NYSE$KAI
Kadant Inc · Q3 2024 earnings
Q3 2024 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Kadant reported a solid third quarter in 2024, marked by strong operational execution and record adjusted EPS.
Kadant Inc. reported an 11% increase in revenue to $272 million for Q3 2024. The company achieved a gross margin of 44.7%, and record adjusted EBITDA of $63 million. Net income increased by 2% to $32 million, with GAAP EPS rising by 2% to $2.68 and adjusted EPS increasing by 6% to a record $2.84.
- Revenue increased 11% to $272 million.
- Adjusted EBITDA was a record $63 million, representing 23.3% of revenue.
- GAAP EPS increased 2% to $2.68, while adjusted EPS increased 6% to a record $2.84.
- Bookings increased 15% to $240 million.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Kadant · Revenue · Quarterly
$272M
Forward guidance
Kadant expects revenue of $252 to $260 million, GAAP EPS of $1.81 to $2.01 and adjusted EPS of $1.90 to $2.10 for the fourth quarter of 2024.
Tailwinds
- Demand for capital equipment is expected to gain momentum as customers prepare for 2025 projects.
Headwinds
- Industrial manufacturing sectors in Europe and Asia continue to face significant headwinds.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q3 2024
+1.3%
Avg return
Earnings day
+1.4%
Avg return
5 days after
+2.3%
Avg return
30 days after
56%
35 / 63 earnings
Positive
+13.1%
Q2 2017
Best reaction
-14.4%
Q4 2019
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -1.3% | +15.6% | +1.2% | |
| Q4 2025 | +2.7% | +4.8% | -7.5% | |
| Q3 2025 | +0.8% | -7.3% | -6.8% | |
| Q1 2025 | -6.5% | -7.1% | -0.5% | |
| Q4 2024 | -0.7% | +11.6% | -1.2% | |
| Q3 2024 | +4.2% | +6.6% | +25.2% | |
| Q2 2024 | -0.6% | -12.4% | -9.4% | |
| Q1 2024 | -8.9% | -5.1% | -4.2% | |
| Q4 2023 | +12.0% | +11.5% | +4.5% | |
| Q3 2023 | +6.8% | +10.9% | +18.3% | |
| Q2 2023 | -6.7% | -4.8% | -1.4% | |
| Q1 2023 | +3.4% | +4.7% | +2.9% | |
| Q4 2022 | +4.7% | +8.1% | -2.5% | |
| Q3 2022 | -5.2% | -1.9% | +8.9% | |
| Q2 2022 | -3.0% | -5.0% | -12.8% | |
| Q1 2022 | +5.9% | -1.2% | +1.5% | |
| Q4 2021 | -4.6% | -6.3% | -3.6% | |
| Q3 2021 | +2.6% | +5.2% | +6.7% | |
| Q2 2021 | +9.2% | +12.8% | +20.3% | |
| Q1 2021 | -0.7% | +3.7% | -5.4% | |
| Q3 2020 | -4.5% | -1.9% | +12.1% | |
| Q2 2020 | -6.1% | -7.3% | -1.2% | |
| Q1 2020 | +0.4% | -2.3% | +15.7% | |
| Q4 2019 | -14.4% | -10.4% | -33.7% | |
| Q3 2019 | +1.4% | +5.3% | +11.6% | |
| Q2 2019 | +8.3% | -1.9% | -5.0% | |
| Q1 2019 | -0.9% | -7.0% | -16.1% | |
| Q4 2018 | +2.6% | +1.6% | +1.8% | |
| Q3 2018 | +5.9% | +4.7% | -1.8% | |
| Q2 2018 | -0.2% | -5.4% | +4.8% | |
| Q1 2018 | +0.7% | -0.6% | +4.5% | |
| Q4 2017 | -0.4% | -0.6% | +4.8% | |
| Q3 2017 | +10.2% | +3.2% | -0.0% | |
| Q2 2017 | +13.1% | +11.1% | +11.3% | |
| Q1 2017 | +13.0% | +18.8% | +26.2% | |
| Q4 2016 | +0.0% | -0.3% | -6.7% | |
| Q3 2016 | +3.1% | +1.6% | +22.0% | |
| Q2 2016 | +3.9% | -1.0% | +1.7% | |
| Q1 2016 | +3.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -2.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -3.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +5.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -6.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +1.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +7.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +1.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -2.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +4.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +3.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -3.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +6.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -9.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +10.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -8.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +1.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -0.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -0.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -4.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +11.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +11.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +0.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -0.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +5.2% | — | — |
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