KADANT INC KAI 74.9
Industrials · NYSE · Data as of 2026-08-12
KADANT INC (KAI) has delivered +10.5% annualized revenue growth, +16.8% earnings growth, and +7.3% dividend growth over 10 years of data. Ranked #179 of 1968 stocks overall and #44 of 442 in the Industrials sector by Steady Score.
About KADANT INC
Company Overview
Kadant supplies engineered equipment and components used in industrial processing. Its products manage fluids, prepare and clean process surfaces, handle bulk materials and process wood and recycled fiber. Pulp and paper producers, packaging manufacturers, wood processors, miners and other industrial customers use the equipment to improve productivity, recover usable material and reduce consumption of water, fiber and energy.
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Business Model & Revenue
Revenue comes from original equipment, replacement parts, consumables and service. Kadant reports Flow Control, Industrial Processing and Material Handling segments, each serving different stages of continuous production. Large systems create an installed base that later requires wear parts and maintenance, while capital-equipment orders depend on customer investment cycles. Products are sold through direct teams, representatives and distributors in global industrial markets.
Key Facts & Market Position
Many Kadant products perform narrow but essential functions inside mills and processing lines, where downtime and material efficiency matter. The mix of capital equipment and aftermarket parts connects project demand with recurring operating needs. Its market position is spread across specialized product businesses assembled through internal development and acquisitions rather than a single integrated plant system.