KAI - NYSE
Kadant Inc.
$312.25
-0.20%Kadant Inc. supplies technologies and engineered systems worldwide. It operates through three segments: Flow Control, Industrial Processing, and Material Handling. The Flow Control segment develops, manufactures, and markets fluid-handling systems and equipment, such as rotary joints, syphons, turbulator bars, expansion joints, and engineered steam and condensate systems; and doctoring, cleaning, and filtration systems and related consumables, consisting of doctor systems and holders, doctor blades, shower and fabric-conditioning systems, formation systems, and water-filtration systems. The Industrial Processing segment develops, manufactures, and markets ring and rotary debarkers, stranders, chippers, logging machinery, industrial automation and control systems, recycling and approach flow systems, and virgin pulping process equipment for use in the packaging, tissue, wood products, and alternative fuel industries. The Material Handling segment offers conveying and vibratory equipment, and balers and related equipment; and manufactures and sells biodegradable absorbent granules for carriers in as carriers in agricultural, home lawn and garden, professional lawn, turf, and ornamental applications, as well as for oil and grease absorption. 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.
At a Glance
Live SnapshotKadant Inc. Cash Conversion Engine
Cash Flow Quality Analysis
FCF Conversion Rate
Excellent cash generation. The company converts earnings to cash at or above 100%, indicating high-quality earnings.
CapEx Intensity
Asset-light business model. Low capital requirements leave more cash available for shareholders and growth investments.
FCF Growth Trend
Steady FCF growth indicates consistent cash generation improvement. On a positive trajectory.
Working Capital Impact
Minimal working capital impact on FCF. Changes in operating assets and liabilities well-managed.
Cash Flow Quality Insight
Exceptional cash generation: High-quality earnings converting to growing free cash flow. The company demonstrates strong pricing power, efficient operations, and disciplined capital allocation.
Kadant Inc. Cash Flow Statement
KAI • NYSE
| Kadant Inc. Cash Flow Statement | Jan 2026 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2020 | Dec 2019 | Dec 2018 | Dec 2017 | Dec 2016 | Dec 2015 | Dec 2014 | Dec 2013 | Dec 2012 | Dec 2011 | Dec 2010 | Dec 2009 | Dec 2008 | Dec 2007 | Dec 2006 |
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||||||||||
102M | 111.6M | 116.1M | 120.9M | 84M | 55.2M | 52.6M | 61M | 31.6M | 32.5M | 34.6M | 29.1M | 23.7M | 31.1M | 33.9M | 18.7M | -6M | -22.6M | 22.7M | 17.1M | |
51.2M | 49.6M | 33.3M | 34.9M | 34.3M | 31.3M | 32.4M | 23.6M | 19.4M | 14.3M | 10.8M | 11.2M | 9.8M | 8.4M | 7.9M | 7.2M | 7.4M | 7.5M | 7.4M | 7.8M | |
2.4M | 1.2M | -1.9M | 7.2M | -1.4M | 142K | -2.5M | -4.2M | 578K | -613K | -1.7M | 3M | -1.1M | -4.9M | -1.9M | 1.2M | 892K | 4.1M | 4.9M | 5.1M | |
0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6.8M | 7M | 5.8M | 5.1M | 5.7M | 5.8M | 5.2M | 4.8M | 3.9M | 2.8M | 2.7M | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
22M | 20.1M | 14.8M | -2.3M | 16.1M | 8.9M | 6.2M | 3.2M | 818K | 385K | -785K | 675K | -153K | -469K | -2.8M | -1.9M | 1.8M | 44.5M | 2M | 926K | |
(0.0) | (42.3M) | (47.5M) | (37M) | (24.2M) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (25.7M) | (20.6M) | (15.6M) | (11.5M) | (10M) | (8.4M) | (9.3M) | (6.7M) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | |
-6.3M | -27.3M | 3.3M | -58.1M | 29.3M | -2.6M | 2M | -27.6M | 7M | -633K | -10.8M | -832K | 2.4M | -9.8M | -6.7M | 472K | 36.2M | -11.9M | -4.8M | -19.3M | |
