News Sentiment

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Kadant Inc news scored across direct company coverage, industry context, sector read-through, source quality, and freshness.

Chart Weekly report Factors RSS feed
Weighted score 58 Balanced news tone 47 relevant articles
Exchange NYSE United States
Sector Industrials Market context
Industry Specialty Industrial Machinery Read-through group
Latest close 294.63 Week of 10 Jul 2026
Weighted tone 58/100

Balanced news tone

Market reaction Price moving ahead of tone

Price is moving more forcefully than the current news tone suggests.

Primary event Market update

76/100 classification confidence.

Company focus 46

directly relevant articles

Source quality 0

high-authority source matches

Trend context Trend inactive

-4.7% over one week, +4.3% over four weeks, trend inactive, and near fair-value range.

Latest direct headline Neutral

Fifth Third Bancorp Acquires 33,627 Shares of Kadant Inc $KAI

Market Reaction

Price moving ahead of tone

66/100 confidence

Price is moving more forcefully than the current news tone suggests.

Primary event Market update 76/100 classification
One-week reaction -4.7% Price reacting lower
Trend fit Trend inactive 4.3% over four weeks
Fair value -3.1% Near fair-value range

Sentiment Mix

Positive, neutral, negative

Weighted by relevance
Positive 16
Neutral 29
Negative 2

Relevance

Why the article matched

Direct first
Direct company coverage 46
Industry context 0
Sector context 1

Sources

Coverage mix

Publishers
MarketBeat 7
TradingView 7
Stock Titan 5
simplywall.st 4
TradingKey 4
Market source 3
Finviz 2
StockStory 2

Event Lens

What the news is about

Classified themes
Market update 21
Earnings 17
Capital return 6
Macro sensitivity 2
Deals and strategy 1

Sentiment Trail

Score over time

50 baseline
Above 50 Neutral zone Below 50

News Tape

Relevant headlines

Showing 1-30 of 47
Stock Titan Direct company coverage

Wasatch Advisors reports 7.4% Kadant Inc stake (NYSE: KAI)

Wasatch Advisors has reported a 7.4% beneficial ownership stake in Kadant Inc (NYSE: KAI) through a Schedule 13G/A filing. This significant holding, totaling 868,696 shares, positions Wasatch Advisors as a major institutional investor in Kadant Inc. The filing indicates Wasatch A

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Deals and strategy
Published
15 Jul 2026 21:12
Source
Stock Titan
ad-hoc-news.de Direct company coverage

KAI stock reflects Kadant Inc. industrial exposure as investors assess long term demand

The article discusses Kadant Inc. (KAI stock), an industrial equipment and engineered systems supplier, and its exposure to long-term demand trends in process industries like paper and packaging. It highlights how the company's mix of capital equipment sales and aftermarket servi

Tone
Positive 72/100
Event
Macro sensitivity
Published
10 Jul 2026 19:52
Source
ad-hoc-news.de
TradingView Direct company coverage

Price to sales forward of Kadant Inc. – FWB:KDA

This page from TradingView provides financial data for Kadant Inc. (KDA) on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, specifically focusing on its forward price-to-sales ratio. The content indicates that for the displayed period, the value, change, and percentage change for this metric are c

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
08 Jul 2026 10:11
Source
TradingView
AD HOC NEWS Direct company coverage

Kadant Inc balances industrial growth with steady demand

Kadant Inc. operates in specialized industrial markets, providing process and material-handling solutions, primarily tied to paper production, recycling, and broader process industries. The company's business model combines original equipment sales with recurring aftermarket part

Tone
Positive 78/100
Event
Macro sensitivity
Published
06 Jul 2026 20:40
Source
AD HOC NEWS
Finviz Direct company coverage

KAI - Kadant Inc Volatility & Greeks

This article provides a detailed financial overview of Kadant Inc (KAI), including its stock performance, valuation metrics, profitability ratios, and insider transaction data. It highlights key figures such as a last close price of $313.66, a market cap of $3.70 billion, and var

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
06 Jul 2026 17:40
Source
Finviz
Investing.com Nigeria Direct company coverage

Form 4 Kadant Inc For: 6 July By Investing.com

This article reports on a Form 4 filing for Kadant Inc. on July 6th. It mentions Kadant Inc.'s stock symbol KAI and includes a minor stock price decrease. The brief article provides no further details beyond the filing date and company name.

