Kadant Inc.
KAIStock
$319.03−5.33%52W
Market Cap$3.62B
P/E35.49x
Div yield0.48%
Beta1.19
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Price vs S&P 500 (26W)-7.88%
Price vs S&P 500 (4W)1.24%
VGM Score46.13
Market Capitalization$3.62B
P/E Ratio (Annual)35.49x
Indicated Dividend Yield (Annual)0.48%
Earnings Surprise History
Q1 262.84est. 2.11
Analyst Recommendations
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Industry Peers — Special Industry Machinery(3)
| Symbol | Value Score | Growth Score | Momentum Score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
KAIKadant Inc. | C | C | C | $319.03 |
| NVTnVent Electric plc Ordinary Shares | D | B | A | $153.65 |
| PNRPentair plc | B | C | F | $65.69 |
| JBTMJBT Marel Corporation | C | C | C | $138.75 |
About
Kadant Inc. manufactures process and engineering equipment for papermaking, recycling, and lumber manufacturing industries. The company operates through three segments: Flow Control (fluid-handling and filtration systems), Industrial Processing (wood processing and stock-preparation), and Material Handling Systems (conveyor equipment for mining, food processing, and packaging). With a global presence across the U.S., Europe, Asia, and other key markets, Kadant serves essential industrial infrastructure needs.