Seaport Res Ptn Lowers Kadant Q2 Earnings Forecast

Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI – Free Report) is facing a less optimistic outlook for its Q2 2025 earnings, according to a recent report from Seaport Res Ptn. The research firm has adjusted its earnings predictions, lowering the estimate from $2.84 to $2.68 per share. This revised forecast reflects a cautious approach from analysts, indicating concerns about the industrial products company's performance.

The consensus view among analysts for Kadant's entire year earnings stands at $9.88 per share. Seaport Res Ptn has also projected Kadant's Q4 2025 earnings at $2.42 EPS, along with an estimate for FY2026 earnings at $10.74 EPS.

On February 12th, Kadant released its latest quarterly earnings results, reporting earnings of $2.25 EPS. This figure exceeded analysts' projections of $2.08 by $0.17. The company has demonstrated a net margin of 10.59% and a return on equity of 14.66%, which suggests that it is managing its operations well.

In a separate assessment, Barrington Research has maintained an “outperform” rating on Kadant shares, setting a target price of $410.00 in a report dated February 14th.

Kadant's Stock Performance

The stock price of Kadant opened at $395.00 recently. Over the past year, it has recorded a low of $249.51 and a high of $429.95. It features a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37, a current ratio of 2.29, and a quick ratio of 1.46. Additionally, Kadant's 50-day moving average sits at $363.22, while its 200-day moving average is $350.30. Currently, the company has a market capitalization of $4.64 billion, a P/E ratio of 41.67, and a beta value of 1.29, indicating relatively higher volatility compared to the overall market.

Investments in Kadant

Recently, various institutional investors have been adjusting their stakes in Kadant. For instance, Synovus Financial Corp increased its position by 1.7% in the last quarter, acquiring an additional 29 shares, bringing its total to 1,761 shares valued at $608,000. Similarly, Bank of Montreal Can raised its stake by 3.2%, now owning 1,187 shares worth $410,000 after buying 37 more shares.

Meanwhile, Zhang Financial LLC slightly increased its ownership by 0.8%, and Franklin Resources Inc. expanded its holdings by 1.0%. King Luther Capital Management Corp grew its position by 0.7% as well. Overall, institutional investors hold 96.13% of Kadant's stock, indicating significant institutional confidence in the company.

About Kadant Inc.

Kadant Inc. specializes in providing technologies and engineered systems globally. The company operates in three main segments: Flow Control, Industrial Processing, and Material Handling. Within the Flow Control segment, Kadant develops and markets fluid-handling systems and equipment, including rotary joints and engineered steam systems, among others.

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