Kadant Inc (KAI)

Kadant Inc. is an industrial company that supplies technologies and engineered systems to customers worldwide. Its operations are organized into three segments: Flow Control, Industrial Processing, and Material Handling. The Flow Control segment focuses on fluid-handling systems and related equipment, including rotary joints, syphons, expansion joints, steam and condensate systems, doctor systems, cleaning showers, fabric-conditioning systems, forming systems, wear surfaces, and water-filtration systems. The Industrial Processing segment provides equipment and technologies such as debarkers, stranders, chippers, engineered knife systems, industrial automation and control products, recycling and approach flow systems, virgin pulping equipment, boiler cleaning technologies, and screw presses. The Material Handling segment supplies vibratory and conveying equipment, baling components and systems for recyclable and waste materials, and fiber-based products. Kadant sells through direct channels, independent sales agents, and distributors. The company was incorporated in 1991, previously operated as Thermo Fibertek, Inc., and adopted the Kadant Inc. name in July 2001. It is headquartered in Westford, Massachusetts, and its common stock is listed on the NYSE under the symbol KAI.


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Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Upcoming Dividend Ex-Date Dividend Payment Date Upcoming Dividend Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NYSE-KAI
$267.21
-13.1% Downside
Fair
$343
11.6% Upside
Fair
Good
July 16, 2026
August 13, 2026
1.44
0.5%
August 4, 2026
34.8x
3.6x
3.3x
3.618 B
3.86 B
9.1%
98.8%
7.2
15.5%
148.9%
Valuation • Fair Value

Kadant Inc (NYSE-KAI) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Compare the primary fair value estimate for Kadant Inc (NYSE-KAI) with model-based valuation references such as DCF, Ben Graham, DDM, EPV and comparable-company valuation.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$267.21

Estimated downside of 13.1% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

High

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

$274.31

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$97.17

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

$208.08

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

EPV Fair Value

NM

Earnings power value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

$279.82

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$343

Analysts imply upside of 11.6%.

How to read these valuation models

Use this section to compare the primary fair value estimate for Kadant Inc (NYSE-KAI) with several model-based valuation references. Different models can produce different outputs because each method relies on a different set of assumptions, so the primary fair value estimate should be read alongside the model spread rather than in isolation.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for Kadant Inc (NYSE-KAI)

A compact read on revenue, forward revenue expectations, EBITDA and operating profitability trends.

Revenue

1.095 B

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

1.202 B

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

224.7 M

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

247.1 M

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review Kadant Inc (NYSE-KAI) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for Kadant Inc (NYSE-KAI)

Review financial health, earnings quality and balance-sheet risk through Piotroski, Beneish, Altman and cash conversion metrics.

Financial Health

Good

Positive financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

5

Mid-range quality score.

Beneish M-Score

-2.59

No elevated caution signal from this screen.

Altman Z-Score

7.2

Relatively strong balance-sheet zone.

FCF / Net Income

148.9%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for Kadant Inc (NYSE-KAI). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for Kadant Inc (NYSE-KAI)

Track the next earnings date, ex-dividend date, dividend payment date, dividend yield and upcoming distribution details where available.

Next Earnings Date

August 4, 2026

Days to Earnings

14

Dividend Payment Date

August 13, 2026

Ex-Dividend Date

July 16, 2026

Dividend Yield

0.5%

Income yield reference.

Upcoming Dividend

1.44

Upcoming distribution amount.

Payment Type

Cash

Distribution type as reported in the data.

Dividend Currency

USD

Currency used for the distribution.

Payout Ratio

15.5%

Dividend payout reference.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for Kadant Inc (NYSE-KAI), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

Kadant Inc (NYSE-KAI) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review Kadant Inc (NYSE-KAI) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Strong Sell

The 15-minute technical read for Kadant Inc (NYSE-KAI) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Neutral

The 1-hour technical read for Kadant Inc (NYSE-KAI) is currently Neutral. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Neutral

The daily technical read for Kadant Inc (NYSE-KAI) is currently Neutral. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Neutral

The weekly technical read for Kadant Inc (NYSE-KAI) is currently Neutral. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Neutral

The monthly technical read for Kadant Inc (NYSE-KAI) is currently Neutral. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for Kadant Inc (NYSE-KAI)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Hold

Based on the available recommendation mix, Kadant Inc (NYSE-KAI) has a Hold consensus, with 1 buy, 2 hold and 0 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 1
Hold 2
Sell 0
FAQ Fast Investor Answers

Kadant Inc (NYSE-KAI) Stock FAQ

Quick answers about Kadant Inc (NYSE-KAI) stock, including fair value, valuation rating, analyst price target, dividends, earnings dates, market capitalization, financial health and other key stock analysis metrics.

Fair Value
$267.21
Estimated downside 13.1%
Valuation Rating
Overvalued
Estimated downside of 13.1%
Analyst Target
$343
Implied upside 11.6%
Financial Health
Good
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for Kadant Inc (NYSE-KAI) is $267.21. This implies an estimated downside of 13.1% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears overvalued, with estimated downside of 13.1% versus the current market price.

The available analyst price target for Kadant Inc (NYSE-KAI) is $343. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 11.6%.

The current financial health read for Kadant Inc (NYSE-KAI) is Good. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for Kadant Inc (NYSE-KAI) is August 4, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 0.5%, upcoming dividend amount is 1.44, ex-dividend date is July 16, 2026, payment date is August 13, 2026.

The current P/E ratio listed for Kadant Inc (NYSE-KAI) is 34.8x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for Kadant Inc is 3.618 B.

The current enterprise value listed for Kadant Inc is 3.86 B. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for Kadant Inc is NYSE-KAI, and the stock is listed on NYSE.

Kadant Inc (NYSE-KAI) is listed on NYSE.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for Kadant Inc is 9.1%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for Kadant Inc is 98.8%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.