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KADANT INC

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πŸ† #1657 by market capEarnings Oct 26US Equity
$267.13β–Ό $2.67 (βˆ’1.00%)
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🏦Market Cap
$3.15B
Small Cap
πŸ“ˆRevenue Growth (YoY)
-0.1%
Declining
πŸ“ŠGross Margin
44.4%
Healthy
πŸ’΅FCF Margin
13.9%
Healthy
βš–οΈP/S Ratio
2.8x
Cheap
Otter Score
60
Fair

Trading Snapshot

Day Range
$264.64 – $268.69
52-Week Range
$244.87 – $354.07
Volume
$2.32B
Avg Volume
$1.63B
Shares Outstanding
11.8M
Next Earnings
Dec 10, 2026

Fundamentals Snapshot

Annual Revenue
$1.05B
Last Q Revenue
$313M
P/E Ratio
29.1
P/S Ratio
2.8x
EPS (TTM)
$9.29
Dividend Yield
0.52%
Dilution (1yr)
+0.2%

Why Investors Own KAI

  • βœ“High-growth profile β€” revenue up +24.1% YoY with expanding US Equity exposure.
  • βœ“Healthy economics β€” 36% gross margin and 25% free-cash-flow margin.
  • βœ“New products and segments could unlock additional revenue streams.
⚠️ Key Risks

Execution delays, intensifying competition, and valuation compression if growth decelerates.

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Financial Trends
RevenueThe total money the company brought in from sales, before subtracting any costs.
$1.1Bβ–Ό βˆ’0.1% YoY
Gross MarginOf every $1 of sales, how much is left after the direct cost of making the product/service. Higher = more efficient.
45.2%β–² +2.2% YoY
Operating IncomeProfit from the core business after operating costs, but before interest and taxes. Negative means the core business isn’t profitable yet.
$157Mβ–Ό βˆ’8.2% YoY
Free Cash FlowCash left over after running the business and paying for equipment/capex. Negative means the company is burning cash.
$154Mβ–² +14.9% YoY
Shares OutstandingHow many shares exist. Rising means the company is issuing more shares, which dilutes (shrinks) each existing owner’s slice.
11.8Mβ–² +0.2% YoY
Net CashCash minus total debt. Positive = more cash than debt (financially strong); negative = more debt than cash (net debt).
$135Mβ–² +$266M YoY
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About KADANT INC

Kadant Inc. supplies technologies and engineered systems worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Flow Control, Industrial Processing, and Material Handling. The Flow Control segment develops, manufactures, and markets fluid-handling systems, equipment, and integrated technologies, such as rotary joints, syphons, Turbulator bars, expansion joints, and engineered steam and condensate systems, as well as doctor systems and holders, doctor blades, cleaning showers and fabric-conditioning systems, forming systems and wear surfaces, and water-filtration systems. The Industrial Processing segment provides ring and rotary debarkers, stranders, chippers, engineered knife systems, and industrial automation and control products. This segment also offers recycling and approach flow systems, virgin pulping process equipment, boiler cleaning technologies, and single and double-screw presses. The Material Handling segment provides vibratory and conveying equipment; individual components and equipment for baling recyclable and waste materials; and fiber-based products. It sells its products and services through direct sales, independent sales agents, and distributors. The company was formerly known as Thermo Fibertek, Inc. and changed its name to Kadant Inc. in July 2001. Kadant Inc. was incorporated in 1991 and is headquartered in Westford, Massachusetts.

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Otter Score Breakdown

How it's scoredFive components, each rated 1–5β˜… and equally weighted (20%), averaged to a 0–100 score:πŸ’Ž Quality β€” gross marginπŸš€ Growth β€” revenue YoYβš–οΈ Valuation β€” P/S ratio⚑ Momentum β€” 30-day price changeπŸ’§ Dilution β€” 1-yr share issuance (buybacks score higher)
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Overall Score
Fair
60/100

Analyst Ratings

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Consensus
Buy
8 analysts
Strong Buy3
Buy2
Hold3
Sell0
Strong Sell0
Ratings as of Sep 2026

Latest News & Updates

Seeking AlphaΒ·2d ago

Kadant: Razor-And-Blades Model Behind EBITDA At Its New High

Kadant operates a razor-and-blades business model, selling capital equipment and recurring aftermarket parts. The company's diverse product lineup is unified by its focus on industrial equipment and consumables. KAI's re

GlobeNewsWireΒ·19d ago

Kadant Announces CEO Succession Plan

WESTFORD, Mass., Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) today announced that Michael C. Colwell will be appointed president and chief operating officer effective October 1, 2026 and president, chief e

GlobeNewsWireΒ·19d ago

Kadant Declares Cash Dividend

WESTFORD, Mass., Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend to stockholders of $0.36 per share to be paid on November 12,

GlobeNewsWireΒ·21d ago

Kadant Named to Newsweek's List of America's Greatest Companies 2026

WESTFORD, Mass., Sept. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) has been named to Newsweek's list of America's Greatest Companies 2026, recognizing organizations that excel in financial performance, workplace

Business WireΒ·28d ago

KNOREX Expands AI-Driven Advertising Suite with the Launch of KAI Assist and XPO MCP Server Integration

ALLEN, Texas & SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KNOREX, Ltd. ("KNOREX"; NYSE American: KNRX), a leading provider of AI-driven cross-channel programmatic advertising execution solutions, today announced the launch of KAI Assis

Defense WorldΒ·Aug 25

BlackRock Inc. Makes New $565.21 Million Investment in Kadant Inc $KAI

BlackRock Inc. bought a new stake in Kadant Inc (NYSE: KAI) during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm bought 1,798,699 shares of the industrial products comp