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KAI Stock Chart & Stats
$331.84
-$0.63(-0.18%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$331.84
-$0.63(-0.18%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$244.87 - $369.97
Previous CloseN/A
Volume17.76K
Average Volume (3M)145.77K
Market Cap
$3.67B
Enterprise Value$3.64K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$117.03M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$363.36M
Price to Earnings (P/E)35.5
Beta1.33
Next Earnings
Aug 04, 2026EPS Estimate
2.94Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.45%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)8.77
Shares Outstanding11,808,462
10 Day Avg. Volume195,513
30 Day Avg. Volume145,769
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-3.70
Price to Book (P/B)3.44
Price to Sales (P/S)3.20
P/FCF Ratio21.85
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$341.50Price Target Upside2.91% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)12.42
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.20B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Recurring Aftermarket RevenueA 74% aftermarket mix (record $209M) creates a durable, recurring revenue base less sensitive to capital spending cycles. High parts and consumables penetration supports predictable demand, steadier margins and repeatable service opportunities that underpin long-term cash generation.
Strong Profitability & Cash ConversionRobust gross and EBITDA margins combined with FCF roughly equal to net income indicate efficient operations and good cash conversion. This profitability profile provides capacity to fund organic growth, M&A integration and shareholder returns while absorbing cyclical dips in end markets.
Strategic M&A Expands CapabilitiesThe Profil acquisition broadens Kadant's product set in high‑performance rolled profiles and knives, enhancing cross-sell into industrial processing. If integration and synergies hold, this strengthens market position, expands addressable aftermarket and supports higher long‑term revenue durability.
Bears Say
Rising Leverage From Acquisition FinancingMaterial increase in leverage reduces financial flexibility and raises interest and covenant sensitivity. Near‑term leverage approaching 2x constrains ability to self‑fund further M&A or absorb demand shocks, making free cash flow and working capital performance more critical to sustain strategic optionality.
Working Capital & Cash Conversion DragRising days of inventory and higher working capital tie up cash, weakening liquidity even with solid operating profit. Prolonged inventory digestion and elevated working capital can limit ability to reduce leverage or fund capex, making cash conversion a structural operational risk to monitor.
Margin Pressure From Acquisitions & MixAcquisition-related inventory amortization and unfavorable product mix have compressed gross margins. Until integration synergies and mix normalization occur, higher SG&A, amortization and a higher effective tax rate could structurally depress reported margins and near‑term EPS power.
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KAI FAQ
What was Kadant Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Kadant Inc lowest stock price was $244.87 and its highest was $369.97 in the past 12 months.
What is Kadant Inc’s market cap?
Kadant Inc’s market cap is $3.67B.
When is Kadant Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kadant Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 04, 2026 which is in 15 days.
How were Kadant Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Kadant Inc released its earnings results on May 05, 2026. The company reported $2.84 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.108 by $0.732.
Is Kadant Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Kadant Inc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Kadant Inc pay dividends?
Kadant Inc pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.36 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.45%. See more information on Kadant Inc dividends here
What is Kadant Inc’s EPS estimate?
Kadant Inc’s EPS estimate is 2.94.
How many shares outstanding does Kadant Inc have?
Kadant Inc has 11,808,462 shares outstanding.
What happened to Kadant Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Kadant Inc reported an EPS of $2.84 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $2.108. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 13.384%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Kadant Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in KAI
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Kadant Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$341.50 (2.91% Upside)
$341.50 (2.91% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bearish
KAI Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 62%
Sector Average 62%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 25.7K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $860.9K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-15.59%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
0.45%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
19.45%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Kadant Inc
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 systems, equipment, and integrated technologies, such as rotary joints, syphons, Turbulator bars, expansion joints, and engineered steam and condensate systems, as well as doctor systems and holders, doctor blades, cleaning showers and fabric-conditioning systems, forming systems and wear surfaces, and water-filtration systems. The Industrial Processing segment provides ring and rotary debarkers, stranders, chippers, engineered knife systems, and industrial automation and control products. This segment also offers recycling and approach flow systems, virgin pulping process equipment, boiler cleaning technologies, and single and double-screw presses. The Material Handling segment provides vibratory and conveying equipment; individual components and equipment for baling recyclable and waste materials; and fiber-based products. It sells its products and services through direct sales, independent sales agents, and distributors. The company was formerly known as Thermo Fibertek, Inc. and changed its name to Kadant Inc. in July 2001. Kadant Inc. was incorporated in 1991 and is headquartered in Westford, Massachusetts.
KAI Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$341.50
▲(2.91% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
1.16% Insiders
48.18% Mutual Funds
― Other Institutional Investors
24.05% Public Companies and
Individual Investors