Kadant INC (KAI) — SEC Filings

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Latest SEC filings for Kadant INC. Recent DEFA14A filing on Apr 1, 2026. AI-decoded analysis of earnings, risk factors, and insider trades.

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Overview

Kadant INC (KAI) is a publicly traded company tracked on ReadTheFiling. The most recent enriched filing is a DEFA14A filed on Apr 1, 2026: Kadant Inc. filed a Definitive Additional Materials (DEFA14A) on April 1, 2026, related to its proxy materials. The filing, with SEC Accession Number 0000886346-26-000028, contains additional definitive proxy soliciting materials. The company's mailing and business address is One Technology Park Dri

Sentiment Summary

Across 41 filings, the sentiment breakdown is: 1 bullish, 39 neutral, 1 mixed. The dominant filing sentiment for Kadant INC is neutral.

Filing Type Overview

Kadant INC (KAI) has filed 1 DEFA14A, 1 ARS, 6 10-Q, 20 8-K, 2 DEF 14A, 2 10-K, 9 SC 13G/A with the SEC between Jan 2024 to Apr 2026.

Filings by Year

2026 · 2025 · 2024

Recent Filings (41)

Kadant Inc. Files Additional Proxy Materials — DEFA14A · Apr 1, 2026 Risk: low
Kadant Inc. filed a Definitive Additional Materials (DEFA14A) on April 1, 2026, related to its proxy materials. The filing, with SEC Accession Number 0000886346
Kadant Inc. Files 2025 Annual Report — ARS · Apr 1, 2026 Risk: low
Kadant Inc. filed its Annual Report to Security Holders (ARS) on April 1, 2026, for the period ending January 3, 2026. The filing includes the company's 2025 an
Kadant's Q3 Revenue Flat, Net Income Dips Amid Acquisition Activity — 10-Q · Nov 5, 2025 Risk: medium
KADANT INC. reported a slight decrease in revenue for the three months ended September 27, 2025, to $271.567 million from $271.614 million in the prior year, a
Kadant Inc. Files 8-K on Financials — 8-K · Oct 28, 2025 Risk: low
Kadant Inc. filed an 8-K on October 28, 2025, reporting on its results of operations and financial condition. The filing also includes Regulation FD disclosures
Kadant Inc. Files 8-K with Financials and Exhibits — 8-K · Oct 8, 2025 Risk: low
Kadant Inc. filed an 8-K on October 8, 2025, reporting under Regulation FD and including financial statements and exhibits. The filing details Kadant's principa
Kadant Inc. Signs Material Definitive Agreement for Acquisition — 8-K · Oct 7, 2025 Risk: medium
Kadant Inc. announced on October 7, 2025, that it has entered into a material definitive agreement related to an acquisition. The filing does not disclose speci
Kadant Inc. Enters Material Definitive Agreement — 8-K · Oct 2, 2025 Risk: medium
Kadant Inc. entered into a material definitive agreement on September 26, 2025. This agreement involves a direct financial obligation or an obligation under an
Kadant Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenue Jumps 6.5% — 10-Q · Aug 6, 2025 Risk: low
Kadant Inc. reported a robust second quarter for 2025, with revenue reaching $250.5 million for the three months ended June 28, 2025, a significant increase fro
Kadant Inc. Files 8-K on Financials — 8-K · Jul 29, 2025 Risk: low
Kadant Inc. filed an 8-K on July 29, 2025, reporting on its results of operations and financial condition. The filing also includes Regulation FD disclosures an
Kadant Inc. Files 8-K on Security Holder Vote Matters — 8-K · May 15, 2025 Risk: low
Kadant Inc. filed an 8-K on May 15, 2025, reporting on a submission of matters to a vote of security holders. The filing date for this report is May 15, 2025, w
Kadant Inc. Q1 2025 10-Q Filing — 10-Q · May 7, 2025 Risk: low
Kadant Inc. reported its first quarter 2025 results for the period ending March 29, 2025. The company's financial statements reflect changes in retained earning
Kadant Inc. Files 8-K on Financials — 8-K · Apr 29, 2025 Risk: low
Kadant Inc. filed an 8-K on April 29, 2025, reporting on its results of operations and financial condition. The filing also includes information related to Regu
DEF 14A Filing — DEF 14A · Mar 26, 2025
Kadant Inc. Files 2024 10-K Report — 10-K · Feb 25, 2025 Risk: low
Kadant Inc. filed its 2024 10-K report on February 25, 2025, detailing its fiscal year ending December 28, 2024. The company, formerly Thermo Fibertek Inc., is
Kadant Inc. Files 8-K on Financials — 8-K · Feb 12, 2025 Risk: low
Kadant Inc. filed an 8-K on February 12, 2025, reporting on its results of operations and financial condition. The filing also includes Regulation FD disclosure
Kadant Inc. Files 8-K on Dec 12, 2024 — 8-K · Dec 12, 2024 Risk: low
Kadant Inc. filed an 8-K on December 12, 2024, reporting on Regulation FD disclosures and financial statements. The filing includes information about the compan
SC 13G/A Filing — SC 13G/A · Nov 12, 2024
Kadant Inc. Q3 2024: $178.6M Net Income YTD — 10-Q · Nov 6, 2024 Risk: low
Kadant Inc. reported its third-quarter 2024 results, with net income for the nine months ended September 28, 2024, reaching $178.6 million. The company's fiscal
