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Oct 02, 2021

Kadant Q3 2021 Earnings Report

Reported record revenue and bookings with strong performance driven by excellent execution and end-market demand.

Key Takeaways

Kadant reported a strong third quarter with record revenue and bookings. Revenue increased by 29% to $200 million, and bookings increased by 71% to $245 million. Net income increased by 38% to $20 million, and adjusted EBITDA increased by 36% to $41 million.

Bookings increased 71% to a record $245 million.

Revenue increased 29% to a record $200 million.

Operating cash flow increased 56% to $38 million.

Adjusted EBITDA increased 36% to $41 million and represented 20.5% of revenue.

Total Revenue
$200M
Previous year: $155M
+29.2%
EPS
$1.97
Previous year: $1.31
+50.4%
Adjusted EBITDA
$40.9M
Previous year: $30M
+36.3%
Bookings
$245M
Previous year: $143M
+70.7%
Gross Margin
41.9%
Previous year: 44.2%
-5.2%
Gross Profit
$83.7M
Previous year: $68.3M
+22.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$83.7M
Previous year: $56.2M
+48.9%
Free Cash Flow
$34.6M
Previous year: $22.6M
+53.1%
Total Assets
$1.13B
Previous year: $914M
+24.0%

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Forward Guidance

The company is decreasing its revenue expectation to $778 to $783 million for 2021 from its previous range of $783 to $793 million due to supply chain constraints, delays in shipments, and the timing of capital orders.

Positive Outlook

  • Strong momentum built up during the first three quarters of 2021 has led to record backlog.
  • Expect a solid finish to the year.
  • See strong demand for our products.

Challenges Ahead

  • Supply chain constraints
  • Delays in shipments
  • Timing of capital orders are moderating our outlook for the fourth quarter.