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Kadant Inc. (NYSE:KAI) has built a track record of compounding shareholder value, underpinned by multi-year revenue growth, robust operating cash flow generation, and high free cash flow conversion. Supported by a healthy balance sheet and a strong return on invested capital/ROIC, the core equity thesis centers on Kadant as a high-quality industrial compounder whose recurring, […]

Shares of industrial equipment manufacturer Kadant (NYSE:KAI) fell 4.4% in the afternoon session after the company announced an executive succession plan outlining the upcoming transition and retirement of President and Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey L. Powell.

Detailed price information for Kadant Inc (KAI-N) from The Globe and Mail including charting and trades.

Detailed price information for Kadant Inc (KAI-N) from The Globe and Mail including charting and trades.

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. About KadantKadant Inc. is a global supplier of technologies and engi

WESTFORD, Mass., Sept. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) has been named to Newsweek's list of America's Greatest Companies 2026, recognizing organizations that excel in financial performance, workplace culture, innovation, and sustainability. "It is an honor to be named as one of America’s Greatest Companies," said Jeffrey L. Powell, president and chief executive officer of Kadant. "This designation reflects our focus on delivering value to our customers, creating opportunitie

Kadant’s second quarter was marked by robust top-line growth, with management crediting strong aftermarket demand and contributions from recent acquisitions as key drivers. CEO Jeffrey Powell highlighted that, despite continued softness in global capital equipment markets and lingering geopolitical uncertainties, the company’s large installed base and service-driven model supported recurring profitable revenue. He also pointed to increased quote activity and engagement across operating segments,

Detailed price information for Kadant Inc (KAI-N) from The Globe and Mail including charting and trades.

Detailed price information for Kadant Inc (KAI-N) from The Globe and Mail including charting and trades.

Detailed price information for Kadant Inc (KAI-N) from The Globe and Mail including charting and trades.

Kadant Inc (KAI) delivers record Q2 results with 23% revenue growth, but management remains cautious on capital project timing despite a stronger pipeline.

Kadant (KAI) reported second quarter results that exceeded earnings and revenue estimates, with management also lifting full year revenue and adjusted EPS guidance after several quarters of outperformance. See our latest analysis for Kadant. The latest earnings beat and guidance update have come alongside firm share price momentum for Kadant, with a 1-month share price return of 8.39% and a year to date share price return of 16.94%. The 3-year total shareholder return of 57.24% points to...

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Kadant (KAI) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +16.33% and +4.94%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Industrial equipment manufacturer Kadant (NYSE:KAI) reported Q2 CY2026 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 22.6% year on year to $312.9 million. On the other hand, next quarter’s revenue guidance of $302 million was less impressive, coming in 3.3% below analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $3.42 per share was 23.6% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

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Kadant (KAI) reported Q2 adjusted earnings late Tuesday of $3.42 per diluted share, up from $2.71 a

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A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after Iran's missile attack on commercial tankers near the Strait of Hormuz pushed oil prices higher and revived inflation fears, a double blow for the industrial sector squeezed simultaneously by rising fuel costs and rising borrowing costs.