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Kadant Inc. is projected to rise to $350.10 by 2027, a +14% move from its current price of $307.79. KAI is currently trading above its 50-day average (a bullish sign). Technical indicators currently lean sell.
A data-driven summary — not financial advice. See the full breakdown below.
Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 7/31/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1 | $302.04 | $307.95 | $313.97 | +0.05% |
| Aug 2 | $299.78 | $308.11 | $316.66 | +0.10% |
| Aug 3 | $298.09 | $308.26 | $318.78 | +0.15% |
| Aug 4 | $296.70 | $308.42 | $320.60 | +0.21% |
| Aug 5 | $295.50 | $308.58 | $322.24 | +0.26% |
| Aug 6 | $294.43 | $308.74 | $323.74 | +0.31% |
| Aug 7 | $293.47 | $308.90 | $325.14 | +0.36% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $293.47 | $308.90 | $325.14 | +0.36% |
| Week 2 | $288.34 | $310.01 | $333.31 | +0.72% |
| Week 3 | $284.70 | $311.12 | $340.00 | +1.08% |
| Week 4 | $281.83 | $312.24 | $345.94 | +1.45% |
| Week 5 | $279.44 | $313.37 | $351.41 | +1.81% |
| Week 6 | $277.40 | $314.49 | $356.55 | +2.18% |
| Week 7 | $275.61 | $315.63 | $361.45 | +2.55% |
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 listed with the symbol KAI in the Industrials sector. The current price is $319.03 and the market cap is $3.77B, with a rank of 1573. The near-term picture suggests a range of movement within approximately $275 to $370 over the last 30 days.
The long-run outlook shows a path of rising averages and potential upside across the 2026–2050 horizon, with the 2026 average at $319.03 and the longer-range forecasts reaching above $2,000 on average by 2050. The forecast indicates neutral sentiment in the near term (2026–2028) followed by bullish sentiment from 2029 onward, with the average price rising to $463.50 by 2030, and continuing higher through 2040 and 2050.
A major floor 11.3% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 5.8% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
The nearest ceiling, 5.4% above — a clean break opens room to run.
A major ceiling 11.1% 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 | $310.07 | Sell | $308.44 | Sell |
| MA 10 | $308.88 | Sell | $308.12 | Sell |
| MA 20 | $305.23 | Buy | $307.05 | Buy |
| MA 50 | $306.23 | Buy | $307.50 | Buy |
| MA 100 | $309.62 | Sell | $309.15 | Sell |
| MA 200 | $305.76 | Buy | $310.90 | Sell |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 50.71 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 52.13 | Neutral |
| CCI (20) | 26.39 | Neutral |
| Williams %R (14) | -41.48 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | 0.40 | Buy |
| ROC (12) | 2.57 | Buy |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.58 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 58.52 | Neutral |
| TRIX (15) | 0.03 | Buy |
| Awesome (5,34) | 5.50 | Buy |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 54.41 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | -11.24 | Sell |
| Aroon Osc (25) | -32.00 | Sell |
| Hull MA (9) | 309.42 | Sell |
| ADX (14) | 8.07 | Neutral |
| ATR (14) | 5.31 | Info |
The 30-day technical picture points to a neutral-to-bullish setup with RSI around 60. The stock trades above the 50-day simple moving average of $309.26 and the 200-day simple moving average of $305.08, suggesting a mild positive tilt. Immediate support sits at $278.63 and resistance at $324.54.
