Q4 2025 Kadant Inc Earnings Call Transcript

Feb 19, 2026 / 04:00 PM GMT

Release Date Price: $327.08 (+2.06%)

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Key Points

Positve

Kadant Inc (KAI) achieved a record revenue of $286 million in Q4 2025, marking an 11% increase compared to the previous year.
The company reported strong cash flow, with Q4 operating cash flow reaching $61 million and free cash flow increasing by 15% to a record $154 million for the year.
Kadant Inc (KAI) was recognized by Newsweek as one of America's most responsible companies for the sixth consecutive year.
The acquisitions made in 2025 contributed significantly to revenue growth and are expected to positively impact future performance.
The company maintained a strong balance sheet and demonstrated the ability to generate significant cash flow, positioning it well for future opportunities.

Negative

Adjusted EPS for 2025 decreased to $9.26 from the previous year's record of $10.28, impacted by softness in capital project activity and rising tariffs.
The flow control segment experienced weaker gross margins due to tariffs and product mix, leading to a decline in adjusted EBITDA and margin compared to the previous year.
The manufacturing sector, particularly in Europe and Asia, continued to face softness, affecting overall business activity.
The company faced challenges with the volatility and magnitude of tariffs, which proved to be quite challenging throughout 2025.
Despite a strong performance in aftermarket parts, the capital project activity remained relatively soft, impacting overall revenue growth.

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E D I T E D V E R S I O N

KAI.N - Kadant Inc
Q4 2025 Kadant Inc Earnings Call
Feb 19, 2026 / 04:00PM GMT

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Good day and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Cannon Fourth quarter 2025 earnings conference call. At this time, all participants are on listen-only mode. After the speaker's presentation, there will be a question-and-answer session.

To ask a question during the session, you'll need to press 11 on your telephone. You will then hear automated message advising your hand is raised. To withdraw your question, please press 11 again. Please advise that today's conference is being recorded. I like to hand a conference over to your first speaker today, Michael McKenny, executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Please go ahead.

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