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KADANT INC (KAI) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on May 5, 2026 reporting Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition), Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure), Item EX-99.1 (Exhibit EX-99.2). FY2026 financial results announced May 5, 2026 under Item 2.02.
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Item 2.02 · Results of Operations and Financial Condition
- FY2026 financial results announced May 5, 2026 under Item 2.02
- Investor presentation slides scheduled for May 6, 2026
- Press release Exhibit 99.1 contains the detailed results and management commentary
Item 7.01 · Regulation FD Disclosure
- May 6, 2026 webcast and conference call covering fiscal quarter ended April 4, 2026
- Presentation slides furnished as Exhibit 99.2, providing management’s supporting financial commentary
Item EX-99.1 · Exhibit EX-99.2
- Q1 revenue $281.5M, up 18%; bookings $320.8M, up 25% to a record, signaling strong demand and improved forward visibility
- Adjusted EPS $2.84, up 14%; adjusted EBITDA $56.8M, up 19%, with margin improving to 20.2%
- Organic revenue declined 1% despite acquisitions; gross margin fell to 45.0% from 46.1%, highlighting integration and mix pressure
- 2026 revenue guidance raised to $1.178–$1.203B, while adjusted EPS guidance cut to $12.33–$12.68 due to acquisition-related dilution
- Operating cash flow fell 4% to $21.9M and free cash flow fell 2% to $18.7M despite earnings growth
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