KAI Stock: Price, Earnings History and SEC Filings
Kadant Inc. (KAI) last traded at $265.28, down 2.23% on the latest session and up 1.4% over the past month. In its most recent reported quarter (Jun 2026) earnings per share were $3.42 against an analyst estimate of $2.94, a beat of 16.3%.
Price data from Yahoo Finance, as of Oct 30, 2026. May be delayed.
KAI earnings history
| Quarter | Reported | EPS | Estimate | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Aug 4, 2026 | $3.42 | $2.94 | +16.33% |
| Mar 2026 | May 5, 2026 | $2.84 | $2.35 | +20.85% |
| Dec 2025 | Feb 18, 2026 | $2.27 | $2.19 | +3.65% |
| Sep 2025 | Oct 28, 2025 | $2.59 | $2.18 | +18.81% |
KAI beat the analyst EPS estimate in 4 of its last 4 reported quarters. Source: Nasdaq.
How KAI reacts to earnings
Across its last 8 earnings releases, KAI moved 3.8% on average the next session, in either direction. It rose after 6 of 8 reports.
| Report date | Released | Next-session move |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-04 | After close | +0.66% |
| 2026-05-05 | After close | +13.38% |
| 2026-02-23 | After close | +2.50% |
| 2026-02-18 | After close | +2.06% |
| 2025-10-28 | After close | +0.78% |
| 2025-07-29 | After close | +4.12% |
| 2025-04-29 | After close | -6.52% |
| 2025-02-12 | After close | -0.74% |
Based on the dates of earnings-release 8-K filings (SEC EDGAR) and daily closing prices (Yahoo Finance). Past reactions do not predict future ones.
KAI financial history
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Net income | Free cash flow | Net margin | Diluted EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1.1B | $102M | $154M | 9.7% | $8.65 |
| 2024 | $1.1B | $112M | $134M | 10.6% | $9.48 |
| 2023 | $958M | $116M | $134M | 12.1% | $9.90 |
| 2022 | $905M | $121M | $74M | 13.4% | $10.35 |
| 2021 | $635M | $55M | $85M | 8.7% | $4.77 |
| 2019 | $705M | $52M | $87M | 7.4% | $4.54 |
| 2018 | $634M | $60M | $46M | 9.5% | $5.30 |
| 2017 | $515M | $31M | $48M | 6.0% | $2.75 |
Source: annual figures from 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. The year shown is the calendar year the fiscal year ended. Free cash flow is operating cash flow minus capital spending.
Latest SEC filings for KAI
- 8-K · Sep 10, 2026Officer or director change, Regulation FD disclosure, Financial statements and exhibits
- 10-Q · Aug 12, 2026
- 8-K · Aug 4, 2026Results of operations, Regulation FD disclosure, Financial statements and exhibits
- 8-K · May 26, 2026Shareholder vote
- 10-Q · May 13, 2026
- 8-K · May 5, 2026Results of operations, Regulation FD disclosure, Financial statements and exhibits
- 8-K · Apr 30, 2026Regulation FD disclosure, Other events, Financial statements and exhibits
- DEF 14A · Apr 1, 2026
- 10-K · Mar 3, 2026
- 8-K · Feb 23, 2026Results of operations, Regulation FD disclosure, Financial statements and exhibits
Insider filing activity
KAI insiders filed 5 Form 4 reports in the last 90 days. A Form 4 is how directors and executives disclose purchases, sales and grants of company stock. See the individual filings on SEC EDGAR. Many Form 4 filings are routine, such as scheduled sales or option exercises, so check each filing before drawing a conclusion.
Source: SEC EDGAR.
KAI news
- Kadant IncOct 30, 2026 · 247wallst.com
- Kadant to Hold Earnings Conference Call on Wednesday, November 4, 2026Oct 29, 2026 · finance.yahoo.com
- 3 of Wall Street’s favorite stocks walking a fine lineOct 29, 2026 · finance.yahoo.com
- Kadant (KAI): buy, sell, or hold post Q2 earnings?Oct 24, 2026 · finance.yahoo.com
- Sterling Infrastructure (STRL) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?Oct 21, 2026 · finance.yahoo.com
- Kadant (KAI) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Q3 ReleaseOct 20, 2026 · finance.yahoo.com
- KAI- A Small Cap Industrial Stock to Scoop Up on the CheapOct 19, 2026 · finance.yahoo.com
About Kadant Inc.
Kadant Inc. (KAI) is a US-listed public company on NYSE. The SEC classifies its business as Special Industry Machinery (no Metalworking Machinery). It is incorporated in DE. Its fiscal year ends in January.