KADANT INC (KAI) Stock Price, Quote, News and Overview
NYSE:KAI - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US48282T1043 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
KAI Quote, Performance and Key Statistics
NYSE:KAI (7/15/2025, 3:52:00 PM)
318.785
-4.64 (-1.44%)
The current stock price of KAI is 318.785 USD. In the past month the price increased by 0.29%. In the past year, price decreased by -2.53%.
KAI Competitors/Peers
Symbol | Company Name | TA | FA | PE | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PH | PARKER HANNIFIN CORP | 26.83 | 90.66B | ||
| ITW | ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS | 25.39 | 75.20B | ||
| OTIS | OTIS WORLDWIDE CORP | 25.7 | 39.25B | ||
| IR | INGERSOLL-RAND INC | 26.75 | 34.86B | ||
| XYL | XYLEM INC | 29.44 | 31.59B | ||
| SYM | SYMBOTIC INC | 2431.75 | 28.68B | ||
| DOV | DOVER CORP | 21.07 | 25.66B | ||
| FTV | FORTIVE CORP | 13.07 | 17.36B | ||
| PNR | PENTAIR PLC | 23.17 | 17.23B | ||
| SNA | SNAP-ON INC | 16.4 | 16.38B | ||
| GGG | GRACO INC | 30.62 | 14.38B | ||
| IEX | IDEX CORP | 23.19 | 13.58B |
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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 3,500 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
Phone: 19787762000
KADANT INC / KAI FAQ
What is the stock price of KADANT INC today?
The current stock price of KAI is 318.785 USD. The price decreased by -1.44% in the last trading session.
What is the ticker symbol for KADANT INC stock?
The exchange symbol of KADANT INC is KAI and it is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. exchange.
On which exchange is KAI stock listed?
KAI stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. exchange.
What is the price forecast or stock price prediction for KADANT INC stock?
8 analysts have analysed KAI and the average price target is 334.05 USD. This implies a price increase of 4.79% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 318.785. Check the KADANT INC stock analysts ratings, price target forecast and up-and down grades for more detailed information.
What is KADANT INC worth?
KADANT INC (KAI) has a market capitalization of 3.76B USD. This makes KAI a Mid Cap stock.
How many employees does KADANT INC have?
KADANT INC (KAI) currently has 3500 employees.
What are the support and resistance levels for KADANT INC (KAI) stock?
KADANT INC (KAI) has a support level at 322.25 and a resistance level at 327.22. Check the full technical report for a detailed analysis of KAI support and resistance levels.
Is KADANT INC (KAI) expected to grow?
The Revenue of KADANT INC (KAI) is expected to decline by -2.16% in the next year. Check the estimates tab for more information on the KAI EPS, Sales, EBIT and EBITDA future analyst estimates.
Should I buy KADANT INC (KAI) stock?
There is no straightforward answer here. It depends on your investment strategy as different types of investors will look at different aspects. In any case it is important to make an informed decision and these pages can help you forming an opinion:
- The Technical Analysis (TA) tab contains a technical analysis of KAI, looking at technical quality and support and resistance levels
- The Fundamental Analysis (FA) tab contains a fundamental analysis of KAI, evaluating the profitability, health, valuation and growth aspects
- KADANT INC (KAI) Price Target Forecast and Analysts Ratings to understand what professional analysts say.
- KADANT INC (KAI) Sales and EPS estimates to see what analysts future expectations are.
- KADANT INC (KAI) Income, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow statements to dive into the historical financials.
- KADANT INC (KAI) Insider and Institutional Ownership to learn about the owners and their transactions.
- KADANT INC (KAI) Stock Chart to make your own analysis
- KADANT INC (KAI) Latest news and press-releases to stay up to date.
Does KADANT INC (KAI) stock pay dividends?
KADANT INC (KAI) has a dividend yield of 0.4%. The yearly dividend amount is currently 1.25. Check the full fundamental report for a detailed analysis of KAI dividend history, reliability and sustainability.
When does KADANT INC (KAI) report earnings?
KADANT INC (KAI) will report earnings on 2025-08-05, after the market close.
What is the Price/Earnings (PE) ratio of KADANT INC (KAI)?
The PE ratio for KADANT INC (KAI) is 31.88. This is based on the reported non-GAAP earnings per share of 10 and the current share price of 318.785 USD. Check the full fundamental report for a full analysis of the valuation metrics for KAI.
What is the Short Interest ratio of KADANT INC (KAI) stock?
The outstanding short interest for KADANT INC (KAI) is 14.12% of its float. Check the ownership tab for more information on the KAI short interest.
KAI Technical Analysis
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 5 / 10 to KAI. When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, KAI is a bad performer in the overall market: 62.32% of all stocks are doing better.
KAI Fundamental Analysis
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to KAI. KAI scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health.
KAI Financial Highlights
Over the last trailing twelve months KAI reported a non-GAAP Earnings per Share(EPS) of 10. The EPS increased by 1.21% compared to the year before.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PM (TTM) | 10.63% | ||
| ROA | 7.73% | ||
| ROE | 12.67% | ||
| Debt/Equity | 0.31 |
KAI Ownership and Analysts
ChartMill assigns a Buy % Consensus number of 80% to KAI. The Buy consensus is the average rating of analysts ratings from 8 analysts.
For the next year, analysts expect an EPS growth of -8.38% and a revenue growth -2.16% for KAI