Reported Earnings • Aug 05
Second quarter 2026 earnings released: EPS: US$2.75 (vs US$2.22 in 2Q 2025) Second quarter 2026 results: EPS: US$2.75 (up from US$2.22 in 2Q 2025). Revenue: US$312.9m (up 23% from 2Q 2025). Net income: US$32.5m (up 24% from 2Q 2025). Profit margin: 10% (in line with 2Q 2025). Revenue is forecast to grow 6.2% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 6.9% growth forecast for the Machinery industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 4% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 14% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Duyuru • Jul 30
Kadant Inc. to Report Q2, 2026 Results on Aug 04, 2026 Kadant Inc. announced that they will report Q2, 2026 results at 4:00 PM, US Eastern Standard Time on Aug 04, 2026 Upcoming Dividend • Jul 09
Upcoming dividend of US$0.36 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 16 July 2026. Payment date: 13 August 2026. Payout ratio is a comfortable 16% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 0.5%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (4.8%). Lower than average of industry peers (3.0%). Recent Insider Transactions • May 28
Senior VP recently sold €353k worth of stock On the 27th of May, Stacy Krause sold around 1k shares on-market at roughly €287 per share. This transaction amounted to 47% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. In the last 3 months, there was an even bigger sale from another insider worth €387k. Insiders have been net sellers, collectively disposing of €2.0m more than they bought in the last 12 months. Declared Dividend • May 25
First quarter dividend of US$0.36 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of US$0.36. Ex-date: 16th July 2026 Payment date: 13th August 2026 Dividend yield will be 0.5%, which is lower than the industry average of 2.6%. Payout Ratios Payout ratio: 16%. Cash payout ratio: 11%. Duyuru • May 23
Kadant Inc. announces Quarterly dividend, payable on August 13, 2026 Kadant Inc. announced Quarterly dividend of USD 0.3600 per share payable on August 13, 2026, ex-date on July 16, 2026 and record date on July 16, 2026. Duyuru • May 22
Kadant Inc. (NYSE:KAI) announces an Equity Buyback for $50 million worth of its shares. Kadant Inc. (NYSE:KAI) announces a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company will repurchase up to $50 million worth of its common stock. The program is valid till May 21, 2027. Board Change • May 21
Insufficient new directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 3 experienced directors. 3 highly experienced directors. Independent Director Rebecca O’Mara was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2022. The company’s insufficient board refreshment is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Duyuru • May 01
Kadant Inc. to Report Q1, 2026 Results on May 05, 2026 Kadant Inc. announced that they will report Q1, 2026 results After-Market on May 05, 2026 Duyuru • Apr 02
Kadant Inc., Annual General Meeting, May 20, 2026 Kadant Inc., Annual General Meeting, May 20, 2026. Location: one technology park drive, westford, massachusetts, 01886, United States Duyuru • Mar 12
Kadant Inc. Declares Cash Dividend, Payable on May 13, 2026 Kadant Inc. announced that its Board of Directors increased its quarterly cash dividend to stockholders to $0.36 per share to be paid on May 13, 2026 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on April 15, 2026. Future declarations of dividends are subject to Board approval and may be adjusted as business needs or market conditions change. Duyuru • Feb 19
Kadant Inc. Provides Earnings Guidance for the First Quarter 2026 and Year 2026 Kadant Inc. provided earnings guidance for the first quarter 2026 and year 2026. For the first quarter of 2026, the company expects revenue of $270 to $280 million, GAAP EPS of $1.69 to $1.79.
