KAI Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
2.68%
Last Quarter
$2.59
Past Year
$8.65
Growth Past 5yrs
15.84%
Next Quarter
$2.19
Estimate Next Year
$3.38
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$410.00
41.15% Upside
Mean Price Target
$368.64
26.91% Upside
Lowest Price Target
$275.00
-5.33% Downside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
KAI Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, KAI (NYSE: KAI) reported an actual EPS of $2.59 for the quarter ending on Oct 28, 2025, compared to an estimated $2.18, resulting in a 18.81% surprise. In the prior quarter (Jul 29, 2025), KAI recorded an actual EPS of $2.31 with a 19.07% surprise. See KAI's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
KAI has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Oct 28, 2025 showing a 18.81% beat. Previously, the quarter ending Jul 29, 2025 recorded a 19.07% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is KAI stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given KAI stock an average recommendation of
Strong Buy. 11 analysts have given their ratings
to KAI out of which
9 analysts have given strong buy call,
0 analysts have given buy call,
2 analysts rate it hold,
0 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$368.64 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly 26.91% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for KAI highest price target?
Analysts suggest KAI's stock price would rise to a high of $410.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for KAI over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the KAI stock price could move to $275.00.
What is the average target price for KAI?
KAI stock has an average analyst estimate of $368.64.
At its current price, how far is KAI from its average target price?
KAI shares are currently trading 26.91% above this price target.
What were KAI’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $2.59 versus consensus estimates of $2.18, and below the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $2.84.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
KAI's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $2.19 and $3.38 for the whole year.
What has KAI's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 2.68% EPS growth for KAI in the next five years, compared to growth rates of 15.84% in the past five years.