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
06 Jul 2026 13:46
Source
Investing.com Nigeria
Stock Titan Direct company coverage

[Form 4] KADANT INC Insider Trading Activity

A Form 4 filing reveals that Kadant Inc. director Jonathan W. Painter acquired 128 shares of Common Stock through the vesting of restricted stock units on July 4, 2026. This transaction was part of a restricted stock unit award dated March 11, 2026, issued at $0.00 per share. Fol

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
06 Jul 2026 12:39
Source
Stock Titan
Stock Titan Direct company coverage

Kadant (NYSE: KAI) director gains 128 shares as RSUs vest, holds 3,454

Kadant Inc. director Erin L. Russell acquired 128 shares of common stock through the partial vesting of a restricted stock unit (RSU) award on July 4, 2026. Following this transaction, Russell directly holds 3,454 common shares and 256 remaining restricted stock units. The remain

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
06 Jul 2026 12:39
Source
Stock Titan
TradingView Direct company coverage

Enterprise value to revenue forward of Kadant Inc. – FWB:KDA

This article provides a financial snapshot for Kadant Inc. (FWB:KDA) focusing on its enterprise value to revenue forward metric. The content indicates that Kadant Inc. is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and offers an overview of its financials through TradingView. It appea

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Earnings
Published
05 Jul 2026 04:10
Source
TradingView
Finviz Direct company coverage

KAI - Kadant Inc Latest SEC Filings

This article provides the latest SEC filings for Kadant Inc. (KAI), offering a comprehensive overview of its financial data, market performance metrics, and key statistics. It details the company's stock information, dividend history, insider transactions, institutional ownership

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Capital return
Published
04 Jul 2026 04:09
Source
Finviz
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

Pictet Asset Management Holding SA Has $16.10 Million Position in Kadant Inc $KAI

Pictet Asset Management Holding SA significantly increased its stake in Kadant Inc by 27.3% in Q1, holding 55,073 shares valued at approximately $16.1 million. The company reported strong financial results for the quarter, beating analyst estimates for EPS and revenue, and also a

Tone
Positive 72/100
Event
Earnings
Published
03 Jul 2026 09:10
Source
MarketBeat
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

5,200 Shares in Kadant Inc $KAI Bought by Louisiana State Employees Retirement System

Louisiana State Employees Retirement System acquired 5,200 shares of Kadant Inc (KAI) during the first quarter, adding a new stake valued at approximately $1.52 million. This comes as Kadant reported strong quarterly earnings, beating analyst expectations with $2.84 EPS and $281.

Tone
Positive 80/100
Event
Earnings
Published
03 Jul 2026 08:10
Source
MarketBeat
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

Conestoga Capital Advisors LLC Reduces Holdings in Kadant Inc $KAI

Conestoga Capital Advisors LLC reduced its stake in Kadant Inc. (NYSE:KAI) by 2.9% in the first quarter, selling 6,255 shares but still holding 209,949 shares valued at $61.4 million. This reduction comes amid strong performance for Kadant, which reported EPS of $2.84, exceeding

Tone
Positive 67/100
Event
Earnings
Published
02 Jul 2026 08:11
Source
MarketBeat
Simply Wall Street Direct company coverage

Is Kadant (KAI) Fully Valued As Its Share Price Tests $324.54?

Kadant (KAI) has recently seen its share price reach US$324.54, prompting an evaluation of its valuation. The company's P/E ratio of 37.1x is higher than its peer group and the broader US Machinery industry, suggesting it might be overvalued based on earnings multiples. A Discoun

Tone
Negative 39/100
Event
Earnings
Published
27 Jun 2026 14:39
Source
Simply Wall Street
Stock Traders Daily Direct company coverage

How Kadant Inc (KAI) Affects Rotational Strategy Timing

This article analyzes Kadant Inc (KAI) using AI models, identifying a mid-channel oscillation pattern and a favorable 44.2:1 risk-reward setup. It outlines three distinct trading strategies—Position Trading, Momentum Breakout, and Risk Hedging—tailored for different risk profiles

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
27 Jun 2026 10:09
Source
Stock Traders Daily
TradingView Direct company coverage

Enterprise value to EBIT forward of Kadant Inc – NYSE:KAI

This article provides financial data for Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI), specifically focusing on its enterprise value to EBIT forward. It indicates the stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange. The page is part of a broader financial information platform that offers various marke