171.3M | 155.3M | 165.5M | 102.6M | 162.4M | 92.9M | 97.4M | 63M | 65.2M | 51M | 37.9M | 48.9M | 39.9M | 29.1M | 34.3M | 28.4M | 43.1M | 20.2M | 34.2M | 11.3M | |
INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||||||||||
-17M | -21M | -31.9M | -28.2M | -12.8M | -7.6M | -10M | -16.6M | -17.3M | -5.8M | -5.5M | -6.8M | -6.3M | -4.3M | -8M | -3.4M | -2.8M | -6.2M | -4.9M | -4.1M | |
-190M | -299.6M | (732K) | -1.4M | -142.2M | -7M | -177.8M | (195K) | -204.7M | -56.6M | (30K) | -12M | -65.6M | (85K) | -15.7M | -5.8M | -1.4M | -2.1M | -2.9M | -18.3M | |
1.6M | 914K | 328K | 42K | 537K | 0.0 | 398K | 195K | 130K | 428K | 30K | 242K | 3.7M | 800K | 1.8M | 2.9M | 115K | 3M | 184K | 4.4M | |
-205.4M | -319.7M | -30.8M | -29.5M | -154.5M | -14.5M | -187.4M | -16.4M | -221.9M | -62M | -5.4M | -18.5M | -68.2M | -3.4M | -21.9M | -6.4M | -4M | -5.3M | -7.6M | -18.1M | |
FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||||||||||
4.6M | 1.6M | 0.0 | 1.4M | 1.9M | 3.2M | 5.2M | 813K | 0.0 | 2.4M | -9.2M | -14M | -5M | -14.1M | -15.7M | -4.1M | -3.2M | -43.8M | 4M | 2.2M | |
73M | 180.7M | -94M | -63.5M | 36.4M | -73.5M | 120.9M | -60.5M | 163.8M | 32.6M | 5.4M | -12.4M | 31.8M | -5.4M | -11M | -500K | -32.2M | 14.3M | -13.6M | -1.5M | |
-15.8M | -14.7M | -13.2M | -12M | -11.5M | -10.9M | -10.2M | -9.6M | -9M | -8M | -7.2M | -6.3M | -4.2M | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | |
(0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | -2.2M | (0.0) | -9.9M | -15.1M | -5.4M | -14.5M | -16.1M | -4.4M | -3.7M | -47.6M | -5.2M | -7.2M | |
-7.8M | -7.2M | -3.9M | -6.5M | -4M | -3.3M | 4.5M | -4.8M | -4.3M | -4.3M | 569K | 3.8M | 29K | 188K | -329K | 26K | 27K | -234K | 2.9M | 2.4M | |
54M | 160.4M | -111.1M | -80.6M | 22.8M | -84.6M | 112.5M | -74.2M | 151.4M | 22.7M | -13.6M | -32.3M | 22.6M | -19.3M | -27M | -4.5M | -35.3M | -29.7M | -6.7M | 3M | |
CASH FLOW SUMMARY | ||||||||||||||||||||
6.8M | -6.5M | 3.1M | -7M | -3.2M | 4.6M | -350K | -3.2M | 9.3M | -5.7M | -1.1M | -2.7M | 989K | 1.2M | -241K | -1.4M | 1.8M | -6.6M | 1.9M | 2.5M | |
26.7M | -10.5M | 26.7M | -14.4M | 27.5M | -1.6M | 22.2M | -30.7M | 3.9M | 6M | 20.2M | -4.7M | -4.5M | 7.6M | -14.9M | 16.1M | 5.5M | -21.4M | 21.9M | -1.2M | |
95.9M | 106.5M | 79.7M | 94.2M | 66.6M | 68.3M | 46.1M | 76.8M | 71.5M | 65.5M | 45.4M | 50M | 54.6M | 47M | 61.8M | 45.7M | 40.1M | 61.6M | 39.6M | 40.8M | |
122.7M | 95.9M | 106.5M | 79.7M | 94.2M | 66.6M | 68.3M | 46.1M | 75.4M | 71.5M | 65.5M | 45.4M | 50M | 54.6M | 47M | 61.8M | 45.7M | 40.1M | 61.6M | 39.6M | |
154.3M | 134.3M | 133.7M | 74.4M | 149.6M | 85.3M | 87.5M | 46.4M | 47.9M | 45.2M | 32.4M | 42.1M | 33.7M | 24.9M | 26.3M | 25M | 40.3M | 14M | 29.3M | 7.2M |
SEC Filings
KAI - Filing history and reports
| Filing Type | Filing Date | Period Ending | Fiscal Year | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | May 26, 2026 | May 20, 2026 | 2026 | |
10-Q 10-Q 2026 Q2 Q2 | May 13, 2026 | April 04, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | May 05, 2026 | May 05, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | April 30, 2026 | April 30, 2026 | 2026 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2026 N/A | April 01, 2026 | May 20, 2026 | 2026 | |
10-K 10-K 2026 FY FY | March 03, 2026 | January 03, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | February 23, 2026 | February 23, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | February 18, 2026 | February 18, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | February 02, 2026 | February 02, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | January 29, 2026 | January 29, 2026 | 2026 |
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