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.
Kadant NYSE: KAI reported record second-quarter revenue, adjusted earnings and EBITDA for 2026, supported by acquisitions, organic growth and continued demand for aftermarket parts and services even as customers delayed some large capital-equipment commitments.
Kadant Inc. (KAI) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Kadant (KAI) came out with quarterly earnings of $3.42 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.94 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.31 per share a year ago.
Kadant Inc. (KAI) Shareholder/Analyst Call Transcript
Kadant NYSE: KAI reported a stronger-than-expected start to fiscal 2026, with management pointing to record bookings, record aftermarket parts revenue and improving capital equipment demand, while also cautioning that geopolitical uncertainty continues to affect the timing of customer projects.
Kadant Inc. (KAI) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Kadant (KAI) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.84 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.35 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.1 per share a year ago.
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Kadant Inc (NYSE: KAI - Get Free Report)'s stock price rose 6.7% during trading on Friday. The company traded as high as $340.45 and last traded at $348.9370. Approximately 34,504 shares changed hands during mid-day trading, a decline of 74% from the average daily volume of 132,337 shares. The stock had previously closed at $327.08.
Kadant Inc. (KAI) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript