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Kadant Inc (KAI)
NYSE:KAI
KAI Stock Chart & Stats
$293.10
-$0.63(-0.18%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$293.10
-$0.63(-0.18%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$244.87 - $409.73
Previous CloseN/A
Volume17.76K
Average Volume (3M)130.24K
Market Cap
$3.43B
Enterprise Value$3.71B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$126.91M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$258.00M
Price to Earnings (P/E)33.7
Beta1.32
Next Earnings
Feb 18, 2026EPS Estimate
2.19Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.46%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.59
Shares Outstanding11,778,135
10 Day Avg. Volume156,330
30 Day Avg. Volume130,241
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-8.93
Price to Book (P/B)4.86
Price to Sales (P/S)3.91
P/FCF Ratio30.67
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.08
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.63
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit8.04
Enterprise Value/Ebitda16.87
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$360.00Price Target Upside22.82% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)9.19
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.04B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Acquisitions And Strategic GrowthKadant raised its 2025 guidance to account for the recent acquisition of Clyde Industries.
Recurring Revenue ModelKadant's recurring revenue business model with approximately 66% of revenue from aftermarket part sales is a strong attribute.
Strong Financial PerformanceKadant's Q3/25 results were better than expected and included increased guidance ranges for 2025 due largely to acquisitions.
Bears Say
Decline In BookingsBookings declined 1% in Q3/25, including a decrease in organic bookings.
Macro Uncertainty ImpactMacro uncertainty continues to delay the conversion of Kadant’s capital equipment funnel.
Net Income And EPS DeclineNet income declined 12% and adjusted EPS decreased 9% in Q3/25, indicating challenges despite better-than-expected results.
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 $409.73 in the past 12 months.
What is Kadant Inc’s market cap?
Kadant Inc’s market cap is $3.43B.
When is Kadant Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kadant Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 18, 2026 which is in 61 days.
How were Kadant Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Kadant Inc released its earnings results on Oct 28, 2025. The company reported $2.59 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.181 by $0.409.
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 2.19.
How many shares outstanding does Kadant Inc have?
Kadant Inc has 11,778,135 shares outstanding.
What happened to Kadant Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Kadant Inc reported an EPS of $2.59 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $2.181. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.78%.
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:
$360.00 (22.82% Upside)
$360.00 (22.82% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
KAI Sentiment 50%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 26.5K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $591.7K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-16.90%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
11.32%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
2.88%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Kadant Inc
Kadant Inc. (KAI) is a global supplier of equipment and systems for the papermaking and wood processing industries. The company operates through various segments, including Papermaking Systems, Wood Processing Systems, and Industrial Process Systems. Kadant's core products encompass a range of technologies such as fluid handling systems, filtration, and drying technologies that enhance the efficiency and sustainability of manufacturing processes in these sectors.
KAI Earnings Call
Q3 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call highlighted Kadant's strong performance in the aftermarket parts segment and cash flow generation. However, challenges were noted in the form of revenue declines in key segments, increased expenses, and ongoing uncertainty in capital project orders. While the company remains optimistic about future capital demand and market improvements, they face considerable challenges that temper the overall outlook.View all KAI earnings summariesKAI Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$360.00
▲(22.82% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
1.06% Insiders
44.02% Mutual Funds
― Other Institutional Investors
28.95% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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