KAI Company Profile and Key Details
NYSE : KAI
Kadant
$340.88
2.06+0.61%
Open: 2:43 PM69.89
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Stock Price Today
Kadant Inc. (KAI) stock surged +0.61%, trading at $340.88 on NYSE, up from the previous close of $338.82. The stock opened at $337.62, fluctuating between $329.58 and $345.87 in the recent session.
Stock Snapshot
338.82
Prev. Close
4.03B
Market Cap
329.58
Day Low
38.96
P/E Ratio
8.75
EPS (TTM)
11.42
Cash Flow per Share
337.62
Open
11.81M
Number of Shares
345.87
Day High
98.9%
Free Float in %
66.09
Book Value
88.39K
Volume
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SEC Fillings
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Stock Price History Chart
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 08, 2026 | 342.31 | 346.09 | 332.68 | 338.82 | 183.24K |
| May 07, 2026 | 330.80 | 352.74 | 330.80 | 340.59 | 312.01K |
| May 06, 2026 | 302.40 | 330.92 | 302.40 | 327.52 | 394.41K |
| May 05, 2026 | 288.52 | 293.60 | 282.90 | 288.86 | 130.02K |
| May 04, 2026 | 284.25 | 291.35 | 280.78 | 286.33 | 220.56K |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 302.28 | 309.00 | 290.87 | 293.13 | 238.93K |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 306.61 | 314.23 | 300.83 | 306.15 | 192.38K |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 316.03 | 318.87 | 309.32 | 309.55 | 208.09K |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 314.20 | 320.58 | 310.83 | 316.27 | 164.73K |
| Apr 23, 2026 | 325.36 | 333.35 | 321.43 | 326.58 | 142.84K |
| Apr 22, 2026 | 324.56 | 328.29 | 318.70 | 323.31 | 174.07K |
| Apr 21, 2026 | 331.03 | 337.05 | 318.11 | 321.84 | 145.85K |
| Apr 20, 2026 | 328.77 | 332.96 | 320.15 | 331.00 | 260.92K |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 329.17 | 340.19 | 328.91 | 331.84 | 145.75K |
| Apr 16, 2026 | 324.77 | 330.62 | 321.37 | 322.22 | 106.58K |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 328.42 | 333.31 | 324.01 | 332.15 | 73.93K |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 321.54 | 329.40 | 319.29 | 327.94 | 86.74K |
| Apr 10, 2026 | 325.53 | 327.32 | 321.13 | 325.03 | 72.68K |
| Apr 09, 2026 | 314.58 | 325.48 | 314.58 | 323.73 | 94.45K |
| Apr 08, 2026 | 310.89 | 317.95 | 308.96 | 316.47 | 166.56K |
Contact Details
About Company
Kadant Inc. supplies technologies and engineered systems worldwide. It operates through three segments: Flow Control, Industrial Processing, and Material Handling. The Flow Control segment develops, manufactures, and markets fluid-handling systems and equipment, such as rotary joints, syphons, turbulator bars, expansion joints, and engineered steam and condensate systems; and doctoring, cleaning, and filtration systems and related consumables, consisting of doctor systems and holders, doctor blades, shower and fabric-conditioning systems, formation systems, and water-filtration systems. The Industrial Processing segment develops, manufactures, and markets ring and rotary debarkers, stranders, chippers, logging machinery, industrial automation and control systems, recycling and approach flow systems, and virgin pulping process equipment for use in the packaging, tissue, wood products, and alternative fuel industries. The Material Handling segment offers conveying and vibratory equipment, and balers and related equipment; and manufactures and sells biodegradable absorbent granules for carriers in as carriers in agricultural, home lawn and garden, professional lawn, turf, and ornamental applications, as well as for oil and grease absorption. The company was formerly known as Thermo Fibertek Inc. and changed its name to Kadant Inc. in July 2001. Kadant Inc. was incorporated in 1991 and is headquartered in Westford, Massachusetts.
Company Information
| Employees | 3500 |
| Beta | 1.21 |
| Sales or Revenue | $957.67M |
| 5Y Sales Change% | 0.432% |
| Fiscal Year Ends | December |
| Sector | Industrials |
| Industry | Industrial - Machinery |
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Kadant Inc. (NYSE:KAI) closed at $341.85 USD, gaining $3.03 (0.89%) from the previous close of $338.82. The stock is currently mid-range between its 52-week high and low $244.87 and $369.97. With a market capitalization of about $4.04 billion, Kadant Inc. is classified as a mid-cap and shows market-like volatility (beta ~1.19). Key stats such as the average daily volume over the past year has been around 179.53 thousand shares, volume is running light vs its 52-week average. Headquartered in Westford, MA, Kadant Inc. operates in the Industrials sector and the Industrial - Machinery industry. Led by CEO Jeffrey L. Powell, the company employs approximately 3,500 people and listed since November 03, 1992. Kadant Inc. supplies technologies and engineered systems worldwide.
Technical Performance
Short-term trend indicators are bearishly aligned (SMA20 3.85%, SMA50 9.28%, SMA200 11.18%). The stock’s 14-day RSI is 61.22 (firm momentum), while the ATR of 15.7 points to higher daily volatility. The stock remains sitting in the mid-range of its 52-week band, trading -10.84% below its high and over 41.11% above its low. Average 10-day trading volume of 248.05 thousand shares is slightly above the 3-month average of 176.83 thousand, indicating heightened recent market interest.
Valuation Metrics
Kadant Inc. trades at a P/E ratio of 38.64, slightly above the S&P 500 average, with a price-to-sales ratio of 3.66 and a price-to-book ratio of 4.52 trading at moderately above to book value. The P/FCF stands at 25.93, also above market averages.
