Kadant Inc. (KAI)

NYSE: KAI · Real-Time Price · USD
350.13
+11.02 (3.25%)
Feb 26, 2026, 3:11 PM EST - Market open
Market Cap4.12B -3.8%
Revenue (ttm)1.05B -0.1%
Net Income101.97M -8.6%
EPS8.65 -8.8%
Shares Out 11.78M
PE Ratio40.51
Forward PE30.28
Dividend$1.36 (0.39%)
Ex-Dividend DateJan 8, 2026
Volume130,516
Open340.38
Previous Close339.11
Day's Range339.83 - 350.13
52-Week Range244.87 - 387.53
Beta1.23
AnalystsBuy
Price Target337.50 (-3.61%)
Earnings DateFeb 18, 2026

About KAI

Kadant Inc. supplies technologies and engineered systems worldwide. It operates in 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, cleaning shower and fabric-conditioning systems, fo... [Read more]

Founded 1991
Employees 3,900
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol KAI
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In fiscal year 2025, Kadant's revenue was $1.05 billion, a decrease of -0.11% compared to the previous year's $1.05 billion. Earnings were $101.97 million, a decrease of -8.63%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 2 analysts, the average rating for KAI stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $337.5, which is a decrease of -3.61% from the latest price.

Price Target
$337.5
(-3.61% downside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Kadant Inc. (KAI) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Kadant Inc. (KAI) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

7 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Kadant Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2025 Results

WESTFORD, Mass., Feb. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January 3, 2026.

7 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Kadant to Hold Earnings Conference Call on Thursday, February 19, 2026

WESTFORD, Mass., Feb. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) announced it will release its 2025 fourth quarter and full-year results after the market closes on Wednesday, February 18, 20...

13 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Kadant Named One of America's Most Responsible Companies for Sixth Consecutive Year

WESTFORD, Mass., Feb. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) announced today that it was named one of “America's Most Responsible Companies” by Newsweek magazine for the sixth consecutiv...

13 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Kadant Inc. (KAI) Böhler PROFIL GmbH, - M&A Call Transcript

Kadant Inc. (KAI) Böhler PROFIL GmbH, - M&A Call Transcript

23 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Kadant to Acquire voestalpine BÖHLER Profil

WESTFORD, Mass., Jan. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire voestalpine BÖHLER Profil GmbH & Co KG (“voestalpine BÖHLER Profil”). The ...

4 weeks ago - GlobeNewsWire

Kadant Declares Cash Dividend

WESTFORD, Mass., Nov. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend to stockholders of $0.34 per share to be p...

3 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Kadant Inc. (KAI) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Kadant Inc. ( KAI) Q3 2025 Earnings Call October 29, 2025 11:00 AM EDT Company Participants Michael McKenney - Executive VP & CFO Jeffrey Powell - President, CEO & Director Conference Call Participan...

4 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Kadant Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results

WESTFORD, Mass., Oct. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) reported its financial results for the third quarter ended September 27, 2025.

4 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Kadant to Hold Earnings Conference Call on Wednesday, October 29, 2025

WESTFORD, Mass., Oct. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) announced it will release its 2025 third quarter results after the market closes on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 and will hold a...

4 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Kadant Stock Breaks Down, Weakness Likely To Persist

Kadant Inc. (NYSE:KAI) is currently in Phase 8 of its 18-phase Adhishthana cycle on the weekly chart, and the outlook isn't encouraging. The stock recently broke below its Cakra structure, signaling p...

4 months ago - Benzinga

Kadant Inc. (KAI) M&A Call Transcript

Kadant Inc. (NYSE:KAI) M&A Call October 9, 2025 11:00 AM EDT Company Participants Michael McKenney - Executive VP & CFO Jeffrey Powell - President, CEO & Director Conference Call Participants Ross Sp...

5 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Kadant Acquires Clyde Industries

WESTFORD, Mass., Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Clyde Industries Holdings, Inc. and affiliates (“Clyde Industries”) ...

5 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Kadant Named to Newsweek's List of America's Greatest Companies 2025

WESTFORD, Mass., Aug. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) announced today it was recently named one of "America's Greatest Companies 2025" by Newsweek magazine. The award recognizes 6...

6 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Kadant Inc. (KAI) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call Transcript

Kadant Inc. (NYSE:KAI) Q2 2025 Earnings Call July 30, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Jeffrey L. Powell - President, CEO & Director Michael J.

7 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Kadant Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results

WESTFORD, Mass., July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 28, 2025.

7 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Kadant to Hold Earnings Conference Call on Wednesday, July 30, 2025

WESTFORD, Mass., July 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) announced it will release its 2025 second quarter results after the market closes on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 and will hold a w...

7 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Kadant Awarded $18 Million in Orders for Wood Processing Systems

WESTFORD, Mass., May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) announced it received orders with a combined value of $18 million from three lumber producers in North America and Europe sinc...

9 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Kadant Authorizes Share Repurchase

WESTFORD, Mass., May 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to $50 million of its equity securities effect...

10 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Kadant, Inc. (KAI) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Kadant, Inc. (NYSE:KAI) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call April 30, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Michael McKenney - Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Jeff Powell - Presiden...

10 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Kadant Reports First Quarter 2025 Results

WESTFORD, Mass., April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 29, 2025.

10 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Kadant to Hold Earnings Conference Call on Wednesday, April 30, 2025

WESTFORD, Mass., April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) announced it will release its 2025 first quarter results after the market closes on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 and will hold a ...

11 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

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11 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Kadant Set to Join S&P SmallCap 600

NEW YORK , Feb. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) will replace Inari Medical Inc. (NASD: NARI) in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Wednesday, February 1...

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1 year ago - PRNewsWire