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Kadant (KAI) guidance history: what it guided and what it reported
Kadant gave guidance in 3 earnings releases on file since May 5, 2026. Of 1 guided period since reported, it met or beat its own guidance once (100%). Revenue: 1 of 1, on average +3.9% against the guided midpoint. Its releases raised guidance 3 times and lowered it twice.
Revenue
Met or beat 1 of 1 periods (1 above, 0 within, 0 below).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2026 | $287M–$302M (Nov 3, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q3 2026 | $297M–$307M (Aug 4, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q2 2026 | $296M–$306M (May 5, 2026) | $313M | above the range | +4.0% |
| FY2026 | $1.2B–$1.2B (May 5, 2026) → raised $1.2B–$1.2B (Aug 4, 2026) → raised $1.2B–$1.2B (Nov 3, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
GAAP EPS
This line is not in the statements Filing Flows reads, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2026 | $2.01–$2.16 (Nov 3, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q3 2026 | $2.28–$2.38 (Aug 4, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q2 2026 | $2.26–$2.36 (May 5, 2026) | — | — | — |
| FY2026 | $9.80–$10.15 (May 5, 2026) → lowered $9.78–$10.03 (Aug 4, 2026) → raised $9.88–$10.03 (Nov 3, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
Adjusted EPS
The guide is on an adjusted basis that the GAAP statements do not show, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2026 | $2.19 (Nov 3, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q3 2026 | $2.65 (Aug 4, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q2 2026 | $2.88–$2.98 (May 5, 2026) | — | — | — |
| FY2026 | $12.33–$12.68 (May 5, 2026) → raised $12.43–$12.68 (Aug 4, 2026) → raised $12.58–$12.73 (Nov 3, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
The latest quarter
Kadant, Q3 2026: revenue $313M (+15% year over year), operating margin 17.1%, net earnings $35.1M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Does Kadant beat its guidance?
Kadant gave guidance in 3 earnings releases on file since May 5, 2026. Of 1 guided period since reported, it met or beat its own guidance once (100%). Revenue: 1 of 1, on average +3.9% against the guided midpoint.
How often does Kadant raise guidance?
Its earnings releases raised guidance 3 times and lowered it twice since May 5, 2026.
Each guided period is held to the last guidance given before its figures were reported; a single figure counts as in line within 1% (0.25 pts for a rate). Reported figures are GAAP, from the company's filings; adjusted guidance shows its moves only.