For 2026, the company expects revenue of $1.160 to $1.185 billion, GAAP EPS of $10.27 to $10.62. Duyuru • Feb 14
Kadant Inc. to Report Q4, 2025 Results on Feb 18, 2026 Kadant Inc. announced that they will report Q4, 2025 results After-Market on Feb 18, 2026 Duyuru • Jan 30
Kadant Inc. (NYSE:KAI) ntered into a Share Purchase and Transfer Agreement to acquire Voestalpine BÖHLER Profil GmbH from voestalpine High Performance Metals GmbH. Kadant Inc. (NYSE:KAI) ntered into a Share Purchase and Transfer Agreement to acquire Voestalpine BÖHLER Profil GmbH from voestalpine High Performance Metals GmbH on January 29, 2026. The transaction will be financed primarily through borrowings under Kadant’s revolving credit facility. The parties' obligations to consummate the Acquisition are subject to certain Austrian regulatory approvals and the satisfaction of certain customary closing conditions. The Acquisition is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026. Duyuru • Nov 14
Kadant Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on February 5, 2026 Kadant Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend to stockholders of $0.34 per share to be paid on February 5, 2026 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on January 8, 2026. Duyuru • Oct 23
Kadant Inc. to Report Q3, 2025 Results on Oct 28, 2025 Kadant Inc. announced that they will report Q3, 2025 results After-Market on Oct 28, 2025 Duyuru • Oct 08
Kadant Inc. (NYSE:KAI) acquired Clyde Industries Holdings, Inc. for approximately $180 million. Kadant Inc. (NYSE:KAI) acquired Clyde Industries Holdings, Inc. for approximately $180 million on October 7, 2025. A cash consideration of $175 million will be paid by Kadant Inc. towards common equity of Clyde Industries Holdings, Inc. The purchase price is subject to customary adjustments. The transaction will be primarily financed through borrowings under Kadant's revolving credit facility. Following the transaction, Clyde Industries will become part of Kadant’s Industrial Processing reporting segment.
For the period ending February 28, 2025, Clyde Industries Holdings, Inc. reported total revenue of $92 million. Clyde Industries has approximately 400 employees.
Kadant Inc. (NYSE:KAI) completed the acquisition of Clyde Industries Holdings, Inc. on October 7, 2025. Duyuru • Sep 05
Kadant Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on November 6, 2025 Kadant Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend to stockholders of $0.34 per share to be paid on November 6, 2025 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on October 9, 2025. Duyuru • Jul 24
Kadant Inc. to Report Q2, 2025 Results on Jul 30, 2025 Kadant Inc. announced that they will report Q2, 2025 results After-Market on Jul 30, 2025 Duyuru • May 16
Kadant Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on August 7, 2025 Kadant Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend to stockholders of $0.34 per share to be paid on August 7, 2025 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on July 10, 2025. Duyuru • Apr 24
Kadant Inc. to Report Q1, 2025 Results on Apr 29, 2025 Kadant Inc. announced that they will report Q1, 2025 results After-Market on Apr 29, 2025 Duyuru • Mar 17
Kadant Inc., Annual General Meeting, May 14, 2025 Kadant Inc., Annual General Meeting, May 14, 2025. Location: one technology park drive, westford, massachusetts 01886., United States Duyuru • Mar 06
Kadant Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on May 7, 2025 Kadant Inc. announced that its Board of Directors increased its quarterly cash dividend to stockholders to $0.34 per share to be paid on May 7, 2025 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on April 9, 2025. Future declarations of dividends are subject to Board approval and may be adjusted as business needs or market conditions change. Duyuru • Feb 13
Kadant Inc. Provides Earnings Guidance for the First Quarter and Full Year 2025 Kadant Inc. provided earnings guidance for the first quarter and full year 2025. For the quarter, the company expects revenue of $235 million to $242 million and GAAP EPS of $1.81 to $2.01.
