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Industrials - Industrial - Machinery - NYSE - US
$ 391.88
-0.199 %
$ 4.6 B
Market Cap
40.07
P/E
1. INTRINSIC VALUE

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.[ Read More ]

The intrinsic value of one KAI stock under the base case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 392 USD, Kadant Inc. is HIDDEN

2. FUNDAMENTAL ANALYSIS

Price Chart KAI

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FINANCIALS
958 M REVENUE
5.85%
166 M OPERATING INCOME
-3.23%
116 M NET INCOME
-4.65%
166 M OPERATING CASH FLOW
61.31%
-30.8 M INVESTING CASH FLOW
-4.30%
-111 M FINANCING CASH FLOW
-37.91%
272 M REVENUE
-1.15%
49 M OPERATING INCOME
-2.90%
31.6 M NET INCOME
0.94%
52.5 M OPERATING CASH FLOW
86.98%
-13.8 M INVESTING CASH FLOW
78.65%
-26.1 M FINANCING CASH FLOW
-85.58%
Balance Sheet Decomposition Kadant Inc.
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Current Assets 440 M
Cash & Short-Term Investments 104 M
Receivables 142 M
Other Current Assets 194 M
Non-Current Assets 735 M
Long-Term Investments 0
PP&E 166 M
Other Non-Current Assets 570 M
Current Liabilities 214 M
Accounts Payable 42.1 M
Short-Term Debt 2.23 M
Other Current Liabilities 170 M
Non-Current Liabilities 185 M
Long-Term Debt 107 M
Other Non-Current Liabilities 78.2 M
EFFICIENCY
Earnings Waterfall Kadant Inc.
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Revenue 958 M
Cost Of Revenue 541 M
Gross Profit 416 M
Operating Expenses 251 M
Operating Income 166 M
Other Expenses 49.7 M
Net Income 116 M
RATIOS
43.47% GROSS MARGIN
43.47%
17.31% OPERATING MARGIN
17.31%
12.12% NET MARGIN
12.12%
15.00% ROE
15.00%
9.87% ROA
9.87%
13.79% ROIC
13.79%
FREE CASH FLOW ANALYSIS
Free Cash Flow Analysis Kadant Inc.
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Net Income 116 M
Depreciation & Amortization 33.3 M
Capital Expenditures -31.8 M
Stock-Based Compensation 9.76 M
Change in Working Capital 3.29 M
Others 9.42 M
Free Cash Flow 134 M
3. WALL STREET ANALYSTS ESTIMATES
Wall Street Analysts Price Targets Kadant Inc.
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Wall Street analysts predict an average 1-year price target for KAI of $300 , with forecasts ranging from a low of $300 to a high of $300 .
KAI Lowest Price Target Wall Street Target
300 USD -23.45%
KAI Average Price Target Wall Street Target
300 USD -23.45%
KAI Highest Price Target Wall Street Target
300 USD -23.45%
4. DIVIDEND ANALYSIS
0.10% DIVIDEND YIELD
0.32 USD DIVIDEND PER SHARE
5. COMPETITION
6. Ownership
Insider Ownership Kadant Inc.
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5 days ago
Nov 12, 2024
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Colwell Michael C.
Vice President
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1 month ago
Sep 26, 2024
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LEONARD THOMAS C
Director
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1 month ago
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LEONARD THOMAS C
Director
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Sep 26, 2024
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LEONARD THOMAS C
Director
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2 months ago
Sep 16, 2024
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LEONARD THOMAS C
Director
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2 months ago
Sep 16, 2024
Sell 1.11 M USD
LEONARD THOMAS C
Director
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2 months ago
Sep 13, 2024
Sell 559 K USD
Powell Jeffrey L
President & CEO
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2 months ago
Sep 16, 2024
Sell 635 K USD
Powell Jeffrey L
President & CEO
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2 months ago
Sep 16, 2024
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Powell Jeffrey L
President & CEO
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2 months ago
Sep 16, 2024
Sell 773 K USD
Powell Jeffrey L
President & CEO
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2 months ago
Aug 28, 2024
Sell 309 K USD
MCKENNEY MICHAEL J
Executive Vice President & CFO
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2 months ago
Aug 28, 2024
Sell 1.09 M USD
MCKENNEY MICHAEL J
Executive Vice President & CFO
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2 months ago
Aug 28, 2024
Sell 348 K USD
MCKENNEY MICHAEL J
Executive Vice President & CFO
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2 months ago
Aug 29, 2024
Sell 63.7 K USD
O'Mara Rebecca Martinez
Director
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2 months ago
Aug 26, 2024
Sell 80.4 K USD
ALBERTINE JOHN M
Director
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3 months ago
Aug 14, 2024
Sell 105 K USD
Flynn Peter J.
Senior Vice President
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5 months ago
May 31, 2024
Sell 311 K USD
Russell Erin L
Director
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7 months ago
Mar 21, 2024
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KRAUSE STACY D.
SVP, GC and Secretary
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Mar 13, 2024
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KRAUSE STACY D.
SVP, GC and Secretary
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Mar 06, 2024
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LEONARD THOMAS C
Director
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Mar 01, 2024
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PAINTER JONATHAN W
Director
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Mar 01, 2024
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PAINTER JONATHAN W
Director
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Mar 01, 2024
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PAINTER JONATHAN W
Director
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Mar 01, 2024
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Director
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Mar 01, 2024
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Director
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Mar 01, 2024
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Mar 01, 2024
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Director
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Mar 01, 2024
