# Kadant Inc. (KAI)

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**Price:** USD 258.72 (+0.00% on the day) · last close of Oct 15, 2026; US market closed, not a live price. Prev close 258.72 · day 256.86–263.46 · 52w 244.87–354.07 · market cap $3.06B · NYQ

## Key facts
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.25 on a 1–5 scale) (4 analysts), mean target USD 361.67 (range 335–380).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -12.5% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y +28.6% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-03, EPS estimate USD 2.86, revenue estimate $302M.

## Analysts
Consensus Buy (mean 2.25 on a 1–5 scale), 4 analysts; mean target USD 361.67 (low 335, high 380).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-06 | DA Davidson | Target raised | Neutral | $306 → $335 |

## Total return (dividends reinvested)
|  | 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2021-10-11) |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -12.5% | +28.6% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | -12.5% | +5.2% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 38.1% | 33.4% |
| Max drawdown | -25.6% (Mar 2026→Oct 2026) | -38.9% (Nov 2024→Nov 2025) |

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## More
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