For the full year, the company expects revenue of $1.040 billion to $1.065 billion and GAAP EPS of $9.63 to $9.98. Duyuru • Feb 08
Kadant Inc. to Report Q4, 2024 Results on Feb 12, 2025 Kadant Inc. announced that they will report Q4, 2024 results After-Market on Feb 12, 2025 Declared Dividend • Dec 30
Third quarter dividend of US$0.32 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of US$0.32. Ex-date: 9th January 2025 Payment date: 6th February 2025 Dividend yield will be 0.4%, which is lower than the industry average of 2.6%. Payout Ratios Payout ratio: 13%. Cash payout ratio: 11%. Duyuru • Nov 15
Kadant Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on February 6, 2025 Kadant Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend to stockholders of $0.32 per share to be paid on February 6, 2025 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on January 9, 2025. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Nov 13
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 20% After last week's 20% share price gain to €380, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 39x. Average forward P/E is 10x in the Machinery industry in Germany. Total returns to shareholders of 99% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at €288 per share. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Nov 06
Now 26% overvalued after recent price rise Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 24% to €336. The fair value is estimated to be €267, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 9.4% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 7.6%. Revenue is forecast to grow by 4.5% in a year. Earnings are forecast to grow by 4.8% in the next year. Reported Earnings • Oct 30
Third quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: US$2.69 (vs US$2.64 in 3Q 2023) Third quarter 2024 results: EPS: US$2.69 (up from US$2.64 in 3Q 2023). Revenue: US$271.6m (up 11% from 3Q 2023). Net income: US$31.6m (up 2.3% from 3Q 2023). Profit margin: 12% (down from 13% in 3Q 2023). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 4.5% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 4.4% growth forecast for the Machinery industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 8% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 18% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Duyuru • Oct 24
Kadant Inc. to Report Q3, 2024 Results on Oct 29, 2024 Kadant Inc. announced that they will report Q3, 2024 results on Oct 29, 2024 Upcoming Dividend • Oct 03
Upcoming dividend of US$0.32 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 10 October 2024. Payment date: 07 November 2024. Payout ratio is a comfortable 13% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 0.4%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (4.8%). Lower than average of industry peers (3.6%). Recent Insider Transactions • Oct 01
Independent Director recently sold €604k worth of stock On the 26th of September, Thomas Leonard sold around 2k shares on-market at roughly €302 per share. This transaction amounted to 32% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. In the last 3 months, there was an even bigger sale from another insider worth €2.9m. Insiders have been net sellers, collectively disposing of €10m more than they bought in the last 12 months. Recent Insider Transactions • Sep 18
President recently sold €2.9m worth of stock On the 16th of September, Jeffrey Powell sold around 10k shares on-market at roughly €290 per share. This transaction amounted to 17% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. This was Jeffrey's only on-market trade for the last 12 months. Declared Dividend • Sep 09
Second quarter dividend of US$0.32 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of US$0.32. Ex-date: 10th October 2024 Payment date: 7th November 2024 Dividend yield will be 0.4%, which is lower than the industry average of 2.6%. Payout Ratios Payout ratio: 13%. Cash payout ratio: 12%. Recent Insider Transactions • Aug 30
Executive VP & CFO recently sold €1.6m worth of stock On the 28th of August, Michael McKenney sold around 6k shares on-market at roughly €285 per share. This transaction amounted to 23% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. This was Michael's only on-market trade for the last 12 months. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Aug 07
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 16% After last week's 16% share price decline to €276, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 30x. Average forward P/E is 11x in the Machinery industry in Germany. Total returns to shareholders of 62% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at €247 per share. Reported Earnings • Jul 31
Second quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: US$2.67 (vs US$2.54 in 2Q 2023) Second quarter 2024 results: EPS: US$2.67 (up from US$2.54 in 2Q 2023). Revenue: US$274.8m (up 12% from 2Q 2023). Net income: US$31.3m (up 5.2% from 2Q 2023). Profit margin: 11% (in line with 2Q 2023). Revenue is forecast to grow 6.2% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 4.5% growth forecast for the Machinery industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 12% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 29% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Duyuru • Jul 25
Kadant Inc. to Report Q2, 2024 Results on Jul 30, 2024 Kadant Inc. announced that they will report Q2, 2024 results After-Market on Jul 30, 2024 Upcoming Dividend • Jul 04
Upcoming dividend of US$0.32 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 11 July 2024. Payment date: 08 August 2024. Payout ratio is a comfortable 12% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 0.4%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (4.6%). Lower than average of industry peers (3.5%). Recent Insider Transactions • Jun 06
