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Kadant(NYSE) KAI

Market Cap$3.70BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1992)+1,759%
5 Year+64%
1 Year-4%
1 Month+2%
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$312.99
-0.34%
-1.07Today
Pre market$312.90-$0.09 (-0.03%)
Kadant last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 313.412026-08-21
Kadant stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-6.23%USD 334.222026-08-14
1 month+2.12%USD 306.892026-07-22
3 month-1.76%USD 319.042026-05-22
Year to date+10.34%USD 284.042025-12-31
1 year-3.62%USD 325.172025-08-21
3 year+50.33%USD 208.492023-08-22
5 year+63.69%USD 191.472021-08-20
Since inception+1,759.14%USD 16.861992-11-02

Kadant Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$3.70BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$1.15B

Net Income (TTM)

$109.72M

EPS (TTM)

$9.29

P/E Ratio

33.73

Dividend

$1.40

Beta (Volatility)

1.19 (Average)

Price

$312.99

Volume

2

Open

$317.36

Previous Close

$313.41

Daily Range

$307.63 - $317.36

52-Week Range

$244.87 - $354.07

Estimated Earnings Date

Nov 3, 2026

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About Kadant

Kadant Inc. helps factories use less water and energy. It makes machines to recycle paper and process wood. These tools help industrial companies produce more with fewer resources.

Moving Fluids and Processing Fiber

  • Flow Control: Fluid-handling systems and technologies that manage liquid flow in packaging, food, and energy industries.
  • Industrial Processing: Equipment used to recycle paper, process timber, and clean industrial boilers.
  • Material Handling: Conveying and vibratory equipment for mining and waste management; includes biodegradable granules for lawn care.
  • Parts and Consumables: Aftermarket components and maintenance services; represented 72% of consolidated bookings in the second quarter of 2026.

Strategic Growth Steps

  • Acquired businesses that contributed to record aftermarket parts bookings in the Industrial Processing segment.
  • Expanded factory automation projects in North America to meet rising regional demand.
  • Increased focus on industrial modernization and opportunities in the energy and defense sectors.

What Sets Kadant Apart

A large global installed base generates a stable stream of recurring business from maintenance and replacement parts. Approximately half of all sales come from customers outside the United States, primarily in Europe, Asia, and Canada.

Recent Financial Performance

  • Consolidated bookings reached $312 million in the second quarter of 2026, up 16% year over year.
  • Parts and consumables product bookings increased 25% in the second quarter of 2026.
  • Market capitalization was $3.6 billion in the second quarter of 2026, down 1.1% year over year.
  • Capital equipment product bookings decreased 3% in the second quarter of 2026.

Bottom Line

Kadant has evolved into a global provider of efficiency-focused technologies with a significant emphasis on recurring aftermarket sales. The company maintains its market position by supporting essential infrastructure in global processing industries.

AI Generated • Aug 13, 2026

Industry

Machinery

Sector

Industrials

Employees

3,900

CEO

Jeffrey L. Powell

Website

www.kadant.com

Headquarters

Westford, MA 01886, US

KAI Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

44.44%

Operating Margin

15.04%

Net Income Margin

9.52%

Return on Equity

11.12%

Return on Capital

11.61%

Return on Assets

5.81%

Earnings Yield

2.96%

Dividend Yield

0.45%

Payout Ratio

15.73%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$3.70BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

11.81M

Volume

2

Avg. Volume

140.66K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$512.06M

Operating Income

$173.31M

EBITDA

$249.88M

Operating Cash Flow

$183.44M

Capital Expenditure

-$23.45M

Free Cash Flow

$159.99M

Cash & ST Invst.

$134.53M

Total Debt

$0.00

Kadant Performance Analysis

Kadant annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 904,739,00015.0%
20232023-12-31USD 957,672,0005.9%
20242024-12-31USD 1,053,384,00010.0%
20252025-12-31USD 1,052,248,000-0.1%
Kadant sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-09-276.4%
Q42026-01-035.4%
Q12026-04-04-1.6%
Q22026-07-0411.1%
Kadant annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 10.3543.5%
20232023-12-31USD 9.90-4.4%
20242024-12-31USD 9.48-4.2%
20252025-12-31USD 8.65-8.8%
Kadant sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-09-275.9%
Q42026-01-03-13.2%
Q12026-04-045.9%
Q22026-07-0427.3%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$312.88M

+22.6%

Gross Profit

$137.01M

+17.1%

Gross Margin

43.79%

N/A

Market Cap

$3.70BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$949.00K

N/A

Employees

3,900

N/A

Net Income

$32.47M

+24.1%

EBITDA

$84.38M

+62.7%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$134.53M

+41.1%

Total Debt

$0.00

-100.0%

Accounts Receivable

$168.70M

+3.1%

Inventory

$216.46M

+28.4%

Long Term Debt

$0.00

-100.0%

Short Term Debt

$0.00

-100.0%

Return on Assets

5.81%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

10.41%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$42.56M

+16.6%

Operating Cash Flow

$53.51M

+32.2%

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Questions About KAI

What is the current price of Kadant?

Kadant is trading at $313.41 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Kadant?

Over the past 52 weeks, Kadant has traded between $244.87 and $354.07.

How much debt does Kadant have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Kadant reported total debt of $510.63M.

How much cash does Kadant have on hand?

Kadant reported $137.62M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Kadant’s dividend yield?

Kadant currently has a dividend yield of 0.45%.

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