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
26 Jun 2026 13:11
Source
TradingView
Ad-hoc-news.de Direct company coverage

The High-Performance Doctor Blade Systems from Kadant Inc. - cleaner rolls for demanding paper machi

Kadant Inc. offers High-Performance Doctor Blade Systems designed to keep paper machine rolls cleaner, reduce vibration, and protect expensive coatings in demanding mill conditions. These systems are engineered assemblies that press a blade against a rotating roll to remove water

Tone
Positive 73/100
Event
Market update
Published
26 Jun 2026 03:10
Source
Ad-hoc-news.de
TradingView Direct company coverage

Kadant Inc. Actuals & Estimates (NYSE:KAI)

This article provides financial actuals and estimates for Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI), including detailed information on its income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow. It also covers analyst forecasts, stock performance, market capitalization, earnings, dividends, and technical

Tone
Positive 76/100
Event
Earnings
Published
25 Jun 2026 20:10
Source
TradingView
TradingView Direct company coverage

Price to earnings forward of Kadant Inc – NYSE:KAI

The article provides financial information for Kadant Inc (NYSE: KAI), specifically focusing on its forward price-to-earnings ratio. It indicates that the market was closed at the time of publication with no trades, suggesting a snapshot of its financial metrics rather than activ

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Earnings
Published
25 Jun 2026 19:41
Source
TradingView
TradingView Direct company coverage

Price to sales forward of Kadant Inc. – SWB:KDA

This page provides financial data for Kadant Inc. (SWB:KDA), specifically focusing on its forward price-to-sales ratio. It indicates that the market is closed and no trades have occurred for this particular listing. The content also details the various functionalities and resourc

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
25 Jun 2026 12:41
Source
TradingView
TradingView Direct company coverage

Price to book forward of Kadant Inc. – SWB:KDA

This article provides financial data for Kadant Inc. (SWB:KDA) on the Stuttgart Stock Exchange, specifically focusing on its Price to Book Forward value. It indicates that the market is currently closed with no trades recorded.

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
25 Jun 2026 08:40
Source
TradingView
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

Riverbridge Partners LLC Boosts Stake in Kadant Inc $KAI

Riverbridge Partners LLC significantly increased its stake in industrial products company Kadant Inc (NYSE:KAI) by 43.4% in the first quarter, now holding 252,230 shares valued at approximately $73.7 million. This increase makes Kadant roughly 1.8% of the firm's investment portfo

Tone
Positive 72/100
Event
Earnings
Published
24 Jun 2026 10:39
Source
MarketBeat
TradingKey Direct company coverage

Kadant Inc (KAI) Technical Analysis: Support, Resistance, Indicators & Moving Averages

This article provides a technical analysis of Kadant Inc (KAI), detailing its current price momentum score of 7.39 and noting its trading range between a resistance level of 334.67 and a support level of 276.40. It presents a summary of various technical indicators (MACD, RSI, KD

Tone
Negative 36/100
Event
Market update
Published
18 Jun 2026 09:10
Source
TradingKey
TradingKey Direct company coverage

Kadant Inc (KAI) Revenue Breakdown: Business Segments, Regional Revenue & Profit Contribution

This article provides a detailed revenue breakdown for Kadant Inc (KAI) as of April 2, 2025. It segments the company's revenue into two main business categories: Parts and Consumables (71.12%) and Capital (28.88%). Additionally, the article outlines revenue contributions from dif

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Earnings
Published
18 Jun 2026 09:08
Source
TradingKey
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

4D Advisors LLC Acquires Shares of 15,000 Kadant Inc $KAI

4D Advisors LLC has acquired 15,000 shares of Kadant Inc (NYSE:KAI), valued at approximately $4.275 million, making it their 20th-largest holding. This comes as Kadant reports strong financial results, beating EPS estimates and announcing a $50 million share buyback program and a

Tone
Positive 75/100
Event
Capital return
Published
18 Jun 2026 07:40
Source
MarketBeat
TradingKey Direct company coverage

Kadant Inc (KAI) Dividends & Stock Splits: Historical Payouts and Event Timeline

This article provides a historical timeline of dividend payouts and stock split information for Kadant Inc (KAI). It details interim and final cash dividends including their gross amounts, payment dates, record dates, and ex-dividend dates, spanning from 2023 to future scheduled

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Capital return
Published
17 Jun 2026 21:40
Source
TradingKey