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Machine learning predictions based on historical earnings data and price patterns

Latest Prediction

BUY

1-Day Prediction

+1.45%

$332.27

99% positive prob.

5-Day Prediction

+5.15%

$344.39

99% positive prob.

20-Day Prediction

+5.57%

$345.78

94% positive prob.

Price at prediction: $327.52 Confidence: 98.2% Model AUC: 1.0000 Quarter: Q4 2025

Earnings Transcripts

SEC 8-K filings with transcript text

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2025
Q4

Q4 2025 Earnings

8-K BUY

Feb 23, 2026 · 98% conf.

AI Prediction BUY

1D

+1.45%

$332.27

5D

+5.15%

$344.39

20D

+5.57%

$345.78

Price: $327.52 Prob +5D: 99% AUC: 1.000
0000886346-26-000015

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549


FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): February 23, 2026

KADANT INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Commission file number 001-11406

Delaware52-1762325 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

One Technology Park Drive Westford, Massachusetts 01886 (Address of principal executive offices, including zip code) (978) 776-2000 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934:

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, $.01 par valueKAINew York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

KADANT INC.

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

The reconciliation schedule prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), which reconciles the non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures and is included in Exhibit 99 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, is incorporated herein by reference into this Item 2.02.

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

On February 19, 2026, Kadant Inc. (the “Company,” “we,” or “our”) announced during its fourth quarter and full-year fiscal 2025 earnings webcast that it will prospectively use a new methodology for calculating adjusted operating income, adjusted net income, and adjusted earnings per share (“adjusted EPS”) (collectively, the “non-GAAP financial measures”) to exclude the full impact of amortization expense related to acquired intangible assets. Previously, the Company excluded only amortization expense related to acquired backlog, which is amortized relatively quickly in the post-acquisition period.

The Company has elected to exclude amortization expense related to acquired intangible assets from these non-GAAP financial measures to provide a more meaningful and consistent comparison of its operating results over time and with peer companies. While the Company has a history of acquisition activity, such transactions do not occur on a predictable cycle, and the size and nature of these transactions will vary. A full description of the Company's non-GAAP financial measures is detailed under the heading “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” in Exhibit 99 in this Current Report on Form 8-K.

The Company's guidance for its fiscal year and first quarter 2026 for adjusted net income and adjusted EPS, calculated in accordance with the new methodology, is set forth below. This guidance reflects only the guidance issued on February 19, 2026, which is subject to change.

Twelve Months Ended January 2, 2027 Three Months Ended March 28, 2026

Low High LowHigh EPS Attributable to Kadant, as Reported $10.27$10.62$1.69$1.79 Adjustments, Net of Tax0.130.130.090.09 Adjusted EPS*, as Previously Reported $10.40$10.75$1.78$1.88 Amortization of Acquired Intangible Assets, Net of Tax2.132.130.530.53 Adjusted EPS*, as Currently Reported $12.53$12.88$2.31$2.41

Notes: * Represents a non-GAAP financial measure. All references to EPS are to EPS as calculated on a diluted basis.

In addition, the Company has prepared a financial schedule of adjusted operating income, adjusted net income, and adjusted EPS reconciled to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, for fiscal years 2025 and 2024 and each of the four quarters therein, and for fiscal years 2023, 2022, and 2021, as furnished in this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.

The information in Items 2.02 and 7.01 of this Form 8-K (including Exhibit 99) shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes

2025
Q4

Q4 2025 Earnings

8-K BUY

Feb 18, 2026 · 98% conf.

AI Prediction BUY

1D

+1.45%

$332.27

5D

+5.15%

$344.39

20D

+5.57%

$345.78

Price: $327.52 Prob +5D: 99% AUC: 1.000
0000886346-26-000011

kai-202602180000886346false00008863462026-02-182026-02-18

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549


FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): February 18, 2026

KADANT INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Commission file number 001-11406

Delaware52-1762325 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

One Technology Park Drive Westford, Massachusetts 01886 (Address of principal executive offices, including zip code) (978) 776-2000 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934:

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, $.01 par valueKAINew York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

KADANT INC.

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On February 18, 2026, Kadant Inc. (the “Company”) announced its financial results for the fiscal quarter and year ended January 3, 2026. The full text of the press release issued in connection with the announcement is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

On February 19, 2026, the Company will hold a webcast and conference call to discuss its financial results for the fiscal quarter and year ended January 3, 2026. A copy of the slides that will be presented on the webcast and discussed in the conference call is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

The information in Item 2.02 and Item 7.01 of this Form 8-K (including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2) shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

The following exhibits relating to Item 2.02 and Item 7.01 shall be deemed to be furnished and not filed.

Exhibit No. Description of Exhibits

99.1Press Release issued by the Company on February 18, 2026 announcing its financial results.

99.2Slides to be presented by the Company on February 19, 2026.

104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

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KADANT INC.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

KADANT INC.

Date: February 18, 2026By /s/ Michael J. McKenney Michael J. McKenney Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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2025
Q3

Q3 2025 Earnings

8-K

Oct 28, 2025

0000886346-25-000117

kai-202510280000886346false00008863462025-10-282025-10-28

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549


FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): October 28, 2025

KADANT INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Commission file number 001-11406

Delaware52-1762325 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

One Technology Park Drive Westford, Massachusetts 01886 (Address of principal executive offices, including zip code) (978) 776-2000 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934:

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, $.01 par valueKAINew York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

KADANT INC.

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 28, 2025, Kadant Inc. (the “Company”) announced its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended September 27, 2025. The full text of the press release issued in connection with the announcement is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On October 29, 2025, the Company will hold a webcast and conference call to discuss its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended September 27, 2025. A copy of the slides that will be presented on the webcast and discussed in the conference call is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

The information in Item 2.02 and Item 7.01 of this Form 8-K (including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2) shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

The following exhibits relating to Item 2.02 and Item 7.01 shall be deemed to be furnished and not filed.

Exhibit No. Description of Exhibits

99.1Press Release issued by the Company on October 28, 2025 announcing its financial results.

99.2Slides to be presented by the Company on October 29, 2025.

104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

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KADANT INC.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

KADANT INC.

Date: October 28, 2025By /s/ Michael J. McKenney Michael J. McKenney Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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About Kadant Inc (KAI) Earnings

This page provides Kadant Inc (KAI) earnings call transcripts from SEC 8-K filings along with AI-powered predictions for post-earnings price movements. Our machine learning models analyze historical earnings data, pre-earnings price patterns, volume changes, and volatility to predict 1-day, 5-day, and 20-day returns after each earnings release.

Earnings transcripts are sourced directly from SEC EDGAR filings. Predictions are generated using gradient boosting models trained on KAI's historical earnings reactions. All predicted returns are shown as percentages, and predicted prices are calculated from the closing price at the time of prediction. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

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