Kadant Inc. reports news about its global supply of technologies and engineered systems for Sustainable Industrial Processing®. The company serves process industries with equipment and services used to enhance efficiency, energy utilization, and productivity, including systems for papermaking, recycling, lumber manufacturing, material handling, and related industrial applications.
Recurring updates for KAI include quarterly and annual results, bookings, revenue, margins, cash flow, backlog, acquisition effects, earnings-call materials, and cash dividend declarations. Company announcements also address governance matters and operating performance across product areas such as flow control, industrial processing, and material handling systems.
Kadant (NYSE: KAI) reported Q1 2026 results: revenue $281.5M (+18% YoY), record bookings $320.8M (+25%), adjusted EPS $2.84 (+14%), and adjusted EBITDA $56.8M (+19%, 20.2% margin). Gross margin declined 110 bps to 45.0% and operating cash flow fell to $21.9M.
Management raised 2026 revenue guidance to $1.178–$1.203B, revised GAAP EPS to $9.80–$10.15 and adjusted EPS to $12.33–$12.68, citing acquisition-related short-term dilution.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.