Kadant Inc. (KAI)
Industrials ยท Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery)
Kadant Inc. (KAI) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since November 3, 1992. SentiSense covers Kadant Inc. in the Industrials sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery). Jeffrey Powell is its chief executive officer. The company reports 3,900 employees, and its corporate website is www.kadant.com.
About Kadant Inc.
Kadant Inc. supplies process and engineering equipment for papermaking, recycling, lumber manufacturing, and related industries. The company's three reportable segments are the Flow Control segment which consists of the fluid-handling and doctoring, cleaning, & filtration product lines; the Industrial Processing segment which consists of the wood processing and stock-preparation product lines; and Material handling systems, which provides conveyor-belt equipment for industries such as mining, food processing, and packaging. The company has a geographic presence in the U.S., China, Asia, Germany, Canada, and Others.
Latest reported results
Kadant Inc reported revenue of $313.2 million for Q3 FY2026, up 15.3% from the same period a year earlier.
Institutional ownership
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 312 institutions reported holding KAI, with 13.0 million shares worth $4.1 billion in aggregate. The largest reported holders were BlackRock, Vanguard and Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management. Of the 5 largest reported holders, 2 added shares and 3 reduced their positions during the quarter.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Kadant Inc. do?
Kadant Inc. supplies process and engineering equipment for papermaking, recycling, lumber manufacturing, and related industries.
What sector is KAI in?
SentiSense classifies Kadant Inc. in the Industrials sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery).
Where does KAI stock trade?
Kadant Inc. (KAI) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since November 3, 1992.
Who is the CEO of Kadant Inc.?
Jeffrey Powell is the chief executive officer of Kadant Inc..