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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) will release its 2026 first quarter results after market close on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 and will hold a webcast and conference call on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

To join the live call or webcast, register via the company website Investors section to receive a dial-in number and unique PIN. A replay will be available through June 5, 2026.

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Kadant (NYSE: KAI) completed its acquisition of voestalpine BÖHLER Profil and renamed the businesses Kadant Profil GmbH & Co KG and Kadant Profil Verwaltungs GmbH on April 30, 2026. Kadant Profil will operate from Bruckbach, Austria, within Kadant’s Industrial Processing reporting segment.

Founded in 1872, Kadant Profil manufactures customized rolled profiles and industrial knife solutions, and is noted for patented processes, R&D, and engineering expertise. Kadant says the acquisition aligns with its strategic priorities and extends access to new markets and collaboration opportunities.

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Kadant (NYSE: KAI) increased its quarterly cash dividend to $0.36 per share. The dividend will be paid on May 13, 2026 to stockholders of record at the close of business on April 15, 2026. Future dividends remain subject to Board approval and may change with business needs or market conditions.

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Kadant (NYSE: KAI) reported Q4 revenue of $286.2M (+11%), GAAP EPS of $2.04, and adjusted EPS of $2.27 (+1%). Adjusted EBITDA was $58.0M (+11%) and operating cash flow rose to $60.8M (+17%).

For fiscal 2025, revenue was $1.052B, adjusted EPS $9.26 (-10%), adjusted EBITDA $216.3M, free cash flow $154.3M (+15%), and bookings hit a record $1.034B. 2026 guidance: revenue $1.160–1.185B, GAAP EPS $10.27–10.62.

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Kadant (NYSE: KAI) will release its 2025 fourth-quarter and full-year results after market close on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, followed by a live webcast and earnings conference call on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. ET.

Registration is required for the live Q&A to receive dial-in details and a PIN. A replay of the webcast will be available on the company website through March 20, 2026. The earnings release and presentation will be posted in the Investors section at kadant.com.

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Kadant (NYSE: KAI) was named one of America's Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek for the sixth consecutive year on Feb. 12, 2026. The 2026 award recognizes strong performance in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives based on public sustainability data and a national consumer survey.

Jeffrey L. Powell, president and CEO, said the designation reflects Kadant's commitment to Sustainable Industrial Processing and to technologies that support customers' efficient, responsible operations.

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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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FAQ

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

The current stock price of Kadant (KAI) is $285.85 as of May 1, 2026.

What is the market cap of Kadant (KAI)?

The market cap of Kadant (KAI) is approximately 3.7B.