Independent Director recently sold €286k worth of stock On the 31st of May, Erin Russell sold around 1k shares on-market at roughly €257 per share. This transaction amounted to 23% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. Insiders have been net sellers, collectively disposing of €5.4m more than they bought in the last 12 months. Duyuru • Jun 05
Kadant Inc. (NYSE:KAI) acquired Dynamic Sealing Technologies, Inc. for $55 million. Kadant Inc. (NYSE:KAI) acquired Dynamic Sealing Technologies, Inc. for $55 million on May 31, 2024. The consideration consists of $55 million in cash. As part of the consideration, $55 million was paid towards common equity. The acquisition was financed through borrowings under Kadant's revolving credit facility. Dynamic Sealing Technologies, Inc. had revenue of approximately $25 million for the trailing twelve months ended March 31, 2024 and will become part of Kadant’s Flow Control reporting segment.Kadant Inc. (NYSE:KAI) completed the acquisition of Dynamic Sealing Technologies, Inc. on May 31, 2024. Declared Dividend • May 20
First quarter dividend of US$0.32 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of US$0.32. Ex-date: 11th July 2024 Payment date: 8th August 2024 Dividend yield will be 0.5%, which is lower than the industry average of 2.6%. Payout Ratios Payout ratio: 12%. Cash payout ratio: 13%. Duyuru • May 18
Kadant Inc Approves Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on August 8, 2024 Kadant In announced that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend to stockholders of $0.32 per share to be paid on August 8, 2024 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on July 11, 2024. Future declarations of dividends are subject to Board approval and may be adjusted as business needs or market conditions change. Duyuru • May 17
Kadant Inc. (NYSE:KAI) announces an Equity Buyback for $50 million worth of its shares. Kadant Inc. (NYSE:KAI) announces a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company will repurchase up to $50 million of its equity securities. The program is valid till May 16, 2025. Reported Earnings • May 01
First quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: US$2.11 (vs US$2.40 in 1Q 2023) First quarter 2024 results: EPS: US$2.11 (down from US$2.40 in 1Q 2023). Revenue: US$249.0m (up 8.4% from 1Q 2023). Net income: US$24.7m (down 12% from 1Q 2023). Profit margin: 9.9% (down from 12% in 1Q 2023). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 6.8% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 4.1% growth forecast for the Machinery industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 17% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 21% per year. Duyuru • Apr 28
Kadant Inc. to Report Q1, 2024 Results on Apr 30, 2024 Kadant Inc. announced that they will report Q1, 2024 results After-Market on Apr 30, 2024 Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Apr 24
Now 22% overvalued after recent price rise Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 7.2% to €268. The fair value is estimated to be €220, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 14% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 22%. Revenue is forecast to grow by 15% in 2 years. Earnings are forecast to grow by 9.4% in the next 2 years. Upcoming Dividend • Apr 02
Upcoming dividend of US$0.32 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 09 April 2024. Payment date: 08 May 2024. Payout ratio is a comfortable 12% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 0.4%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (4.7%). Lower than average of industry peers (3.2%). Duyuru • Mar 28
Kadant Inc., Annual General Meeting, May 15, 2024 Kadant Inc., Annual General Meeting, May 15, 2024, at 14:30 US Eastern Standard Time. Location: at the corporate office located at One Technology Park Drive, Westford Massachusetts United States Agenda: To consider election of two directors to the class to be elected for a three-year term expiring in 2027; to consider and approve by non-binding advisory vote our executive compensation; to consider and approve the amendment to our amended and restated 2006 equity incentive plan to extend the plan's term by 10 years; and to consider other business matters. Declared Dividend • Mar 11
Fourth quarter dividend of US$0.32 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of US$0.32. Ex-date: 9th April 2024 Payment date: 8th May 2024 Dividend yield will be 0.4%, which is lower than the industry average of 2.6%. Payout Ratios Payout ratio: 12%. Cash payout ratio: 10%. Duyuru • Mar 07
Kadant Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on May 8, 2024 Kadant Inc. announced that its Board of Directors increased its quarterly cash dividend to stockholders to $0.32 per share to be paid on May 8, 2024 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on April 10, 2024. Future declarations of dividends are subject to Board approval and may be adjusted as business needs or market conditions change. Recent Insider Transactions • Mar 06
Chairman of the Board recently sold €2.1m worth of stock On the 1st of March, Jonathan Painter sold around 7k shares on-market at roughly €305 per share. This transaction amounted to 48% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. This was Jonathan's only on-market trade for the last 12 months. Reported Earnings • Feb 29
Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: US$9.92 (vs US$10.38 in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: EPS: US$9.92 (down from US$10.38 in FY 2022). Revenue: US$957.7m (up 5.9% from FY 2022). Net income: US$116.1m (down 4.0% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 12% (down from 13% in FY 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 7.7% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 2.9% growth forecast for the Machinery industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 22% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 27% per year. Reported Earnings • Feb 16
Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: US$9.92 (vs US$10.38 in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: EPS: US$9.92 (down from US$10.38 in FY 2022). Revenue: US$957.7m (up 5.9% from FY 2022). Net income: US$116.1m (down 4.0% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 12% (down from 13% in FY 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 8.0% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 3.0% growth forecast for the Machinery industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 22% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 33% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Duyuru • Feb 15
Kadant Inc. Announces Earnings Guidance for the First Quarter and Full Year 2024 Kadant Inc. announced earnings guidance for the first quarter and full year 2024. For the first quarter of 2024, the company expects revenue of $238 to $246 million and GAAP EPS of $1.76 to $1.86. The company are experiencing healthy demand in key end markets, however, first quarter will be weaker than the remaining quarters of 2024 due to the timing of capital projects.For 2024, the company expects revenue of $1.040 billion to $1.065 billion and GAAP EPS of $9.55 to $9.85. Duyuru • Feb 10
Kadant Inc. to Report Q4, 2023 Results on Feb 14, 2024 Kadant Inc. announced that they will report Q4, 2023 results After-Market on Feb 14, 2024 Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Feb 04
Now 20% overvalued after recent price rise Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 19% to €270. The fair value is estimated to be €225, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 15% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 27%. Revenue is forecast to grow by 1.2% in a year. Earnings are forecast to grow by 0.5% in the next year. Duyuru • Jan 25
Kadant Inc. (NYSE:KAI) acquired KWS Manufacturing Company, Ltd. for $84 million. Kadant Inc. (NYSE:KAI) acquired Kws Manufacturing Company, Ltd. for $84 million on January 24, 2024. The acquisition was financed primarily through borrowings under Kadant's revolving credit facility. Colleagues from KWS joined Kadant family. As of January 24, 2023, KWS Manufacturing Company, Ltd. reported a revenue of approximately $45 million for the trailing twelve months ended September 30, 2023.
Kadant Inc. (NYSE:KAI) acquired KWS Manufacturing Company, Ltd. on January 24, 2024. Upcoming Dividend • Dec 27
Upcoming dividend of US$0.29 per share at 0.4% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 03 January 2024. Payment date: 01 February 2024. Payout ratio is a comfortable 12% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 0.4%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (5.1%). Lower than average of industry peers (2.7%). Duyuru • Nov 17
Kadant Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on February 1, 2024 Kadant Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend to stockholders of $0.29 per share to be paid on February 1, 2024 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on January 4, 2024. Duyuru • Nov 02
Kadant Inc. Provides Earnings Guidance for the Fourth Quarter of 2023 Kadant Inc. provided earnings guidance for the fourth quarter of 2023. For the fourth quarter of 2023, The company expects GAAP EPS of $2.02 to $2.12 on revenue of $222 to $230 million. Duyuru • Nov 01
Kadant Inc. Revises Earnings Guidance for the Year 2023 Kadant Inc. revised earnings guidance for the year 2023. The company raising revenue and earnings guidance for the full year and now expect revenue of $941 million to $949 million in 2023, revised from previous guidance of $925 million to $940 million, GAAP EPS of $9.59 to $9.69, revised from previous guidance of $9.11 to $9.31, and adjusted EPS of $9.65 to $9.75, revised from previous guidance of $9.15 to $9.35. Reported Earnings • Nov 01
Third quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: US$2.64 (vs US$2.36 in 3Q 2022) Third quarter 2023 results: EPS: US$2.64 (up from US$2.36 in 3Q 2022). Revenue: US$244.2m (up 8.8% from 3Q 2022). Net income: US$30.9m (up 12% from 3Q 2022). Profit margin: 13% (in line with 3Q 2022). Revenue is forecast to grow 2.4% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 3.4% growth forecast for the Machinery industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 27% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 23% per year. Duyuru • Oct 27
Kadant Inc. to Report Q3, 2023 Results on Oct 31, 2023 Kadant Inc. announced that they will report Q3, 2023 results After-Market on Oct 31, 2023 Upcoming Dividend • Oct 04
Upcoming dividend of US$0.29 per share at 0.5% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 11 October 2023. Payment date: 09 November 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 12% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 0.5%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (5.0%). Lower than average of industry peers (2.9%). Recent Insider Transactions • Sep 27
Vice President recently sold €406k worth of stock On the 22nd of September, Michael Colwell sold around 2k shares on-market at roughly €208 per share. This transaction amounted to 53% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. Insiders have been net sellers, collectively disposing of €3.5m more than they bought in the last 12 months. Duyuru • Sep 08
