KAI KADANT INC

CIK 0000886346 48 ready 8-Ks latest September 10, 2026, 4:42 PM ET RSS · JSON

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Latest filing September 10, 2026, 4:42 PM ET

Top materiality 0.85

Event mix earnings ×22 · m_and_a ×12 · other ×6

Sentiment 20 pos · 3 neg · 25 neu

Latest earnings reported 2026-Q1

Executive change recent →

Recent 8-K filings for KAI

Highest-materiality recent filing

Kadant reports record Q1 bookings of $275M, raises full-year EPS guidance

May 2, 2023, 7:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.85 positive item 2.02 item 7.01 item 9.01 ◈ Earnings Releases

Bookings rose 3% YoY to a record $275M; revenue up 1% to $230M.
GAAP net income $28M ($2.40 EPS), down 32% YoY; adjusted EPS up 5% to record $2.40.

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September 10, 2026, 4:42 PM ET leadership materiality 0.65 neutral item 5.02 item 7.01 item 9.01 ◈ executive_change ×6

Kadant names Michael Colwell as next CEO; Powell to executive chairman, Painter to retire

Michael C. Colwell appointed president & COO effective Oct 1, 2026; becomes president & CEO and director on Jan 2, 2027.
August 4, 2026, 4:47 PM ET earnings materiality 0.75 positive item 2.02 item 7.01 item 9.01

Kadant Q2 revenue up 23% to record $313M; adjusted EPS $3.42 (+26%)

Bookings rose 16% to $312M; backlog $340M.
May 26, 2026, 4:24 PM ET other materiality 0.10 neutral item 5.07 ◈ Shareholder Votes ×3

Kadant stockholders elect two directors, approve say-on-pay, ratify KPMG as auditor for FY2026

Dr. John M. Albertine re-elected with 9,217,159 votes for (88%) and 1,205,246 against; 385,638 broker non-votes.
May 5, 2026, 7:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.70 positive item 2.02 item 7.01 item 9.01 ◈ Earnings Releases

Kadant Q1 record bookings of $321M (+25% YoY); adj. EPS $2.84 (+14%)

Revenue $282M (+18% YoY); gross margin 45.0% (-110 bps).
April 30, 2026, 7:59 PM ET M&A materiality 0.60 neutral item 8.01 item 7.01 item 9.01

Kadant completes €157M acquisition of voestalpine BÖHLER Profil, renamed Kadant Profil

Acquired voestalpine BÖHLER Profil for approximately €157M cash, financed via revolving credit facility.
February 23, 2026, 6:59 PM ET other material materiality 0.60 neutral item 2.02 item 7.01 item 9.01

Kadant changes adjusted EPS to exclude all acquired intangible amortization; guides FY2026 $12.53-$12.88

Now excludes full amortization of acquired intangible assets from adjusted EPS, not just acquired backlog.
February 18, 2026, 6:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.70 neutral item 2.02 item 7.01 item 9.01

Kadant Q4 revenue up 11% to record $286M; FY EPS down 9% to $8.65

Q4 revenue record $286M (+11%); adjusted EPS $2.27 (+1%); gross margin 43.9% (+50bps).
February 2, 2026, 6:59 PM ET M&A materiality 0.50 neutral item 7.01 item 9.01

Kadant proposes acquisition of voestalpine BÖHLER Profil; terms undisclosed

Kadant announces proposed acquisition of voestalpine BÖHLER Profil, an Austrian steel profiles manufacturer.
January 29, 2026, 6:59 PM ET M&A materiality 0.75 positive item 1.01 item 7.01 item 9.01 ◈ Material Agreements

Kadant to acquire voestalpine BÖHLER Profil for €157M cash, expected close Q1 2026

Purchase price approx. €157M in cash, financed through Kadant's revolving credit facility.
October 28, 2025, 7:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.65 negative item 2.02 item 7.01 item 9.01

Kadant Q3 2025 revenue flat at $272M, adjusted EPS down 9% to $2.59, GAAP EPS $2.35

Net income $28M (down 12% YoY); GAAP diluted EPS $2.35, adjusted diluted EPS $2.59.
October 8, 2025, 7:59 PM ET M&A materiality 0.30 neutral item 7.01 item 9.01

Kadant holds webcast on previously announced Clyde acquisition; no new deal terms disclosed

Webcast and conference call scheduled for October 9, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. ET to discuss the acquisition.
October 7, 2025, 7:59 PM ET M&A materiality 0.75 positive item 1.01 item 7.01 item 9.01

Kadant completes acquisition of Clyde Industries for $175M cash

Purchase price $175M in cash, financed through Kadant's revolving credit facility.
October 2, 2025, 7:59 PM ET debt materiality 0.55 neutral item 1.01 item 2.03 item 9.01 ◈ Debt Financings

