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About: Kadant Inc. supplies process and engineering equipment for papermaking, recycling, lumber manufacturing, and related industries. The company's three reportable segments are the Flow Control segment which consists of the fluid-handling and doctoring, cleaning, & filtration product lines; the Industrial Processing segment which consists of the wood processing and stock-preparation product lines; and Material handling systems, which provides conveyor-belt equipment for industries such as mining, food processing, and packaging. The company has a geographic presence in the U.S., China, Asia, Germany, Canada, and Others.

Employees: 3,900

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Sentiment 3-Months
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Neutral
MarketBeat
18 days ago
Kadant Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
Kadant NYSE: KAI reported record second-quarter revenue, adjusted earnings and EBITDA for 2026, supported by acquisitions, organic growth and continued demand for aftermarket parts and services even as customers delayed some large capital-equipment commitments.
Kadant Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
21 days ago
Kadant Inc. (KAI) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Kadant Inc. (KAI) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Kadant Inc. (KAI) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
22 days ago
Kadant (KAI) Surpasses Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Kadant (KAI) came out with quarterly earnings of $3.42 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.94 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.31 per share a year ago.
Kadant (KAI) Surpasses Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
22 days ago
Kadant Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
WESTFORD, Mass., Aug. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) reported its financial results for the second quarter ended July 4, 2026.
Kadant Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
27 days ago
Kadant to Hold Earnings Conference Call on Wednesday, August 5, 2026
WESTFORD, Mass., July 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) announced it will release its 2026 second quarter results after the market closes on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 and will hold a webcast the next day, Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.
Kadant to Hold Earnings Conference Call on Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Neutral
The Motley Fool
2 months ago
Kadant VP Sells $451,000 in Stock — Is KAI Worth Watching?
Blanchard sold 1,400 shares. The transaction represented 71.54% of his direct holdings.
Kadant VP Sells $451,000 in Stock — Is KAI Worth Watching?
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
3 months ago
Kadant Authorizes Share Repurchase
WESTFORD, Mass., May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to $50 million of its equity securities effective May 21, 2026 through May 21, 2027. Repurchases may be made in public or private transactions, including under Securities Exchange Act Rule 10b-5-1 trading plans. The timing and amount of any repurchases will be at the discretion of Company management and will be based on market conditions and other considerations, including limitations contained in our credit agreement entered into on March 1, 2017, as amended and restated. The Company has not repurchased any shares of its common stock under the $50 million authorization that expired on May 15, 2026.
Kadant Authorizes Share Repurchase
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
3 months ago
Kadant Declares Cash Dividend
WESTFORD, Mass., May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend to stockholders of $0.36 per share to be paid on August 13, 2026 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on July 16, 2026. Future declarations of dividends are subject to Board approval and may be adjusted as business needs or market conditions change.
Kadant Declares Cash Dividend
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
3 months ago
Kadant Inc. (KAI) Shareholder/Analyst Call Transcript
Kadant Inc. (KAI) Shareholder/Analyst Call Transcript
Kadant Inc. (KAI) Shareholder/Analyst Call Transcript
Neutral
MarketBeat
3 months ago
Kadant Q1 Earnings Call Highlights
Kadant NYSE: KAI reported a stronger-than-expected start to fiscal 2026, with management pointing to record bookings, record aftermarket parts revenue and improving capital equipment demand, while also cautioning that geopolitical uncertainty continues to affect the timing of customer projects.
Kadant Q1 Earnings Call Highlights
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