Kadant Inc. (KAI)

NYSE: KAI · IEX Real-Time Price · USD
355.83
+9.75 (2.82%)
Jul 26, 2024, 4:00 PM EDT - Market closed
2.82%
Market Cap 4.18B
Revenue (ttm) 976.89M
Net Income (ttm) 112.68M
Shares Out 11.74M
EPS (ttm) 9.60
PE Ratio 37.07
Forward PE 34.90
Dividend $1.28 (0.36%)
Ex-Dividend Date Jul 11, 2024
Volume 49,183
Open 351.11
Previous Close 346.08
Day's Range 351.11 - 356.62
52-Week Range 196.99 - 356.15
Beta 1.24
Analysts Buy
Price Target 360.00 (+1.17%)
Earnings Date Jul 30, 2024

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]

Sector Industrials
Founded 1991
Employees 3,100
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol KAI
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2023, Kadant's revenue was $957.67 million, an increase of 5.85% compared to the previous year's $904.74 million. Earnings were $116.07 million, a decrease of -4.02%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Forecast

According to one analyst, the rating for KAI stock is "Buy" and the 12-month stock price forecast is $360.0.

Price Target
$360.0
(1.17% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Kadant to Hold Earnings Conference Call on Wednesday, July 31, 2024

WESTFORD, Mass., July 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) announced it will release its 2024 second quarter results after the market closes on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 and will hold a w...

1 day ago - GlobeNewsWire

Kadant Acquires Dynamic Sealing Technologies

WESTFORD, Mass., June 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) today announced it has completed the acquisition of Dynamic Sealing Technologies LLC and affiliates (“DSTI”) for approximatel...

7 weeks ago - GlobeNewsWire

Kadant Authorizes Share Repurchase

WESTFORD, Mass., May 16, 2024 (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...

2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Kadant Declares Cash Dividend

WESTFORD, Mass., May 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend to stockholders of $0.32 per share to be pa...

2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Kadant Reports First Quarter 2024 Results

WESTFORD, Mass., April 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 30, 2024.

3 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Kadant to Hold Earnings Conference Call on Wednesday, May 1, 2024

WESTFORD, Mass., April 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) announced it will release its 2024 first quarter results after the market closes on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 and will hold a ...

3 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Kadant Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2023 Results

WESTFORD, Mass., Feb. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 30, 2023.

5 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Kadant Named to Newsweek's List of America's Most Responsible Companies 2024

WESTFORD, Mass., Feb. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) announced today that it was named one of "America's Most Responsible Companies 2024" by Newsweek magazine. This was the fourt...

5 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Kadant to Hold Earnings Conference Call on Thursday, February 15, 2024

WESTFORD, Mass., Feb. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) announced it will release its 2023 fourth quarter and full-year results after the market closes on Wednesday, February 14, 20...

6 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Kadant Acquires KWS Manufacturing Company

WESTFORD, Mass., Jan. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) today announced it has completed the acquisition of KWS Manufacturing Company, Ltd. (“KWS”) for approximately $84 million in ...

6 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Kadant Completes Acquisition of Key Knife, Inc.

WESTFORD, Mass., Jan. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) has completed its previously announced acquisition of Key Knife, Inc. and certain of its affiliates (“Key Knife”) for approxi...

7 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Kadant to Acquire Key Knife, Inc.

WESTFORD, Mass., Dec. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Key Knife, Inc. and certain of its affiliates (“Key Knife”) for approximat...

7 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Kadant Reports Third Quarter 2023 Results

WESTFORD, Mass., Oct. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) reported its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.

9 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Kadant to Hold Earnings Conference Call on Wednesday, November 1, 2023

WESTFORD, Mass., Oct. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) announced it will release its 2023 third quarter results after the market closes on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 and will hold a...

9 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Kadant Reports Second Quarter 2023 Results

WESTFORD, Mass., Aug. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) reported its financial results for the second quarter ended July 1, 2023.

1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire

Kadant to Hold Earnings Conference Call on Wednesday, August 2, 2023

WESTFORD, Mass., July 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) announced it will release its 2023 second quarter results after the market closes on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 and will hold a ...

1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire

Kadant Reports First Quarter 2023 Results

WESTFORD, Mass., May 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) reported its financial results for the first quarter ended April 1, 2023.

1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire

Kadant to Hold Earnings Conference Call on Wednesday, May 3, 2023

WESTFORD, Mass., April 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) announced it will release its 2023 first quarter results after the market closes on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 and will hold a web...

1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire

Kadant Named to Newsweek's List of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2023

WESTFORD, Mass., March 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) announced it was recognized as one of "America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2023" by Newsweek magazine. The recogniti...

1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire

Kadant Releases its 2022 Corporate Sustainability Report

WESTFORD, Mass., March 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) released its 2022 corporate sustainability report, which can be viewed at www.kadant.com/about-us/sustainability. The report...

1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire

Kadant Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2022 Results

WESTFORD, Mass., Feb. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.

1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire

Kadant to Hold Earnings Conference Call on Thursday, February 16, 2023

WESTFORD, Mass., Feb. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) announced it will release its 2022 fourth quarter and full-year results after the market closes on Wednesday, February 15, 20...

1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire

Kadant Named to Newsweek's List of America's Most Responsible Companies 2023

WESTFORD, Mass., Jan. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) announced today that it was named one of "America's Most Responsible Companies 2023" by Newsweek magazine. This was the third...

1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire

Kadant Reports Third Quarter 2022 Results

WESTFORD, Mass., Nov. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) reported its financial results for the third quarter ended October 1, 2022.

1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire

Kadant to Hold Earnings Conference Call on Wednesday, November 2, 2022

WESTFORD, Mass., Oct. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) announced it will release its 2022 third quarter results after the market closes on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 and will hold a...

1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire