Kadant Inc (KAI) Stock Price & Analysis
Kadant Inc (KAI) rose 1.51% to USD 312.36 as of July 25, 2026 at 05:24 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
KAI last closed at USD 307.7; the session ranged USD 305.97–315.73 on volume of 75,701 shares. Market capitalization is —, with a 52-week range of USD 244.87–369.97 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 05:24 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of July 25, 2026 at 05:24 UTC)
| Price | USD 312.36 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 1.51% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 307.7 |
| Open | USD 310.93 |
| Day Range | USD 305.97 – 315.73 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 244.87 – 369.97 |
| Volume | 75,701 shares |
| Market Cap | — |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (KAI)
Nexqual's technical model rates KAI "STRONG BUY" based on 5 bullish and 0 bearish signals across 125 daily candles, as of July 25, 2026 at 05:24 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 56.68 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 307.14) |
| MACD | 0.82 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (KAI)
Wall Street analysts rate KAI "None", per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 05:24 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | None |
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Earnings (KAI)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-08-04 |
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Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 05:24 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (KAI)
| Total Revenue | $1.09B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | +17.70% |
| Gross Margin | +45.22% |
| Operating Margin | +14.99% |
| Profit Margin | +9.45% |
| ROE | +11.10% |
| Debt / Equity | 36.11 |
| Current Ratio | 2.47 |
| Total Cash | $117.03M |
| Total Debt | $363.36M |
| Free Cash Flow | $101.85M |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 05:24 UTC.
Financial Health Score (KAI)
Nexqual rates Kadant Inc's overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of July 25, 2026 at 05:24 UTC.
| Growth | Strong — Revenue +18% YoY (latest Q) |
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| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 45%, operating 15% |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $117M cash vs $363M debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — FCF $102M, 9% margin |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 11%, ROA 6.8% |
Ownership (KAI)
| Insider Ownership | +0.71% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +113.70% |
| Float | 11.67M |
| Short % of Float | +13.74% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 05:24 UTC.
Leadership (KAI)
Kadant Inc is led by Jeffrey L. Powell (age 66), President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 05:24 UTC.
| President, CEO & Director | Jeffrey L. Powell (age 66) |
|---|---|
| Executive VP & CFO | Michael J. McKenney (age 63) |
| Senior Vice President | Michael C. Colwell (age 59) |
| Vice President | Fredrik H. Westerhout (age 60) |
| Senior Vice President of Corporate Development | Dara F. Mitchell (age 56) |
Major Backers & Investors (KAI)
Notable institutional backers of Kadant Inc include Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC, Wasatch Advisors LP, SmallCap World Fund Inc, according to Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 05:24 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC | 9.84% |
| Wasatch Advisors LP | 7.36% |
| SmallCap World Fund Inc | 7.01% |
| Neuberger Berman Group, LLC | 4.59% |
| Capital International Investors | 3.79% |
| Capital Group | 3.01% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 23.16% |
| Vanguard Group | 17.2% |
| State Street | 3.9% |
| Geode Capital | 2.71% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 05:24 UTC.
From Kadant Inc's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-03-03)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- Kadant Inc. supplies technologies and engineered systems worldwide.
- The company operates through three segments: Flow Control, Industrial Processing, and Material Handling.
- The Flow Control segment develops, manufactures, and markets fluid-handling systems, equipment, and integrated technologies, such as rotary joints, syphons, Turbulator bars, expansion joints, and engineered steam and condensate systems, as well as doctor systems and holders, doctor blades, cleaning showers and fabric-conditioning systems, forming systems and wear surfaces, and water-filtration systems.
- The Industrial Processing segment provides ring and rotary debarkers, stranders, chippers, engineered knife systems, and industrial automation and control products.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: July 25, 2026 at 05:24 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.