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Kadant (KAI)
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KAI Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$249.51 - $429.95
Previous CloseN/A
Volume17.76K
Average Volume (3M)242.74K
Market Cap
$4.06B
Enterprise Value$4.38B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$79.72M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$204.98M
Price to Earnings (P/E)36.6
Beta1.58
Next Earnings
May 06, 2025EPS Estimate
1.97Next Dividend Ex-Date
Apr 09, 2025Dividend Yield0.37%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)9.48
Shares Outstanding11,754,897
10 Day Avg. Volume143,661
30 Day Avg. Volume242,736
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG RatioN/A
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)3.74
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)19.00
P/FCF Ratio17.30
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.08
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit9.39
Enterprise Value/Ebitda20.53
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$355.00Price Target Upside2.74% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
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Kadant News
PremiumCompany Announcements
Kadant Reports Strong 2024 Results Amid Challenges
PremiumCompany Announcements
Kadant Inc. Reports Record Year Despite Challenges
PremiumCompany Announcements
Kadant Achieves Record Revenue Amid Economic Challenges
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Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Acquisitions ImpactAcquisitions have positively impacted Kadant's revenue and earnings, with a notable increase in bookings and aftermarket parts revenue.
Financial PerformanceKadant's Q4/24 results exceeded estimates, with revenue and adjusted EBITDA surpassing both internal and consensus expectations.
Revenue GrowthThe Flow Control segment's revenue increased 8% due to strength in North America, driven by positive market trends such as decarbonization and automation.
Bears Say
Economic ConditionsKadant has shown solid execution with strong market demand in the Americas, despite sluggish economic activity in Europe and Asia.
Foreign Exchange ImpactsQ4/24 guidance for 2025 was below consensus due to unfavorable foreign exchange impacts.
GuidanceQ4/24 guidance for 2025 was below consensus due to sluggish project activity and unfavorable foreign exchange impacts.
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Ownership Overview
1.09% Insiders
46.18% Mutual Funds
― Other Institutional Investors
25.79% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
Finance & CorporateFinancial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
KAI FAQ
What was Kadant’s price range in the past 12 months?
Kadant lowest stock price was $249.51 and its highest was $429.95 in the past 12 months.
What is Kadant’s market cap?
Kadant’s market cap is $4.06B.
When is Kadant’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kadant’s upcoming earnings report date is May 06, 2025 which is in 40 days.
How were Kadant’s earnings last quarter?
Kadant released its earnings results on Feb 12, 2025. The company reported $2.25 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.08 by $0.17.
Is Kadant overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Kadant’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Kadant pay dividends?
Kadant pays a Quarterly dividend of $1.276 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.37%. See more information on Kadant dividends here
What is Kadant’s EPS estimate?
Kadant’s EPS estimate is 1.97.
How many shares outstanding does Kadant have?
Kadant has 11,754,897 shares outstanding.
What happened to Kadant’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Kadant reported an EPS of $2.25 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $2.08. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.743%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Kadant?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in KAI
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Kadant Stock Smart Score
Underperform
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$355.00 (2.74% Upside)
$355.00 (2.74% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
KAI Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 35.7K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $2.5M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 19%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
7.78%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
13.77%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
21.66%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Kadant
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.
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KAI Company Deck
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KAI Earnings Call
Q4 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
Kadant Inc. had a record-setting year in 2024, achieving significant growth in revenue and adjusted earnings, bolstered by strong performance in the Flow Control and Industrial Processing segments. Despite challenges such as a decline in the Material Handling segment, unfavorable foreign currency impacts, and rising interest expenses, the company maintained strong cash flow and made substantial debt repayments. The recognition for sustainability efforts further highlights Kadant Inc.'s achievements. However, ongoing economic uncertainties and geopolitical issues, particularly in Europe and Asia, present challenges for future growth.Read More>---
KAI Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$355.00
▲(2.74% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering KAI
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
13/15 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+24.73%
reiterated a buy rating last month
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