Kadant upsizes revolving credit facility to $750M, extends maturity to 2030

Revolving commitments increased from $400M to $750M; maturity extended to September 26, 2030.
July 29, 2025, 7:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.75 negative item 2.02 item 7.01 item 9.01

Kadant Q2 2025 revenue down 7% to $255M; GAAP EPS down 17% to $2.22

Revenue $255M (-7% YoY); bookings $269M (+7% YoY).
May 15, 2025, 7:59 PM ET other material materiality 0.15 neutral item 5.07

Kadant stockholders elect directors, approve say-on-pay, and ratify KPMG at 2025 annual meeting

Directors Painter and Powell elected to 3-year terms; Painter got 8.99M for, 1.59M against; Powell nearly unanimous.
April 29, 2025, 7:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.65 negative item 2.02 item 7.01 item 9.01

Kadant Q1 revenue down 4% to $239M; adjusted EPS falls 12% to $2.10

Revenue $239M (-4% YoY); GAAP EPS $2.04 (-3%); adjusted EPS $2.10 (-12%).
February 12, 2025, 6:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.75 neutral item 2.02 item 7.01 item 9.01

Kadant Q4 revenue +8% to $258M; GAAP EPS $2.04 (-12%); adj EPS $2.25 (-7%)

FY2024 revenue record $1.05B (+10%); GAAP EPS $9.48 (-4%); adj EPS record $10.28 (+2%)
December 12, 2024, 6:59 PM ET other material materiality 0.50 neutral item 7.01 item 9.01

Kadant hosts 2024 Investor Day, presents new five-year financial goals

Kadant held its 2024 Investor Day on Dec 12, 2024, at the Lotte New York Palace Hotel.
October 29, 2024, 7:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.75 positive item 2.02 item 7.01 item 9.01

Kadant Q3 revenue up 11% to $272M; record adjusted EPS $2.84, EBITDA margin 23.3%

GAAP EPS $2.68 (+2% YoY); adjusted EPS $2.84 (+6% YoY), a record.
July 30, 2024, 7:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.70 positive item 2.02 item 7.01 item 9.01

Kadant Q2 revenue up 12% to record $275M; adjusted EPS $2.81 (record)

Revenue of $275M (+12% YoY) and adjusted EBITDA of $62M (record 22.5% of revenue).
June 3, 2024, 7:59 PM ET M&A materiality 0.55 positive item 7.01 item 9.01

Kadant acquires Dynamic Sealing Technologies for $55M cash, expands Flow Control segment

Deal closed May 31, 2024, for $55M cash, funded via Kadant's revolving credit facility.
May 21, 2024, 7:59 PM ET other materiality 0.15 neutral item 5.02 item 9.01

Kadant stockholders approve 10-year extension of 2006 Equity Incentive Plan to 2034

Kadant stockholders approved an amendment to the 2006 Equity Incentive Plan at the May 15, 2024 annual meeting.
May 16, 2024, 7:59 PM ET other materiality 0.15 neutral item 5.07 ◈ Shareholder Votes ×6

Kadant stockholders elect directors, approve say-on-pay, equity plan extension, and auditor

Erin L. Russell elected with 8,745,438 votes for (81.3%) and Rebecca Martinez O'Mara with 9,183,104 (85.4%).
April 30, 2024, 7:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.75 neutral item 2.02 item 7.01 item 9.01 ◈ Earnings Releases

Kadant Q1 record revenue $249M (+8%), GAAP EPS $2.10 (-13%), adjusted EPS $2.38 (-1%)

Revenue increased 8% to a record $249 million; GAAP net income $25M (-12%).
February 14, 2024, 6:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.75 positive item 2.02 item 7.01 item 9.01 ◈ Earnings Releases

Kadant reports record FY revenue $958M (+6%), adjusted EPS $10.04 (+9%), cash flow record $166M

Q4 revenue $239M (+3%), GAAP EPS $2.33 (+4%), adjusted EPS $2.41 (+3%).
January 29, 2024, 6:59 PM ET M&A materiality 0.60 neutral item 7.01 item 9.01

Kadant provides acquisition overview of KWS Manufacturing via investor presentation

Webcast and conference call held on January 29, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET to discuss the acquisition.
January 24, 2024, 6:59 PM ET M&A materiality 0.65 neutral item 7.01 item 9.01

Kadant acquires KWS Manufacturing for ~$84M cash; revenue $45M TTM

Acquired KWS Manufacturing for ~$84M in cash, financed through revolving credit facility.
January 8, 2024, 6:59 PM ET M&A materiality 0.60 neutral item 7.01 item 9.01

Kadant announces acquisition of Key Knife; financial terms not disclosed in filing

Acquisition of Key Knife, Inc. announced on January 8, 2024; webcast and conference call held same day at 1:00 PM ET.
January 2, 2024, 6:59 PM ET M&A materiality 0.70 neutral item 8.01 item 7.01 item 9.01

