Kadant Inc. (KAI) — Analyst outlook / Analyst consensus target is. Based on 6 analyst ratings, the consensus is bullish — 1 Buy, 5 Hold.
The consensus price target is $303.00, representing a downside of 8.8% from the current price $332.15.
Analysts estimate Earnings Per Share (EPS) of $9.75 and revenue of $1.01B for the next fiscal year.
Earnings Per Share (EPS) track record: 2024: actual $9.51 vs est $9.75 (missed -2.4%). 2025: actual $8.66 vs est $10.11 (missed -14.3%). Analyst accuracy: 90%.
KAI Stock — 12-Month Price Forecast
$303.00
▼ -8.78% Downside
Average Price Target
Based on 6 Wall Street analysts offering 12-month price targets for Kadant Inc., the price target is $303.00.
The average price target represents a -8.78% change from the last price of $332.15.
KAI Analyst Ratings
Hold
Based on 6 analysts giving stock ratings to Kadant Inc. in the past 3 months
EPS Estimates — KAI
90%
Analyst Accuracy
Accurate
2 years compared
Actual vs Estimate
2024
Actual $9.51
vs Est $9.75
▼ 2.5% off
2025
Actual $8.66
vs Est $10.11
▼ 16.7% off
Profitability Outlook
Strong profitability with high earnings per share. EPS trend is declining.
Revenue Estimates — KAI
98%
Analyst Accuracy
Accurate
2 years compared
Actual vs Estimate
2024
Actual $1.053B
vs Est $1.007B
▲ 4.4% off
2025
Actual $1.052B
vs Est $1.053B
▼ 0.1% off
Revenue Trend
Revenue has been relatively flat. Analysts expect stable revenue going forward.
