KADANT INC
Kadant supplies technologies, engineered systems, equipment and services to industrial manufacturers and distributors in process industries, including paper, packaging, tissue, wood products, mining, metals, food processing, recycling and waste management. It reports three segments: Flow Control, Industrial Processing and Material Handling. Flow Control makes fluid-handling systems and doctoring, cleaning and filtration products. Industrial Processing supplies wood- and fiber-processing equipment, boiler-cleaning technologies, and industrial automation and digitization solutions. Material Handling provides conveying, vibratory and baling equipment, engineered systems, and biodegradable absorbent granules. Kadant develops, manufactures and markets its products, and provides related services and parts and consumables. It sells through direct sales, independent agents and distributors. Its customers use its products to control industrial fluid flows, process wood and fiber, improve boiler efficiency, and handle materials for processing or transport. Kadant is headquartered in Westford, Massachusetts.
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See all $KAI insider activity →Kadant (KAI) reported record Q2 2026 aftermarket parts revenue of $214.2m and Q1-Q2 2026 capital equipment bookings of $320.8m and $312m. The company's equipment backlog is $182m-$193m, suggesting future revenue growth. Analysts suggest the stock may be 22% undervalued.
Kadant Inc. (KAI) reported Q3 net income of $35.1M, or $2.96 per share, beating estimates. Adjusted EPS was $3.64. Revenue was $313.2M, also exceeding forecasts. The company expects full-year EPS of $12.58-$12.73 and revenue of $1.2B-$1.21B.
KADANT INC (KAI) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. Exhibit 99.1 PRESS RELEASE KADANT INC. One Technology Park Drive Westford, MA 01886 USA Tel: +1 978-776-2000 www.kadant.com Kadant Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results WESTFORD, Mass., November 3, 2026 - Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) reported its financial results for the third quarter e
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The announcement sets the timeline for investors to prepare for the upcoming earnings, with no new financial data disclosed.
The transition may stabilize governance and support the acquisition-driven growth strategy, but short‑term stock reaction could be muted.
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Kadant (KAI) reported record Q2 2026 aftermarket parts revenue of $214.2m and Q1-Q2 2026 capital equipment bookings of $320.8m and $312m. The company's equipment backlog is $182m-$193m, suggesting future revenue growth. Analysts suggest the stock may be 22% undervalued.
2 min readKadant Inc. (KAI) reported Q3 net income of $35.1M, or $2.96 per share, beating estimates. Adjusted EPS was $3.64. Revenue was $313.2M, also exceeding forecasts. The company expects full-year EPS of $12.58-$12.73 and revenue of $1.2B-$1.21B.
1 min readKADANT INC (KAI) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. Exhibit 99.1 PRESS RELEASE KADANT INC. One Technology Park Drive Westford, MA 01886 USA Tel: +1 978-776-2000 www.kadant.com Kadant Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results WESTFORD, Mass., November 3, 2026 - Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) reported its financial results for the third quarter e
2 min readKadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) will release its Q3 2026 results after market close on Nov. 3, followed by a webcast on Nov. 4. The company will discuss financial performance and future outlook. The webcast and replay will be available on the company's website.
1 min readKadant Inc. (KAI) reported Q2 2026 revenue growth of 23% YoY to $313M, driven by acquisitions. Gross margin fell 210 bps to 43.8%. The company announced a leadership transition, with Michael C. Colwell set to become CEO in 2027. Kadant's valuation is debated, with a forward P/E of 20.16x and significant short interest.
2 min readKadant Inc. announced Michael C. Colwell will become CEO on January 2, 2027, succeeding Jeffrey L. Powell, who will then become executive chairman. Colwell, currently a senior VP, will first serve as president and COO. Powell will retain a strategic role. The board praised Colwell's leadership and Powell's contributions. Kadant supplies industrial processing technologies.
2 min readKadant (KAI) announced leadership succession plans and a quarterly dividend of $0.36 per share. Its stock has fallen 15% in the past month to $265.56, with a 1-year return of -13%, though 3- and 5-year returns remain positive. Analysts debate its valuation, with some suggesting it's undervalued at $335 per share, while others note its high P/E ratio of 28.6x compared to peers.
2 min readKadant Inc. announced a leadership succession plan. Michael C. Colwell will become CEO on January 2, 2027, while Jeffrey L. Powell will transition to Executive Chairman. Colwell, currently a Senior VP, will oversee the company's industrial processing segment. Powell will retire from his executive role on January 1, 2028. Kadant employs 4,000 people across 22 countries.
2 min readKadant (KAI) shares fell 4.4% after announcing CEO Jeffrey Powell's retirement plan. Powell will transition to executive chairman by 2028. The company declared a quarterly dividend and acknowledged risks. Shares later recovered to $276.51, down 3.4% from the previous close. Kadant's stock has seen volatility, with a 6.8% gain in Q1 2026 due to strong earnings and raised guidance. The stock is down 3.4% YTD and 20.4% below its 52-week high.
2 min readKadant Inc (KAI) announced leadership changes, with Michael C. Colwell becoming CEO in 2027. GF Value™ suggests KAI is 18.3% undervalued at $286.23, with a GF Score™ of 89. Insiders sold $1.5M shares, while 5 gurus hold positions. KAI operates in industrial products, with a $3.38B market cap.
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