Form 144 KADANT INC For: 27 May
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Kadant Inc (KAI)
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What Is the Kadant Inc Stock Price Today?
The Kadant Inc stock price today is 322.07.
What Is the Stock Symbol for Kadant Inc?
The stock symbol for Kadant Inc is "KAI."
What Stock Exchange Does Kadant Inc Trade On?
Kadant Inc is listed and trades on the NYSE stock exchange.
Is Kadant Inc a Good Stock to Buy?
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What Is the Kadant Inc Stock Price Today?
The Kadant Inc stock price today is 322.07.
What Is the Stock Symbol for Kadant Inc?
The stock symbol for Kadant Inc is "KAI."
What Stock Exchange Does Kadant Inc Trade On?
Kadant Inc is listed and trades on the NYSE stock exchange.
Is Kadant Inc a Good Stock to Buy?
Determining whether Kadant Inc—or any stock—is a good buy requires comprehensive analysis. To evaluate its potential, users can sign up to InvestingPro, where they can assess stock price fair value and other essential metrics.
You can find more details by visiting the additional pages to view historical data, charts, latest news, analysis or visit the forum to view opinions on the KAI quote. (ISIN: US48282T1043)
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Day's Range
310.87
325.19
52 wk Range
244.87
369.97
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Fair Value
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52 wk Range
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Technical Analysis
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Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Strong Buy
Analyst Ratings
2 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
4 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy
Analysts 12-Month Price Target:
Average 343.00
(+6.50% Upside)
Kadant Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2026
- Q1 2026 revenue rose 18% YoY to $282M; adjusted EPS of $2.84 beat forecast by 32.71%, driven by record aftermarket parts sales at 74% of revenue.
- Full-year 2026 revenue guidance raised to $1.178B-$1.203B; adjusted EPS guidance updated to $12.33-$12.68, reflecting strong aftermarket demand.
- Adjusted EBITDA increased 19% to $56.8M; gross margin declined slightly to 45% from 46.1% due to product mix and inventory amortization pressures.
- Stock dipped 0.3% premarket to $288 despite earnings beat; trades at P/E of 37.21 with $3.8B market cap, flagged as overvalued by analysts.
- CEO Powell emphasized aftermarket strength and acquisition integration; risks include geopolitical tensions impacting European customers and margin pressures.
Last Updated: 2026-05-06, 01:02 p/m
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Latest Release
May 05, 2026
EPS / Forecast
2.84 / 2.14
Revenue / Forecast
282M / 277.9M
Compare KAI to Peers and Sector
Metrics to compare | KAI | Sector Sector - Average of metrics from a broad group of related Industrials sector companies | Relationship RelationshipKAIPeersSector | |
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P/E Ratio | 36.8x | 19.5x | 12.1x | |
PEG Ratio | −5.33 | −4.03 | 0.03 | |
Price/Book | 3.8x | 4.0x | 1.4x | |
Price / LTM Sales | 3.5x | 2.0x | 1.2x | |
Upside (Analyst Target) | 6.5% | 36.2% | 24.8% | |
Fair Value Upside | Unlock | 10.7% | 8.3% | Unlock |
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.
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What Is the Kadant (KAI) Stock Price Today?
The Kadant stock price today is 322.07 USD.
What Stock Exchange Does Kadant Trade On?
Kadant is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.
What Is the Stock Symbol for Kadant?
The stock symbol for Kadant is "KAI."
Does Kadant Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?
The Kadant dividend yield is 0.47%.
What Is the Kadant Market Cap?
As of today, Kadant market cap is 3.80B USD.
What Is Kadant's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?
The Kadant EPS (TTM) is 8.77.
When Is the Next Kadant Earnings Date?
Kadant will release its next earnings report on Aug 04, 2026.
From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is KAI a Buy or Sell?
Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.
How Many Times Has Kadant Stock Split?
Kadant has split 3 times.
How Many Employees Does Kadant Have?
Kadant has 3900 employees.
What is the current trading status of Kadant (KAI)?
As of Jun 26, 2026, Kadant (KAI) is trading at a price of 322.07 USD, with a previous close of 308.39 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 310.87 USD to 325.19 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 244.87 USD to 369.97 USD.
What Is Kadant (KAI) Price Target According to Analysts?
The average 12-month price target for Kadant is 343.00 USD, with a high estimate of 380 USD and a low estimate of 306 USD. 2 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +6.50% Upside potential.
What Is the KAI After Hours Price?
KAI's last after hours stock price is 322.07 USD, the stock has decreased by -0.05, or -0.02%.
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