Kadant Inc.
As of Oct 23, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $3.10B
- P/E (TTM)
- 28.85
- Forward P/E
- 27.86
- Dividend yield
- 0.53%
- 52-week range
- $244.87$354.07
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 149.57K
Kadant (KAI) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $260.37 - $266.73 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $354.07 |
| 52-Week Low | $244.87 |
| Open | $264.56 |
| Volume (last close) | 115.82K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 149.57K |
| Revenue (TTM) | 1.19B |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 107.51M |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | 122.44M |
| EPS (TTM) | $9.11 |
| Profit Margin | 9.04% |
| Operating Margin | 14.37% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 10.40% |
| Debt to Equity | 0.35 |
| Annual Dividend | $1.42 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.53% |
| Payout Ratio | 15.59% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 3.10B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 11.82M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 28.85 |
| Forward P/E | 27.86 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 2.61 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 3.00 |
| EV/EBITDA | 13.71 |
| 50-Day MA | $284.97 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $308.00 |
| 1-Year Change | −8.67% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology
Kadant at a Glance
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Kadant (KAI) has a market capitalization of $3.10B. The stock trades at 28.9× trailing earnings, 27.9× forward earnings and 2.6× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $107.51M on revenue of $1.19B (a 9.0% profit margin) and generated $122.44M of free cash flow. Revenue grew 8.1% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $134.53M in cash and securities against $360.20M of debt, a net debt position of $225.67M.
Kadant pays a quarterly dividend totaling $1.42 per share a year, a 0.53% yield at the Oct 23, 2026 close, with a 16% payout ratio and 12 consecutive years of dividend increases.
The share price is down 8.7% over the past year. At $262.39 (the Oct 23, 2026 close) it sits within its 52-week range of $244.87 to $354.07, below its 200-day moving average of $308.00.
Frequently Asked Questions About Kadant
What is the current stock price for KAI?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, KAI stock trades at $262.39. The 52-week range is $244.87–$354.07, with a day range of $260.37–$266.73.
What is the P/E ratio for KAI?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Kadant's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 28.9, meaning investors pay $28.9 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 27.9, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. Kadant operates in the Industrials sector.
Does KAI pay dividends?
Yes, Kadant pays a 0.53% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 23, 2026 close ($1.42 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 15.6%. The most recent ex-dividend date was October 15, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for KAI?
Analyst ratings and recommendations for KAI are displayed in the Analyst Consensus section, including buy/hold/sell distribution and 12-month price targets.
What is the market cap of KAI?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Kadant's market capitalization is $3.10B, classifying it as a mid-cap company. Kadant operates in the Industrials sector within the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry.