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Kadant Inc (KAI)
NYSE:KAI
KAI Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$266.23 - $429.95
Previous CloseN/A
Volume17.76K
Average Volume (3M)154.48K
Market Cap
$3.86B
Enterprise ValueN/A
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$95.95M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$288.53M
Price to Earnings (P/E)34.8
Beta1.32
Next Earnings
Aug 05, 2025EPS Estimate
1.94Last Dividend Ex-Date
Apr 09, 2025Dividend Yield0.4%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.10
Shares Outstanding11,775,859
10 Day Avg. Volume166,297
30 Day Avg. Volume154,480
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-11.95
Price to Book (P/B)5.32
Price to Sales (P/S)0.00
P/FCF Ratio29.47
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$327.50Price Target Upside1.33% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
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Kadant News
PremiumCompany Announcements
Kadant’s Annual Stockholders Meeting Highlights Key Decisions
PremiumCompany Announcements
Kadant’s Earnings Call: Mixed Results Amid Tariff Challenges---
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
AcquisitionsKadant's higher exposure to accretive parts and consumables, with nearly $100 million acquired since early 2024, provides limited downside.
EarningsKadant's Q1/25 results showed revenue and adjusted EPS exceeding guidance ranges.
Growth StrategyKadant's M&A dependent growth algorithm historically outperforms during periods of end-market volatility.
Bears Say
BookingsTotal bookings came in at $256.2 million below expectations driven primarily by weaker-than-expected material handling bookings and industrial processing.
Economic EnvironmentEconomic headwinds and global trade policy uncertainty impacted industrial demand and capital projects.
GuidanceManagement's updated 2025 guidance for revenue and adjusted EPS is lower than previous guidance, impacted by tariffs.
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Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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Ownership Overview
1.08% Insiders
45.98% Mutual Funds
― Other Institutional Investors
26.40% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
KAI FAQ
What was Kadant Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Kadant Inc lowest stock price was $266.23 and its highest was $429.95 in the past 12 months.
What is Kadant Inc’s market cap?
Kadant Inc’s market cap is $3.86B.
When is Kadant Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kadant Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 05, 2025 which is in 82 days.
How were Kadant Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Kadant Inc released its earnings results on Apr 29, 2025. The company reported $2.1 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.967 by $0.133.
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 $1.297 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.4%. See more information on Kadant Inc dividends here
What is Kadant Inc’s EPS estimate?
Kadant Inc’s EPS estimate is 1.94.
How many shares outstanding does Kadant Inc have?
Kadant Inc has 11,775,859 shares outstanding.
What happened to Kadant Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Kadant Inc reported an EPS of $2.1 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.967. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -6.518%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Kadant Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in KAI
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Kadant Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$327.50 (1.33% Upside)
$327.50 (1.33% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
KAI Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 67%
Sector Average 67%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 35.7K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $2.5M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 4.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.7%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 59%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
14.89%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
13.38%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
1.85%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Kadant Inc
Kadant Inc. is a global supplier of high-value, critical components and engineered systems used in process industries worldwide. The company operates primarily in two segments: Papermaking Systems and Wood Processing Systems. Kadant's core products include equipment and systems for the efficient use of resources in the production of paper and packaging materials, as well as technologies for wood processing, which are essential for industries like pulp and paper, wood products, and power generation.
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KAI Company Deck
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KAI Earnings Call
Q1 2025
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Negative
While the company experienced strong aftermarket parts business and flow control segment growth, challenges such as revenue decline, adjusted EBITDA decrease, and the impact of tariffs weighed heavily on the overall performance. The revised guidance due to tariffs further adds to the negative sentiment.Read More>---
KAI Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$327.50
▲(1.33% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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