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NYSE:KAI Community·US$3.4b Market Cap
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KAI Share Price Performance

US$286.23
-36.37 (-11.27%)
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US$343.33
Fair Value
US$286.23
-36.37 (-11.27%)
16.6% undervalued intrinsic discount
US$343.33
Fair Value
Price US$286.23
AnalystConsensusTarget US$343.33
AnalystLowTarget US$335.00
AnalystHighTarget US$380.00
Wed, 10 Sep 25
Fair ValueUS$343.33
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Aftermarket Demand And Global Modernization Will Unlock Enduring Value

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Automation And Sustainability Will Drive Industrial Modernization

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Excellent balance sheet with acceptable track record.

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Kadant Inc. Key Details

US$1.2b

Revenue

US$636.0m

Cost of Revenue

US$516.1m

Gross Profit

US$406.4m

Other Expenses

US$109.7m

Earnings

Last Reported Earnings
Jul 04, 2026
Next Reporting Earnings
n/a
9.29
44.80%
9.52%
49.2%
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About KAI

Founded
1991
Employees
3900
CEO
Jeffrey Powell
WebsiteView website
kadant.com

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.

Recent KAI News & Updates

Analysis Article • Aug 08

Results: Kadant Inc. Beat Earnings Expectations And Analysts Now Have New Forecasts

A week ago, Kadant Inc. ( NYSE:KAI ) came out with a strong set of second-quarter numbers that could potentially lead...
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Narrative Update • Aug 06

KAI: Buyback Capacity And Higher Margins Will Support A Balanced Outlook

The analyst price target for Kadant has shifted from $306 to $335 as analysts factor in updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E expectations. What’s in the News for Kadant Kadant updated its full year 2026 guidance and now expects revenue between US$1.190b and US$1.210b, with GAAP EPS between US$9.78 and US$10.03.

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