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Kadant Inc (KAI)
NYSE:KAI
KAI Analyst Ratings
Moderate Buy
2 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
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KAI Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$340.00
▲(4.49% Upside)
| Highest Price Target$380.00 | Average Price Target$340.00 | Lowest Price Target$300.00 |
The highest, average, and lowest price target of all analysts. Click on ‘Top Analysts’ to focus on the best performers.
Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts
Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts
TipRanks
$348
Hold
6.95%
Upside
Downgraded
08/02/25
Kadant's overall score reflects a solid financial foundation and positive earnings guidance, but is tempered by high valuation metrics and mixed technical indicators. Financial performance remains the strongest factor, with robust cash flow and efficient operations supporting future growth. However, valuation concerns and short-term market momentum caution investors.
D.A. Davidson
$275→$300
Hold
-7.80%
Downside
Reiterated
08/04/25
Barrington
$380
Buy
16.79%
Upside
Reiterated
07/31/25
William Blair
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Buy
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Reiterated
07/30/25
Seaport Global
―
Hold
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Reiterated
05/07/25
Walt lowers est’s, stays Neutral as the capital spending recovery in KAI's sectors seems to be taking longer due to the tariffs.
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TipRanks
$348
Hold
6.95%
Upside
Downgraded
08/02/25
Kadant's overall score reflects a solid financial foundation and positive earnings guidance, but is tempered by high valuation metrics and mixed technical indicators. Financial performance remains the strongest factor, with robust cash flow and efficient operations supporting future growth. However, valuation concerns and short-term market momentum caution investors.
D.A. Davidson
$275→$300
Hold
-7.80%
Downside
Reiterated
08/04/25
Barrington
$380
Buy
16.79%
Upside
Reiterated
07/31/25
William Blair
―
Buy
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Reiterated
07/30/25
Seaport Global
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Hold
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Reiterated
05/07/25
Walt lowers est’s, stays Neutral as the capital spending recovery in KAI's sectors seems to be taking longer due to the tariffs.
Best Analysts Covering Kadant
1 Month
xxx
Success Rate
11/17 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+4.11%
reiterated a xxx
rating 7 days ago
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trades and holding each position for 1 Month would result in 64.71% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +4.11% per trade.
3 Months
xxx
Success Rate
12/17 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+6.86%
reiterated a xxx
rating 7 days ago
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trades and holding each position for 3 Months would result in 70.59% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +6.86% per trade.
1 Year
Success Rate
12/17 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+18.96%
reiterated a buy rating 7 days ago
Copying Gary Prestopino's trades and holding each position for 1 Year would result in 70.59% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +18.96% per trade.
2 Years
xxx
Success Rate
10/17 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+21.34%
reiterated a xxx
rating 7 days ago
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trades and holding each position for 2 Years would result in 58.82% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +21.34% per trade.
The Best Analyst Covering tool allows you to follow the analysts who have the best success rates and average returns on a specific stock. Only analysts that gave a Buy or Sell rating on the stock in the past 12 months are eligible for inclusion in this tool. Follow the analysts of your choice to receive real-time updates when they publish a new rating.
KAI Analyst Recommendation Trends
Rating
Apr 25
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Strong Buy
0
0
0
0
0
Buy
4
5
6
12
9
Hold
3
6
4
6
3
Sell
0
0
0
0
0
Strong Sell
0
0
0
0
0
total
7
11
10
18
12
Each month's total comprises the sum of three months' worth of ratings.
KAI Financial Forecast
KAI Stock Forecast FAQ
What is KAI’s average 12-month price target, according to analysts?
Based on analyst ratings, Kadant Inc’s 12-month average price target is 340.00.
What is KAI’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?
Kadant Inc has 4.49% upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target.
Can I see which stocks the top-ranking analysts are rating?
Yes, go to the Analysts’ Top Stocks tool to see stocks with a Strong Buy or Strong Sell analyst rating consensus, according to the top performers.
How can I follow the stock ratings of top Wall Street analysts?
Head over to our Expert Center to see a list of the top 100 Wall Street analysts and follow the analysts of your choice. Visit their profiles for more details about their stock ratings and see how they perform on a stock-by-stock basis.
Is KAI a Buy, Sell or Hold?
Kadant Inc has a consensus rating of Moderate Buy which is based on 2 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings and 0 sell ratings.
What is Kadant Inc’s price target?
The average price target for Kadant Inc is 340.00. This is based on 4 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months.
The highest analyst price target is $380.00 ,the lowest forecast is $300.00. The average price target represents 4.49% Increase from the current price of $325.38.
The highest analyst price target is $380.00 ,the lowest forecast is $300.00. The average price target represents 4.49% Increase from the current price of $325.38.
What do analysts say about Kadant Inc?
Kadant Inc’s analyst rating consensus is a Moderate Buy. This is based on the ratings of 4 Wall Streets Analysts.
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