Kadant Inc (KAI)
NYSE:KAI
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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
$3.77B
Enterprise Value$4.02B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$119.82M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$363.36M
Price to Earnings (P/E)33.1
Beta1.39
Next Earnings
Aug 04, 2026EPS Estimate
2.86Next 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 Cap1.06
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.67
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit8.16
Enterprise Value/Ebitda17.40
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$380.00Price Target Upside14.51% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)11.98
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.20B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Acquisitions And IntegrationRecent acquisitions add patented processing technology and recurring aftermarket revenue, creating cross-selling and vertical integration opportunities that can drive future earnings accretion as integration progresses.
Aftermarket Revenue And MarginsA rising share of parts and consumables is driving more stable recurring revenue and higher gross margins, which supports more resilient profitability through demand cycles.
Earnings And GuidanceAnalyst notes quarterly results exceeded expectations and management outlined a stronger outlook, supporting potential upside as earnings forecasts are revised.
Bears Say
Acquisition Dilution And LeverageThe deal is expected to be initially dilutive while existing inventory and integration tasks are addressed, and financing the acquisition increases near-term leverage and financial risk until debt is reduced.
Order Realization And Trade UncertaintyTrade uncertainty is hindering capital equipment order realization, delaying revenue recognition and increasing volatility in reported sales.
Regional Demand WeaknessSoft manufacturing activity in Europe and Asia is pressuring the Flow Control segment and reducing segment profitability, which could weigh on consolidated results if conditions persist.
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 $3.77B.
When is Kadant Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kadant Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 04, 2026 which is in 72 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 $0.34 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 2.86.
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:
$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 $450.8K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
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. 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
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
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Ownership Overview
1.17% Insiders
49.80% Mutual Funds
― Other Institutional Investors
22.46% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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