Kadant

KAI

Market cap $3.69B

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.

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 Inc. (KAI) Shareholder/Analyst Call Transcript

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 Inc. (KAI) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Kadant (KAI) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.84 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.35 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.1 per share a year ago.

WESTFORD, Mass., May 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) reported its financial results for the first quarter ended April 4, 2026.

WESTFORD, Mass., April 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) announced it will release its 2026 first quarter results after the market closes on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 and will hold a webcast the next day, Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. During the call the Company will discuss its first quarter financial performance and future expectations.

WESTFORD, Mass., April 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) has completed its previously announced acquisition of voestalpine BÖHLER Profil GmbH & Co KG and voestalpine BÖHLER Profil VerwaltungsGmbH.

WESTFORD, Mass., March 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) announced today that its Board of Directors increased its quarterly cash dividend to stockholders to $0.36 per share to be paid on May 13, 2026 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on April 15, 2026.