Kadant

KAI · NYSE

$264.81+$1.04 (+0.39%)TodayMarket closed · Oct 20, 7:30 PM ET

Prev close $263.77

KAI analyst rating

BuyConsensus of 2 analysts over the last 12 months. 50% rate it a buy.

Strong buy0
Buy1
Hold1
Underperform0
Sell0

12-month price target · 3 analysts

Average $364.65 (+37.7% upside)

Low: $338.35
Now: $264.81
High: $399.00

Upgrades and downgrades

The latest rating actions, newest first

KAI analyst upgrades, downgrades and rating actions
Firm	Date	Action	Rating	Price target	Hit rate
DA Davidson	Aug 6, 2026	Maintains	Neutral	$306.00 → $335.00	60%
Barrington Research	May 4, 2026	Maintains	Outperform	$380.00	53%
Barrington Research	Feb 24, 2026	Maintains	Outperform	$380.00	53%
Barrington Research	Feb 19, 2026	Maintains	Outperform	$380.00	53%
Barrington Research	Feb 18, 2026	Maintains	Outperform	$380.00	53%
DA Davidson	Feb 9, 2026	Maintains	Neutral	$295.00	60%
DA Davidson	Feb 4, 2026	Maintains	Neutral	$295.00	60%
Barrington Research	Feb 3, 2026	Maintains	Outperform	$380.00	53%
Barrington Research	Oct 30, 2025	Maintains	Outperform	$380.00	53%
Barrington Research	Oct 29, 2025	Maintains	Outperform	$380.00	53%

The case for and against

Updated Aug 11, 2026

Bull case

Kadant is positioned for long-term success with its strong industry relationships, steady revenue and EPS growth, and potential for further expansion through acquisitions. The company's global operations present some risk, but their strong backlog and recent acquisition of voestalpine BÖHLER Profil GmbH & Co. demonstrate their ability to navigate challenges and continue to grow. With a solid financial position and a focus on returning value to shareholders, Kadant is a strong investment opportunity for those with a positive outlook on the process and engineering equipment industry.

Bear case

Kadant is facing challenges in its Flow Control and Industrial Processing segments as evidenced by their decline in organic revenue, as well as the impact of input cost increases and unfavorable customer mix. While acquisitions and demand for aftermarket parts have helped drive overall revenue growth, their margins are still under pressure due to these challenges. Additionally, North America, the company's largest market, is also showing signs of weakness with a decline in organic revenue and segment EBITDA.

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