Is Kadant Inc. a good investment? Kadant Inc. (KAI) is currently trading at 324.56 USD. Market analysts have a consensus price target of 342.00 USD. This suggests a potential upside from current levels.
In terms of valuation, the stock trades at a P/E ratio of 35.59. This high multiple suggests investors have priced in significant future growth expectations.
Earnings Schedule: Kadant Inc. is expected to release its next earnings report on Aug. 4, 2026. The market consensus estimate for Forward EPS is 13.09.
For income investors, Kadant Inc. pays a dividend yield of 0.43%. With a payout ratio of 16%, the dividend appears sustainable.
Yes, it pays an annual dividend of 1.40 USD (0.43% yield).
Kadant Inc. is classified as a Stock. You can compare it against 4 other assets in the "Related Symbols" list on this page.
The next earnings date is projected to be Aug. 4, 2026. The company currently has a trailing EPS of 8.77.
Kadant Inc. supplies technologies and engineered systems worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Flow Control, Industrial Processing, and Material Handling. The Flow Control segment develops, manufactures, and markets fluid-handling systems, equipment, and integrated technologies, such as rotary joints, syphons, Turbulator bars, expansion joints, and engineered steam and condensate systems, as well as doctor systems and holders, doctor blades, cleaning showers and fabric-conditioning systems, forming systems and wear surfaces, and water-filtration systems. The Industrial Processing segment provides ring and rotary debarkers, stranders, chippers, engineered knife systems, and industrial automation and control products. This segment also offers recycling and approach flow systems, virgin pulping process equipment, boiler cleaning technologies, and single and double-screw presses. The Material Handling segment provides vibratory and conveying equipment; individual components and equipment for baling recyclable and waste materials; and fiber-based products. It sells its products and services through direct sales, independent sales agents, and distributors. The company was formerly known as Thermo Fibertek, Inc. and changed its name to Kadant Inc. in July 2001. Kadant Inc. was incorporated in 1991 and is headquartered in Westford, Massachusetts.
| Year | Total Dividends |
|---|---|
| ▸2027 |
0.75 USD
|
| May 7, 2027 (estimated) | 0.3870 |
| Feb. 8, 2027 (estimated) | 0.3604 |
| ▸2026 |
1.43 USD
|
| Nov. 9, 2026 (estimated) | 0.3655 |
| Aug. 13, 2026 | 0.3600 |
| May 13, 2026 | 0.3600 |
| Feb. 5, 2026 | 0.3400 |
| ▸2025 |
1.34 USD
|
| Nov. 6, 2025 | 0.3400 |
| Aug. 7, 2025 | 0.3400 |
| May 7, 2025 | 0.3400 |
| Feb. 6, 2025 | 0.3200 |
| ▸2024 |
1.25 USD
|
| Nov. 7, 2024 | 0.3200 |
| Aug. 8, 2024 | 0.3200 |
| May 8, 2024 | 0.3200 |
| Feb. 1, 2024 | 0.2900 |
| ▸2023 |
1.13 USD
|
| Nov. 9, 2023 | 0.2900 |
| Aug. 10, 2023 | 0.2900 |
| May 10, 2023 | 0.2900 |
| Feb. 2, 2023 | 0.2600 |
| ▸2022 |
1.03 USD
|
| Nov. 10, 2022 | 0.2600 |
| Aug. 11, 2022 | 0.2600 |
| May 11, 2022 | 0.2600 |
| Feb. 3, 2022 | 0.2500 |
| ▸2021 |
0.99 USD
|
| Nov. 11, 2021 | 0.2500 |
| Aug. 12, 2021 | 0.2500 |
| May 12, 2021 | 0.2500 |
| Feb. 4, 2021 | 0.2400 |
| ▸2020 |
0.95 USD
|
| Nov. 12, 2020 | 0.2400 |
| Aug. 6, 2020 | 0.2400 |
| May 5, 2020 | 0.2400 |
| Feb. 6, 2020 | 0.2300 |
| ▸2019 |
0.91 USD
|
| Nov. 7, 2019 | 0.2300 |
| Aug. 8, 2019 | 0.2300 |
| May 7, 2019 | 0.2300 |
| Feb. 6, 2019 | 0.2200 |
| ▸2018 |
0.87 USD
|
| Nov. 8, 2018 | 0.2200 |
| Aug. 9, 2018 | 0.2200 |
| May 10, 2018 | 0.2200 |
| Feb. 8, 2018 | 0.2100 |
| ▸2017 |
0.82 USD
|
| Nov. 9, 2017 | 0.2100 |
| Aug. 10, 2017 | 0.2100 |
| May 11, 2017 | 0.2100 |
| Feb. 9, 2017 | 0.1900 |
| ▸2016 |
0.74 USD
|
| Nov. 10, 2016 | 0.1900 |
| Aug. 11, 2016 | 0.1900 |
| May 12, 2016 | 0.1900 |
| Feb. 11, 2016 | 0.1700 |
| ▸2015 |
0.66 USD
|
| Nov. 12, 2015 | 0.1700 |
| Aug. 13, 2015 | 0.1700 |
| May 14, 2015 | 0.1700 |
| Feb. 13, 2015 | 0.1500 |
| ▸2014 |
0.58 USD
|
| Nov. 12, 2014 | 0.1500 |
| Aug. 13, 2014 | 0.1500 |
| May 7, 2014 | 0.1500 |
| Feb. 6, 2014 | 0.1250 |
| ▸2013 |
0.38 USD
|
| Nov. 7, 2013 | 0.1250 |
| Aug. 8, 2013 | 0.1250 |
| May 9, 2013 | 0.1250 |
| Name | Payment Date | Status | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kadant Inc. | Aug 13, 2026 | Upcoming | 0.36 USD |
| Kadant Inc. | May 13, 2026 | Paid | 0.36 USD |
| Kadant Inc. | Feb 05, 2026 | Paid | 0.34 USD |
| Kadant Inc. | Nov 06, 2025 | Paid | 0.34 USD |
| Split Date | Split Ratio to 1 |
|---|---|
| Sept. 18, 1995 | 1.500000 |
| June 27, 1996 | 1.500000 |
| July 12, 2001 | 0.200000 |
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