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Kadant Inc (KAI)
NYSE:KAI
KAI Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$249.51 - $429.95
Previous CloseN/A
Volume17.76K
Average Volume (3M)185.73K
Market Cap
$4.68B
Enterprise Value$4.19B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)N/A
Total Debt (Recent Filing)N/A
Price to Earnings (P/E)42.0
Beta1.55
Next Earnings
May 06, 2025EPS Estimate
1.97Last Dividend Ex-Date
Jan 10, 2025Dividend Yield0.32%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)9.48
Shares Outstanding11,745,324
10 Day Avg. Volume361,000
30 Day Avg. Volume185,726
Standard Deviation0.10
R-Squared0.47
Alpha0.01
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG RatioN/A
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)4.53
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)40.60
P/FCF Ratio42.90
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.90
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit10.08
Enterprise Value/Ebitda18.60
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$410.00Price Target Upside2.91% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
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Kadant News
PremiumCompany Announcements
Kadant Reports Strong 2024 Results Amid Challenges
PremiumCompany Announcements
Kadant Inc. Reports Record Year Despite Challenges
PremiumCompany Announcements
Kadant Achieves Record Revenue Amid Economic Challenges---
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
EarningsKadant's Q4/24 results exceeded estimates, with revenue and adjusted EBITDA surpassing both internal and consensus expectations.
Strategic AcquisitionsAcquisitions have positively impacted Kadant's revenue and earnings, with a notable increase in bookings and aftermarket parts revenue.
Bears Say
GuidanceQ4/24 guidance for 2025 was below consensus due to sluggish project activity and unfavorable foreign exchange impacts.
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Ownership Overview
1.04% Insiders
44.80% Mutual Funds
― Other Institutional Investors
36.54% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
Finance & CorporateFinancial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
KAI FAQ
What was Kadant Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Kadant Inc lowest stock price was $249.51 and its highest was $429.95 in the past 12 months.
What is Kadant Inc’s market cap?
Kadant Inc’s market cap is $4.68B.
When is Kadant Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kadant Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is May 06, 2025 which is in 75 days.
How were Kadant Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Kadant Inc released its earnings results on Feb 12, 2025. The company reported $2.25 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.08 by $0.17.
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 $1.276 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.32%. See more information on Kadant Inc dividends here
What is Kadant Inc’s EPS estimate?
Kadant Inc’s EPS estimate is 1.97.
How many shares outstanding does Kadant Inc have?
Kadant Inc has 11,745,324 shares outstanding.
What happened to Kadant Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Kadant Inc reported an EPS of $2.25 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $2.08. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.743%.
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:
$410.00 (2.91% Upside)
$410.00 (2.91% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
KAI Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 65%
Sector Average 65%
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $696.9K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
17.96%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
13.68%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
21.66%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Kadant Inc
Kadant, Inc. engages in designing and manufacturing products used in industries ranging from paper to plastics and textiles to tires. It operates through the following segments: Papermaking Systems, Wood Processing Systems, and Fiber-based Products Business segments. The Papermaking Systems segment develops, manufactures, and markets equipments and products for the global papermaking, paper recycling, recycling and waste management, and other process industries. The Wood Processing Systems segment includes the development, manufacturing, and marketing of stranders and related equipment used in the harvesting of oriented strand board and lumber. The Fiber-based Products Business segment manufactures and sells biodegradable and absorbent granules from papermaking products. The firm's products include alignment conveyor, tubular filter materials, and angleset indicator. The company was founded in November 1991 and is headquartered in Westford, MA.
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KAI Company Deck
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KAI Earnings Call
Q4 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
Kadant Inc. had a record-setting year in 2024, achieving significant growth in revenue and adjusted earnings, bolstered by strong performance in the Flow Control and Industrial Processing segments. Despite challenges such as a decline in the Material Handling segment, unfavorable foreign currency impacts, and rising interest expenses, the company maintained strong cash flow and made substantial debt repayments. The recognition for sustainability efforts further highlights Kadant Inc.'s achievements. However, ongoing economic uncertainties and geopolitical issues, particularly in Europe and Asia, present challenges for future growth.Read More>---
KAI Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$410.00
▲(2.91% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering KAI
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
14/14 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+28.82%
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