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Key Takeaways Sustained demand for aftermarket parts and modernization solutions is driving recurring high-margin revenue, supported by trends in equipment aging and increased regulatory focus on efficiency. Strategic acquisitions and innovations in sustainability, automation, and IoT offerings are expanding Kadant's market reach, ensuring greater diversification and long-term revenue growth visibility.

Key Takeaways Structural decline in pulp and paper demand and rising low-cost competition threaten Kadant's core revenues and long-term earnings stability. Ongoing tariffs, regulation, and compliance costs are compressing margins and raising operating expenses, limiting future profit growth.

Key Takeaways Recurring aftermarket revenue, proprietary technology, and pricing power underpin margin expansion and earnings growth beyond expectations, supported by supply chain agility and competitive differentiation. Leadership in sustainability solutions and emerging market growth reduce cyclicality and position Kadant to capture long-term revenue gains as global regulations and modernization accelerate.