Over the last 30 days the price range has spanned from $275.03 up to $370.08, signaling room for movement within a broad band.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $278.63 | $307.79 | $405.59 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $286.57 | $350.10 | $447.30 | +14% | Neutral | |
| $286.57 | $356.97 | $468.93 | +16% | Neutral | |
| $321.29 | $406.64 | $545.95 | +32% | Bullish | |
| $357.64 | $458.98 | $627.67 | +49% | Bullish | |
| $412.23 | $535.73 | $744.56 | +74% | Bullish | |
| $453.43 | $596.18 | $840.69 | +94% | Bullish | |
| $471.25 | $626.37 | $895.01 | +104% | Bullish | |
| $498.45 | $669.34 | $968.16 | +117% | Bullish | |
| $505.00 | $684.78 | $1,001.80 | +122% | Bullish | |
| $739.23 | $1,047.06 | $1,607.09 | +240% | Bullish | |
| $1,329.08 | $2,024.19 | $3,335.41 | +558% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $278.63 | $307.79 | $358.32 | +0.00% |
| August 2026 | $266.85 | $311.28 | $370.14 | +1.13% |
| September 2026 | $274.88 | $322.53 | $387.23 | +3.61% |
| October 2026 | $276.61 | $326.10 | $394.49 | +1.10% |
| November 2026 | $274.33 | $324.67 | $395.19 | -0.44% |
| December 2026 | $278.99 | $331.35 | $405.59 | +2.06% |
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 $405.59 through 2026. The $307.79 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 $350.10 (low $286.57, high $447.30) — a potential gain of +14% on today's $307.79. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
In 2028, KAI is projected to trade between $286.57 and $468.93, averaging $356.97 — a potential gain of +16% from today's $307.79. That is up +2% on the projected 2027 average. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
Kadant Inc.'s 2029 outlook centres on $406.64, within a $321.29 to $545.95 range. That is up +14% on the projected 2028 average. That marks a +32% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2030, KAI could reach as high as $627.67, with a base case around $458.98 and support toward $357.64 — roughly +49% from $307.79. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect KAI to range from $412.23 to $744.56 through 2031. The $535.73 average target implies a +74% move from current prices. That is up +17% 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 $596.18 (low $453.43, high $840.69) — a potential gain of +94% on today's $307.79. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2033, KAI is projected to trade between $471.25 and $895.01, averaging $626.37 — a potential gain of +104% from today's $307.79. That is up +5% on the projected 2032 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Kadant Inc.'s 2034 outlook centres on $669.34, within a $498.45 to $968.16 range. That is up +7% on the projected 2033 average. That marks a +117% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2035, KAI could reach as high as $1,001.80, with a base case around $684.78 and support toward $505.00 — roughly +122% from $307.79. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect KAI to range from $739.23 to $1,607.09 through 2040. The $1,047.06 average target implies a +240% move from current prices. That is up +53% on the projected 2035 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The KAI price prediction for 2050 points to an average of $2,024.19 (low $1,329.08, high $3,335.41) — a potential gain of +558% on today's $307.79. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Investing $1,000 in KAI today (≈ 3.248968 KAI) could be worth
$6,576.53
+$5,576.53 (+558%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected KAI price of $2,024.19 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 30, 2025 (≈ 2.788545 KAI) would be worth
$858.29
-$141.71 (-14.2%) today · 0.86× · US Dollar
Based on a KAI entry price of $358.61 vs. today's $307.79.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $307.7 | $1,000.29 | +0.0% |
| 1 month ago | $314.23 | $979.51 | -2.0% |
| 3 months ago | $285.85 | $1,076.75 | +7.7% |
| 6 months ago | $321.04 | $958.73 | -4.1% |
| 1 year ago | $358.61 | $858.29 | -14.2% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $177.35 | $1,735.49 | +73.5% |
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 $620.00 around 2033.
Implied market cap at $620.00: $7.32B
The multi-year forecast shows a clear upward trajectory. By 2029 the average price is $421.20 with a maximum of $578.50 and a minimum of $327.11, delivering an estimated ROI of 32 with bullish sentiment. By 2030 the average climbs to $463.50 and the max to $649.97, with an ROI of 45.3% and bullish sentiment.
The path continues upward through 2031–2035 with steadily higher averages and ROI, reaching an average of $691.90 and a max of $1,046.78 by 2035 (ROI 116.9%, bullish). The 2040 forecast shows an average of $1,043.98 and a max of $1,666.57 (ROI 227.2%, bullish). By 2050 the average is projected at $2,010.12 with a max of $3,472.51 (ROI 530.1%, bullish).
These figures reflect a long-term bullish outlook, but as with all forecasts they are estimates, not guarantees, and depend on future market conditions.
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In 2030 the forecast shows an average price of $463.50 with a minimum of $354.11 and a maximum of $649.97, and an estimated ROI of 45.3% with bullish sentiment.
The long-term forecast indicates a bullish trend from 2029 onward, with the average price rising to $421.20 in 2029 and to $463.50 in 2030, then higher through 2040 and 2050, with ROI reaching 530.1% by 2050. Near-term sentiment is neutral for 2026–2028.
Yes. The forecast maximum reaches $1,000+ by 2034–2035 (for example, $1,046.78 in 2035 and $1,666.57 as a 2040 max).
Current price is $319.03 and market cap is $3.77B.
RSI14 is 60. The 50-day moving average is $309.26 and the 200-day moving average is $305.08. Support is at $278.63 and resistance at $324.54. The 30-day price range is from $275.03 to $370.08.
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