Kadant Inc.
Kadant Inc. (KAI) Stock Forecast & Analyst Price Target
Wall Street consensus, 12-month price targets, model projections, and EPS/revenue estimates — from analyst data and price history.
kai · stock forecast · 6 analysts (3M) · FMP · updated Jun 8, 2026
Analyst Rating & Consensus
Based on 6 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months
Hold
6 analysts
consensus
Rating Breakdown
12-Month Price Target
High
$303
Consensus
$303
+2.8% upside
Low
$303
Median: $303 · Last Close: $294.69
12-Month Price Target Forecast
Historical closing prices + analyst 12-month price target forecast cone
Short-Term Price Prediction
Algorithmically generated · Updated daily
| Date | Predicted Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-09 | $287.69 | ↓ 2.38% |
1-day model range: $285.93–$289.45. Peak: $289.45 (-2.38%).
Long-Term Stock Price Prediction
Annual stock price forecast · 2027 / 2028 / 2029 / 2030 / 2031
| Year | Avg Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $335 | +13.8% |
| 2028 | $363 | +23.1% |
| 2029 | $381 | +29.2% |
| 2030 | $392 | +33.1% |
| 2031 | — | +35.5% |
Stock Forecast Based on Technical Analysis
14 TA signals (SMA×6 + EMA×6 + RSI + MACD) · EEAT method transparency
Market Sentiment
BEARISH
Based on 14 technical indicators
Refreshes daily from EOD close
Moving Averages · KAI · Jun 8, 2026
Latest Analyst Ratings & Upgrades
| Date | Brokerage | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-04 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform→Outperform |
| 2026-02-24 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform→Outperform |
| 2026-02-19 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform→Outperform |
| 2026-02-18 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform→Outperform |
| 2026-02-09 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Neutral→Neutral |
| 2026-02-04 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Neutral→Neutral |
| 2026-02-03 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform→Outperform |
| 2025-10-30 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform→Outperform |
| 2025-10-29 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform→Outperform |
| 2025-10-27 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform→Outperform |
Wall Street analysts have recently issued updated ratings on Kadant Inc. (KAI) stock. Of the recent 49 rating actions, 3 were upgrades and 2 were downgrades. 6 analysts currently cover KAI.
Analyst Recommendation Trends
KAI analyst recommendation trends show decreasing buy-side sentiment over the past 6 months. Buy rating actions changed from 2 to 1 per month.
Financial Forecast: EPS & Revenue Estimates
Revenue This Year
$1.0B
↓ 3.3% YoY
Revenue Next Year
$1.1B
↑ 4.6% YoY
EPS This Year
$9.75
EPS Next Year
$10.11
↑ 3.7% YoY
EPS ForecastReported vs Estimated
Analysts forecast KAI EPS of $9.75 for the current fiscal year, based on estimates from 1 analysts. The KAI revenue forecast is $1.0B for the current year. These are analyst consensus estimates via FMP / S&P Global.
About Forecast & Price Prediction
The KAI stock forecast is supported by two independent data sources: analyst consensus ratings from 6 Wall Street analysts (S&P Global / FMP), and technical analysis calculated from historical EOD price data. The consensus KAI price target is $303.00 (+2.8% upside), with an analyst consensus of Hold.
The KAI short-term stock prediction for tomorrow is $287.69 (-2.38%). The KAI stock price prediction for 2027 estimates an average of $335. The KAI stock prediction for 2030 projects a range of $366–$418.
Kadant Inc. trades on NYSE under the ticker KAI. The KAI stock outlook for 2027 is broadly mixed, supported by a Hold consensus among 17% of covering analysts.
Frequently asked questions
KAI forecast · 8 questionsAccording to 6 Wall Street analysts, the average 12-month KAI price target is $303.00, with a high forecast of $303.00 and a low of $303.00. The median price target is shown in the chart above when available. This implies +2.8% potential upside from the current price of $294.69.
· Analyst data: Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · S&P Global Market Intelligence · Technical analysis: FMP /historical-price-eod/light · Updated: Hourly (analyst) · Daily (technical)
⚠ This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Short-term and long-term price predictions are algorithmically generated and carry significant uncertainty. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.