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Kadant (KAI) Q2 2025 earnings results (second quarter 2025)
10-Q filed Aug 6, 2025
Kadant (KAI) reported revenue of $255M for the second quarter 2025 (Q2 2025), -7% from a year earlier and +7% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 15.4%, net earnings $26.2M (10.2% of revenue).
Kadant, Q2 2025: revenue $255M (-7% year over year), operating margin 15.4%, net earnings $26.2M, operating cash flow $40.5M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q2 2025 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $255M | +7% | -7% |
| Operating profit | $39.4M | +11% | -19% |
| Net earnings | $26.2M | +9% | -16% |
| Operating cash flow | $40.5M | +77% | +44% |
| Free cash flow | $36.5M | — | +58% |
What changed
Revenue was $255.3M in Q2 2025, down 7% year over year and up 7% from the previous quarter. Parts and consumables was the largest line at 71% of revenue. Capital lost $28.5M year over year (down 28%), 146% of the total change.
Operating profit was $39.4M, a 15.4% margin (down 2.2 points year over year). Total costs fell 5% while revenue fell 7%. Net earnings were $26.2M, down 16% year over year. The effective tax rate was 26.9%.
Operating cash flow was $40.5M (up 44% year over year), 152% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $12.1M of depreciation and amortization and $3.1M of share-based compensation. After capital Expenditures ($4.0M), free cash flow as the company reports it was $36.5M.
Questions
What was Kadant's revenue in the second quarter 2025?
Kadant (KAI) reported revenue of $255M for the second quarter 2025 (Q2 2025), -7% from a year earlier and +7% from the quarter before.
Was Kadant profitable in the second quarter 2025?
Operating profit was $39.4M (15.4% of revenue) and net earnings $26.2M.
Source: Kadant 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.