KADANT INC (KAI) Form 8-K — Nov 3, 2026
Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) reported record third-quarter 2026 results, with revenue up 15% to $313.2 million and adjusted EPS up 21% to a record $3.64, exceeding guidance. Bookings rose 22% to $291.1 million with growth across all three segments, driven by strong aftermarket parts demand and improving capital equipment activity, while operating cash flow climbed 33% to a record $62.9 million.
Key figures
- Eps
- 2.96
- Revenue
- 313200000
- Guidance
- FY2026 revenue $1.195-$1.210B (from $1.190-$1.210B), GAAP EPS $9.88-$10.03 (from $9.78-$10.03), adjusted EPS $12.58-$12.73 (from $12.43-$12.68); Q4 revenue $287-302M, GAAP EPS $2.01-$2.16, adjusted EPS $2.67-$2.82
- Net Income
- 35100000
- Total Debt
- 453100000
- Revenue Yoy
- 15.3%
- Cash Position
- 138600000
- Bookings
- $291.1M, +22%
- Net debt
- 316600000
- Adjusted eps
- 3.64
- Gross margin
- 44.7% (down 50 bps)
- Free cash flow
- $58.1M, +32%
- Leverage ratio
- 1.49
- Adjusted ebitda
- $71.7M, +24%
- Operating cash flow
- $62.9M, +33%
- Adjusted ebitda margin
- 22.9%
- Organic revenue growth
- 4%
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