KADANT INC (KAI) Stock Price & Overview
NYSE:KAI • US48282T1043
Current stock price
The current stock price of KAI is 286.6 USD. Today KAI is down by -1.38%. In the past month the price decreased by -17.11%. In the past year, price decreased by -6.24%.
KAI Key Statistics
- Market Cap
- 3.379B
- P/E
- 30.92
- Fwd P/E
- 26.08
- EPS (TTM)
- 9.27
- Dividend Yield
- 0.50%
KAI Stock Performance
KAI Stock Chart
KAI Technical Analysis
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 0 / 10 to KAI. When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, KAI is a bad performer in the overall market: 72.21% of all stocks are doing better.
KAI Fundamental Analysis
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to KAI. While KAI belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health.
KAI Earnings
On February 18, 2026 KAI reported an EPS of 2.27 and a revenue of 286.20M. The company beat EPS expectations (2.53% surprise) and beat revenue expectations (3.26% surprise).
KAI Forecast & Estimates
8 analysts have analysed KAI and the average price target is 348.33 USD. This implies a price increase of 21.54% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 286.6.
For the next year, analysts expect an EPS growth of 18.57% and a revenue growth 13.42% for KAI
KAI Groups
Sector & Classification
KAI Financial Highlights
Over the last trailing twelve months KAI reported a non-GAAP Earnings per Share(EPS) of 9.27. The EPS decreased by -9.82% compared to the year before.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PM (TTM) | 9.69% | ||
| ROA | 5.96% | ||
| ROE | 10.41% | ||
| Debt/Equity | 0.38 |
KAI Ownership
KAI Latest News, Press Relases and Analysis
KAI Competitors/Peers
| Symbol | Company Name | Technical Rating | Fundamental Rating | FPE | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PH | PARKER HANNIFIN CORP | 25.91 | 114.615B | ||
| ITW | ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS | 22.71 | 74.416B | ||
| SYM | SYMBOTIC INC | 47.93 | 32.138B | ||
| IR | INGERSOLL-RAND INC | 21.36 | 30.511B | ||
| OTIS | OTIS WORLDWIDE CORP | 17.6 | 30.266B | ||
| XYL | XYLEM INC | 21.81 | 29.483B | ||
| DOV | DOVER CORP | 19.3 | 27.7B | ||
| SNA | SNAP-ON INC | 18.13 | 19.032B | ||
| ITT | ITT INC | 26.63 | 17.357B | ||
| RBC | RBC BEARINGS INC | 38.91 | 17.331B | ||
| FTV | FORTIVE CORP | 18.84 | 17.265B | ||
| NDSN | NORDSON CORP | 20.97 | 14.676B | ||
| IEX | IDEX CORP | 22.81 | 14.161B |
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About KAI
Company Profile
Kadant Inc. operates as a global supplier of critical components and engineered systems used in process industries worldwide. The company is headquartered in Westford, Massachusetts and currently employs 3,900 full-time employees. The Company’s segments include Flow Control, Industrial Processing, and Material Handling. Its Flow Control segment provides custom-engineered products, systems, and technologies that control the flow of fluids used in industrial and commercial applications to keep critical processes running efficiently in the packaging, tissue, food, metals, energy, and other industrial sectors. Its Industrial Processing segment provides equipment, machinery, and technologies used to recycle paper and paperboard and process timber for use in the packaging, tissue, wood products and alternative fuel industries, among others. Its Material Handling segment provides products and engineered systems used to handle bulk and discrete materials for secondary processing or transport in the aggregates, mining, food, and waste management industries, among others.
Company Info
IPO: 1992-11-03
KADANT INC
1 Technology Park Dr
Westford MASSACHUSETTS 01886 US
CEO: Jeffrey L. Powell
Employees: 3500
Phone: 19787762000
KADANT INC / KAI FAQ
Can you describe the business of KADANT INC?
Kadant Inc. operates as a global supplier of critical components and engineered systems used in process industries worldwide. The company is headquartered in Westford, Massachusetts and currently employs 3,900 full-time employees. The Company’s segments include Flow Control, Industrial Processing, and Material Handling. Its Flow Control segment provides custom-engineered products, systems, and technologies that control the flow of fluids used in industrial and commercial applications to keep critical processes running efficiently in the packaging, tissue, food, metals, energy, and other industrial sectors. Its Industrial Processing segment provides equipment, machinery, and technologies used to recycle paper and paperboard and process timber for use in the packaging, tissue, wood products and alternative fuel industries, among others. Its Material Handling segment provides products and engineered systems used to handle bulk and discrete materials for secondary processing or transport in the aggregates, mining, food, and waste management industries, among others.
Can you provide the latest stock price for KADANT INC?
The current stock price of KAI is 286.6 USD. The price decreased by -1.38% in the last trading session.
Does KADANT INC pay dividends?
KADANT INC (KAI) has a dividend yield of 0.5%. The yearly dividend amount is currently 1.25.
What is the ChartMill technical and fundamental rating of KAI stock?
KAI has a ChartMill Technical rating of 0 out of 10 and a ChartMill Fundamental rating of 6 out of 10.
Which stock exchange lists KAI stock?
KAI stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange exchange.
How is the valuation of KADANT INC (KAI) based on its PE ratio?
The PE ratio for KADANT INC (KAI) is 30.92. This is based on the reported non-GAAP earnings per share of 9.27 and the current share price of 286.6 USD.
Who owns KADANT INC?
You can find the ownership structure of KADANT INC (KAI) on the Ownership tab.