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Kadant Inc (KAI)
NYSE:KAI
KAI Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$281.30 - $429.95
Previous CloseN/A
Volume17.76K
Average Volume (3M)113.75K
Market Cap
$3.62B
Enterprise Value$3.86B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$97.19M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$248.92M
Price to Earnings (P/E)34.0
Beta1.33
Next Earnings
Nov 04, 2025EPS Estimate
2.18Next Dividend Ex-Date
Oct 09, 2025Dividend Yield0.43%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.31
Shares Outstanding11,777,467
10 Day Avg. Volume136,397
30 Day Avg. Volume113,755
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 Cap1.07
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.77
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit8.38
Enterprise Value/Ebitda18.15
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$347.00Price Target Upside13.95% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Financial PerformanceKadant's Q2/25 results exceeded expectations, with strong performance in revenue, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted EPS.
Market Position And CapabilitiesThe recent acquisition of Italian-based Babbini could enhance Kadant's market position and expand its capabilities.
Recurring Revenue ModelKadant's recurring revenue business model with approximately 66% of revenue from aftermarket part sales is a strong attribute.
Bears Say
Guidance And ProfitabilityWeaker than expected third-quarter guidance essentially offset the $0.36 EPS beat in the second quarter versus the midpoint of guidance.
Tariff ChallengesTariff headwinds remain relatively unchanged for 2025, posing a potential challenge to Kadant's profitability.
Kadant News
KAI FAQ
What was Kadant Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Kadant Inc lowest stock price was $281.30 and its highest was $429.95 in the past 12 months.
What is Kadant Inc’s market cap?
Kadant Inc’s market cap is $3.62B.
When is Kadant Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kadant Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 04, 2025 which is in 40 days.
How were Kadant Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Kadant Inc released its earnings results on Jul 29, 2025. The company reported $2.31 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.942 by $0.368.
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 0.43%. See more information on Kadant Inc dividends here
What is Kadant Inc’s EPS estimate?
Kadant Inc’s EPS estimate is 2.18.
How many shares outstanding does Kadant Inc have?
Kadant Inc has 11,777,467 shares outstanding.
What happened to Kadant Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Kadant Inc reported an EPS of $2.31 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.942. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 4.123%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Kadant Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in KAI
Kadant Stock Smart Score
Underperform
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$347.00 (13.95% Upside)
$347.00 (13.95% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
KAI Sentiment 50%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 10.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $385.3K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.7%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 59%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-8.83%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
12.21%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
1.96%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Kadant Inc
Kadant (KAI) is a global provider of engineered systems and products that are used in various industrial processes. The company primarily operates in the paper and packaging, wood processing, and other industrial sectors. Kadant’s core products include equipment for the production and processing of paper, as well as systems for recycling and waste management, enhancing operational efficiency and sustainability. The company also offers aftermarket parts and services to its customers, ensuring continuous support and optimization of their equipment.
KAI Company Deck
KAI Earnings Call
Q2 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call presented a mixed picture with strong aftermarket parts demand and increased bookings in certain segments, but also highlighted several challenges including revenue decline, tariff impacts, and weaker performance in China. The company's strategic acquisitions and efforts to manage costs were positive, but offset by broader economic and trade-related uncertainties.View all KAI earnings summariesKAI Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$347.00
▲(13.95% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
1.07% Insiders
45.74% Mutual Funds
― Other Institutional Investors
27.76% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
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