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Kadant Inc. is projected to rise to $322.11 by 2027, a +9% move from its current price of $294.63. KAI is currently trading below its 50-day average (a bearish sign). Technical indicators currently lean strong sell.
A data-driven summary — not financial advice. See the full breakdown below.
Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 7/11/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13 | $288.78 | $294.80 | $300.95 | +0.06% |
| Jul 14 | $286.49 | $294.98 | $303.71 | +0.12% |
| Jul 15 | $284.79 | $295.15 | $305.89 | +0.18% |
| Jul 16 | $283.39 | $295.32 | $307.77 | +0.24% |
| Jul 17 | $282.18 | $295.50 | $309.45 | +0.29% |
| Jul 18 | $281.10 | $295.67 | $311.00 | +0.35% |
| Jul 19 | $280.13 | $295.85 | $312.45 | +0.41% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $280.13 | $295.85 | $312.45 | +0.41% |
| Week 2 | $275.00 | $297.07 | $320.91 | +0.83% |
| Week 3 | $271.39 | $298.30 | $327.88 | +1.24% |
| Week 4 | $268.55 | $299.53 | $334.08 | +1.66% |
| Week 5 | $266.21 | $300.77 | $339.81 | +2.08% |
| Week 6 | $264.21 | $302.01 | $345.22 | +2.50% |
| Week 7 | $262.48 | $303.26 | $350.38 | +2.93% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
Kadant Inc. supplies technologies and engineered systems worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Flow Control, Industrial Processing, and Material Handling. The Flow Control segment develops, manufactures, and markets fluid-handling systems, equipment, and integrated technologies, such as rotary joints, syphons, Turbulator bars, expansion joints, and engineered steam and condensate systems, as well as doctor systems and holders, doctor blades, cleaning showers and fabric-conditioning systems, forming systems and wear surfaces, and water-filtration systems.
The Industrial Processing segment provides ring and rotary debarkers, stranders, chippers, engineered knife systems, and industrial automation and control products. This segment also offers recycling and approach flow systems, virgin pulping process equipment, boiler cleaning technologies, and single and double-screw presses. The Material Handling segment provides vibratory and conveying equipment; individual components and equipment for baling recyclable and waste materials; and fiber-based products.
It sells its products and services through direct sales, independent sales agents, and distributors. The company was formerly known as Thermo Fibertek, Inc. and changed its name to Kadant Inc.
in July 2001. Kadant Inc. was incorporated in 1991 and is headquartered in Westford, Massachusetts.
Kadant Inc. is an industrials company with a global footprint and a diversified portfolio across three segments. The stock is currently priced at $293.57 and carries a market cap of $3.47B, ranking 1645 by market capitalization. The near-term price path is informed by a 30-day technical picture and a defined support/resistance zone.
A major floor 14.0% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 5.4% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
The nearest ceiling, 10.2% above — a clean break opens room to run.
A major ceiling 17.9% above — clearing it would confirm fresh momentum.
Key KAI support and resistance from recent price action — levels where the trend has historically paused or reversed. Percentages are the distance from the current price.
A snapshot of KAI market posture derived from its technical indicators and recent volatility. Higher trend and alignment lean bullish; higher risk means larger swings.
Technical Analysis
Indicators computed on daily closing prices.
| Period | SMA | Action | EMA | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA 5 | $298.97 | Sell | $297.65 | Sell |
| MA 10 | $306.33 | Sell | $301.56 | Sell |
| MA 20 | $302.73 | Sell | $303.79 | Sell |
| MA 50 | $308.45 | Sell | $307.42 | Sell |
| MA 100 | $313.84 | Sell | $309.71 | Sell |
| MA 200 | $305.10 | Sell | $311.44 | Sell |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 43.77 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 15.81 | Buy |
| CCI (20) | -58.24 | Neutral |
| Williams %R (14) | -86.62 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | -1.44 | Sell |
| ROC (12) | -2.01 | Sell |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.32 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 13.38 | Buy |
| TRIX (15) | -0.05 | Sell |
| Awesome (5,34) | -6.86 | Sell |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 34.03 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | -27.44 | Sell |
| Aroon Osc (25) | 44.00 | Buy |
| Hull MA (9) | 289.60 | Buy |
| ADX (14) | 11.18 | Neutral |
| ATR (14) | 6.27 | Info |
The 30-day technical picture shows a trading range from $254.73 to $338.33, indicating some volatility within a defined band. The RSI14 sits at 40, with a simple moving average of 50 days at $309.27 and a 200-day moving average at $305.24. The stock sits above a near-term support of $278.63 and below a resistance of $332.18, with sentiment labeled as NEUTRAL.
