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Kadant Inc (KAI)
NYSE:KAI
KAI Stock Chart & Stats
$339.17
-$0.63(-0.18%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$339.17
-$0.63(-0.18%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$244.87 - $381.73
Previous CloseN/A
Volume17.76K
Average Volume (3M)145.77K
Market Cap
$3.99B
Enterprise Value$4.32B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$126.91M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$258.00M
Price to Earnings (P/E)39.2
Beta1.33
Next Earnings
May 05, 2026EPS Estimate
2.09Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.46%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.27
Shares Outstanding11,778,135
10 Day Avg. Volume195,513
30 Day Avg. Volume145,769
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-8.93
Price to Book (P/B)4.86
Price to Sales (P/S)3.91
P/FCF Ratio30.67
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.08
Enterprise Value/Revenue4.22
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit9.35
Enterprise Value/Ebitda19.61
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$341.50Price Target Upside0.69% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)11.62
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.17B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Aftermarket Revenue ResilienceGrowing demand for aftermarket parts and consumables is boosting recurring revenue and supporting more predictable sales and pricing resilience.
Margin Expansion And Guidance UpsideA rising share of higher‑margin parts and consumables combined with adjusted profitability measures that exclude acquisition amortization point to potential gross‑margin expansion and upside to conservative guidance.
Strategic Acquisitions And Technology ControlAcquisitions that add a supplier with patented processing technology and related expertise enable vertical integration, improve supply‑chain control, and create cross‑selling opportunities.
Bears Say
Acquisition Dilution And Leverage RiskThe acquisition is expected to be initially dilutive while integration progresses, and financing the deal increases near‑term leverage, raising financial risk until debt is reduced.
Capital Equipment Order VolatilityTrade uncertainty and weak capital equipment orders are delaying order realization and weighing on near‑term revenue visibility.
Regional Demand WeaknessSoft manufacturing activity in Europe and Asia is pressuring the Flow Control segment and reducing segment profitability.
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 $381.73 in the past 12 months.
What is Kadant Inc’s market cap?
Kadant Inc’s market cap is $3.99B.
When is Kadant Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kadant Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is May 05, 2026 which is in 63 days.
How were Kadant Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Kadant Inc released its earnings results on Feb 23, 2026. The company reported $2.27 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.192 by $0.078.
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 $0.34 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 2.09.
How many shares outstanding does Kadant Inc have?
Kadant Inc has 11,778,135 shares outstanding.
What happened to Kadant Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Kadant Inc reported an EPS of $2.27 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $2.192. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.498%.
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:
$341.50 (0.69% Upside)
$341.50 (0.69% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bearish
KAI Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 91.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-15.59%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
11.32%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
2.88%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Kadant Inc
Kadant Inc. supplies technologies and engineered systems worldwide. It operates through three segments: Flow Control, Industrial Processing, and Material Handling. The Flow Control segment develops, manufactures, and markets fluid-handling systems and equipment, such as rotary joints, syphons, turbulator bars, expansion joints, and engineered steam and condensate systems; and doctoring, cleaning, and filtration systems and related consumables, consisting of doctor systems and holders, doctor blades, shower and fabric-conditioning systems, formation systems, and water-filtration systems. The Industrial Processing segment develops, manufactures, and markets ring and rotary debarkers, stranders, chippers, logging machinery, industrial automation and control systems, recycling and approach flow systems, and virgin pulping process equipment for use in the packaging, tissue, wood products, and alternative fuel industries. The Material Handling segment offers conveying and vibratory equipment, and balers and related equipment; and manufactures and sells biodegradable absorbent granules for carriers in as carriers in agricultural, home lawn and garden, professional lawn, turf, and ornamental applications, as well as for oil and grease absorption. 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
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call reflects a mixed but measured tone. There are clear operating strengths: record Q4 revenue, a record aftermarket mix, strong cash flow and successful recent acquisitions. Segment-level improvements and conservative but upgradeable 2026 guidance are positives. Offsetting these are meaningful headwinds: weaker capital activity (capital revenue down 16% for the year), tariff-driven margin pressure, higher SG&A and tax impacts, rising net debt and an expected leverage increase tied to acquisitions, plus timing uncertainty for large capital orders. Management is cautious and focused on cash generation and integration upside, resulting in an outlook that balances tangible operational wins against persistent macro and timing risks.View all KAI earnings summariesKAI Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$341.50
▲(0.69% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
1.07% Insiders
45.31% Mutual Funds
― Other Institutional Investors
27.90% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
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