Kadant completes acquisition of Key Knife for $156M cash

Acquisition closed Jan 1, 2024 for ~$156M in cash, financed via revolver.
December 28, 2023, 6:59 PM ET M&A materiality 0.75 neutral item 1.01 item 7.01 item 9.01 ◈ Material Agreements

Kadant to acquire Key Knife for ~$156M cash; close expected early Jan 2024

Acquisition price ~$156M in cash, subject to customary adjustments.
November 6, 2023, 6:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.75 positive item 2.02 item 7.01 item 9.01 ◈ Earnings Releases

Kadant Q3 revenue $244M (+9%), adj. EPS $2.69 record, raises FY guidance

Revenue $244M (+9% YoY), GAAP diluted EPS $2.63 (+12%), adjusted diluted EPS $2.69 (+13%) record.
October 31, 2023, 7:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.75 positive item 2.02 item 7.01 item 9.01 ◈ Earnings Releases

Kadant Q3 revenue up 9% to $244M; adjusted EPS record $2.69; raises guidance

Revenue $244M (+9% YoY); GAAP EPS $2.63 (+12%); adjusted EPS $2.69 (+13%), a record.
August 1, 2023, 7:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.75 positive item 2.02 item 7.01 item 9.01

Kadant reports record Q2 revenue $245M, up 11% YoY; raises earnings guidance

GAAP diluted EPS $2.54, up 13% YoY; adjusted EPS also $2.54 (record).
May 18, 2023, 7:59 PM ET other materiality 0.10 neutral item 5.07 ◈ Shareholder Votes ×5

Kadant announces 2023 annual meeting results; all proposals approved

Elected John M. Albertine and Thomas C. Leonard as Class III directors for three-year terms.
May 2, 2023, 7:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.85 positive item 2.02 item 7.01 item 9.01 ◈ Earnings Releases

Kadant reports record Q1 bookings of $275M, raises full-year EPS guidance

Bookings rose 3% YoY to a record $275M; revenue up 1% to $230M.
February 15, 2023, 6:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.70 positive item 2.02 item 7.01 item 9.01 ◈ Earnings Releases ×2

Kadant reports record FY2022 revenue $905M, GAAP EPS $10.35 (+44%); Q4 EPS $2.23 (+8%)

Q4 revenue $232M (+6% YoY); GAAP diluted EPS $2.23 (+8%); adjusted diluted EPS $2.33 (+1%).
December 1, 2022, 6:59 PM ET debt materiality 0.55 neutral item 1.01 item 2.03 ◈ Debt Financings◈ Material Agreements

Kadant amends credit facility: maturity to 2027, SOFR-based rates, increased flexibility

Maturity extended to November 30, 2027 (five-year term).
November 1, 2022, 7:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.65 positive item 2.02 item 7.01 item 9.01 ◈ Earnings Releases

Kadant Q3 revenue up 12% to $225M, adjusted EPS record $2.38, bookings down 14%

Revenue $225M (+12% YoY); bookings $211M (-14%); backlog $350M.
August 2, 2022, 7:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.65 positive item 2.02 item 7.01 item 9.01

Kadant Q2 revenue up 13% to $222M, adjusted EPS up 11% to $2.24, backlog record $379M

Bookings increased 25% to $266M; revenue rose 13% to $222M.
May 20, 2022, 7:59 PM ET other materiality 0.15 neutral item 5.07

Kadant shareholders elect two directors, approve say-on-pay and auditor at 2022 meeting

Elected Jonathan W. Painter to board: 9,729,652 for, 793,584 against.
May 3, 2022, 7:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.85 positive item 2.02 item 7.01 item 9.01

Kadant Q1 revenue and earnings beat; raises full year 2022 guidance

Record Q1 revenue of $226M (+31% YoY); bookings up 30% to record $266M.
March 17, 2022, 7:59 PM ET leadership materiality 0.40 neutral item 5.02 item 7.01 item 9.01 ◈ executive_change ×2

Kadant appoints Rebecca Martinez O'Mara to board; board size changes

Rebecca Martinez O'Mara appointed director effective May 1, 2022, term through 2024 annual meeting.
March 15, 2022, 7:59 PM ET other materiality 0.15 neutral item 5.02 item 9.01

Kadant amends Cash Incentive Plan, removes Section 162(m) provisions and individual award limit

Board approved amended Cash Incentive Plan effective March 9, 2022, replacing prior plan from May 2017.
February 16, 2022, 6:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.75 positive item 2.02 item 7.01 item 9.01

Kadant Q4 revenue $219M (+30%), GAAP EPS $2.07 (+48%), record operating cash flow $61M

Q4 revenue record $219M, up 30% YoY; bookings $231M (+17%).
November 2, 2021, 7:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.75 positive item 2.02 item 7.01 item 9.01

