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Apr 03, 2021

Kadant Q1 2021 Earnings Report

Kadant reported an increase in revenue, record bookings, and improved cash flow in the first quarter of 2021.

Key Takeaways

Kadant Inc. reported strong first-quarter results with record bookings and backlog, driven by strong demand in the Industrial Processing and Flow Control segments. Revenue and earnings per share both increased, and the company is optimistic for the remainder of the year, raising its revenue expectation.

Bookings increased 16% to a record $204 million.

Operating cash flow increased 209% to $19 million.

Revenue increased 8% to $172 million.

GAAP diluted EPS and adjusted diluted EPS both increased 31% to $1.43.

Total Revenue
$172M
Previous year: $159M
+8.4%
EPS
$1.43
Previous year: $1.09
+31.2%
Adjusted EBITDA
$31.1M
Previous year: $27.3M
+14.2%
Bookings
$205M
Previous year: $176M
+16.4%
Gross Margin
43.9%
Previous year: 42.9%
+2.3%
Gross Profit
$75.7M
Previous year: $68.3M
+10.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$66.7M
Previous year: $62.1M
+7.5%
Free Cash Flow
$16.8M
Previous year: $3.48M
+383.3%
Total Assets
$936M
Previous year: $909M
+2.9%

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Forward Guidance

Kadant is increasing its revenue expectation to $710 to $730 million for 2021.