KADANT INC (KAI) Stock Price, Quote, News and Overview
NYSE:KAI - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US48282T1043 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
KAI Quote, Performance and Key Statistics
KADANT INC
NYSE:KAI (2/5/2025, 9:46:42 AM)
368.34
+0.56 (+0.15%)
The current stock price of KAI is 368.34 USD. In the past month the price increased by 4.48%. In the past year, price increased by 19.12%.
KAI Latest News, Press Releases and Analysis
Kadant Named One of America’s Most Responsible Companies for Fifth Consecutive Year
WESTFORD, Mass., Jan. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) announced today that it was named one of
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Two Reasons to Avoid KAI and One Stock to Buy Instead
Since January 2020, the S&P 500 has delivered a total return of 84.6%. But one standout stock has more than doubled the market - over the past five years, Kadant has surged 226% to $351.01 per share. Its momentum hasn’t stopped as it’s also gained 17.1% in the last six months thanks to its solid quarterly results, beating the S&P by 9.8%.
Kadant Named to Newsweek’s List of America’s Greenest Companies 2025
WESTFORD, Mass., Jan. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) announced today it was named one of
Kadant Hosts 2024 Investor Day
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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...
KAI Competitors/Peers
Symbol | Name | TA | FA | PE | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PH | PARKER HANNIFIN CORP | 26.53 | 88.83B | ||
| ITW | ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS | 24.88 | 73.84B | ||
| OTIS | OTIS WORLDWIDE CORP | 24.56 | 37.57B | ||
| IR | INGERSOLL-RAND INC | 27.95 | 37.28B | ||
| XYL | XYLEM INC | 30.3 | 31.51B | ||
| DOV | DOVER CORP | 23.06 | 27.78B | ||
| FTV | FORTIVE CORP | 21.37 | 27.50B | ||
| SNA | SNAP-ON INC | 18.47 | 18.68B | ||
| SYM | SYMBOTIC INC | N/A | 17.78B | ||
| PNR | PENTAIR PLC | 22.87 | 16.36B | ||
| IEX | IDEX CORP | 25.42 | 15.17B | ||
| GGG | GRACO INC | 30.45 | 14.19B |
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About KAI
Company Profile
Kadant Inc. operates as a global supplier of critical components and engineered systems used in process industries worldwide. The company is headquartered in Westford, Massachusetts and currently employs 3,100 full-time employees. Its segments include Flow Control, Industrial Processing, and Material Handling. Flow Control segment includes rotary sealing devices, steam systems, expansion joints, doctor systems, roll and fabric cleaning devices, and filtration and fiber recovery systems. Industrial Processing segment includes equipment, machinery, and technologies used to process recycled paper and timber for the packaging, tissue, wood products and alternative fuel industries, among others. The company provides industrial automation and digitization solutions to process industries. Material Handling segment products include conveying and vibratory equipment and balers. The company manufactures and sells biodegradable, absorbent granules used as carriers in agricultural applications and for oil and grease absorption. The company also offers engineered fluid sealing and transfer solutions for rotating applications.
Company Info
KADANT INC
1 Technology Park Dr
Westford MASSACHUSETTS 01886 US
CEO: Jeffrey L. Powell
Employees: 3100
Company Website: https://www.kadant.com/
Investor Relations: https://investor.kadant.com
Phone: 19787762000
KAI FAQ
What is the stock price of KAI?
The current stock price of KAI is 368.34 USD.
What is the symbol for KADANT INC stock?
The exchange symbol of KADANT INC is KAI and it is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. exchange.
On which exchange is KAI stock listed?
KAI stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. exchange.
Is KAI a good stock to buy?
Always make your own analysis. On these pages you can find a full technical and fundamental analysis report for KAI, which may be a starting point for your analysis. You can also find the financials, news, analyst ratings and estimates here, which can be used to increase your understanding of KAI.
Does KAI stock pay dividends?
KAI has a dividend yield of 0.34%. The yearly dividend amount is currently 1.13.
When does KAI stock report earnings?
KAI will report earnings on 2025-02-12, after the market close.
What is the Price/Earnings (PE) ratio of KAI?
The PE ratio for KAI is 35.55. This is based on the reported non-GAAP earnings per share of 10.36 and the current share price of 368.34 USD.
What is the Short Interest ratio of KAI stock?
The outstanding short interest for KAI is 9.77% of its float.
KAI Technical Analysis
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 5 / 10 to KAI. When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, KAI turns out to be only a medium performer in the overall market: it outperformed 61.85% of all stocks.
KAI Fundamental Analysis
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to KAI. KAI gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties.
KAI Financial Highlights
Over the last trailing twelve months KAI reported a non-GAAP Earnings per Share(EPS) of 10.36. The EPS increased by 4.65% compared to the year before.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PM (TTM) | 11.12% | ||
| ROA | 7.72% | ||
| ROE | 13.5% | ||
| Debt/Equity | 0.38 |
KAI Ownership and Analysts
ChartMill assigns a Buy % Consensus number of 80% to KAI. The Buy consensus is the average rating of analysts ratings from 8 analysts.
For the next year, analysts expect an EPS growth of 3.07% and a revenue growth 11.14% for KAI