Kadant Q3 records: bookings $245M (+71%), revenue $200M (+29%), EPS $1.75

Bookings rose 71% YoY to a record $245M; backlog hit record $299M.
October 29, 2021, 7:59 PM ET leadership materiality 0.60 neutral item 5.02 item 9.01 ◈ executive_change ×3

Kadant COO Eric Langevin to retire March 31, 2022; two VPs to assume responsibilities

Eric T. Langevin, EVP and COO, will retire effective March 31, 2022; no successor COO appointed.
August 23, 2021, 7:59 PM ET M&A materiality 0.75 positive item 7.01 item 9.01

Kadant acquires Balemaster for $54M in cash; expands secondary material processing

Acquisition price $54M cash, subject to customary adjustments.
August 3, 2021, 7:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.85 positive item 2.02 item 7.01 item 9.01

Kadant posts record Q2 2021; revenue up 28%, adjusted EPS up 90% YoY

Revenue $196M (+28% YoY); GAAP diluted EPS $1.96 (+96%); net income $23M (+97%).

Executive changes

Appointed

Michael C. Colwell

President and Chief Executive Officer

KAI · KADANT INC

Effective: 2027-01-02
Filed: September 10, 2026, 4:42 PM ET

president and chief executive officer effective January 2, 2027

Appointed

Michael C. Colwell

President and Chief Operating Officer

KAI · KADANT INC

Effective: 2026-10-01
Filed: September 10, 2026, 4:42 PM ET

the Board appointed Michael C. Colwell to serve as president and chief operating officer effective October 1, 2026

Role change

Jeffrey L. Powell

Executive Chairman

KAI · KADANT INC

Effective: 2027-01-02
Filed: September 10, 2026, 4:42 PM ET

As part of the Succession Plan, Jeffrey L. Powell will continue to serve as president through September 30, 2026, and chief executive officer through January 2, 2027, at which time he will become executive chairman of the Board.

Departed

Jonathan W. Painter

Chairman of the Board

KAI · KADANT INC

Effective: 2027-01-02
Filed: September 10, 2026, 4:42 PM ET

In addition, on September 10, 2026, Jonathan W. Painter notified the Company that he will cease to serve as a director on January 2, 2027.

Appointed

Michael C. Colwell

Member of the Board

KAI · KADANT INC

Effective: 2027-01-02
Filed: September 10, 2026, 4:42 PM ET

In addition, the Board appointed Mr. Colwell to serve as a member of the Board effective January 2, 2027.

Role change

Jeffrey L. Powell

Non-Executive Chairman

KAI · KADANT INC

Effective: 2028-01-01
Filed: September 10, 2026, 4:42 PM ET

Mr. Powell will step down as executive chairman upon his retirement on January 1, 2028 (the “Retirement Date”), but is expected to remain a director and to serve as non-executive chairman of the Board.

Appointed

Rebecca Martinez O'Mara

Director

KAI · KADANT INC

Effective: 2022-05-01
Filed: March 17, 2022, 7:59 PM ET

On March 17, 2022, the Board of the Company increased the Board size to seven members and appointed Rebecca Martinez O'Mara as a director of the Company.

Departed

William P. Tully

Director

KAI · KADANT INC

Effective: 2023-01-01
Filed: March 17, 2022, 7:59 PM ET

On March 15, 2022, William P. Tully notified the board of directors (the "Board") of Kadant Inc. (the "Company") that he will resign as a director of the Company, effective January 1, 2023.

Appointed

Thomas Andrew Blanchard

Vice President

KAI · KADANT INC

Filed: October 29, 2021, 7:59 PM ET

Together, Mr. Fredrik Han Westerhout and Mr. Thomas Andrew Blanchard, who will become vice presidents and executive officers of the Company, will each have supervisory responsibility for certain parts of the Company’s flow control and material handling segments, respectively, which Mr. Langevin has responsibility for now.

Departed

Eric T. Langevin

Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

KAI · KADANT INC

Effective: 2022-03-31
Filed: October 29, 2021, 7:59 PM ET

Eric T. Langevin, the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Kadant Inc. (the “Company”), will retire from the Company on March 31, 2022.

Appointed

Fredrik Han Westerhout

Vice President

KAI · KADANT INC

Filed: October 29, 2021, 7:59 PM ET

Together, Mr. Fredrik Han Westerhout and Mr. Thomas Andrew Blanchard, who will become vice presidents and executive officers of the Company, will each have supervisory responsibility for certain parts of the Company’s flow control and material handling segments, respectively, which Mr. Langevin has responsibility for now.

Earnings & guidance

2026-Q1 EPS reported $2.16 filing →

Materiality & sentiment trend

Max materiality 0.85 · Median 0.65 · Most common event earnings

20 positive 3 negative 25 neutral

source · KAI on sec.gov