Kadant Inc (KAI)
NYSE:KAI
Want to see KAI full AI Analyst Report?
KAI Stock Chart & Stats
$331.84
-$0.63(-0.18%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$331.84
-$0.63(-0.18%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$244.87 - $369.97
Previous CloseN/A
Volume17.76K
Average Volume (3M)145.77K
Market Cap
$3.34B
Enterprise Value$4.01B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$119.82M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$363.36M
Price to Earnings (P/E)32.2
Beta1.44
Next Earnings
Aug 04, 2026EPS Estimate
2.94Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.46%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)8.77
Shares Outstanding11,808,462
10 Day Avg. Volume195,513
30 Day Avg. Volume145,769
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-3.70
Price to Book (P/B)3.40
Price to Sales (P/S)3.20
P/FCF Ratio21.85
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.20
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.67
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit8.15
Enterprise Value/Ebitda18.46
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$380.00Price Target Upside14.51% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)12.45
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.19B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Recurring Aftermarket RevenueA 74% aftermarket mix creates a durable, recurring revenue base tied to customers' operating needs. This installed-base-driven demand supports predictable parts/service cash flows, steadier margins and revenue resilience through capital-spend cycles, enhancing multi-month revenue visibility.
Strong Order Book And BacklogRecord bookings, a book-to-bill >1 and a $326M backlog signal multi-period revenue visibility and healthy demand. This supports production planning, utilization and revenue conversion over quarters, reducing cyclicality and enabling steadier organic growth and integration of acquisitions.
Durable Profitability And Cash GenerationSustained gross and EBITDA margins plus high cash conversion historically indicate efficient operations and strong cash generation. These fundamentals support investment, dividends and M&A funding capacity, providing structural financial flexibility over the medium term despite recent cash timing noise.
Bears Say
Rising Leverage From AcquisitionThe near-term step-up in leverage to ~2x driven by acquisition financing increases interest and refinancing exposure, constraining financial flexibility. Higher leverage reduces the firm's buffer against cyclical slowdowns and could limit capacity for opportunistic investment or require tighter cash management.
Working Capital And Cash Conversion DragRising inventory and receivable days tie up liquidity and elevated working capital as a share of revenue increases funding needs. Over several months this can pressure free cash flow, force incremental borrowing or defer capex, and increase sensitivity to order timing and supply-chain disruption.
Margin Pressure From Mix And AcquisitionsGross-margin compression from acquisition-related amortization and unfavorable product mix can reduce operating profitability and ROIC while integrations proceed. If sustained, these forces limit cash flow expansion and make earnings more sensitive to pricing and cost control over the medium term.
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 $369.97 in the past 12 months.
What is Kadant Inc’s market cap?
Kadant Inc’s market cap is $3.34B.
When is Kadant Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kadant Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 04, 2026 which is in 51 days.
How were Kadant Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Kadant Inc released its earnings results on May 05, 2026. The company reported $2.84 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.108 by $0.732.
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 0.46%. See more information on Kadant Inc dividends here
What is Kadant Inc’s EPS estimate?
Kadant Inc’s EPS estimate is 2.94.
How many shares outstanding does Kadant Inc have?
Kadant Inc has 11,808,462 shares outstanding.
What happened to Kadant Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Kadant Inc reported an EPS of $2.84 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $2.108. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 13.384%.
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
Neutral
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$380.00 (14.51% Upside)
$380.00 (14.51% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bearish
KAI Sentiment 100%
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
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-15.59%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
11.03%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
19.45%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Kadant Inc
Kadant Inc. is a global enterprise that delivers specialized technologies and custom-engineered systems across various industries. The company operates through three primary business segments. Its Flow Control segment is dedicated to the development, manufacturing, and distribution of fluid-handling equipment, including products like rotary joints, syphons, and expansion joints, as well as comprehensive steam and condensate systems. This segment also provides doctoring, cleaning, and filtration systems, alongside associated consumables such as doctor blades and water purification solutions. The Industrial Processing segment focuses on creating, producing, and selling heavy-duty machinery like ring and rotary debarkers, stranders, and chippers, in addition to logging equipment and industrial automation. It also supplies control systems, recycling equipment, and virgin pulping apparatus, serving industries such as packaging, tissue, wood products, and alternative fuels. Lastly, the Material Handling segment provides conveying and vibratory machinery, balers, and related apparatus. Furthermore, it manufactures and distributes biodegradable absorbent granules, utilized as carriers in agriculture, home and professional lawn and garden care, and for the absorption of oil and grease spills. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Westford, Massachusetts, the company was previously known as Thermo Fibertek Inc. until its rebranding as Kadant Inc. in July 2001.
KAI Company Deck
KAI Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a largely positive operational and commercial picture: record bookings, strong recurring aftermarket revenue (74% of sales), double-digit organic growth in bookings, solid adjusted EBITDA and an EPS beat. Management raised full-year revenue guidance while incorporating the recent acquisition, highlighting confidence in long-term growth and integration progress. Offsetting these positives are margin pressure from acquisition-related amortization and product mix, higher SG&A from acquisitions and FX, temporary working capital and cash conversion headwinds, short-term EPS dilution and an expected near-term increase in leverage due to acquisition financing, and geopolitical uncertainty that is delaying some capital projects. Overall, the momentum in bookings, parts revenue and profit growth outweighs near-term acquisition-related and macro headwinds.View all KAI earnings summariesKAI Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$380.00
▲(14.51% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
1.16% Insiders
48.15% Mutual Funds
― Other Institutional Investors
24.50% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
---