Kadant Inc. supplies process and engineering equipment for papermaking, recycling, lumber manufacturing, and related industries. The company's three reportable segments are the Flow Control segment which consists of the fluid-handling and doctoring, cleaning, & filtration product lines; the Industrial Processing segment which consists of the wood processing and stock-preparation product lines; and Material handling systems, which provides conveyor-belt equipment for industries such as mining, food processing, and packaging. The company has a geographic presence in the U.S., China, Asia, Germany, Canada, and Others.
Quick Stats
Jan 30, 202658.7
AI Score
HOLD1.74
Volume Ratio
Feb 11, 2026
Next Earnings
15
+ve Days (30d)
15
-ve Days (30d)
KAI Stock Summary
Last updated Jan 30, 2026
KAI is currently trading at $321.04, positioned above its 200-day moving average of $307.88, indicating a long-term uptrend. The stock has a 52-week range of $244.87 to $409.73.
Technical Analysis: The 50-day moving average stands at $295.69, which is below the current price, signaling bullish near-term momentum. The RSI (Relative Strength Index) reads 57.501, suggesting the stock is neutral with balanced momentum.
Money Flow Indicators: The Chaikin Money Flow (20-day) is 0.17, which is positive, indicating accumulation by institutional investors. Our AI-powered investment score rates KAI at 58.7/100 with a HOLD recommendation.
KAI (Kadant Inc.) Indicators
Last updated Jan 30, 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| RSI(14) | 57.501 |
| CMF (20) | 0.17 |
| ROC (10) | -1.907 |
| ADX (14) | 25.376 |
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| MACD (12,26,9) | 7.662 |
| AROONOSC (14) | -35.714 |
| WILLAMS %R (14) | -43.363 |
| MFI (14) | 57.628 |
KAI Technical Chart
- Candlesticks: Green = price up, Red = price down. Body shows open/close, wicks show high/low.
- SMAs: Moving averages help identify trends. Price above SMA = bullish, below = bearish.
- Options OI: Shows max open interest strikes. High OI = significant price levels.
- Volume Profile: Shows price levels with most trading activity. POC = Point of Control (highest volume).
- Earnings: Vertical lines mark earnings dates. Watch for volatility around these dates.
- Gamma Walls: Key support/resistance from options gamma exposure. Orange = resistance above, Purple = support below.
- Fibonacci Retracement: Auto-calculated support/resistance levels based on recent high/low. Key levels: 23.6%, 38.2%, 50%, 61.8%, 78.6%.
- Unusual Activity: Highlights days with abnormal volume (2x+ average) or large price moves (5%+). Red marker = unusual activity detected.
Technical Indicators
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Indicators will appear below the price chart with perfectly aligned datesVolume Profile Analysis
Horizontal histogram showing volume distribution at each price level with buying/selling pressure
KAI Price vs Max Options Open Interest
KAI Max Change In Options Open Interest
KAI Options - Sort by Max open Interest (near term)
30th January 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | OI | Change in OI |
Volume | Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
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KAI Daily Out of Money Options - Sort by Max open Interest (near term)
30th January 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | OI | Change in OI |
Volume | Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
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KAI Daily In the Money Options - Sort by Max open Interest (near term)
30th January 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | OI | Change in OI |
Volume | Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
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KAI Most Active Options by Volume(near term)
30th January 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | Volume | OI | Change in OI |
Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
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Kadant Inc. is not trading above both 50 Day and 200 Day SMA which is considered Bearish.
KAI Moving Averages Analysis
Kadant Inc. has been above 50 day sma 1 times in last 30 days. Last time it was above 50 day sma was on Jan 30, 2026
Kadant Inc. has been above 200 day sma 1 times in last 30 days. Last time it was above 200 day sma was on Jan 30, 2026
KAI (Kadant Inc.) Simple Moving Averages
Moving Averages are last updated Jan 30, 2026
| Days | MA |
|---|---|
| 10 | 322.27 |
| 20 | 315.08 |
| 30 | 307.24 |
| 50 | 295.69 |
| 100 | 294.0 |
| 200 | 307.88 |
KAI Fundamental Analysis
| P/E (Forward) | 31.5457 |
| P/E (Trailing) | 36.6042 |
| Market Cap ($) | 3.7 billion |
| Earnings/Share ($) | 8.64 |
| Net Proft Margin (%) | 0.0996 |
| Dividend/Share ($) | 1.34 |
| EPS Estimate Current Year ($) | 9.185 |
| EPS Estimate Next Year ($) | 10.2675 |
| WallStreet Target Price ($) | 338.3333 |
| Most Recent Quarter |