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Kadant Inc.

Kadant Inc.

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$293.28
$-10.61(-3.49%)
Market Cap$3.5B
P/E Ratio—
52W High$369.97
52W Low$244.87
Overview

Kadant Inc. (KAI) Cash on Hand — Cash & Short-Term Investments

Cash & cash equivalents plus short-term investments from the balance sheet, YoY change, and net cash vs debt context.

KAI · cash on hand · updated Jan 3, 2026

Core cash position

Cash & Short-Term Investments (CCE + ST Investments)
$122.7M▲ +29.6% vs prior year
FY · as of Jan 3, 2026 · Reported in USD
Cash & Cash Equiv. (CCE)
$122.7M
cashAndCashEquivalents
Short-Term Investments
$0
shortTermInvestments
YoY Change vs Prior Year
+29.6%
vs prior fiscal year
Latest Quarter
$119.8M
Q2 2026
Data Scope & Methodology

Cash on Hand = Cash & Cash Equivalents (CCE) + Short-Term Investments, as reported on the balance sheet (10-K/10-Q). Also referred to as cash reserves or cash position. Not free cash flow.

Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · SEC 10-K / 10-Q · Reported in USD

Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · SEC 10-K / 10-Q · USDUpdated: January 3, 2026

Net cash vs debt

Cash & ST Investments$122.7MCash on Hand
Total Debt$374.5MTotal Debt
Net Cash / Net Debt−$251.8MNet Debt Position
Cash vs Debt Ratio
Cash 25%Debt 75%

Kadant Inc. carries a net debt position of $251.8M. Total debt ($374.5M) exceeds cash on hand ($122.7M). Kadant Inc. cash vs debt ratio: 25% cash / 75% debt.

Net Cash = Cash & ST Investments − Total Debt$122.7M − $374.5M = −$251.8M

Cash on hand history

YoY Increase
YoY Decrease
Latest Year
KAI annual cash on hand history · Cash & Short-Term Investments · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement

Annual cash on hand by year

DateCash & ST InvestmentsYoY Change
Jan 3, 2026Latest$122.7M+29.6%
Dec 28, 2024$94.7M-11.1%
Dec 31, 2023$106.5M+33.5%
Dec 31, 2022$79.7M-15.3%
Dec 31, 2021$94.2M+41.3%
KAI cash on hand annual historical data · Cash & Short-Term Investments per balance sheet (10-K/10-Q) · Reported in USD · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement

Industrials Sector Cash Reserves Comparison

#CompanyCash & ST Inv.Cash/MCap
#1
The Boeing Company
The Boeing Company
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$29.40B17.3%#2
GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace
GE
$12.39B3.6%#3
Caterpillar Inc.
Caterpillar Inc.
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$9.98B2.4%#4
RTX Corporation
RTX Corporation
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$7.43B3.0%
#5
Kadant Inc.
Kadant Inc.YOU
KAI
$122.7M3.5%
Industrials sector cash reserves · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement + /profile · Sorted by Cash desccompanies with most cash on hand →

About cash on hand & methodology

Kadant Inc. (KAI) cash on hand as of January 3, 2026 is $122.7M, comprising $122.7M in cash and cash equivalents (CCE) plus $0 in short-term investments — reported as Kadant Inc. cash and short-term investments on the balance sheet (10-K filing). Also referred to as Kadant Inc. cash reserves or cash position.

Kadant Inc. annual cash on hand history shows increased +29.6% in 2026: increased +29.6% in 2026. Kadant Inc. cash reserves in 2026 reflect the company's capital allocation strategy.

Kadant Inc. carries total debt of $374.5M against cash of $122.7M, resulting in a net debt position of -$251.8M. For the full balance sheet, see the Financials → Balance Sheet tab.

Figures tie to SEC 10-K/10-Q balance sheet disclosures and FMP /balance-sheet-statement where noted.
Financial statementsFree cash flowNet incomeRevenueMarket capP/E ratioEarningsPrice history

Frequently asked questions

KAI cash on hand · 5 questions

As of January 3, 2026, Kadant Inc. (KAI) has $122,681,000 in cash on hand — defined as cash and short-term investments on the balance sheet. This includes $122,681,000 in cash and cash equivalents (CCE) plus $0 in short-term investments. Latest quarter (April 4, 2026): $119,817,000. Data sourced from the annual 10-K filing via FMP.

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▸ Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · US GAAP · Kadant Inc. · Kadant Inc. SEC 10-K & 10-Q filings · US GAAP · Last updated: January 3, 2026