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KAI Stock Chart & Stats
$312.36
-$0.21(-0.07%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$312.36
-$0.21(-0.07%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$244.87 - $354.07
Previous Close$312.15
Volume167.40K
Average Volume (3M)145.77K
Market Cap
$3.95B
Enterprise Value$4.04K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$134.53M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)35.9
Beta1.35
Next Earnings
Nov 03, 2026EPS Estimate
3.07Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.42%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)9.30
Shares Outstanding11,809,117
10 Day Avg. Volume195,513
30 Day Avg. Volume145,769
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-3.70
Price to Book (P/B)3.44
Price to Sales (P/S)3.20
P/FCF Ratio21.85
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$357.50Price Target Upside14.45% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)12.56
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.20B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Recurring Aftermarket RevenueA record $214M in aftermarket sales indicates a large installed base driving repeat, higher-margin demand. Durable aftermarket revenue cushions cyclicality in capital spending, supports predictability of cash flows and margins, and underpins long-term service and parts profitability.
Solid Cash Generation And FCFHigh cash conversion (FCF near 90% of net income) and historically strong operating cash flow give Kadant durable internal funding for capex, dividends, and acquisitions. Reliable cash generation supports balance sheet flexibility and funds strategic initiatives despite recent FCF decline.
Accretive M&A IntegrationEarly success integrating acquisitions has expanded product breadth and accelerated bookings, indicating management execution on strategic tuck-ins. Effective M&A that adds aftermarket and industrial-processing capabilities can sustainably broaden revenue streams and improve scale over time.
Bears Say
Rising Leverage And Net DebtMaterial increase in net debt and leverage from acquisition financing reduces financial flexibility and raises refinancing and interest-rate sensitivity. Higher leverage can constrain capital allocation choices, elevate funding costs, and limit ability to weather prolonged industry slowdowns.
Gross Margin CompressionA 210bps margin decline tied to mix shifts and acquisition-related amortization suggests near-term profit dilution. If capital-heavy mix or legacy amortization persists, operating margins and ROIC may remain pressured until inventories and acquired profit recognition normalize.
Capital Equipment Demand UncertaintyProlonged softness and lengthening approval cycles in capital markets create durable timing risk for large system orders. Revenue and margin visibility become lumpy, making top-line growth dependent on end-market capex recovery and slowing sustainable expansion in equipment-driven segments.
Kadant News
KAI FAQ
What was Kadant Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Kadant Inc lowest stock price was $244.87 and its highest was $354.07 in the past 12 months.
What is Kadant Inc’s market cap?
Kadant Inc’s market cap is $3.95B.
When is Kadant Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kadant Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 03, 2026 which is in 78 days.
How were Kadant Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Kadant Inc released its earnings results on Aug 04, 2026. The company reported $3.42 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.938 by $0.482.
Is Kadant Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Kadant Inc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Kadant Inc pay dividends?
Kadant Inc pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.36 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.42%. See more information on Kadant Inc dividends here
What is Kadant Inc’s EPS estimate?
Kadant Inc’s EPS estimate is 3.07.
How many shares outstanding does Kadant Inc have?
Kadant Inc has 11,809,117 shares outstanding.
What happened to Kadant Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Kadant Inc reported an EPS of $3.42 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $2.938. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.657%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Kadant Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in KAI
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Kadant Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$357.50 (14.45% Upside)
$357.50 (14.45% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
KAI Sentiment 50%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 25.7K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $860.9K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-15.59%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
0.42%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
27.27%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Kadant Inc
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.
KAI Company Deck
KAI Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented strong, record-setting operational and financial results including revenue, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EPS and cash flow, supported by robust aftermarket demand, solid organic growth and positive contributions from recent acquisitions. These positives were tempered by margin pressure caused by mix shifts and acquisition-related amortization/deferrals, increased leverage from acquisition financing, and continued softness and timing uncertainty in capital equipment markets and certain regions. Management raised full-year revenue guidance but remained cautious on near-term capital spending timing.View all KAI earnings summariesKAI Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$357.50
▲(14.45% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
1.16% Insiders
48.18% Mutual Funds
― Other Institutional Investors
23.39% Public Companies and
Individual Investors