KAIMID

Kadant Inc.

IndustrialsIndustrial - Machinery
$327.52
$0.44(+13.38%)
52W$244.87
$369.97
Updated May 7, 12:00 AM
RSI37
RS Rating31/99
Beta1.57
Volatility36%
F-Score6/9
Mkt Cap$3.9B
EMERGING TREND

Price Action

5Y Daily
50 DMA150 DMA200 DMA

Technical Summary

EMERGING TREND

Kadant Inc. is attempting to emerge into an uptrend but lacks full moving average alignment. Relative strength is weak (RS Rating: 31), showing significant lag compared to the market leaders. Volume support will be critical for the stock to resolve this consolidation to the upside.

Relative Strength
31
out of 99
Lagging
Trend Score
3/4
Minervini Criteria
EMERGING TREND
Risk (Beta)
1.57
vs S&P 500
HIGH BETA
52W Position
66%
from 52W low
Mid Range
Trend & Momentum Analysis

Trend Template (Minervini)

EMERGING TREND3/4 Criteria Met
CriterionValueStatus
Price > 50 SMA$315.30
50 SMA > 100 SMA$314.76
100 SMA > 150 SMA$303.83
150 SMA > 200 SMA$309.32

Price vs Moving Averages

PeriodValueSpreadSignal
20 SMA$315.85+3.70%ABOVE
50 SMA$315.30+3.88%ABOVE
100 SMA$314.76+4.05%ABOVE
150 SMA$303.83+7.80%ABOVE
200 SMA$309.32+5.89%ABOVE

Price Performance

1D+13.4%
1W+7.0%
1M+13.5%
3M-4.5%
6M+22.1%
YTD+14.4%
1Y+13.6%
3Y+18.8%
52-Week Trading Range66% from low
$327.52
52W Low$244.87
52W High$369.97

Technical Indicators

RSI (14)BEARISH
36.8
305070
VCP ScoreCOOL
4/10
Base depth: 23.2%

Risk Profile

Beta
1.57
52W Vol
36%
ATR
$13.11
Max DD (1Y)
-31%

Volume Analysis

Today
388.9K
50D Avg
161.7K
Vol Ratio
2.40x
Liquidity
MODERATE

Earnings Momentum

Q1'25-3%
$2.04
Q2'25-17%
$2.22
Q3'25-12%
$2.35
Q4'25
$2.04
Fundamentals & Growth

Growth Trends

Compounded Sales Growth

10 Years:+10.43%
5 Years:+10.63%
3 Years:+5.16%
TTM:-0.11%

Compounded Profit Growth

10 Years:+10.81%
5 Years:+12.64%
3 Years:-5.81%
TTM:-8.76%

Stock Price CAGR

10 Years:+20.94%
5 Years:+12.61%
3 Years:+18.76%
1 Year:+13.56%

Return on Equity

10Y Avg:14.0%
5Y Avg:15.3%
3Y Avg:13.6%
Last Year:10.8%

Key Metrics

Market Cap$3.9B
Gross Margin45.2%
Net Margin9.7%
Piotroski F-Score6/9

Frequently Asked Questions

Is KAI in an uptrend right now?

KAI has a trend score of 3/4 based on Minervini's Stage Analysis. Currently showing partial alignment - 3 of 4 trend criteria are met.

Is KAI overbought or oversold?

KAI's RSI (14) is 37. The stock is in neutral territory, neither overbought nor oversold.

Is KAI outperforming the market?

KAI has a Relative Strength (RS) Rating of 31 out of 99. KAI is currently lagging the broader market.

Where is KAI in its 52-week range?

KAI is trading at $327.52, which is 89% of its 52-week high ($369.97) and 66% above its 52-week low ($244.87).

How volatile is KAI?

KAI has a Beta of 1.57 and 52-week volatility of 36%. It's more volatile than the S&P 500 - expect bigger swings.

Disclaimer: Data is for informational purposes only. May be delayed or contain errors. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult professionals before making investment decisions.