Kadant Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on November 9, 2023 Kadant Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend to stockholders of $0.29 per share to be paid on November 9, 2023 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on October 12, 2023. Future declarations of dividends are subject to Board approval and may be adjusted as business needs or market conditions change. Recent Insider Transactions • Sep 01
Insider recently sold €263k worth of stock On the 30th of August, Dara Mitchell sold around 1k shares on-market at roughly €201 per share. This transaction amounted to 72% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. In the last 3 months, there was an even bigger sale from another insider worth €368k. Insiders have been net sellers, collectively disposing of €2.1m more than they bought in the last 12 months. Reported Earnings • Aug 02
Second quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: US$2.54 (vs US$2.24 in 2Q 2022) Second quarter 2023 results: EPS: US$2.54 (up from US$2.24 in 2Q 2022). Revenue: US$245.1m (up 11% from 2Q 2022). Net income: US$29.7m (up 14% from 2Q 2022). Profit margin: 12% (in line with 2Q 2022). Revenue is forecast to grow 2.7% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 3.8% growth forecast for the Machinery industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 31% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 29% per year. Duyuru • Jul 29
Kadant Inc. to Report Q2, 2023 Results on Aug 01, 2023 Kadant Inc. announced that they will report Q2, 2023 results After-Market on Aug 01, 2023 Upcoming Dividend • Jul 05
Upcoming dividend of US$0.29 per share at 0.5% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 12 July 2023. Payment date: 10 August 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 12% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 0.5%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (4.8%). Lower than average of industry peers (2.7%). Recent Insider Transactions • Jun 09
Senior VP recently sold €368k worth of stock On the 7th of June, Stacy Krause sold around 2k shares on-market at roughly €200 per share. This transaction amounted to 100% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. In the last 3 months, there was an even bigger sale from another insider worth €499k. Insiders have been net sellers, collectively disposing of €1.7m more than they bought in the last 12 months. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jun 08
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 15% After last week's 15% share price gain to €202, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 23x. Average forward P/E is 11x in the Machinery industry in Germany. Total returns to shareholders of 123% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at €127 per share. Recent Insider Transactions • May 18
Insider recently sold €233k worth of stock On the 16th of May, Dara Mitchell sold around 1k shares on-market at roughly €178 per share. This transaction amounted to 42% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. In the last 3 months, there was an even bigger sale from another insider worth €499k. Insiders have been net sellers, collectively disposing of €1.3m more than they bought in the last 12 months. Duyuru • May 04
Kadant Inc. Raises Earnings Guidance for the Full Year of 2023 Kadant Inc. raised earnings guidance for the full year of 2023. For the year, company expect revenue of $910 to $935 million in 2023, revised from its previous guidance of $900 to $925 million, and GAAP EPS of $8.82 to $9.07, revised from its previous guidance of $8.72 to $8.97. Reported Earnings • May 03
First quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: US$2.40 (vs US$3.54 in 1Q 2022) First quarter 2023 results: EPS: US$2.40 (down from US$3.54 in 1Q 2022). Revenue: US$229.8m (up 1.4% from 1Q 2022). Net income: US$28.1m (down 32% from 1Q 2022). Profit margin: 12% (down from 18% in 1Q 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 3.0% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 4.5% growth forecast for the Machinery industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 33% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 30% per year. Upcoming Dividend • Apr 04
Upcoming dividend of US$0.29 per share at 0.6% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 11 April 2023. Payment date: 10 May 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 10% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 0.6%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (4.7%). Lower than average of industry peers (2.8%). Recent Insider Transactions • Mar 15
Senior VP recently sold €149k worth of stock On the 13th of March, Stacy Krause sold around 780 shares on-market at roughly €191 per share. This transaction amounted to 30% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. This was the only on-market transaction from insiders over the last 12 months. Reported Earnings • Feb 17
Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: US$10.38 (vs US$7.26 in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: EPS: US$10.38 (up from US$7.26 in FY 2021). Revenue: US$904.7m (up 15% from FY 2021). Net income: US$120.9m (up 44% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 13% (up from 11% in FY 2021). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 2.6% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 4.3% growth forecast for the Machinery industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 34% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 26% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. 