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Director
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Mar 01, 2024
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PAINTER JONATHAN W
Director
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Mar 01, 2024
Sell 308 K USD
LEONARD THOMAS C
Director
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1 year ago
Sep 25, 2023
Sell 99.5 K USD
Blanchard Thomas Andrew
Vice President
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219.06 USD
1 year ago
Sep 22, 2023
Sell 432 K USD
Colwell Michael C.
Vice President
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221.6443 USD
1 year ago
Sep 19, 2023
Sell 38.6 K USD
Blanchard Thomas Andrew
Vice President
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1 year ago
Sep 13, 2023
Sell 274 K USD
Russell Erin L
Director
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1 year ago
Sep 07, 2023
Sell 264 K USD
ALBERTINE JOHN M
Director
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219.7923 USD
1 year ago
Sep 06, 2023
Sell 87.3 K USD
Mitchell Dara F
Senior VP, Corp. Development
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218.215 USD
1 year ago
Aug 31, 2023
Sell 316 K USD
Flynn Peter J.
Senior Vice President
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1 year ago
Aug 30, 2023
Sell 287 K USD
Mitchell Dara F
Senior VP, Corp. Development
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1 year ago
Jun 12, 2023
Sell 103 K USD
Westerhout Fredrik H
Vice President
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215 USD
1 year ago
Jun 07, 2023
Sell 394 K USD
KRAUSE STACY D.
SVP, GC and Secretary
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213.64 USD
1 year ago
May 16, 2023
Sell 220 K USD
Mitchell Dara F
Senior VP, Corp. Development
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1 year ago
May 16, 2023
Sell 33.2 K USD
Mitchell Dara F
Senior VP, Corp. Development
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1 year ago
Mar 17, 2023
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MCKENNEY MICHAEL J
Executive Vice President & CFO
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1 year ago
Mar 20, 2023
Sell 275 K USD
MCKENNEY MICHAEL J
Executive Vice President & CFO
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1 year ago
Mar 14, 2023
Sell 133 K USD
MCKENNEY MICHAEL J
Executive Vice President & CFO
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1 year ago
Mar 14, 2023
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MCKENNEY MICHAEL J
Executive Vice President & CFO
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1 year ago
Mar 14, 2023
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MCKENNEY MICHAEL J
Executive Vice President & CFO
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208.7296 USD
1 year ago
Mar 14, 2023
Sell 86.7 K USD
MCKENNEY MICHAEL J
Executive Vice President & CFO
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209.4823 USD
1 year ago
Mar 13, 2023
Sell 77.9 K USD
KRAUSE STACY D.
SVP, GC and Secretary
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205 USD
1 year ago
Mar 13, 2023
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KRAUSE STACY D.
SVP, GC and Secretary
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205.195 USD
2 years ago
Oct 03, 2022
Sell 42.8 K USD
Tully William P
director:
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2 years ago
Sep 19, 2022
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ALBERTINE JOHN M
Director
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170 USD
2 years ago
Sep 15, 2022
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Tully William P
Director
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171.36 USD
2 years ago
Mar 18, 2022
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KRAUSE STACY D.
SVP, GC and Secretary
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200 USD
2 years ago
Mar 18, 2022
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Mitchell Dara F
Senior VP, Corp. Development
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200 USD
2 years ago
Jan 04, 2022
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LEONARD THOMAS C
Director
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223.9 USD
2 years ago
Jan 04, 2022
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LEONARD THOMAS C
Director
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225.432 USD
2 years ago
Jan 04, 2022
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LEONARD THOMAS C
Director
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227.39 USD
2 years ago
Dec 20, 2021
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LEONARD THOMAS C
Director
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211.8035 USD
2 years ago
Dec 20, 2021
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LEONARD THOMAS C
Director
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212.9155 USD
2 years ago
Dec 20, 2021
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LEONARD THOMAS C
Director
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2 years ago
Dec 20, 2021
Sell 66 K USD
LEONARD THOMAS C
Director
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2 years ago
Dec 15, 2021
Sell 113 K USD
Tully William P
Director
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218.1954 USD
2 years ago
Dec 15, 2021
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Tully William P
Director
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219.1274 USD
2 years ago
Dec 15, 2021
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Tully William P
Director
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220.3075 USD
2 years ago
Dec 15, 2021
Sell 44.7 K USD
Tully William P
Director
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3 years ago
Nov 15, 2021
Sell 720 K USD
Langevin Eric T
Executive Vice President & COO
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218.2098 USD
3 years ago
Nov 15, 2021
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Langevin Eric T
Executive Vice President & COO
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3 years ago
Nov 15, 2021
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Langevin Eric T
Executive Vice President & COO
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3 years ago
Nov 15, 2021
