Kadant Inc (KAI)
NYSE: KAIIndustrialsIndustrial Machinery/ComponentsUSD
At close: Oct 20, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
After hours: 264.81 0.00%
KAI stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $3.13B
- P/E (TTM)
- 28.47
- Forward P/E
- 19.60
- EPS (TTM)
- $9.30
- Dividend yield
- 0.53% ($1.40)
- Ex-dividend date
- Jul 16, 2026
- 52-week range
- 244.87 – 354.07
- Day range
- 262.16 – 268.43
- Volume / Avg
- 107.12K / 142.80K
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 11.81M
- Next earnings
- Oct 27, 2026
52-week range
KAI stock today
On Oct 20, KAI ended the session at $264.81, adding $1.04 (0.39%), versus the S&P 500's 0.28% gain. Shares are 25.2% below their 52-week high of $354.07, set on Feb 20, 2026 and 8.1% above the 52-week low of $244.87, near the bottom of the past year's range. KAI is down 7.5% year to date, underperforming the S&P 500 (+12.4%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has lost 12.8%.
At 28.5x trailing earnings, Kadant trades below the peer-group median of 46.4x. Its forward P/E of 19.6x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year. The company is scheduled to report Sep/2026 results on Oct 27; analysts expect EPS of $3.00. Kadant pays an annual dividend of $1.40 per share, a 0.53% yield at the current price.
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About Kadant
Company profileKadant Inc. supplies technologies and engineered systems worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Flow Control, Industrial Processing, and Material Handling.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Industrial Machinery/Components
- CEO
- Mr. Jeffrey L. Powell
- Headquarters
- Westford, MA
- Employees
- 4,000
- IPO year
- 1992
- Website
- kadant.com
Financial highlights
Full financialsIn fiscal 2025, Kadant generated $1.05 billion in revenue, down 0.1% from fiscal 2024, its first annual decline since 2020. Net income was $102.0 million (-8.6% year over year), for a net margin of 9.7% versus a median of 10.7% in the prior 5 years. Gross margin was 45.2% (up from 44.3%) and operating margin 14.9%.
| Fiscal year | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.05B | $1.05B | $957.67M | $904.74M | $786.58M |
| Growth | -0.11% | +9.99% | +5.85% | +15.02% | +23.87% |
| Net income | $101.97M | $111.60M | $116.07M | $120.93M | $84.04M |
| EPS (diluted) | $8.65 | $9.48 | $9.90 | $10.35 | $7.21 |
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (4 analysts)
none
Avg. price target
$361.67+36.58%
- Strong buy 1
- Buy 1
- Hold 2
- Sell 0
- Strong sell 0
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Oct 27, 2026
- EPS estimate
- $3.00
- Last reported (Q2 2026)
- Aug 12, 2026
- EPS actual vs est.
- $2.75 vs —
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $1.40
- Dividend yield
- 0.53%
- Last payment
- $0.36
- Ex-dividend date
- Jul 16, 2026
Kadant peers
Industrials sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SXIStandex International Corporation | 260.62 | -2.23% | $3.20B | vs KAI |
| EFXTEnerflex Ltd | 24.16 | -1.71% | $2.95B | vs KAI |
| IMAXImax Corporation | 52.44 | +1.49% | $2.88B | vs KAI |
| ACLSAxcelis Technologies Inc. | 112.93 | +1.55% | $3.49B | vs KAI |
| ACCVAccelevation Holdings Corp. Class A | 12.31 | -1.44% | $2.74B | vs KAI |
| VECOVeeco Instruments Inc. | 44.57 | +2.11% | $2.72B | vs KAI |
| DXPEDXP Enterprises Inc. | 170.55 | -4.72% | $2.65B | vs KAI |
| LPLLG Display Co Ltd AMERICAN DEPOSITORY SHARES | 2.64 | -1.49% | $2.64B | vs KAI |
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Kadant stock FAQ
What is Kadant's stock price today?
KAI last traded at $264.81 as of Oct 20, 4:00 PM EDT, up 0.39% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does Kadant pay a dividend?
Yes. Kadant pays $1.40 per share annually, a 0.53% yield. The most recent dividend of $0.36 had an ex-dividend date of Jul 16, 2026.
When is Kadant's next earnings date?
Kadant is expected to report earnings on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $3.00.
What is KAI's P/E ratio?
KAI trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 28.47 and a forward P/E of 19.60, compared with a median of 46.4 for its closest peers.
Who is Kadant's CEO?
Mr. Jeffrey L. Powell is the chief executive officer of Kadant Inc, which has about 4,000 employees.
Has KAI ever split its stock?
Yes. The most recent KAI stock split was a 1-for-5 split on Jul 12, 2001, one of 3 splits on record.
What is the KAI 52-week high?
The 52-week high for KAI is $354.07 and the 52-week low is $244.87. The stock is currently 25.2% below its high.