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Kadant Inc. is projected to rise to $379.88 by 2027, a +14% move from its current price of $332.18. KAI is currently trading above its 50-day average (a bullish sign). Technical indicators currently lean strong buy.
A data-driven summary — not financial advice. See the full breakdown below.
Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 5/28/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29 | $325.24 | $332.37 | $339.65 | +0.06% |
| May 30 | $322.51 | $332.55 | $342.91 | +0.11% |
| May 31 | $320.47 | $332.74 | $345.47 | +0.17% |
| Jun 1 | $318.80 | $332.93 | $347.68 | +0.22% |
| Jun 2 | $317.35 | $333.11 | $349.66 | +0.28% |
| Jun 3 | $316.06 | $333.30 | $351.48 | +0.34% |
| Jun 4 | $314.89 | $333.49 | $353.18 | +0.39% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $314.89 | $333.49 | $353.18 | +0.39% |
| Week 2 | $308.71 | $334.80 | $363.09 | +0.79% |
| Week 3 | $304.32 | $336.11 | $371.23 | +1.18% |
| Week 4 | $300.85 | $337.43 | $378.46 | +1.58% |
| Week 5 | $297.97 | $338.76 | $385.13 | +1.98% |
| Week 6 | $295.51 | $340.09 | $391.41 | +2.38% |
| Week 7 | $293.35 | $341.43 | $397.40 | +2.78% |
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.
Kadant Inc. 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. (KAI) operates in the Industrials sector with a current price of $319.42 and a market cap of $3.77B, ranking 1548 by size. The stock trades within a 30-day range of $276.21 to $369.38, with a near-term technical picture showing bullish sentiment.
The company’s current price sits near the lower end of its historical band, while the longer-run forecast envisions meaningful upside through 2030 and beyond.
A major floor 20.3% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 13.9% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
Price is pressing into resistance (2.5% away) — a breakout level to watch.
A major ceiling 12.7% 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 | $319.45 | Buy | $323.39 | Buy |
| MA 10 | $318.44 | Buy | $320.39 | Buy |
| MA 20 | $315.61 | Buy | $318.47 | Buy |
| MA 50 | $312.55 | Buy | $316.76 | Buy |
| MA 100 | $319.17 | Buy | $314.81 | Buy |
| MA 200 | $308.50 | Buy | $314.19 | Buy |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 57.91 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 76.07 | Neutral |
| CCI (20) | 75.47 | Neutral |
| Williams %R (14) | -22.73 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | 1.00 | Buy |
| ROC (12) | -1.96 | Sell |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.74 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 77.27 | Neutral |
| TRIX (15) | 0.05 | Buy |
| Awesome (5,34) | 0.58 | Buy |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 59.78 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | 5.32 | Buy |
| Aroon Osc (25) | 16.00 | Buy |
| Hull MA (9) | 326.38 | Buy |
| ADX (14) | 13.21 | Neutral |
| ATR (14) | 7.01 | Info |
The 30-day technical picture shows a bullish tilt in sentiment. The RSI(14) is 50, with the 50-day moving average at $311.43 and the 200-day moving average at $308.45, suggesting a constructive setup around the current price. Key support is at $285.85 and resistance at $340.59, aligning with a 30-day trading range of $276.21 to $369.38.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $284.89 | $332.18 | $443.54 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $307.30 | $379.88 | $493.69 | +14% | Neutral | |
| $325.08 | $410.41 | $549.17 | +24% | Bullish | |
| $360.62 | $463.34 | $634.59 | +39% | Bullish | |
| $401.05 | $523.33 | $731.05 | +58% | Bullish | |
| $468.35 | $619.81 | $881.01 | +87% | Bullish | |
| $513.70 | $688.78 | $994.50 | +107% | Bullish | |
| $527.64 | $716.19 | $1,048.94 | +116% | Bullish | |
| $564.89 | $775.69 | $1,151.14 | +134% | Bullish | |
| $565.29 | $784.87 | $1,179.14 | +136% | Bullish | |
| $876.51 | $1,279.07 | $2,023.78 | +285% | Bullish | |
| $1,496.28 | $2,374.24 | $4,055.42 | +615% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $284.89 | $332.18 | $388.73 | +0.00% |
| June 2026 | $288.19 | $336.95 | $402.17 | +1.43% |
| July 2026 | $297.04 | $349.60 | $421.81 | +3.76% |
| August 2026 | $297.99 | $352.55 | $428.90 | +0.84% |
| September 2026 | $296.03 | $351.74 | $430.82 | -0.23% |
| October 2026 | $301.77 | $359.96 | $443.61 | +2.34% |
| November 2026 | $304.46 | $364.44 | $451.55 | +1.24% |
| December 2026 | $296.57 | $356.16 | $443.54 | -2.27% |
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 $284.89 to $443.54 through 2026. The $332.18 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 $379.88 (low $307.30, high $493.69) — a potential gain of +14% on today's $332.18. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
