Kadant Future Growth
Future criteria checks 2/6
Kadant is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 18.4% and 7.7% per annum respectively while EPS is expected to grow by 18.2% per annum.
Key information
18.4%
Earnings growth rate
18.18%
EPS growth rate
| Machinery earnings growth | 16.8% |
| Revenue growth rate | 7.7% |
| Future return on equity | n/a |
| Analyst coverage | Low |
| Last updated | 08 May 2026 |
Recent future growth updates
Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • Apr 28
Kadant: Getting Acquisitive In 2026
Summary Kadant shows improving momentum with organic growth signs and two significant acquisitions, yet trades at a demanding mid-twenties earnings multiple. 2025 results were flat, but 2026 guidance is solid, projecting $1.16–$1.185 billion sales and $10.40–$10.75 adjusted EPS, excluding recent acquisitions. Recent M&A, including the $157 million voestalpine deal, adds ~5% to pro forma sales, but profit contribution details remain unclear. While leverage rises toward 2x EBITDA and organic growth is modest, I remain watchful for setbacks or unexpected dips to reconsider entry. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Jan 29
A Look At The Fair Value Of Kadant Inc. (NYSE:KAI)
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Kadant fair value estimate is US$272 Current share price of...Analysis Article • Dec 15
Kadant (NYSE:KAI) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • Oct 31
Kadant Inc. Just Beat Earnings Expectations: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
Kadant Inc. ( NYSE:KAI ) just released its third-quarter report and things are looking bullish. Results were good...Analysis Article • Oct 20
Why Kadant Inc. (NYSE:KAI) Could Be Worth Watching
Kadant Inc. ( NYSE:KAI ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a decent share price growth of 11% on the...Analysis Article • Sep 12
Some Confidence Is Lacking In Kadant Inc.'s (NYSE:KAI) P/E
When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 19x, you may...Analysis Article • Jul 11
Here's Why Kadant (NYSE:KAI) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' When we think about how risky a company...Analysis Article • May 25
There's Reason For Concern Over Kadant Inc.'s (NYSE:KAI) Price
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 32.4x Kadant Inc. ( NYSE:KAI ) may be sending very bearish signals at the...Analysis Article • May 07
This Is Why Kadant Inc.'s (NYSE:KAI) CEO Compensation Looks Appropriate
Key Insights Kadant to hold its Annual General Meeting on 14th of May CEO Jeffrey Powell's total compensation includes...Analysis Article • May 04
At US$300, Is Kadant Inc. (NYSE:KAI) Worth Looking At Closely?
Kadant Inc. ( NYSE:KAI ), might not be a large cap stock, but it received a lot of attention from a substantial price...Analysis Article • Apr 18
Returns Are Gaining Momentum At Kadant (NYSE:KAI)
What are the early trends we should look for to identify a stock that could multiply in value over the long term...Analysis Article • Apr 05
Kadant Inc.'s (NYSE:KAI) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 24% Below Its Share Price
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Kadant fair value estimate is US$232 Kadant's US$306 share...Analysis Article • Mar 22
Is Kadant (NYSE:KAI) Using Too Much Debt?
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Seeking Alpha • Mar 17
Kadant: A Great, Yet Expensive Business
Summary Kadant's shares have sold off 15% from their highs, yet the valuation remains demanding given recent mixed performance and expanding multiples. Despite strong long-term growth, its softer recent performance and elevated valuation multiples make me cautious about investing in Kadant stock at current levels. Kadant's impressive revenue growth and margin expansion are overshadowed by a high P/E ratio of 35, making the stock appear overvalued. I recommend staying on the sidelines until a more compelling valuation emerges, despite Kadant's solid long-term track record and business positioning. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Feb 03
When Should You Buy Kadant Inc. (NYSE:KAI)?
While Kadant Inc. ( NYSE:KAI ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw a decent share price growth of 16...Analysis Article • Jan 07
Kadant (NYSE:KAI) Is Looking To Continue Growing Its Returns On Capital
Did you know there are some financial metrics that can provide clues of a potential multi-bagger? Ideally, a business...Analysis Article • Dec 24
Estimating The Fair Value Of Kadant Inc. (NYSE:KAI)
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Kadant fair value estimate is US$294 Kadant's US$349 share...Analysis Article • Dec 10
Kadant (NYSE:KAI) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Analysis Article • Nov 22
Kadant Inc.'s (NYSE:KAI) 28% Price Boost Is Out Of Tune With Earnings
Kadant Inc. ( NYSE:KAI ) shareholders have had their patience rewarded with a 28% share price jump in the last month...Seeking Alpha • Nov 08
Kadant: Favorable Outlook But Share Price Lacks Margin Of Safety (Rating Downgrade)
Summary Kadant’s 3Q24 revenue grew 11% to $272 million, driven by acquisitions and strong aftermarket demand. North America remains a key growth driver, bolstered by robust demand. On the other hand, European and Asian markets face economic headwinds impacting project activity. Strength in aftermarket demand supports stable margins and long-term growth potential across all segments. Despite strong results and a favorable outlook, KAI’s current share price lacks margin of safety. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Nov 01
Results: Kadant Inc. Beat Earnings Expectations And Analysts Now Have New Forecasts
It's been a good week for Kadant Inc. ( NYSE:KAI ) shareholders, because the company has just released its latest...Analysis Article • Oct 02
Kadant Inc.'s (NYSE:KAI) Share Price Could Signal Some Risk
Kadant Inc.'s ( NYSE:KAI ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 34.1x might make it look like a strong sell right now...Analysis Article • Sep 13
Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Kadant Inc. (NYSE:KAI)
Key Insights Kadant's estimated fair value is US$331 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity With US$314 share price...
