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Kadant (KAI)
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KAI Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$279.64 - $429.95
Previous CloseN/A
Volume17.76K
Average Volume (3M)124.64K
Market Cap
$3.64B
Enterprise Value$2.20B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$91.68M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$276.88M
Price to Earnings (P/E)32.8
Beta1.34
Next Earnings
Aug 05, 2025EPS Estimate
1.94Next Dividend Ex-Date
Jul 10, 2025Dividend Yield0.44%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.10
Shares Outstanding11,775,859
10 Day Avg. Volume127,802
30 Day Avg. Volume124,637
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.40
Price to Book (P/B)3.16
Price to Sales (P/S)0.00
P/FCF Ratio27.81
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.60
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.53
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.72
Enterprise Value/Ebitda2.63
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$327.50Price Target Upside5.89% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
Kadant News
PremiumCompany Announcements
Kadant’s Annual Stockholders Meeting Highlights Key Decisions
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Kadant’s Earnings Call: Mixed Results Amid Tariff Challenges
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Kadant Inc. Reports Mixed Q1 2025 Financial ResultsPremiumCompany Announcements
Kadant Reports Mixed Q1 2025 Financial ResultsBulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Aftermarket Parts DemandRobust demand for aftermarket parts drove strong new order activity in Q1/25.
Manufacturing ExpansionKadant expanded its global manufacturing footprint to take advantage of what it views as a pending demand unlock.
Order ActivityOrder activity has regained momentum, supported by several large projects and maintenance spend.
Bears Say
China TariffsKadant reduced its 2025 guidance due to deferred capital equipment demand and China tariffs.
Economic HeadwindsEconomic headwinds and global trade policy uncertainty impacted industrial demand and capital projects.
Industrial Processing ChallengesIndustrial Processing revenue experienced a significant decline due to reduced capital shipments.
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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Ownership Overview
1.08% Insiders
46.83% Mutual Funds
― Other Institutional Investors
25.70% Public Companies and Individual Investors
KAI FAQ
What was Kadant’s price range in the past 12 months?
Kadant lowest stock price was $279.64 and its highest was $429.95 in the past 12 months.
What is Kadant’s market cap?
Kadant’s market cap is $3.64B.
When is Kadant’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kadant’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 05, 2025 which is in 45 days.
How were Kadant’s earnings last quarter?
Kadant 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 overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Kadant’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Kadant pay dividends?
Kadant pays a Quarterly dividend of $1.297 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.44%. See more information on Kadant dividends here
What is Kadant’s EPS estimate?
Kadant’s EPS estimate is 1.94.
How many shares outstanding does Kadant have?
Kadant has 11,775,859 shares outstanding.
What happened to Kadant’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Kadant 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?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in KAI
Kadant Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$327.50 (5.89% Upside)
$327.50 (5.89% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
KAI Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 65%
Sector Average 65%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 56.4K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $591.0K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.3%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 59%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
10.83%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
13.38%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
1.85%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Kadant
Kadant Inc. (KAI) is a global leader in providing high-value, critical components and engineered systems used in process industries. The company operates primarily in the pulp and paper, wood processing, and other industrial sectors. Its product offerings include stock-preparation systems, fluid-handling systems, and other process technologies that optimize efficiency and enhance production processes for industrial manufacturers.
KAI Company Deck
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
▲(5.89%Upside)
Technical Analysis
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