KAI today
$295.38-$6.79 (-2.25%)close Nov 12, 2026Trend
DailyDowntrend (confirmed)
4 hourBearish
1 hourBearish
15 minDescending Triangle
5 minBearish
Daily trend turns up above $274.51
Key levels
Resistance$320.18
Resistance$302.13
Support$290.20
Support$274.51
Latest news & SEC filings
EarningsKadant Discusses Third-Quarter 2026 Results on Conference Call
EarningsKadant Releases Q3 2026 Results
SEC FilingKadant Inc filed a report on a major company event (Form 8-K)
EarningsKadant Q3 adjusted profit of $3.64 per share tops $2.99 consensus; revenue $313.160M exceeds $302.140M view
All KAI news →About Kadant
Kadant makes engineered equipment and systems for manufacturers that transform raw materials. Its Flow Control unit builds fluid-handling, doctoring, cleaning, and filtration products; Industrial Processing supplies wood and fiber processing machinery and boiler cleaning technology; and Material Handling offers conveying, vibratory, and baling equipment along with biodegradable absorbent granules. Customers are industrial manufacturers and distributors, and roughly half of sales come from outside the United States, mainly in Europe, Asia, and Canada.
Based on the company's 10-K filed Mar 3, 2026.
NYSE · Industrials
KADANT INC (KAI)
What Is the Price Target for KAI?
SEPT Low Target
$335.00
SEPT Mid Target
$335.00
SEPT High Target
$335.00
Analyst Consensus
$335.00
Is KAI a Buy or Sell Right Now?
Thesis
- •Revenue growing -0.1% YoY with STABLE trend — consistent growth.
- •SEC filings signal active product innovation — 1 new product/expansion keywords detected in 10-K. R&D investment rising.
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Valuation Verdict
FAIR
Methods Used
P/E Forward, P/B, Analyst Consensus
Fair Value
$315.27
20
Moat Score
NONE
4/9
Piotroski Score
N/A
Altman Z-Score
What Is Smart Money Doing with KAI?
Insider Signal
NEUTRAL
0 buys / 2 sells (90d)
Congress Signal
NEUTRAL
0 buys / 0 sells (90d)
Institutional
N/A
Short Squeeze Risk
HIGH
Signal: HIGH_SHORT_INTEREST
Recent Insider Activity
| Name | Title | Type | Shares | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O'Mara Rebecca Martinez | director | Buy | 128 | - | Oct 3, 2026 |
| Russell Erin L | director | Buy | 128 | - | Oct 3, 2026 |
| Painter Jonathan W | director | Buy | 128 | - | Oct 3, 2026 |
| LEONARD THOMAS C | director | Buy | 128 | - | Oct 3, 2026 |
| ALBERTINE JOHN M | director | Buy | 128 | - | Oct 3, 2026 |
| Powell Jeffrey L | director officer | Sale | 12,282 | - | Jun 3, 2026 |
| KRAUSE STACY D. | officer | Sale | 1,227 | $410K | May 27, 2026 |
| Blanchard Thomas Andrew | officer | Sale | 1,400 | $451K | May 18, 2026 |
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Revenue YoY
-0.1%
3yr Revenue CAGR
5.2%
EPS Growth YoY
-8.76%
FCF Growth YoY
14.9%
Revenue Trend
STABLE
Dark Pool Trades for KAI
PREVIEWSEPT Investing tracks real-time dark pool institutional trades for KAI, including block trade sizes, dollar values, and buy/sell side classification. Dark pool trades reveal where institutional investors are positioning before moves become visible on public exchanges.
| Time | Price | Size | Value | Side |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00:31 | $299.83 | 21,496 | $$6.4M | SELL |
| 15:48:01 | $297.89 | 2,500 | $$745K | BUY |
| 21:00:15 | $292.74 | 1,160 | $$340K | SELL |
| 19:38:22 | $297.29 | 1,591 | $$473K | BUY |
| 19:16:00 | $301.38 | 1,000 | $$301K | SELL |
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What is KAI stock price today?
KADANT INC (KAI) is at $295.38, down 2.25% (-$6.79) at the Nov 12, 2026 close.
Why is KAI stock moving today?
Latest KAI news — Nov 4, 2026: Kadant Discusses Third-Quarter 2026 Results on Conference Call · Nov 3, 2026: Kadant Releases Q3 2026 Results
What is the KAI price target?
The average analyst price target for KAI is $335.00, ranging from $335 to $335, based on 1 analysts. Latest: DA Davidson maintains on Aug 6, 2026.
What do analysts rate KAI?
Analyst ratings for KAI: 0 Buy, 1 Hold, 0 Sell — consensus Hold.
Did KAI beat earnings?
KAI last reported on Nov 3, 2026: EPS $3.64 vs $3.00 expected — a beat of 21.3%.
What is KAI's P/E ratio?
KAI trades at a P/E of 30.4 vs a Industrials average of 25.8.
Does KAI pay a dividend?
Yes. KAI's dividend yield is 0.47%.
How much debt does KAI have?
KADANT INC reported $507M of debt and $135M of cash (Jul 4, 2026).
What are KAI support and resistance levels?
Support: $290.20, $274.51, $253.41. Resistance: $302.13, $320.18, $337.49.
What are insiders doing with KAI?
Insider activity: NEUTRAL, 0 buys and 2 sells in the last 90 days.
What is the latest news on KAI?
Nov 4, 2026: Kadant Discusses Third-Quarter 2026 Results on Conference Call · Nov 3, 2026: Kadant Releases Q3 2026 Results · Nov 3, 2026: Kadant Inc filed a report on a major company event (Form 8-K)