Kadant Inc. (KAI)
NYSE: KAI · Real-Time Price · USD
263.07
+1.55 (0.59%)
Oct 1, 2026, 2:02 PM EDT - Market open
Kadant Stock Forecast
Stock Price Forecast
According to 4 analysts polled by S&P Global, Kadant stock has a consensus rating of "Buy" and an average price target of $361.67. The average 1-year stock price forecast is 37.48% higher than the current stock price, while the lowest is $335 (+27.34%) and the highest is $380 (+44.45%).
Price Target: $361.67 (+37.48%)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Price Target
ChartAnalyst Ratings
The average analyst rating for Kadant stock is "Buy". This means that analysts believe this stock is likely to outperform the market over the next twelve months.
Recommendation Trends
| Rating | Apr '26 | May '26 | Jun '26 | Jul '26 | Aug '26 | Sep '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Buy | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Hold | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Strong Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | Barrington | Buy Maintains $380 | Buy | Maintains | $380 | +44.45% | Oct 1, 2026 |
| William Blair | William Blair | Buy Maintains n/a | Buy | Maintains | n/a | n/a | Sep 11, 2026 |
| D.A. Davidson | D.A. Davidson | Hold Maintains $306 → $335 | Hold | Maintains | $306 → $335 | +27.34% | Aug 6, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
1.20B
from 1.05B
Increased by 13.94%
Revenue Next Year
1.27B
from 1.20B
Increased by 5.75%
EPS This Year
12.04
from 9.26
Increased by 29.99%
EPS Next Year
13.51
from 12.04
Increased by 12.25%
EPS and Forward PE are based on non-GAAP adjusted numbers.