Kadant Inc.

Kadant Inc.

KAI·NYSE

$312.25

-0.20%
IndustrialsIndustrial - Machinery

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 Snapshot
Market Cap$3.69B
EPS8.6600
P/E Ratio36.06
Earnings Date08/04/2026
6.87%
Return on Invested Capital
-32%
3Y-48.0%
5Y-11.0%
10Y-7.0%
10.29%
Return on Equity
-22%
3Y-44.0%
5Y-8.0%
10Y-9.0%
5.96%
Return on Assets
-24%
3Y-43.0%
5Y-
10Y-13.0%
Kadant Inc.

Kadant Inc. Management Team

KAI · NYSE
MM

Mr. Michael J. McKenney CPA

Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

Compensation

$1,112,130

Born 1962(Age 64)
male
MB

Mr. Bilal Mehmood

President of Kadant Solutions

male
MJ

Mr. Jeffrey L. Powell

President, Chief Executive Officer & Director

Compensation

$2,578,030

Born 1959(Age 67)
male
MM

Mr. Michael C. Colwell

Senior Vice President

Compensation

$972,887

Born 1966(Age 60)
male
MP

Mr. Peter J. Flynn

Senior Vice President

Compensation

$830,729

Born 1951(Age 75)
male
MD

Ms. Deborah S. Selwood

Senior Vice President & Chief Accounting Officer

Born 1969(Age 57)
female
MD

Ms. Dara F. Mitchell

Senior Vice President of Corporate Development

Born 1969(Age 57)
female
MS

Ms. Stacy D. Krause

Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary

Compensation

$888,554

Born 1977(Age 49)
female
MF

Mr. Fredrik H. Westerhout

Vice President

Compensation

$1,015,677

Born 1965(Age 61)
male
MW

Mr. Wesley A. Martz

Vice President of Marketing

male
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Kadant Inc. Insider Positioning

KAI · NYSE

During the last 12 months, insiders have sold $2.23M worth of KAI shares, with no buying activity reported.

3 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

2.6K

860.88K

Net Activity

-861K

-$861K

3-6 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

6-9 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

1.8K

500.60K

Net Activity

-501K

-$501K

9-12 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

2.6K

865.34K

Net Activity

-865K

-$865K

Top Buyers

No buying activity

Top Sellers

1
BTA

Blanchard Thomas Andrew

Officer: Vice President

2.1K shares2 transactions

$696K

2
FPJ

Flynn Peter J.

Officer: Senior Vice President

1.5K shares1 transactions

$480K

3
KSD

Krause Stacy D.

Officer: Svp, Gc And Secretary

1.2K shares1 transactions

$410K

4
REL

Russell Erin L

Director

1.4K shares1 transactions

$405K

5
LTC

Leonard Thomas C

Director

415 shares1 transactions

$140K

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bearish

Strong bearish signal with $2.23M net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

0.00:1

Very poor ratio. Heavy selling with minimal buying suggests insiders may be concerned about valuation or outlook.

Recent Trend (3 Months)

$861K

Heavy recent selling activity. Recent insider sales notably exceed purchases—may warrant investigation into company developments.

Insider Participation

High Selling

5 insider sellers vs. 0 buyers. Widespread selling across multiple insiders may signal concerns.

Insider Activity Insight

Multiple red flags: Heavy selling, numerous sellers, and continued recent selling create a concerning pattern. Investigate fundamental drivers and consider whether company guidance or industry conditions have deteriorated.

SEC Filings

KAI - Filing history and reports

Filing TypeFiling DatePeriod EndingFiscal YearActions
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2026

N/A

April 01, 2026
May 20, 2026
2026
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2025

N/A

March 26, 2025
May 14, 2025
2025
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2024

N/A

March 27, 2024
May 15, 2024
2024
DEF 14A

DEF 14A

N/A

March 29, 2023
March 29, 2023
 
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2022

N/A

March 30, 2022
May 18, 2022
2022
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2021

N/A

April 01, 2021
May 19, 2021
2021
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2020

N/A

March 26, 2020
May 12, 2020
2020
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2019

N/A

March 28, 2019
May 16, 2019
2019
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2018

N/A

March 29, 2018
May 16, 2018
2018
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2017

N/A

March 31, 2017
May 17, 2017
2017
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