Kadant INC

Market Movers (8-K)

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Kadant Inc. announced the results of its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders, including the election of two directors and the ratification of its independent auditor.
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Kadant Inc. announced strong first quarter 2026 results, driven by record bookings and revenue, with significant contributions from recent acquisitions.
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Kadant Inc. has finalized its acquisition of voestalpine BHLER Profil GmbH & Co KG and voestalpine BHLER Profil VerwaltungsGmbH for approximately 157.0 million euros.
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Kadant Inc. announced a new methodology for calculating adjusted earnings per share, now excluding all acquired intangible asset amortization, leading to higher reported adjusted EPS guidance for fiscal 2026.
Better than expected
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Kadant Inc. announced its proposed acquisition of voestalpine BHLER Profil, a manufacturer of precision-rolled profiles and industrial blades, for 51.5 million Euros in revenue for fiscal year 2025.
Capital raise
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Kadant Inc. announced a definitive agreement to acquire voestalpine BHLER Profil for approximately 157 million Euros, expanding its industrial processing capabilities.
Capital raise

Quarterly Earnings (10-Q)

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Kadant Inc. announced its first quarter 2026 financial results, reporting an 18% increase in consolidated revenue driven by acquisitions, while also completing a significant acquisition in its Industrial Processing segment.
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Kadant Inc. reports flat consolidated revenue in Q3 2025, with strong parts demand offsetting capital equipment weakness and acquisition-driven growth.
Worse than expected
Capital raise
Delay expected
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Kadant Inc. reported a 7% revenue decline in Q2 2025 due to delayed capital equipment orders, though strong parts and consumables sales and increased bookings offer a positive outlook.
Delay expected
Worse than expected
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Kadant Inc.'s first quarter 2025 revenue decreased by 4% year-over-year due to weaker capital equipment demand, though total bookings increased by 3% driven by strong parts and consumables sales.
Worse than expected
Delay expected
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Kadant Inc. saw an 11% increase in revenue in the third quarter of 2024, primarily driven by recent acquisitions and strong demand for parts and consumables, despite a slight decrease in organic revenue.
Worse than expected
Delay expected
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Kadant Inc. saw a 12% increase in revenue in the second quarter of 2024, fueled by recent acquisitions and strong demand for parts and consumables.
Worse than expected

Annual Reports (10-K)

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Kadant Inc. reports record consolidated bookings of $1.034 billion in 2025, driven by acquisitions and strong parts demand, despite a 4% organic revenue decrease and a decline in net income.
Worse than expected
Capital raise
Delay expected
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Kadant Inc. reports a 10% increase in consolidated revenue for 2024, driven by acquisitions and strong demand for parts and consumables.
Worse than expected
Delay expected
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Kadant Inc.'s 2023 10-K filing highlights strategic acquisitions, a commitment to sustainable industrial processing, and resilience amidst global economic uncertainties.

Insider Trading (Form 4)

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Kadant Inc. director John Albertine acquired 128 shares of common stock through the vesting of restricted stock units.
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Kadant Inc. director Thomas C. Leonard acquired 128 shares of common stock through the vesting of restricted stock units.
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Rebecca Martinez O'Mara, a Director at Kadant Inc., reported the acquisition of 128 shares of common stock on July 4, 2026, through the vesting of restricted stock units.
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Kadant Inc. director Jonathan W. Painter reported transactions involving common stock and restricted stock units on July 4, 2026.
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Kadant Inc. reports a Form 4 filing detailing director Erin L. Russell's acquisition of 128 shares of common stock.
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Kadant Inc. reports a transfer of 12,282 common shares by President & CEO Jeffrey L. Powell to a revocable trust for no consideration.

Proxy Statements (Def-14A)

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Kadant Inc. announced its 2026 annual meeting agenda, including director elections and executive compensation vote, alongside a review of its 2025 financial performance which saw a 10% increase in operating cash flow despite declines in EPS and net income.
Worse than expected
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Kadant Inc. will hold its annual shareholder meeting on May 14, 2025, to vote on the election of directors, executive compensation, restricted stock unit grants, and the ratification of KPMG LLP as the company's independent auditor.
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Kadant Inc. will hold its 2025 annual meeting of stockholders on May 14, 2025, to vote on director elections, executive compensation, restricted stock unit grants, and the ratification of the independent auditor.
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Kadant Inc. will hold its annual shareholder meeting on May 15, 2024, to vote on the election of directors, executive compensation, an amendment to the equity incentive plan, restricted stock unit grants to non-employee directors, and the ratification of KPMG LLP as the company's independent auditor.
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Kadant Inc. will hold its 2024 annual meeting of stockholders on May 15, 2024, to vote on director elections, executive compensation, equity incentive plan amendments, restricted stock unit grants, and auditor ratification.

Schedule 13G - Passive Investments

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Wasatch Advisors LP has reported an increase in its beneficial ownership of Kadant Inc. common stock, now holding 7.4% of the class.
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Vanguard Capital Management has reported beneficial ownership of 5.25% of Kadant Inc.'s common stock as of March 31, 2026.
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Vanguard Portfolio Management has reported beneficial ownership of 712,184 shares, representing 6.04% of Kadant Inc.'s common stock as of March 31, 2026.
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Wasatch Advisors LP has reported an increase in its beneficial ownership of Kadant Inc. common stock, now holding 8.8% of the class.
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The Vanguard Group has reported a 0% beneficial ownership in Kadant Inc. common stock following an internal realignment, indicating a full divestment of its direct holdings.
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Wasatch Advisors LP has filed an amended Schedule 13G, disclosing a 7.5% beneficial ownership stake in Kadant Inc. common stock.