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Kadant (KAI) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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KAI Stock Forecast

Kadant (KAI) stock forecast, based on 6 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $335.00, with a high of $335.00 and a low of $335.00. This represents a 15.02% increase from the last price of $291.25.

$250 $290 $330 $370 $410 $450 High: $335 Avg: $335 Low: $335 Last Closed Price: $291.25

KAI Stock Rating

Kadant stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 6 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 1 Buy (16.67%), 5 Hold (83.33%), 0 Sell (0.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 6 0 5 1 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

KAI Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockKadant15.02%
SectorIndustrials Stocks 17.81%
IndustryIndustrial Machinery Stocks27.65%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts-13
Avg Price Target-$335.00$311.00
Last Closing Price$291.25$291.25$291.25
Upside/Downside-15.02%6.78%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Sep, 26112--4
Aug, 26112--4
Jul, 26112--4
Jun, 26112--4
May, 26112--4
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Aug 06, 2026Kurt YingerD.A. Davidson$335.00$337.59-0.77%15.02%
Feb 20, 2026D.A. Davidson$303.00$349.25-13.24%4.03%
Feb 09, 2026Kurt YingerD.A. Davidson$295.00$341.32-13.57%1.29%
May 01, 2025Kurt YingerD.A. Davidson$275.00$294.53-6.63%-5.58%
Dec 19, 2024Gary PrestopinoBarrington$410.00$351.9916.48%40.77%
Aug 01, 2024Kurt YingerD.A. Davidson$300.00$351.49-14.65%3.00%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$7 $8 $9 $10 $11 $12 $13 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26
Reported$7.26$10.38$9.92$9.51$8.66-
Avg Forecast$7.51$8.99$9.74$10.11$10.58$12.37
High Forecast$7.65$9.06$9.79$10.21$11.20$12.49
Low Forecast$7.45$8.89$9.65$10.03$9.64$12.16
Surprise %-3.33%15.46%1.85%-5.93%-18.15%-

Revenue Forecast

$750M $840M $930M $1B $1B $1B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26
Reported$786.58M$904.74M$957.67M$1.05B$1.05B-
Avg Forecast$783.10M$891.80M$946.96M$1.05B$1.09B$1.16B
High Forecast$794.22M$897.02M$949.42M$1.06B$1.10B$1.16B
Low Forecast$778.24M$883.71M$942.23M$1.04B$1.08B$1.16B
Surprise %0.44%1.45%1.13%0.03%-3.47%-

Net Income Forecast

$50M $70M $90M $110M $130M $150M Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26
Reported$84.04M$120.93M$116.07M$111.60M$101.97M-
Avg Forecast$67.75M$101.68M$116.07M$118.65M$122.99M$144.56M
High Forecast$81.29M$122.02M$139.28M$119.71M$131.34M$146.47M
Low Forecast$54.20M$81.35M$92.86M$117.60M$113.04M$142.66M
Surprise %24.06%18.93%--5.94%-17.09%-

KAI Forecast FAQ

Is Kadant stock a buy?

Kadant stock has a consensus rating of Hold, based on 6 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 1 Buy, 5 Hold, 0 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Kadant is a neutral investment for most analysts.

What is Kadant's price target?

Kadant's price target, set by 6 Wall Street analysts, averages $335 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $335 at the low end to $335 at the high end, suggesting a potential 15.02% change from the previous closing price of $291.25.

How does Kadant stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Kadant's stock forecast shows a 15.02% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the industrials stocks sector (17.81%) and underperforming the industrial machinery stocks industry (27.65%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Kadant over the past three months?

  • September 2026: 25.00% Strong Buy, 25.00% Buy, 50.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • August 2026: 25.00% Strong Buy, 25.00% Buy, 50.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • July 2026: 25.00% Strong Buy, 25.00% Buy, 50.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is Kadant’s EPS forecast?

Kadant's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $12.37, marking a 42.84% increase from the reported $8.66 in 2025..

What is Kadant’s revenue forecast?

Kadant's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $1.16B, reflecting a 10.13% increase from the reported $1.05B in 2025.

What is Kadant’s net income forecast?

Kadant's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2026 stands at $144.56M, representing an 41.77% increase from the reported $101.97M in 2025.