Kadant - KAI STOCK NEWS

Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) has scheduled its 2025 first quarter earnings release and conference call. The company will release Q1 2025 results after market close on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, followed by a webcast on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

The earnings discussion will be accessible through the 'Investors' section of Kadant's website. Participants wanting to join the Q&A session must pre-register to receive a dial-in number and unique PIN. A replay of the webcast will remain available on the company website until May 30, 2025.

Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) has announced an increase in its quarterly cash dividend. The company's Board of Directors has approved a dividend payment of $0.34 per share, which will be distributed to stockholders on May 7, 2025. To be eligible for this dividend, investors must be stockholders of record by the close of business on April 9, 2025. The company notes that future dividend declarations will require Board approval and may be subject to adjustments based on business needs or market conditions.

Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) reported its Q4 and fiscal year 2024 results. Q4 revenue increased 8% to $258 million, while net income decreased 12% to $24 million. Q4 GAAP EPS fell 12% to $2.04, and adjusted EPS decreased 7% to $2.25.

For fiscal year 2024, the company achieved record results with revenue up 10% to $1.05 billion, though net income decreased 4% to $112 million. Adjusted EBITDA increased 14% to a record $230 million, representing 21.8% of revenue. Bookings increased 7% to a record $981 million.

Looking ahead to 2025, Kadant expects revenue between $1.040 to $1.065 billion and adjusted EPS of $9.70 to $10.05. The guidance includes a negative effect from foreign currency translation compared to 2024, impacting revenue by $23 million and adjusted EPS by $0.32.

Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) has announced it will release its 2024 fourth quarter and full-year financial results after market close on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. The company will host a webcast conference call the following day, Thursday, February 13, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time.

During the call, management will discuss the company's Q4 and full-year financial performance and future expectations. Interested participants can access the webcast through the 'Investors' section of Kadant's website. Those wishing to participate in the Q&A session must register in advance to receive a dial-in number and unique PIN. A replay of the webcast will be available on the company's website until March 14, 2025.

Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) has achieved a significant milestone by being named one of America's Most Responsible Companies 2025 by Newsweek magazine for the fifth consecutive year. The recognition is based on the company's performance in Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) factors.

The selection process involved evaluating publicly available key performance indicators from various corporate reports and conducting an independent survey of U.S. citizens regarding their perception of companies' corporate social responsibility activities. Kadant was selected among 600 companies across 14 industry categories that demonstrated the highest scores in corporate responsibility.

Jeffrey L. Powell, president and CEO of Kadant, highlighted the company's commitment to Sustainable Industrial Processing®, noting the positive impact these initiatives have had on their customers. The recognition reinforces Kadant's ongoing dedication to responsible corporate practices and sustainability leadership.

Kadant (NYSE: KAI) has been recognized as one of America's Greenest Companies 2025 by Newsweek magazine, joining a prestigious list of 500 companies acknowledged for their dedication to environmental resource preservation. The recognition highlights Kadant's commitment to Sustainable Industrial Processing®.

Jeffrey L. Powell, president and CEO, emphasized that providing customers with resource-efficient solutions is fundamental to their value proposition, noting that sustainability-driven innovation has enabled Kadant to deliver exceptional value to stakeholders. The ranking process involved analyzing data from both public and private U.S.-based companies.

Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) is hosting its 2024 Investor Day at the Lotte New York Palace Hotel in New York City. The event, themed 'Pioneering Industrial Solutions for a Sustainable Future,' will feature presentations from the company's executive leadership team and business leaders.

The company will demonstrate how its products and services enhance efficiency, optimize energy utilization, and maximize productivity in process industries while supporting customers' sustainability initiatives. The event includes a webcast presentation starting at 11:30 a.m. Eastern Standard Time, accessible through the company's website, with an interactive Q&A session. A replay will be available until December 12, 2025.

Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) has announced its Board of Directors' approval of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.32 per share. The dividend will be paid on February 6, 2025 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on January 9, 2025. The company notes that future dividend declarations will require Board approval and may be adjusted based on business needs or market conditions.

Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) reported strong Q3 2024 financial results with revenue increasing 11% to $272 million and net income rising 2% to $32 million. The company achieved record adjusted EPS of $2.84, up 6% year-over-year, and record adjusted EBITDA of $63 million representing 23.3% of revenue. Operating cash flow increased 12% to $52 million while bookings grew 15% to $240 million. The company narrowed its full-year 2024 revenue guidance to $1.047-$1.055 billion and raised adjusted EPS guidance to $9.93-$10.13.