B
Find detailed analytics on KAI stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.