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Sep 27, 2025
Kadant Q3 2025 Earnings Report
Kadant's third quarter 2025 financial results were reported, showing a slight decrease in revenue and net income compared to the prior year, despite solid gross margin performance.
Key Takeaways
Kadant Inc. reported third-quarter 2025 financial results with revenue remaining flat at $271.6 million compared to the prior year. Net income decreased by 12% to $27.7 million, and GAAP EPS also decreased by 12% to $2.35. Adjusted EPS saw a 9% decrease to $2.59, while adjusted EBITDA decreased by 8% to $58.0 million. Despite a challenging demand environment for capital equipment, the company achieved a 50 basis point increase in gross margin to 45.2% and record revenue in its aftermarket parts business.
Revenue remained stable at $271.6 million, consistent with the prior year's third quarter.
Net income decreased by 12% to $27.7 million, and GAAP EPS fell by 12% to $2.35.
Adjusted EPS decreased by 9% to $2.59, and adjusted EBITDA was down 8% to $58.0 million.
Gross margin improved by 50 basis points to 45.2%, driven by strong performance in the aftermarket parts business.
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Forward Guidance
Kadant anticipates healthy demand for aftermarket parts and improving order activity for capital equipment in the fourth quarter of 2025. The company has revised its full-year 2025 revenue guidance upwards to $1.036 billion to $1.046 billion, while maintaining its adjusted EPS guidance of $9.05 to $9.25. GAAP EPS guidance for 2025 has been revised to $8.52 to $8.72. For the fourth quarter of 2025, revenue is expected to be between $270 million and $280 million, with GAAP EPS of $1.91 to $2.11 and adjusted EPS of $2.05 to $2.25.
Positive Outlook
- Anticipated healthy demand for aftermarket parts in Q4 2025.
- Expected improving order activity for capital equipment in Q4 2025.
- Full-year 2025 revenue guidance revised upwards to $1.036 billion to $1.046 billion.
- Adjusted EPS guidance for full-year 2025 maintained at $9.05 to $9.25.
- Recent acquisitions are being incorporated into guidance, contributing to revised revenue expectations.
Challenges Ahead
- Persistent softness in demand for capital equipment noted in the current quarter.
- Continued global trade uncertainties impacting business environment.
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