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$308.56
$308.56

Overview

Price performance
Low
$296.62
High
$318.83
Market closed. Last updated: Nov 4, 2026, 9:00 PM UTC
$
308.56
25.77 (9.11%)
Average, 50 days
$274.29
$305.90
Open
$296.86
Previous close
$282.79
52-week high
$354.07
Feb 20, 2026 (9 months ago)
52-week low
$244.87
Nov 18, 2025 (1 year ago)
26.01%

Valuation & Estimates

Earnings

Financials

Insider Trading

Peer Analysis

Insights & Activity

Market Cap
3.64B
Volume
224 352
Total Return (3M)
-7.87%
Total Return (1Y)
12.81%
21.98
Sector
Industrials
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Industrials
Industrial - Machinery
NYSE
US
Website
kadant.com
About
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. This segment also offers recycling and approach flow systems, virgin pulping process equipment, boiler cleaning technologies, and single and double-screw presses. The Material Handling segment provides vibratory and conveying equipment; individual components and equipment for baling recyclable and waste materials; and fiber-based products. It sells its products and services through direct sales, independent sales agents, and distributors. 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.

Frequently asked questions

KAI · Kadant Inc.

01What is Kadant Inc. stock price today?

The current price of KAI is $308.56 — it has increased by 9.11% since the previous close. Data as of Nov 4, 2026.

02Is Kadant Inc. stock price growing?

KAI is up 14.56% over the past week, up 14.78% over the past month and up 12.81% over the past year. The price is above its 200-day moving average of $305.90.

03What is KAI stock forecast?

Analysts' average 12-month price target for KAI is $335.00, which implies 8.57% upside from the current price. Individual estimates range from $335.00 to $335.00.

04What do analysts say about KAI stock?

Of the 4 analysts covering Kadant Inc., 1 rates it a strong buy, 1 rates it a buy and 2 rate it a hold. The overall consensus is neutral. Analyst ratings are opinions and do not guarantee future performance.

05What is Kadant Inc. market cap?

Kadant Inc. has a market capitalization of $3.64B. The company belongs to the Industrials sector. Compare it with other companies in the stock screener.

06What were Kadant Inc. earnings last quarter?

In its most recent quarterly report, Kadant Inc. posted earnings of $3.64 per share against an estimate of $3.00, beating expectations by 21.33%. Upcoming reports are listed in the earnings calendar.

07What is Kadant Inc. revenue for the last quarter?

Kadant Inc. reported revenue of $313.16M in its most recent quarter, which has increased by 15.32% compared with the same quarter a year earlier. Analysts had expected $302.03M.

08What is KAI P/E ratio?

KAI trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 31.1 based on its earnings over the last twelve months.

09Does Kadant Inc. pay dividends?

Yes. Kadant Inc. pays dividends quarterly. The latest payment of $0.36 per share has a payment date of Nov 12, 2026, which corresponds to a dividend yield of 0.55%.

10Who are Kadant Inc. competitors?

Companies most comparable to Kadant Inc. include Chart Industries, Inc., Terex Corporation, CSW Industrials, Inc., Franklin Electric Co., Inc. and Korn Ferry.

11How volatile is KAI stock?

In the latest trading session KAI moved between $296.62 and $318.83, a range of 7.20% of its current price.

12Should I invest in Kadant Inc. stock?

Investing in stocks requires thorough research: study the company's financials, related news and technical analysis before making a decision. Technical analysis of Kadant Inc. shows a strong buy rating today and a buy rating on the weekly timeframe. Technical ratings are indicators, not investment advice.

13What are KAI stock 52-week high and low?

Over the past 52 weeks KAI has traded between $244.87 and $354.07. The current price is 12.85% below its 52-week high.

Figures as of Nov 4, 2026. This information is provided for general purposes only and is not investment advice.