
Kadant (KAI) earnings history, EPS estimates, revenue forecasts and company guidance.
Earnings Per Share (Non-GAAP)
| Fiscal Quarter | Date Reported | Actual EPS | Estimated EPS | Surprise % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 | Nov 3, 2026 | $3.64 | $2.89 | 25.9 % |
| Q2 | Aug 4, 2026 | $3.42 | $2.72 | 25.7 % |
| Q1 | May 5, 2026 | $2.84 | $2.14 | 32.7 % |
| Q4 | Feb 18, 2026 | $2.27 | $2.19 | 3.65 % |
Quarterly Revenue (Billions)
| Fiscal Quarter | Date Reported | Actual Revenue | Estimated Revenue | Surprise % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 | Nov 3, 2026 | $313.16M | $301.91M | 3.73 % |
| Q2 | Aug 4, 2026 | $312.88M | $298.97M | 4.65 % |
| Q1 | May 5, 2026 | $282.00M | $274.72M | 2.65 % |
| Q4 | Feb 18, 2026 | $286.00M | $273.87M | 4.43 % |
Kadant (KAI) last issued guidance on November 3, 2026 for fiscal year 2026. The company guided earnings per share in the range of $12.58 - $12.73, compared to a consensus EPS estimate of $12.14. Kadant also guided revenue in the range of $1.2B - $1.21B for the period.
Compared to prior guidance, Kadant maintained its EPS outlook from a previous range of $12.43 - $12.68. On the revenue side, the company maintained its revenue forecast from a prior range of $1.19B - $1.21B.
Kadant has issued 32 guidance updates between February 15, 2023 and November 3, 2026. During this period, the company raised its outlook 9 times and lowered it 14 times, providing investors with insight into management's evolving expectations.
| Metric | Q3 '26 | Q2 '26 | Q1 '26 | Q4 '25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Per Share (Non-GAAP) | ||||
| Estimate | $2.89 | $2.72 | $2.14 | $2.19 |
| Actual | $3.64 | $3.42 | $2.84 | $2.27 |
| Surprise | +25.9% | +25.7% | +32.7% | +3.65% |
| Revenue | ||||
| Estimate | $301.9M | $299.0M | $274.7M | $273.9M |
| Actual | $313.2M | $312.9M | $282.0M | $286.0M |
| Surprise | +3.73% | +4.65% | +2.65% | +4.43% |
| Metric | Q4 '26E | Q1 '27E |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings Per Share (Non-GAAP) | ||
| Consensus | $2.63 | $3.00 |
| Revenue | ||
| Consensus | $300.7M | $302.7M |