In 2028, KAI is projected to trade between $325.08 and $549.17, averaging $410.41 — a potential gain of +24% from today's $332.18. That is up +8% on the projected 2027 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Kadant Inc.'s 2029 outlook centres on $463.34, within a $360.62 to $634.59 range. That is up +13% on the projected 2028 average. That marks a +39% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2030, KAI could reach as high as $731.05, with a base case around $523.33 and support toward $401.05 — roughly +58% from $332.18. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect KAI to range from $468.35 to $881.01 through 2031. The $619.81 average target implies a +87% move from current prices. That is up +18% 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 $688.78 (low $513.70, high $994.50) — a potential gain of +107% on today's $332.18. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2033, KAI is projected to trade between $527.64 and $1,048.94, averaging $716.19 — a potential gain of +116% from today's $332.18. That is up +4% on the projected 2032 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Kadant Inc.'s 2034 outlook centres on $775.69, within a $564.89 to $1,151.14 range. That is up +8% on the projected 2033 average. That marks a +134% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2035, KAI could reach as high as $1,179.14, with a base case around $784.87 and support toward $565.29 — roughly +136% from $332.18. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect KAI to range from $876.51 to $2,023.78 through 2040. The $1,279.07 average target implies a +285% move from current prices. That is up +63% on the projected 2035 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The KAI price prediction for 2050 points to an average of $2,374.24 (low $1,496.28, high $4,055.42) — a potential gain of +615% on today's $332.18. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Investing $1,000 in KAI today (≈ 3.010416 KAI) could be worth
$7,147.46
+$6,147.46 (+615%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected KAI price of $2,374.24 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 May 27, 2025 (≈ 3.094921 KAI) would be worth
$1,028.07
+$28.07 (+2.8%) today · 1.03× · US Dollar
Based on a KAI entry price of $323.11 vs. today's $332.18.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $309.17 | $1,074.43 | +7.4% |
| 1 month ago | $316.27 | $1,050.31 | +5.0% |
| 3 months ago | $345.54 | $961.34 | -3.9% |
| 6 months ago | $278.12 | $1,194.38 | +19.4% |
| 1 year ago | $323.11 | $1,028.07 | +2.8% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $168.93 | $1,966.38 | +96.6% |
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 $660.00 around 2032.
Implied market cap at $660.00: $7.79B
The multi-year forecast outlines a clear path of growth with rising averages and sizable upside. In 2026 the average forecast is $319.42 with a min of $284.89 and a max of $425.09, and a neutral stance. From 2027 onward, the outlook strengthens, with 2027 avg $366.38 and 2027 max $477.23 (ROI 14.7%), 2028 avg $393.57 (ROI 23.2%), and 2029 avg $442.18 (ROI 38.4%).
By 2030 the avg is $502.72 (ROI 57.4%) and the sentiment remains bullish, rising further through 2031–2035 with progressively higher averages and ROI (e.g., 2031 avg $591.43, ROI 85.2%; 2032 avg $656.82, ROI 105.6%; 2033 avg $686.32, ROI 114.9%; 2034 avg $736.72, ROI 130.6%; 2035 avg $745.40, ROI 133.4%). The forecast compounds through 2040 (avg $1,215.58, ROI 280.6%) and 2050 (avg $2,241.49, ROI 601.7%), both marked bullish. The approach implies substantial long-term upside but notes those figures are estimates, not guarantees.
The forecast includes an annualized volatility of 40%, underscoring the inherent risk and variability in long-horizon outcomes.
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The 2030 forecast shows an average price of $502.72 with a min of $384.31 and a max of $704.45, and an ROI of 57.4%. The sentiment is bullish for that year.
The long-term forecast points to bullish outcomes from 2028 onward, with substantial upside by 2030, 2040, and 2050. For example, the 2030 avg is $502.72 and 2050 avg is $2,241.49 (ROI 601.7%), but these are estimates and not guaranteed. Overall, the outlook suggests potential upside alongside notable uncertainty.
Yes. The 2033 forecast lists a max of $1,008.88, indicating a path where the price could exceed $1,000 by 2033 (avg $686.32, ROI 114.9%, bullish).
The 2026 forecast shows min $284.89, avg $319.42, max $425.09 with an ROI of 0 and sentiment Neutral.
Beyond 2030, the forecast shows continued upside, with 2040 avg $1,215.58 (ROI 280.6%, bullish) and 2050 avg $2,241.49 (ROI 601.7%, bullish). The max in 2050 is $3,849.54.
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