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Langevin Eric T
Executive Vice President & COO
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3 years ago
Nov 15, 2021
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Langevin Eric T
Executive Vice President & COO
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3 years ago
Nov 15, 2021
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Langevin Eric T
Executive Vice President & COO
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3 years ago
Nov 15, 2021
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Langevin Eric T
Executive Vice President & COO
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3 years ago
Nov 15, 2021
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Langevin Eric T
Executive Vice President & COO
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3 years ago
Nov 15, 2021
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Langevin Eric T
Executive Vice President & COO
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3 years ago
Nov 15, 2021
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Langevin Eric T
Executive Vice President & COO
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227.6073 USD
3 years ago
Nov 15, 2021
Sell 229 USD
Langevin Eric T
Executive Vice President & COO
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228.71 USD
7. News
Kadant Declares Cash Dividend WESTFORD, Mass., Nov. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) announced today 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. Future declarations of dividends are subject to Board approval and may be adjusted as business needs or market conditions change. globenewswire.com - 2 days ago
Kadant: Favorable Outlook But Share Price Lacks Margin Of Safety (Rating Downgrade) 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. seekingalpha.com - 1 week ago
Kadant, Inc. (KAI) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript Kadant, Inc. (NYSE:KAI ) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call October 30, 2024 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Michael McKenney - Executive VP & CFO Jeffrey Powell - President, CEO & Director Conference Call Participants Gary Prestopino - Barrington Kurt Yinger - D.A. Davidson Ross Sparenblek - William Blair Operator Good day, and thank you for standing by. seekingalpha.com - 2 weeks ago
Kadant (KAI) Reports Q3 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say Although the revenue and EPS for Kadant (KAI) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended September 2024, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers. zacks.com - 2 weeks ago
Kadant (KAI) Q3 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates Kadant (KAI) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.84 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.43 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.69 per share a year ago. zacks.com - 2 weeks ago
Kadant Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results WESTFORD, Mass., Oct. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) reported its financial results for the third quarter ended September 28, 2024. globenewswire.com - 2 weeks ago
Kadant to Host 2024 Investor Day WESTFORD, Mass., Oct. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) announced it will host an Investor Day on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at the Lotte New York Palace Hotel in New York City. The event will feature presentations by members of Kadant's executive leadership team, who will discuss the Company's business outlook, growth opportunities, and new five-year financial goals. globenewswire.com - 2 weeks ago
Kadant to Hold Earnings Conference Call on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 WESTFORD, Mass., Oct. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) announced it will release its 2024 third quarter results after the market closes on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 and will hold a webcast the next day, Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. eastern time. During the call the Company will discuss its third quarter financial performance and future expectations. globenewswire.com - 3 weeks ago
Kadant Named to Newsweek's List of America's Greatest Workplaces for Parents and Families 2024 WESTFORD, Mass., Sept. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) announced today it was named one of "America's Greatest Workplaces for Parents and Families 2024" by Newsweek magazine. The award recognizes 1,000 U.S. workplaces based on more than 693,000 reviews. globenewswire.com - 2 months ago
Kadant Declares Cash Dividend WESTFORD, Mass., Sept. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend to stockholders of $0.32 per share to be paid on November 7, 2024 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on October 10, 2024. Future declarations of dividends are subject to Board approval and may be adjusted as business needs or market conditions change. globenewswire.com - 2 months ago
Kadant (KAI) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates Kadant (KAI) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.81 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.43 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.54 per share a year ago. zacks.com - 3 months ago
Kadant Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results WESTFORD, Mass., July 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 29, 2024. globenewswire.com - 3 months ago
8. Profile Summary

Kadant Inc. KAI

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COUNTRY US
INDUSTRY Industrial - Machinery
MARKET CAP $ 4.6 B
Dividend Yield 0.10%
Description 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.
Contact One Technology Park Drive, Westford, MA, 01886 https://www.kadant.com
IPO Date Nov. 3, 1992
Employees 3500
Officers Mr. Jeffrey L. Powell President, Chief Executive Officer & Director Mr. Fredrik H. Westerhout Vice President Ms. Deborah S. Selwood Senior Vice President & Chief Accounting Officer Mr. Peter J. Flynn Senior Vice President Mr. Michael C. Colwell Vice President Mr. Wesley A. Martz Vice President of Marketing Ms. Stacy D. Krause Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary Ms. Dara F. Mitchell Senior Vice President of Corporate Development