Kadant's Q2 2026 results demonstrate accelerating growth with revenue up 22.6% year-over-year to $312.9M and EPS of $2.75, a 23.9% increase, driven by strong operating leverage and disciplined cost management.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Nov 3, 2026 | $3.64+21.3% vs $3.00 | $313M+3.7% vs $302M |
Q3 2026 Aug 4, 2026 | $3.42+16.3% vs $2.94 | $313M+4.6% vs $299M |
Q2 2026 May 5, 2026 | $2.84+34.6% vs $2.11 | $282M+2.4% vs $275M |
Q1 2026 Feb 18, 2026 | $2.27+3.7% vs $2.19 | $286M+4.3% vs $274M |
Kadant (KAI) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Kadant operates a razor-and-blades business model, selling capital equipment and recurring aftermarket parts. The company's diverse product lineup is unified by its focus on industrial equipment and consumables. KAI's recurring revenue from aftermarket parts supports margins above 20% and long-term growth potential.
WESTFORD, Mass., Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) today announced that Michael C. Colwell will be appointed president and chief operating officer effective October 1, 2026 and president, chief executive officer and a director effective January 2, 2027, as part of a succession plan adopted by the board of directors. As part of the succession plan, Jeffrey L. Powell will continue to serve as president through September 30, 2026, and chief executive officer through January 2, 2027, at which time he will become executive chairman of the board of directors. Jonathan W. Painter, the Company's current chairman of the board of directors, will cease to serve as a director and the chairman of the board of directors on January 2, 2027.
WESTFORD, Mass., Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend to stockholders of $0.36 per share to be paid on November 12, 2026 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on October 15, 2026. Future declarations of dividends are subject to Board approval and may be adjusted as business needs or market conditions change.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Kadant Inc. (KAI)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $292.74 | $3.46B | 29.58 | -0.11% | 9.81% | 11.44% | 0.46% | |
| $94.17 | $4.16B | 21.16 | 5.44% | 8.83% | 14.46% | 1.17% | |
| $47.44 | $1.57B | 19.89 | 4.11% | 8.74% | 8.38% | 0.76% | |
| $8.61 | $1.17B | -10.90 | -19.33% | -2812.55% | -328.55% | — | |
| $309.86 | $17.26B | 31.27 | 3.78% | 18.63% | 17.59% | 1.02% | |
| $44.64 | $2.62B | 11.03 | 77.36% | 30.01% | 11.1% | 2.16% |
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Kadant Inc. (KAI) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
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Kadant Inc. (KAI) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Kadant Inc. (KAI) reported $1.19B in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $1.05B in fiscal year 2025. That is 447% more than the $192.2M of fiscal year 1996.
Kadant Inc. (KAI) grew revenue by 16.6% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. Kadant Inc. (KAI) earned $117.1M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 9.8% net margin).
Yes. Kadant Inc. (KAI) pays a dividend that yields 0.46% at the current price, a small yield.
Kadant Inc. (KAI) had a return on equity (ROE) of 11.4% over the trailing twelve months. That is in line with the market's typical 10-15%.
Kadant Inc. (KAI) generated $154.3M in free cash flow in fiscal year 2025.
