KADANT INC (KAI) Stock Price, Forecast & Analysis

USA New York Stock Exchange NYSE:KAI • US48282T1043

333.37 USD
+0.17 (+0.05%)
Last: Feb 5, 2026, 01:07 PM

KAI Key Statistics, Chart & Performance

Key Statistics
Market Cap3.93B
Revenue(TTM)1.02B
Net Income(TTM)105.84M
Shares11.78M
Float11.66M
52 Week High409.73
52 Week Low244.87
Yearly Dividend1.25
Dividend Yield0.42%
EPS(TTM)9.25
PE36.04
Fwd PE32.15
Earnings (Next)02-18
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 5 10 15 20

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

The current stock price of KAI is 333.37 USD. In the past month the price increased by 9.21%. In the past year, price decreased by -8.67%.

KADANT INC / KAI Daily stock chart

KAI Technical Analysis

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 8 / 10 to KAI. When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, KAI turns out to be only a medium performer in the overall market: it outperformed 61.33% of all stocks.


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KAI Fundamental Analysis

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to KAI. KAI gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties.


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KAI Financial Highlights

Over the last trailing twelve months KAI reported a non-GAAP Earnings per Share(EPS) of 9.25. The EPS decreased by -10.71% 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%-8.8%
Sales Q2Q%-0.02%
EPS 1Y (TTM)-10.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.96%

KAI Forecast & Estimates

8 analysts have analysed KAI and the average price target is 344.25 USD. This implies a price increase of 3.26% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 333.37.

For the next year, analysts expect an EPS growth of -9.75% and a revenue growth -1.13% for KAI


Analysts
Analysts80
Price Target344.25 (3.26%)
EPS Next Y-9.75%
Revenue Next Year-1.13%

KAI Ownership

Ownership
Inst Owners116.58%
Ins Owners0.96%
Short Float %11.77%
Short Ratio9.65

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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 3,900 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

KADANT INC

1 Technology Park Dr

Westford MASSACHUSETTS 01886 US

CEO: Jeffrey L. Powell

Employees: 3500

KAI Company Website

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 3,900 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.


What is the current price of KAI stock?

The current stock price of KAI is 333.37 USD. The price increased by 0.05% in the last trading session.


What is the dividend status of KADANT INC?

KADANT INC (KAI) has a dividend yield of 0.42%. The yearly dividend amount is currently 1.25.


How is the ChartMill rating for KADANT INC?

KAI has a ChartMill Technical rating of 8 out of 10 and a ChartMill Fundamental rating of 5 out of 10.


What is the GICS sector and industry of KAI stock?

KADANT INC (KAI) operates in the Industrials sector and the Machinery industry.


Can you provide the market cap for KADANT INC?

KADANT INC (KAI) has a market capitalization of 3.93B USD. This makes KAI a Mid Cap stock.


What is the next earnings date for KAI stock?

KADANT INC (KAI) will report earnings on 2026-02-18, after the market close.