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Jul 01, 2023

Kadant Q2 2023 Earnings Report

Kadant reported record revenue and raised earnings guidance.

Key Takeaways

Kadant reported record revenue of $245 million, a 11% increase year-over-year. Net income increased 14% to $30 million, and adjusted EBITDA increased 12% to $52 million. The company raised its full-year revenue and earnings guidance.

Revenue increased 11% to a record $245 million.

Bookings decreased 19% to $215 million.

Net income increased 14% to $30 million.

Adjusted EBITDA increased 12% to a record $52 million, representing 21.0% of revenue.

Total Revenue
$245M
Previous year: $222M
+10.6%
EPS
$2.54
Previous year: $2.24
+13.4%
Adjusted EBITDA
$51.6M
Previous year: $46M
+12.2%
Bookings
$215M
Previous year: $266M
-19.1%
Gross Margin
43.5%
Previous year: 43.3%
+0.5%
Gross Profit
$107M
Previous year: $96M
+10.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$70.2M
Previous year: $78M
-10.0%
Free Cash Flow
$13.7M
Previous year: $11.9M
+15.6%
Total Assets
$1.16B
Previous year: $1.12B
+3.3%

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Forward Guidance

Kadant expects industrial demand to continue at current levels and is raising its revenue and earnings guidance for the full year 2023.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue of $229 to $236 million is expected for Q3 2023.
  • GAAP EPS of $2.15 to $2.25 is expected for Q3 2023.
  • Adjusted EPS of $2.19 to $2.29 is expected for Q3 2023, excluding relocation costs.
  • Revenue of $925 to $940 million is now expected for the full year 2023.
  • GAAP EPS of $9.11 to $9.31 is now expected for the full year 2023.

Challenges Ahead

  • Industrial demand is expected to continue at current levels.
  • The 2023 guidance includes pre-tax relocation costs of $0.6 million, or $0.04 per diluted share.
  • Bookings decreased 19% to $215.2 million compared to $265.9 million in 2022.
  • Organic bookings decreased 18 percent, which excludes a one percent decrease from the unfavorable effect of foreign currency translation.
  • Macroeconomic headwinds and general slowdown in industrial activity.