These indicators imply a cautious stance in the near term, with potential for movement within the established range.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $278.63 | $294.63 | $392.67 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $262.24 | $322.11 | $414.78 | +9% | Neutral | |
| $260.37 | $326.44 | $432.70 | +11% | Neutral | |
| $292.29 | $372.71 | $505.41 | +27% | Bullish | |
| $308.81 | $399.66 | $552.51 | +36% | Bullish | |
| $352.67 | $462.61 | $650.45 | +57% | Bullish | |
| $393.59 | $522.75 | $746.27 | +77% | Bullish | |
| $395.23 | $531.07 | $768.74 | +80% | Bullish | |
| $416.84 | $566.30 | $830.27 | +92% | Bullish | |
| $423.45 | $581.35 | $862.53 | +97% | Bullish | |
| $596.38 | $858.14 | $1,338.77 | +191% | Bullish | |
| $1,025.89 | $1,596.95 | $2,683.20 | +442% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $278.63 | $294.63 | $349.55 | +0.00% |
| August 2026 | $259.62 | $304.47 | $365.24 | +3.34% |
| September 2026 | $263.71 | $310.89 | $376.10 | +2.11% |
| October 2026 | $260.82 | $308.86 | $376.32 | -0.65% |
| November 2026 | $262.22 | $311.71 | $382.07 | +0.92% |
| December 2026 | $267.07 | $318.59 | $392.67 | +2.21% |
Click any year to see its month-by-month KAI forecast. Min / Avg / Max are a bear / base / bull scenario; ROI is the projected move from the current price. Change is the month-over-month move in the average. Estimates, not guarantees.
Expect KAI to range from $278.63 to $392.67 through 2026. The $294.63 average target implies a 0% move from current prices. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
The KAI price prediction for 2027 points to an average of $322.11 (low $262.24, high $414.78) — a potential gain of +9% on today's $294.63. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
In 2028, KAI is projected to trade between $260.37 and $432.70, averaging $326.44 — a potential gain of +11% from today's $294.63. That is up +1% on the projected 2027 average. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
Kadant Inc.'s 2029 outlook centres on $372.71, within a $292.29 to $505.41 range. That is up +14% on the projected 2028 average. That marks a +27% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2030, KAI could reach as high as $552.51, with a base case around $399.66 and support toward $308.81 — roughly +36% from $294.63. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect KAI to range from $352.67 to $650.45 through 2031. The $462.61 average target implies a +57% move from current prices. That is up +16% on the projected 2030 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
The KAI price prediction for 2032 points to an average of $522.75 (low $393.59, high $746.27) — a potential gain of +77% on today's $294.63. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2033, KAI is projected to trade between $395.23 and $768.74, averaging $531.07 — a potential gain of +80% from today's $294.63. That is up +2% on the projected 2032 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Kadant Inc.'s 2034 outlook centres on $566.30, within a $416.84 to $830.27 range. That is up +7% on the projected 2033 average. That marks a +92% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2035, KAI could reach as high as $862.53, with a base case around $581.35 and support toward $423.45 — roughly +97% from $294.63. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect KAI to range from $596.38 to $1,338.77 through 2040. The $858.14 average target implies a +191% move from current prices. That is up +48% on the projected 2035 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The KAI price prediction for 2050 points to an average of $1,596.95 (low $1,025.89, high $2,683.20) — a potential gain of +442% on today's $294.63. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Investing $1,000 in KAI today (≈ 3.394087 KAI) could be worth
$5,420.17
+$4,420.17 (+442%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected KAI price of $1,596.95 in 2050.
Based on the base (average) forecast scenario. FX rates are indicative. Estimates only — not financial advice.
See what a past investment in KAIwould be worth at today's price.
$1,000 invested in KAI on Jul 10, 2025 (≈ 2.949243 KAI) would be worth
$868.94
-$131.06 (-13.1%) today · 0.87× · US Dollar
Based on a KAI entry price of $339.07 vs. today's $294.63.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $309 | $953.5 | -4.7% |
| 1 month ago | $278.63 | $1,057.42 | +5.7% |
| 3 months ago | $325.03 | $906.47 | -9.4% |
| 6 months ago | $309.92 | $950.66 | -4.9% |
| 1 year ago | $339.07 | $868.94 | -13.1% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $179.56 | $1,640.84 | +64.1% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
Enter a price to see how it sits against our KAI forecast.
Our base-case forecast reaches $590.00 around 2040.
Implied market cap at $590.00: $6.97B
The multi-year forecast depicts a bullish trajectory beginning in the latter part of the decade. For 2030, the average price is $397.61 with a maximum of $553.57 and a minimum of $305.52, representing a 35.4% ROI and a bullish outlook. By 2040, the average reaches $855.37 with a maximum of $1,349.38 and a minimum of $587.92, reflecting a 191.4% ROI and a strong bullish outlook.
By 2050, the average is projected at $1,588.70 with a maximum of $2,705.34 and a minimum of $1,004.85, signaling a 441.2% ROI. The forecast also shows continued growth through 2031–2035 with progressively higher averages and double-digit to triple-digit ROI figures, accompanied by a shift from NEUTRAL to BULLISH sentiment over the period. These projections illustrate a rising price path across the long horizon, but they are estimates and carry inherent uncertainty and risk; actual results may differ.
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In 2030, Kadant Inc. is forecast to have an average price of $397.61, with a minimum of $305.52 and a maximum of $553.57, and a ROI of 35.4% with a bullish sentiment.
Forecasts show a path of rising averages through 2029 and beyond, with 2030 at $397.61 (ROI 35.4%), 2040 at $855.37 (ROI 191.4%), and 2050 at $1,588.70 (ROI 441.2%). The sentiment shifts to BULLISH in the later years, but these are estimates and not guarantees.
Yes. The 2030 max price is $553.57, and the 2029 max is $507.26, indicating the possibility of surpassing $500 within the forecast window.
The current price is $293.57 and the market cap is $3.47B.
RSI(14) is 40 with a NEUTRAL sentiment. The SMA50 is $309.27 and the SMA200 is $305.24. The 30-day range runs from $254.73 to $338.33, with support at $278.63 and resistance at $332.18.
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