KADANT INC (KAI) earnings date, results and what the price requires
NYSE · SEC CIK 0000886346 · SEC filings checked Oct 16, 2026
Previous results (SEC filings)
| Quarter ended | Reported | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2026 | Aug 4, 2026 | $312.9M | $32.5M | $2.75 | Filing |
| Apr 4, 2026 | May 5, 2026 | $281.5M | $25.5M | $2.16 | Filing |
| Jan 3, 2026 | Feb 18, 2026 | $286.2M | $24.0M | $2.04 | Filing |
| Sep 27, 2025 | Oct 28, 2025 | $271.6M | $27.7M | $2.35 | Filing |
| Jun 28, 2025 | Jul 29, 2025 | $255.3M | $26.2M | $2.22 | Filing |
| Mar 29, 2025 | Apr 29, 2025 | $239.2M | $24.1M | $2.04 | Filing |
| Dec 28, 2024 | Feb 12, 2025 | $258.0M | $24.0M | $2.04 | Filing |
| Sep 28, 2024 | Oct 29, 2024 | $271.6M | $31.6M | $2.68 | Filing |
What would KADANT INC have to report for its valuation to change?
At $258.72, with a 9.0% required return and a 18× earnings multiple in 5 years, earnings per share must grow about 18.9% a year, to $22.12. On that path the next quarter needs diluted EPS near $2.79, against $2.35 in the quarter ended Sep 27, 2025.
Compare buying at the last close now with waiting for results: if the report moves the growth the price requires, the entry price you would accept changes with it.
| Result | Original | Yours |
|---|---|---|
| Required EPS growth / year | 18.9% | 18.9% |
| EPS needed in final year | $22.12 | $22.12 |
Changed: nothing yet. Model: EPS × (1+g)^years × final P/E, discounted at the required return, equals today's price. Inputs: SEC diluted EPS and the dated close above.
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Figures come from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings. Dates marked "estimated" are calculated from the company's past results filings and are not confirmed. Not investment advice.