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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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Seeking Alpha
15 days ago
Kadant: Razor-And-Blades Model Behind EBITDA At Its New High
Kadant operates a razor-and-blades business model, selling capital equipment and recurring aftermarket parts. The company's diverse product lineup is unified by its focus on industrial equipment and consumables. KAI's recurring revenue from aftermarket parts supports margins above 20% and long-term growth potential.
Kadant: Razor-And-Blades Model Behind EBITDA At Its New High
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 month ago
Kadant Announces CEO Succession Plan
WESTFORD, Mass., Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) today announced that Michael C. Colwell will be appointed president and chief operating officer effective October 1, 2026 and president, chief executive officer and a director effective January 2, 2027, as part of a succession plan adopted by the board of directors. As part of the succession plan, Jeffrey L. Powell will continue to serve as president through September 30, 2026, and chief executive officer through January 2, 2027, at which time he will become executive chairman of the board of directors. Jonathan W. Painter, the Company's current chairman of the board of directors, will cease to serve as a director and the chairman of the board of directors on January 2, 2027.
Kadant Announces CEO Succession Plan
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 month ago
Kadant Declares Cash Dividend
WESTFORD, Mass., Sept. 10, 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 November 12, 2026 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on October 15, 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
GlobeNewsWire
1 month ago
Kadant Named to Newsweek's List of America's Greatest Companies 2026
WESTFORD, Mass., Sept. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) has been named to Newsweek's list of America's Greatest Companies 2026, recognizing organizations that excel in financial performance, workplace culture, innovation, and sustainability.
Kadant Named to Newsweek's List of America's Greatest Companies 2026
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MarketBeat
2 months 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
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Seeking Alpha
2 months 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
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Zacks Investment Research
2 months 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
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GlobeNewsWire
2 months 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
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GlobeNewsWire
2 months 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
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The Motley Fool
3 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?
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