SC 13G/A Filing — SC 13G/A · Nov 4, 2024
Kadant Inc. Files 8-K on Operations and Financials — 8-K · Oct 29, 2024 Risk: low
Kadant Inc. filed an 8-K on October 29, 2024, reporting on its results of operations and financial condition. The filing also includes Regulation FD disclosures
10-Q Filing — 10-Q · Aug 7, 2024
Kadant Inc. Files 8-K on Financials and Disclosures — 8-K · Jul 30, 2024 Risk: low
Kadant Inc. filed an 8-K on July 30, 2024, reporting on its Results of Operations and Financial Condition, Regulation FD Disclosure, and Financial Statements an
SC 13G/A Filing — SC 13G/A · Jul 1, 2024
Kadant Inc. Files 8-K for May 31, 2024 — 8-K · Jun 3, 2024 Risk: low
Kadant Inc. filed an 8-K on June 3, 2024, reporting events as of May 31, 2024. The filing includes information related to Regulation FD Disclosure and Financial
Kadant Appoints New CFO, Details Compensation — 8-K · May 21, 2024 Risk: low
Kadant Inc. announced on May 15, 2024, the appointment of Michael P. McGovern as Chief Financial Officer, effective May 20, 2024. McGovern will receive an annua
Kadant Inc. Files 8-K on Security Holder Vote Matters — 8-K · May 16, 2024 Risk: low
Kadant Inc. filed an 8-K on May 16, 2024, reporting on matters submitted to a vote of security holders as of May 15, 2024. The filing does not contain specific
Kadant Inc. Files 10-Q for Period Ending March 30, 2024 — 10-Q · May 8, 2024 Risk: low
KADANT INC (KAI) filed a Quarterly Report (10-Q) with the SEC on May 8, 2024. Kadant Inc. filed a 10-Q report for the quarterly period ending March 30, 2024. Th
Kadant Inc. Files 8-K on Financials — 8-K · Apr 30, 2024 Risk: low
Kadant Inc. filed an 8-K on April 30, 2024, reporting on its results of operations and financial condition. The filing also includes Regulation FD disclosures a
Kadant Inc. Files Definitive Proxy Statement for 2024 Annual Meeting — DEF 14A · Mar 27, 2024 Risk: low
KADANT INC (KAI) filed a Proxy Statement (DEF 14A) with the SEC on March 27, 2024. Kadant Inc. filed a DEF 14A form on March 27, 2024, for its 2024 Annual Meeti
Kadant Inc. Files 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K — 10-K · Feb 27, 2024 Risk: medium
KADANT INC (KAI) filed a Annual Report (10-K) with the SEC on February 27, 2024. Kadant Inc. reported its fiscal year 2023 results on February 27, 2024. The fil
Kadant Inc. Files 8-K for Financial Results and Regulation FD Disclosure — 8-K · Feb 14, 2024 Risk: medium
Kadant Inc. filed an 8-K on February 14, 2024, to disclose its Results of Operations and Financial Condition. The filing also includes a Regulation FD Disclosur
Neuberger Berman Amends Kadant Inc. Stake Filing — SC 13G/A · Feb 13, 2024 Risk: low
Neuberger Berman Group LLC, a major investment firm, filed an amended SC 13G/A on February 13, 2024, indicating their ownership in Kadant Inc. as of December 31
Kayne Anderson Rudnick Amends Kadant Inc. Stake — SC 13G/A · Feb 13, 2024 Risk: low
Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC, a California-based investment firm, filed an amended SC 13G/A on February 13, 2024, indicating a change in the
Vanguard Trims Kadant Stake to 20.8% as of Dec 29, 2023 — SC 13G/A · Feb 13, 2024 Risk: low
The Vanguard Group, a major investment firm, filed an amended SC 13G/A on February 13, 2024, disclosing its ownership of 2,423,073 shares of Kadant Inc. common
Capital International Investors Amends Kadant Inc. Stake — SC 13G/A · Feb 9, 2024 Risk: low
Capital International Investors, a Delaware-based investment firm, filed an amended SC 13G/A on February 9, 2024, indicating a change in their beneficial owners
Wasatch Advisors Holds 9.1% Stake in Kadant Inc. — SC 13G/A · Feb 9, 2024 Risk: low
Wasatch Advisors LP, an investment adviser, filed an amendment on February 9, 2024, to their SC 13G filing for Kadant Inc. This amendment, number 6, indicates t
KADANT INC. Files Routine 8-K on Jan 29, 2024 — 8-K · Jan 29, 2024
Kadant Inc. filed an 8-K on January 29, 2024, to disclose general information, specifically regarding Regulation FD and Financial Statements and Exhibits. This
BlackRock Amends Kadant Inc. Stake, Files 15th 13G/A — SC 13G/A · Jan 25, 2024
BlackRock Inc. filed an amended Schedule 13G/A on January 25, 2024, indicating a change in their ownership of Kadant Inc. common stock as of December 31, 2023.
Kadant Inc. Files 8-K for Regulation FD Disclosure, Exhibits — 8-K · Jan 24, 2024
Kadant Inc. filed an 8-K on January 24, 2024, primarily to disclose information under Regulation FD and to file financial statements and exhibits. This filing i
Kadant Confirms Non-Emerging Growth Status in 8-K Filing — 8-K · Jan 8, 2024
Kadant Inc. filed an 8-K on January 8, 2024, primarily to disclose that it is not an emerging growth company. This filing, under Regulation FD Disclosure and Fi
Kadant Inc. Files Routine 8-K on Jan 2, 2024 — 8-K · Jan 2, 2024
Kadant Inc. filed an 8-K on January 2, 2024, reporting an event that occurred on January 1, 2024. This filing is a routine disclosure, indicating no major finan

