Kadant Inc. (KAI) Stock Forecast
KAI analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 3.75 / 5 from 4 analysts
- Price target
- $361.67 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +36.9% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 27, 2026 EPS estimate $3.00
- 52-week range
- $247.48 – $347.31
KAI analyst ratings
4 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
KAI price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
KAI earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.86 | $2.43 | $3.05 | $2.59 | +10.3% | 4 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $12.04 | $10.54 | $12.59 | $9.26 | +30.0% | 4 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $13.51 | $11.82 | $14.40 | $12.04 | +12.2% | 4 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
KAI revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $302.1M | $298.4M | $305.6M | +11.3% | 4 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.20B | $1.19B | $1.20B | +13.9% | 4 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.27B | $1.25B | $1.29B | +5.8% | 4 |
KAI EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
KAI revenue: reported and forecast
KAI EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $3.24 | $3.37 | $2.93 | $2.93 | $2.86 | −11.9% | 0 up · 1 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $11.33 | $11.87 | $12.04 | $12.04 | $12.04 | +6.2% | 3 up · 1 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $13.09 | $13.63 | $13.51 | $13.51 | $13.51 | +3.2% | 1 up · 3 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
KAI earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; KAI beat in 12 of 12.
What analysts expect from KAI
4 analysts cover Kadant; their consensus rating is buy (3.75 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $361.67, 36.9% above the latest close of $264.15. Analysts expect earnings of $12.04 per share for 2026, +30.0% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $13.51 per share on revenue of $1.3 billion. Kadant beat the EPS estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.
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KAI forecast FAQ
What is Kadant's price target?
The average analyst price target for Kadant is $361.67, 36.9% above the latest close of $264.15.
Is Kadant a buy, hold or sell?
Of 4 analysts covering Kadant, 1 rate it a strong buy, 1 a buy, 2 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Kadant's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $12.04 per share for 2026 (range $10.54 to $12.59); for 2027 the estimate is $13.51.
What is Kadant's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $1.2 billion, growth of 13.9%; for 2027 it is $1.3 billion.
When does Kadant report earnings?
Kadant is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 27, 2026; the EPS estimate is $3.00.
Does Kadant usually beat earnings estimates?
Kadant reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.