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Kadant Inc (KAI)
$299.54+0.78 (+0.26%)
Market ClosedLast close Sep 8
Kadant Inc.
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The Narrative
Kadant Inc. in the Industrials sector is trading at $299.54 with a market capitalization of $3.9B. Wall Street consensus targets $361.67 (3 analysts), implying a +20.7% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently 15% below its 52-week high of $354.07, remaining 3.4% below its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 5/9 shows mixed financial quality, Altman Z in the safe zone. Risk note: MACD remains below its signal line. The Whystock Score of 90/100 reflects bullish alignment across trend, valuation and analyst targets.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply +20.7% upside over 12 months
Long-term trend bearish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q2 2026 | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | — | $281.50M↓ | $286.20M↑ | $271.57M↑ | $255.27M |
| Gross Profit | — | $126.70M↑ | $125.69M↑ | $122.66M↑ | $117.04M |
| Operating Income | — | $40.11M↓ | $41.02M↓ | $42.62M↑ | $39.38M |
| Net Income | — | $25.51M↑ | $24.02M↓ | $27.72M↑ | $26.16M |
Peer Comparison
Fundamentals
Kadant Inc. supplies technologies and engineered systems worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Flow Control, Industrial Processing, and Material Handling. The Flow Control segment develops, manufactures, and markets fluid-handling s...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$3.95B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
35.94
Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
1.18
Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
0.47%
ROE
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
7.76%
Volume
Today's trading volume
140,450
Recent News
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Kadant’s second quarter was marked by robust top-line growth, with management crediting strong aftermarket demand and contributions from recent acquisitions as key drivers. CEO Jeffrey Powell highlighted that, despite continued softness in global capital equipment markets and lingering geopolitical uncertainties, the company’s large installed base and service-driven model supported recurring profitable revenue. He also pointed to increased quote activity and engagement across operating segments,
Kadant (KAI) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Record aftermarket revenue and raised guidance highlight resilience amid capital softness.
Kadant Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
Kadant (NYSE:KAI) reported record second-quarter revenue, adjusted earnings and EBITDA for 2026, supported by acquisitions, organic growth and continued demand for aftermarket parts and services even as customers delayed some large capital-equipment commitments. Revenue rose 23% from a year earlier
Kadant Inc (KAI) (Q2 2026) Earnings Call Highlights: Record Revenue and EPS Amidst Cautious ...
Kadant Inc (KAI) delivers record Q2 results with 23% revenue growth, but management remains cautious on capital project timing despite a stronger pipeline.