New Narrative • Sep 03
Aftermarket Strength And Decisive Moves Promise Bright Revenue Horizons
Record demand for aftermarket parts and successful integration of acquisitions signal strong revenue growth and margin expansion.Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | Free Cash Flow | Cash from Op | Avg. No. Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2027 | 1,256 | 142 | 166 | 191 | 3 |
| 12/31/2026 | 1,194 | 119 | 159 | 184 | 3 |
| 4/4/2026 | 1,095 | 103 | 154 | 170 | N/A |
| 1/3/2026 | 1,052 | 102 | 154 | 171 | N/A |
| 9/27/2025 | 1,024 | 102 | 146 | 162 | N/A |
| 6/28/2025 | 1,024 | 106 | 150 | 168 | N/A |
| 3/29/2025 | 1,044 | 111 | 137 | 155 | N/A |
| 12/28/2024 | 1,053 | 112 | 134 | 155 | N/A |
| 9/28/2024 | 1,034 | 115 | 137 | 163 | N/A |
| 6/29/2024 | 1,007 | 114 | 127 | 157 | N/A |
| 3/30/2024 | 977 | 113 | 118 | 152 | N/A |
| 12/30/2023 | 958 | 116 | 134 | 166 | N/A |
| 9/30/2023 | 951 | 115 | 107 | 141 | N/A |
| 7/1/2023 | 931 | 111 | 88 | 119 | N/A |
| 4/1/2023 | 908 | 108 | 86 | 116 | N/A |
| 12/31/2022 | 905 | 121 | 74 | 103 | N/A |
| 10/1/2022 | 891 | 119 | 107 | 128 | N/A |
| 7/2/2022 | 866 | 112 | 123 | 142 | N/A |
| 4/2/2022 | 841 | 109 | 154 | 167 | N/A |
| 1/1/2022 | 787 | 84 | 150 | 162 | N/A |
| 10/2/2021 | 736 | 76 | 132 | 142 | N/A |
| 7/3/2021 | 691 | 70 | 120 | 128 | N/A |
| 4/3/2021 | 648 | 59 | 99 | 106 | N/A |
| 1/2/2021 | 635 | 55 | 85 | 93 | N/A |
| 9/26/2020 | 649 | 48 | 83 | 92 | N/A |
| 6/27/2020 | 668 | 49 | 84 | 93 | N/A |
| 3/28/2020 | 692 | 54 | N/A | 94 | N/A |
| 12/28/2019 | 705 | 52 | N/A | 97 | N/A |
| 9/28/2019 | 686 | 62 | N/A | 69 | N/A |
| 6/29/2019 | 678 | 64 | N/A | 60 | N/A |
| 3/30/2019 | 656 | 60 | N/A | 66 | N/A |
| 12/29/2018 | 634 | 60 | N/A | 63 | N/A |
| 9/29/2018 | 619 | 43 | N/A | 85 | N/A |
| 6/30/2018 | 606 | 37 | N/A | 75 | N/A |
| 3/31/2018 | 561 | 33 | N/A | 71 | N/A |
| 12/30/2017 | 515 | 31 | N/A | 65 | N/A |
| 9/30/2017 | 466 | 38 | N/A | 49 | N/A |
| 7/1/2017 | 419 | 34 | N/A | 57 | N/A |
| 4/1/2017 | 420 | 34 | N/A | 47 | N/A |
| 12/31/2016 | 414 | 32 | N/A | 51 | N/A |
| 10/1/2016 | 421 | 35 | N/A | 47 | N/A |
| 7/2/2016 | 408 | 34 | N/A | 47 | N/A |
| 4/2/2016 | 394 | 34 | N/A | 48 | N/A |
| 1/2/2016 | 390 | 34 | N/A | 40 | N/A |
| 10/3/2015 | 388 | 33 | N/A | 47 | N/A |
| 7/4/2015 | 395 | 31 | N/A | 46 | N/A |
Analyst Future Growth Forecasts
Earnings vs Savings Rate: KAI's forecast earnings growth (18.4% per year) is above the savings rate (3.5%).
Earnings vs Market: KAI's earnings (18.4% per year) are forecast to grow faster than the US market (16.7% per year).
High Growth Earnings: KAI's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.
Revenue vs Market: KAI's revenue (7.7% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (11.7% per year).
High Growth Revenue: KAI's revenue (7.7% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.
Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts
Future Return on Equity
Future ROE: Insufficient data to determine if KAI's Return on Equity is forecast to be high in 3 years time
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/22 00:17 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/22 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/04/04 |
| Annual Earnings | 2026/01/03 |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Kadant Inc. is covered by 8 analysts. 3 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Gary Prestopino | Barrington Research Associates, Inc. |
| Eric Prouty | Canaccord Genuity |
| Kurt Yinger | D.A. Davidson & Co. |