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Guidance raise and strong quarterly metrics imply higher expectations for 2H2026; improving cash flow and backlog reduce downside risk and can trigger multiple expansion in a cyclical industrials stock, especially around the Aug 5 call.
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Kadant reported Q2 2026 revenue of $313 million, up 23% year over year, with bookings of $312 million (+16%). While gross margin declined to 43.8% (down 210 bps) due to mix and acquisitions, adjusted EPS rose to a record $3.42 and GAAP EPS to $2.75. Management raised full-year guidance to $1.19–$1.21 billion in revenue and $12.43–$12.68 in adjusted EPS, signaling upside as capital spend recovers and the installed base supports higher demand.
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