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KADANT INC (KAI) Stock Price, Quote, News and Overview

NYSE:KAI - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US48282T1043 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

294.58  +8.34 (+2.91%)

Premarket: 299.48 +4.9 (+1.66%)

KAI Quote, Performance and Key Statistics

KADANT INC

NYSE:KAI (4/22/2025, 8:16:09 PM)

Premarket: 299.48 +4.9 (+1.66%)

294.58

+8.34 (+2.91%)

Sector
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryMachinery
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS SubIndustryIndustrial Machinery & Supplies & Components
Statistics
52 Week High429.95
52 Week Low249.51
Market Cap3.47B
Shares11.78M
Float11.64M
Yearly Dividend1.25
Dividend Yield0.45%
PE28.66
Fwd PE29.34
Earnings (Next)05-06 2025-05-06/amc
IPO11-03 1992-11-03


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The current stock price of KAI is 294.58 USD. In the past month the price decreased by -14.75%. In the past year, price increased by 4.32%.

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About KAI

Company Profile

KAI logo image 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 3,500 full-time employees. The Company’s segments include Flow Control, Industrial Processing, and Material Handling. Its Flow Control segment provides custom-engineered products, systems, and technologies that control the flow of fluids used in industrial and commercial applications to keep critical processes running efficiently in the packaging, tissue, food, metals, energy, and other industrial sectors. Its Industrial Processing segment provides equipment, machinery, and technologies used to recycle paper and paperboard and process timber for use in the packaging, tissue, wood products and alternative fuel industries, among others. Its Material Handling segment provides products and engineered systems used to handle bulk and discrete materials for secondary processing or transport in the aggregates, mining, food, and waste management industries, among others.

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

KADANT INC / KAI FAQ

What is the stock price of KADANT INC today?

The current stock price of KAI is 294.58 USD. The price increased by 2.91% in the last trading session.


What is the ticker 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.


What is the price forecast or stock price prediction for KADANT INC stock?

8 analysts have analysed KAI and the average price target is 362.1 USD. This implies a price increase of 22.92% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 294.58. Check the KADANT INC stock analysts ratings, price target forecast and up-and down grades for more detailed information.


What is KADANT INC worth?

KADANT INC (KAI) has a market capitalization of 3.47B USD. This makes KAI a Mid Cap stock.


How many employees does KADANT INC have?

KADANT INC (KAI) currently has 3100 employees.


What are the support and resistance levels for KADANT INC (KAI) stock?

KADANT INC (KAI) has a support level at 294.57 and a resistance level at 328.65. Check the full technical report for a detailed analysis of KAI support and resistance levels.


Is KADANT INC (KAI) expected to grow?

The Revenue of KADANT INC (KAI) is expected to decline by -0.09% in the next year. Check the estimates tab for more information on the KAI EPS, Sales, EBIT and EBITDA future analyst estimates.


Should I buy KADANT INC (KAI) stock?

There is no straightforward answer here. It depends on your investment strategy as different types of investors will look at different aspects. In any case it is important to make an informed decision and these pages can help you forming an opinion:


Does KADANT INC (KAI) stock pay dividends?

KADANT INC (KAI) has a dividend yield of 0.45%. The yearly dividend amount is currently 1.25. Check the full fundamental report for a detailed analysis of KAI dividend history, reliability and sustainability.


When does KADANT INC (KAI) report earnings?

KADANT INC (KAI) will report earnings on 2025-05-06, after the market close.


What is the Price/Earnings (PE) ratio of KADANT INC (KAI)?

The PE ratio for KADANT INC (KAI) is 28.66. This is based on the reported non-GAAP earnings per share of 10.28 and the current share price of 294.58 USD. Check the full fundamental report for a full analysis of the valuation metrics for KAI.


What is the Short Interest ratio of KADANT INC (KAI) stock?

The outstanding short interest for KADANT INC (KAI) is 13.37% of its float. Check the ownership tab for more information on the KAI short interest.


KAI Technical Analysis

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 1 / 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 40.38% of all stocks.


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KAI Fundamental Analysis

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to KAI. While KAI has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health.


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KAI Financial Highlights

Over the last trailing twelve months KAI reported a non-GAAP Earnings per Share(EPS) of 10.28. The EPS increased by 3.84% compared to the year before.


Industry RankSector Rank
PM (TTM) 10.59%
ROA 7.8%
ROE 13.17%
Debt/Equity 0.34
Chartmill High Growth Momentum
EPS Q2Q%-3.43%
Sales Q2Q%8.11%
EPS 1Y (TTM)3.84%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.98%

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 -2.35% and a revenue growth -0.09% for KAI


Ownership
Inst Owners113.29%
Ins Owners0.95%
Short Float %13.37%
Short Ratio8.82
Analysts
Analysts80
Price Target362.1 (22.92%)
EPS Next Y-2.35%
Revenue Next Year-0.09%