Risk Profile

Risk Assessment: Of KAI's 31 recent filings, 0 were flagged as high-risk, 5 as medium-risk, and 26 as low-risk. The overall risk profile suggests relatively low risk with generally favorable filings.

Financial Highlights

Key financial metrics from Kadant INC's most recent 10-Q filing (Nov 5, 2025):

Revenue: $271.567M
Net Income: $27.722M
Cash Position: $124.493M
Operating Margin: 15.69%
Total Assets: $1.532B
Total Debt: $257.905M

Key Executives

Michael P. McGovern

Industry Context

Kadant operates in the industrial machinery and equipment sector, serving diverse markets including pulp and paper, metals, and waste processing. The industry is characterized by cyclical demand tied to global economic conditions and capital expenditure cycles of its customers. Trends include a growing emphasis on sustainability and efficiency, driving demand for advanced technologies that reduce resource consumption and emissions.

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Key Numbers

Q3 2025 Revenue: $271.567M — Marginally down from $271.614M in Q3 2024
Nine-Month 2025 Revenue: $766.044M — Down 3.68% from $795.354M in nine-month 2024
Q3 2025 Net Income Attributable to Kadant: $27.722M — Down 12.24% from $31.586M in Q3 2024
Nine-Month 2025 Net Income Attributable to Kadant: $77.944M — Down 11.05% from $87.566M in nine-month 2024
Cash and Cash Equivalents: $124.493M — Increased from $94.660M at December 28, 2024
Total Assets: $1.532B — Increased from $1.430B at December 28, 2024
Impairment Charge: $287K — Recognized in Q3 2025 for acquired technology
Increase in Goodwill: $17.919M — Primarily due to currency translation and July 2025 acquisition
Q2 2025 Revenue: $250.5M — Increased from $235.2 million in Q2 2024, showing 6.5% growth.
Q2 2025 Net Income: $28.3M — Up from $26.1 million in Q2 2024, indicating improved profitability.
Q2 2025 Diluted EPS: $2.40 — Increased from $2.21 in Q2 2024.
Six-Month 2025 Revenue: $495.7M — Increased from $468.9 million in the prior-year period.
Six-Month 2025 Net Income: $55.1M — Up from $51.2 million in the prior-year period.
Six-Month 2025 Diluted EPS: $4.67 — Increased from $4.34 in the prior-year period.
Q2 Revenue Growth: 6.5% — Percentage increase in revenue from Q2 2024 to Q2 2025.

Forward-Looking Statements

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the latest SEC filings for Kadant INC (KAI)?

Kadant INC has 41 recent SEC filings from Jan 2024 to Apr 2026, including 20 8-K, 9 SC 13G/A, 6 10-Q. Each filing includes an AI-generated plain-English summary.

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Across 41 filings, the sentiment breakdown is: 1 bullish, 39 neutral, 1 mixed. The dominant sentiment is neutral.

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Who are the key executives at Kadant INC?

Key executives identified across Kadant INC's filings include Michael P. McGovern.

What are the main risk factors for Kadant INC stock?

Of KAI's 31 assessed filings, 0 were flagged high-risk, 5 medium-risk, and 26 low-risk.

What are recent predictions and forward guidance from Kadant INC?

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