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KADANT INC (KAI) Stock Overview

USA - NYSE:KAI - US48282T1043 - Common Stock

291.775 USD
-1.11 (-0.38%)
Last: 10/24/2025, 1:50:45 PM

KAI Key Statistics, Chart & Performance

Key Statistics
Market Cap3.44B
Revenue(TTM)1.02B
Net Income(TTM)105.84M
Shares11.78M
Float11.65M
52 Week High429.95
52 Week Low270.73
Yearly Dividend1.25
Dividend Yield0.46%
EPS(TTM)9.5
PE30.71
Fwd PE27.83
Earnings (Next)11-04 2025-11-04/amc
IPO1992-11-03
Sector
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryMachinery
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods


KAI short term performance overview.The bars show the price performance of KAI in the last week, last 2 weeks, last month, last 3 and 6 months. 1 week 2 week 1 month 3 months 6 months 0 -5 -10 -15

KAI long term performance overview.The bars show the price performance of KAI in the last 1, 2 and 3 years. 1 year 2 years 3 years 0 20 40 60

The current stock price of KAI is 291.775 USD. In the past month the price decreased by -3.39%. In the past year, price decreased by -7.45%.

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About KAI

Company Profile

KAI logo image 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 3,500 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

KADANT INC

1 Technology Park Dr

Westford MASSACHUSETTS 01886 US

CEO: Jeffrey L. Powell

Employees: 3500

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KAI Investor Relations

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 3,500 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.


What is the stock price of KADANT INC today?

The current stock price of KAI is 291.775 USD. The price decreased by -0.38% in the last trading session.


Does KAI stock pay dividends?

KADANT INC (KAI) has a dividend yield of 0.46%. 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.


Can you provide the upcoming dividend date for KADANT INC?

The next ex-dividend date for KADANT INC (KAI) is October 9, 2025.


Is KADANT INC (KAI) stock a good buy?

This depends on your investment goals. Check the Technical and Fundamental Analysis tabs for insights on KAI.


What is the market capitalization of KAI stock?

KADANT INC (KAI) has a market capitalization of 3.44B USD. This makes KAI a Mid Cap stock.


KAI Technical Analysis


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KAI Fundamental Analysis

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to KAI. KAI scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock.


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KAI Financial Highlights

Over the last trailing twelve months KAI reported a non-GAAP Earnings per Share(EPS) of 9.5. The EPS decreased by -6.4% compared to the year before.


Industry RankSector Rank
PM (TTM) 10.33%
ROA 7.13%
ROE 11.43%
Debt/Equity 0.27
Chartmill High Growth Momentum
EPS Q2Q%-17.79%
Sales Q2Q%-7.1%
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.4%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.74%

KAI Forecast & Estimates

8 analysts have analysed KAI and the average price target is 346.8 USD. This implies a price increase of 18.86% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 291.775.

For the next year, analysts expect an EPS growth of -10.67% and a revenue growth -2.26% for KAI


Analysts
Analysts80
Price Target346.8 (18.86%)
EPS Next Y-10.67%
Revenue Next Year-2.26%

KAI Ownership

Ownership
Inst Owners120.23%
Ins Owners0.98%
Short Float %12.63%
Short Ratio13.19