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Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) is a global supplier of technologies and engineered systems that drive Sustainable Industrial Processing®. Its products and services are used to enhance efficiency, optimize energy utilization, and maximize productivity in process industries, including papermaking, recycling, lumber manufacturing, and related markets. This news page aggregates company announcements, earnings reports, and other disclosures relevant to KAI stock watchers and industry observers.

Visitors can follow Kadant’s quarterly financial results, which the company releases along with detailed discussions of revenue, earnings, bookings, and cash flow. Kadant also reports non-GAAP measures such as organic revenue, adjusted EPS, adjusted EBITDA, and free cash flow, and explains how these metrics are used to evaluate underlying performance. Earnings-related 8-K filings are typically accompanied by investor webcasts and slide presentations, which are referenced in the company’s releases.

The KAI news flow also features capital allocation updates, including declarations of quarterly cash dividends and authorizations for share repurchase programs, as well as information about how these actions fit within the company’s financial framework and credit agreement. In addition, Kadant issues news on strategic acquisitions, such as the purchase of Clyde Industries, which expands its Industrial Processing segment with boiler efficiency and cleaning system technologies that support customer sustainability initiatives.

Operational updates appear in the form of order and project announcements, such as multi-million-dollar orders for wood processing systems used to debark, strand, chip, and batch feed logs and lumber wastewood for OSB and dimensional lumber production. These releases often highlight Kadant’s embedded smart technology systems that leverage production data to optimize productivity. For investors and industry professionals, checking this page provides a centralized view of Kadant’s financial performance, strategic moves, and industrial project activity.

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Kadant (NYSE: KAI) agreed to acquire voestalpine BÖHLER Profil, a Austria‑headquartered specialist in tailor‑made special profiles and industrial knives, expected to close in Q1 2026 subject to Austrian regulatory approvals and customary conditions. The business had €51.5 million revenue for year ended March 31, 2025 and ~150 employees. The acquisition will be financed primarily through borrowings under Kadant’s revolving credit facility and the acquired unit will join Kadant’s Industrial Processing segment as Kadant Profil GmbH & Co KG.

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Kadant (NYSE: KAI) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.34 per share. The dividend is payable on February 5, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on January 8, 2026. The Board noted that future dividend declarations remain subject to Board approval and may be adjusted based on business needs or market conditions.

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Kadant (NYSE: KAI) reported third quarter 2025 results for the period ended September 27, 2025. Revenue was $271.6 million (flat year-over-year); gross margin improved 50 basis points to 45.2%. Net income fell 12% to $27.7 million and GAAP EPS declined 12% to $2.35. Adjusted EPS was $2.59, down 9%, and adjusted EBITDA totaled $58.0 million (21.4% of revenue), down 8%.

Operating cash flow was $47.3 million (-10%) and free cash flow was $44.1 million (-9%). Organic revenue decreased 4% (acquisitions +2%, FX +2%).

2025 guidance was updated: revenue $1.036–$1.046 billion (raised), adjusted EPS maintained at $9.05–$9.25, and GAAP EPS revised to $8.52–$8.72. Q4 2025 revenue expected at $270–$280 million.

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Kadant (NYSE: KAI) will release its 2025 third quarter results after market close on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 and will host a live webcast and conference call on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The company will discuss third quarter financial performance and future expectations.

Investors can join the live call and view the webcast via the Investors section at kadant.com. Participants who wish to ask questions must register to receive a dial-in number and unique PIN. A replay of the webcast will be available on the website through November 28, 2025. The earnings release and webcast presentation will be posted in the Investors section.

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Kadant (NYSE: KAI) completed the acquisition of Clyde Industries Holdings for $175 million in cash, subject to customary adjustments. The transaction was primarily financed through borrowings under Kadant’s revolving credit facility.

Clyde Industries reported $92 million revenue for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2025, has ~400 employees, and operations in Brazil, China, Indonesia, Finland and Canada. Clyde will join Kadant’s Industrial Processing reporting segment. A conference call and webcast to discuss the acquisition is scheduled for October 9, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. ET, with a replay available through November 7, 2025.

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Kadant (NYSE:KAI) has announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.34 per share. The dividend will be paid on November 6, 2025, to stockholders of record as of October 9, 2025. The company notes that future dividend declarations will require Board approval and may be adjusted based on business needs or market conditions.

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Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) has been recognized as one of "America's Greatest Companies 2025" by Newsweek magazine. The prestigious list includes 650 U.S. companies evaluated across multiple dimensions including stock performance, financial metrics, workforce engagement, sustainability initiatives, and innovation.

CEO Jeffrey L. Powell highlighted the company's achievement, emphasizing their strong financial performance, high employee engagement, and commitment to Sustainable Industrial Processing. The rankings were determined through company reviews, third-party data analysis, and evaluation of public financial and trademark filings.

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Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) reported mixed Q2 2025 financial results with notable declines in key metrics. Revenue decreased 7% to $255.3 million, while net income fell 16% to $26.2 million. Despite these declines, the company saw positive trends in bookings, which increased 7% to $269.4 million, and significant improvements in cash flow, with operating cash flow up 44% to $40.5 million.

The company maintained its full-year 2025 guidance, expecting revenue of $1.020 to $1.040 billion and adjusted EPS of $9.05 to $9.25. For Q3 2025, Kadant projects revenue of $256 to $263 million with adjusted EPS of $2.13 to $2.23. The company's gross margin improved by 150 basis points to 45.9%, while parts and consumables revenue represented 71% of total revenue.

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Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) has scheduled its 2025 second quarter earnings release for Tuesday, July 29, 2025, after market close. The company will host a webcast conference call on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the financial results and future outlook.

Investors can access the live webcast through the "Investors" section of Kadant's website. Those interested in participating in the Q&A session must pre-register to receive dial-in details. A replay will be available on the company's website until August 29, 2025.

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Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) has secured orders worth $18 million from three lumber producers across North America and Europe. The orders, announced after their Q1 earnings call, include capital equipment for wood processing systems used in producing oriented strand board (OSB) and dimensional lumber. The equipment will handle debarking, stranding, chipping, and batch feeding of whole logs and lumber wastewood.

The orders incorporate Kadant's smart technology systems to optimize production processes through data leveraging. Delivery is scheduled between late 2025 and Q3 2026. CEO Jeffrey L. Powell highlighted this achievement as reinforcement of Kadant's leading position in providing debarking, stranding, and chipping equipment for OSB and lumber production.

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What is the current stock price of Kadant (KAI)?

The current stock price of Kadant (KAI) is $343.11 as of February 6, 2026.

What is the market cap of Kadant (KAI)?

The market cap of Kadant (KAI) is approximately 3.9B.
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