Kadant Inc (KAI) Stock Price & Analysis
Kadant Inc (KAI) fell 0.39% to USD 293.53 as of June 10, 2026 at 03:07 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
KAI last closed at USD 294.69; the session ranged USD 288.1–305.42 on volume of 110,291 shares. Market capitalization is $3.47B, with a 52-week range of USD 244.87–369.97 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, June 10, 2026 at 03:07 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of June 10, 2026 at 03:07 UTC)
| Price | USD 293.53 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 0.39% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 294.69 |
| Open | USD 296.44 |
| Day Range | USD 288.1 – 305.42 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 244.87 – 369.97 |
| Volume | 110,291 shares |
| Market Cap | $3.47B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (KAI)
Nexqual's technical model rates KAI "SELL" based on 1 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 124 daily candles, as of June 10, 2026 at 03:07 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 37.99 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 313.44) |
| MACD | -4.64 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (KAI)
Wall Street analysts rate KAI "Buy" based on 3 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 342 (range USD 306–380), per Nexqual as of June 10, 2026 at 03:07 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 3 |
| Mean Target | USD 342 |
| High Target | USD 380 |
| Low Target | USD 306 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 2 / 2 / 0 |
Earnings (KAI)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-08-04 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 2.67 |
| Revenue Estimate | $299.17M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | USD 2.84 vs est 2.19 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 2.27 vs est 2.19 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 2.59 vs est 2.16 ▲ beat |
| 2025-06-30 | USD 2.31 vs est 1.94 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, June 10, 2026 at 03:07 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, June 10, 2026 at 03:07 UTC.
Financial Health Score (KAI)
Nexqual rates Kadant Inc's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of June 10, 2026 at 03:07 UTC.
| Growth | Weak — Revenue -0% YoY (annual), declining |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 45%, operating 15% |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $117M cash vs $363M debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — FCF $102M, 10% margin |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 11%, ROA 6.8% |
Ownership (KAI)
| Insider Ownership | +0.70% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +115.70% |
| Shares Outstanding | 11.81M |
| Float | 11.67M |
| Short % of Float | +13.31% |
Source: Nexqual, June 10, 2026 at 03:07 UTC.
Leadership (KAI)
Kadant Inc is led by Jeffrey L. Powell (age 66), President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of June 10, 2026 at 03:07 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 June 10, 2026 at 03:07 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC | 9.84% |
| Wasatch Advisors LP | 8.79% |
| SmallCap World Fund Inc | 6.76% |
| Neuberger Berman Group, LLC | 5% |
| Capital International Investors | 3.79% |
| Capital Group | 3.01% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 23.13% |
| Vanguard Group | 17.2% |
| State Street | 3.9% |
| Geode Capital | 2.71% |
Source: Nexqual, June 10, 2026 at 03:07 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: June 10, 2026 at 03:07 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.