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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
$3.65B
Enterprise Value$3.71B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$117.03M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$363.36M
Price to Earnings (P/E)35.2
Beta1.38
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)3.44
Price to Sales (P/S)3.20
P/FCF Ratio21.85
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.02
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.39
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit7.53
Enterprise Value/Ebitda17.05
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$341.50Price Target Upside2.91% 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 anchors recurring revenue and reduces cyclicality tied to new capital equipment. High consumables penetration supports steady margins, predictable replacement demand, and stronger lifetime value from the installed base over coming quarters.
Strong Bookings & BacklogRecord bookings and a healthy backlog provide near-term revenue visibility and demonstrate sustained customer demand. A book-to-bill above 1 implies pipeline conversion that supports multi-quarter organic growth and utilization of manufacturing capacity.
Solid Profitability & Cash ConversionRobust gross and EBITDA margins combined with historically high cash conversion indicate durable operating economics. Strong cash generation supports reinvestment, aftermarket service growth, and financing of strategic M&A despite episodic working capital swings.
Bears Say
Rising Leverage From AcquisitionA near-term jump in leverage reduces financial flexibility and increases interest expense sensitivity. Elevated leverage narrows the margin for operational hiccups, constrains optionality for further acquisitions, and raises refinancing risk if markets tighten.
Working Capital & Cash Conversion DragHigher inventory and extended cash conversion days tie up liquidity and depress near-term free cash flow. If elevated working capital persists through integration, it can constrain organic investment, slow deleveraging, and pressure covenant headroom.
Margin Pressure From Acquisitions & MixAcquisition-related amortization, unfavorable product mix and higher SG&A can compress margins until synergies are realized. Persistent mix shifts toward lower-margin products or prolonged integration costs could reduce sustainable profitability.
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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 $3.65B.
When is Kadant Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kadant Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 04, 2026 which is in 31 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
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$341.50 (2.91% Upside)
$341.50 (2.91% 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
10.74%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
19.45%
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
Q1 2026
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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
$341.50
▲(2.91% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
1.16% Insiders
48.18% Mutual Funds
― Other Institutional Investors
23.70% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
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