Dividend & Fair Value
Kadant Inc. last paid a dividend of 1.38 per share, this equals a trailing yield of roughly 0.38%. Dividend and splits history remains an important factor for investors monitoring long-term returns. A discounted cash flow model estimates fair value at around $160.57. This means the shares are trading above this model’s fair value.
Earnings & Analyst Outlook
Kadant Inc. generated EPS of $8.65 over the past year. Five-year average earnings growth is 12.63%. The latest quarter delivered EPS of $2.84. The next quarter is forecast at $2.09. Next year's EPS is expected at $3.38. Analyst sentiment is bullish. Analyst rating data shows there are 12 Strong Buy ratings, 0 Buy ratings, 3 Hold ratings, 0 Sell rating and 0 Strong Sell ratings. Price targets range from $380.00 to $295.00. The high target offers 12.15% upside. The low target suggests -12.93% downside. The mean target is $363.33. This offers 7.23% upside. Kadant Inc. earnings surprise history is a consistent trend of beating forecasts. The quarter that ended May 05, 2026, missed forecasts by 34.6%. The prior quarter beat by 3.65%. Over the last six quarters, Apple has recorded several small beats. These include 8.17% in February 12, 2025.
Shareholding & Insider Activity
Kadant Inc. has 11.78 million shares outstanding. The public float is 11.65 million shares, elevated short interest at 21.57% of float. This equals 1.58 million shares. The short ratio is 13.34 days. Institutional investors hold 116.55% of the float. Insiders own 0.71%. Powell Jeffrey L holds 48.67 thousand shares, Langevin Eric T has 28.48 thousand shares and MCKENNEY MICHAEL J has 10.94 thousand shares. Over the past six months, insider transactions show net selling. They sold 1.79 thousand shares across 2 transactions.
Price Forecast & Outlook
Our AI price prediction model suggests that Kadant Inc. stock has strong potential for upside but may face short-term weakness followed by gains in the medium and long term. 2-Week Outlook: Projected decline of -0.37%, with price expected at $337.55 by May 22, 2026, within a range of $320.71 to $355.14 3-Month Outlook: Projected rise of 41.28%, reaching $478.68 by August 06, 2026, with a range of $460.96 to $496.40. 1-Year Outlook: Projected gain of 10.37%, with price at $373.94 by May 07, 2027, within a range of $356.43 to $388.37.
Key Takeaways
Kadant Inc. (NYSE:KAI) shares are up 11.46% year-to-date currently trading near 52-week highs band. Short-term momentum has been positive over the last quarter, despite recent volatility. Valuation shows Kadant Inc. trading at a premium to the broader market with a P/E of 38.64. Analyst sentiment is bullish, with the majority of ratings in Outperform territory and a mean price target of $251.47, suggesting -25.78% downside. Our AI forecast model points to short-term weakness (-0.37% over two weeks), a medium-term rise (41.28% over three months), and a longer-term gain (10.37% over one year), with expected trading ranges indicating moderate volatility.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current Kadant Inc. (KAI) stock price?
Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) stock price is $340.88 in the last trading session. During the trading session, KAI stock reached the peak price of $345.87 while $329.58 was the lowest point it dropped to. The percentage change in KAI stock occurred in the recent session was 0.61% while the dollar amount for the price change in KAI stock was $2.06.
KAI's industry and sector of operation?
The NYSE listed KAI is part of Industrial - Machinery industry that operates in the broader Industrials sector. Kadant Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories worldwide.
Who are the executives of KAI?
Ms. Stacy D. Krause
Senior Vice President, Gen. Counsel & Sec.
Ms. Dara F. Mitchell
Senior Vice President of Corporation Devel.
Mr. Michael J. McKenney
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Jeffrey L. Powell
Pres, Chief Executive Officer & Director
Ms. Deborah S. Selwood
Senior Vice President & Chief Accounting Officer
Mr. Wesley A. Martz
Vice President of Marketing
Mr. Peter J. Flynn
Senior Vice President
Mr. Orrin H. Bean
Treasurer
Mr. Michael C. Colwell
Vice President
Mr. Fredrik H. Westerhout
Vice President
Senior Vice President, Gen. Counsel & Sec.
Ms. Dara F. Mitchell
Senior Vice President of Corporation Devel.
Mr. Michael J. McKenney
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Jeffrey L. Powell
Pres, Chief Executive Officer & Director
Ms. Deborah S. Selwood
Senior Vice President & Chief Accounting Officer
Mr. Wesley A. Martz
Vice President of Marketing
Mr. Peter J. Flynn
Senior Vice President
Mr. Orrin H. Bean
Treasurer
Mr. Michael C. Colwell
Vice President
Mr. Fredrik H. Westerhout
Vice President
How KAI did perform over past 52-week?
KAI's closing price is 38.37% higher than its 52-week low of $244.87 where as its distance from 52-week high of $369.97 is -8.42%.
How many employees does KAI have?
Number of KAI employees currently stands at 3,500.
Link for KAI official website?
Official Website of KAI is: https://www.kadant.com
How do I contact KAI?
KAI could be contacted at phone 978 776 2000 and can also be accessed through its website. KAI operates from One Technology Park Drive, Westford, MA 01886, United States.
How many shares of KAI are traded daily?
KAI stock volume for the day was 88.39K shares. The average number of KAI shares traded daily for last 3 months was 179.54K.
What is the market cap of KAI currently?
The market value of KAI currently stands at $4.03B with its latest stock price at $340.88 and 11.81M of its shares outstanding.
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