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Kadant delivers strong Q2 with margin pressure and full-year guidance raise

Aug 4, 2026, 4:39 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Strong Q2 beat and raised 2026 guidance typically drive near-term stock upside, especially with robust backlog and cash flow; margin pressure is a caveat but not gating the upside while demand remains healthy.

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Kadant reported Q2 2026 revenue of $313 million, up 23% y/y, and bookings of $312.1 million (+16%). While gross margin declined to 43.8% due to mix and acquisitions, net income and adjusted EPS hit records. The company raised 2026 revenue guidance to $1.19–$1.21 billion and maintained a solid backlog of $340 million, signaling upside as capital spending recovers and aftermarket demand remains robust.

Q2 2026 revenue $313M; up 23% year over year; bookings $312M, up 16%.
Gross margin fell 210 bps to 43.8%; net income up 24% to $32.5M.
GAAP EPS $2.75; adjusted EPS $3.42, both records; adjusted EBITDA $68.1M.
Backlog at $340M; 2026 revenue guidance raised to $1.190–$1.210B.
Q3 2026 revenue guide: $297–$307M; confirms healthy demand amid macro concerns.

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