Kadant Inc. (KAI) Financials
Key financial figures for Kadant Inc. (Q3 2026).
Kadant reported record third-quarter 2026 revenue of $313.2 million, up 15% year over year (organic up 4%), with adjusted EPS of $3.64 and bookings up 22% to $291.1 million. Revenue rose 15% to a record $313.2 million from $271.6 million; organic revenue rose 4%, and acquisitions added 11%. Gross margin was 44.7%, down 50 basis points from 45.2%. GAAP EPS was $2.96 versus $2.35 a year earlier; net income attributable to Kadant was $35.1 million, up 27%. Adjusted EPS was a record $3.64 versus $3.01. Adjusted EBITDA rose 24% to a record $71.7 million, a 22.9% margin versus 21.4%. Operating cash flow was a record $62.9 million and free cash flow was $58.1 million versus $44.1 million. Bookings rose 22% to $291.1 million (organic up 10%). On the outlook: Full-year 2026: revenue of $1.195 to $1.210 billion (previously $1.190 to $1.210 billion), GAAP EPS of $9.88 to $10.03 (previously $9.78 to $10.03), adjusted EPS of $12.58 to $12.73 (previously $12.43 to $12.68). Fourth quarter 2026: revenue of $287 to $302 million, GAAP EPS of $2.01 to $2.16, adjusted EPS of $2.67 to $2.82. Figures are for Q3 FY2026, as Kadant Inc reported them.
- Revenue
- $313M
- Net Income
- $35M
- EPS
- $2.97
- Total Assets
- $1.9B
Recent quarters
| Period | Revenue | Net Income | EPS | Operating Margin | Free Cash Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 FY2026 | $313M | $35M | $2.96 | 17.1% | |
| Q2 FY2026 | $313M | $32M | $2.75 | 16.26% | $43M |
| Q1 FY2026 | $282M | $26M | $2.16 | 14.25% | $19M |
| Q4 FY2025 | $286M | $24M | $2.04 | 13.87% | $55M |
| Q3 FY2025 | $272M | $28M | $2.35 | 15.69% | $44M |
Recent fiscal years
| Period | Revenue | Net Income | EPS | Operating Margin | Free Cash Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $1.1B | $102M | $8.65 | 14.95% | $154M |
| FY2024 | $1.1B | $112M | $9.48 | 16.26% | $134M |
| FY2023 | $958M | $116M | $9.90 | 17.31% | $134M |
Frequently asked questions
What was Kadant Inc's revenue last quarter?
Kadant Inc reported revenue of $313.2 million for Q3 FY2026, up 15.3% from the same period a year earlier.
Is Kadant Inc profitable?
Yes. Kadant Inc reported net income of $35.1 million for Q3 FY2026, a net margin of 11.2% on revenue.
How has Kadant Inc's margin trended?
Operating margin was 17.1% in Q3 FY2026, compared with 15.69% in the same period a year earlier. The quarter by quarter series is on the SentiSense financials page.
How many quarters of Kadant Inc financials does SentiSense hold?
SentiSense holds up to forty quarters and twenty fiscal years of income statement, balance sheet and cash flow history for KAI. The 5 most recent quarters are summarised above.
Full income statement, balance sheet and cash flow for Kadant Inc. on SentiSense, with up to forty quarters and twenty fiscal years of history.