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KADANT INC (KAI) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on August 4, 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). Earnings announcement dated August 4, 2026, covering Kadant’s fiscal-year 2026 results.
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Item 2.02 · Results of Operations and Financial Condition
- Earnings announcement dated August 4, 2026, covering Kadant’s fiscal-year 2026 results
- Press release in Exhibit 99.1 contains the company’s financial results and management commentary
- Investor presentation slides in Exhibit 99.2 provide additional performance context for August 5, 2026 presentation
Item 7.01 · Regulation FD Disclosure
- Webcast and conference call scheduled for August 5, 2026, covering quarter ended July 4, 2026
- Investor presentation slides furnished as Exhibit 99.2 for management’s financial-results discussion
Item EX-99.1 · Exhibit EX-99.2
- Q2 revenue rose 23% to record $312.9M; adjusted EPS increased 26% to record $3.42
- Adjusted EBITDA grew 30% to $68.1M, with margin expanding to 21.8% despite gross margin declining 210 basis points to 43.8%
- Organic bookings declined 1%, highlighting continued customer caution and capital-project approval delays
- 2026 revenue guidance raised to $1.190B–$1.210B; adjusted EPS guidance raised to $12.43–$12.68
- Debt obligations increased to $508.2M from $372.7M at January 3, 2026, alongside acquisition-driven growth and $137.6M cash-restricted cash
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