Kadant (KAI) Q2 EPS Beats by 19%

(NYSE:KAI), a company specializing in engineered industrial equipment and technologies, reported earnings for Q2 FY2025 on July 29, 2025. The biggest news is that adjusted earnings per share (non-GAAP) and revenue both outpaced analyst expectations in Q2 FY2025: Adjusted EPS was $2.31 versus a $1.94 estimate, and GAAP revenue came in at $255.3 million against a $246.0 million forecast. Despite the strong beat, revenue and earnings fell compared to the same period last year as capital equipment demand remained lower and customers delayed large orders amid ongoing trade policy uncertainty. Still, Expanding gross margin and increased free cash flow marked clear operational positives.

Source: Analyst estimates provided by FactSet. Management expectations based on management's guidance, as provided in Q1 2025 earnings report.

Kadant delivers equipment and components for process industries, focusing on three main segments: Flow Control, Industrial Processing, and Material Handling. Its products range from fluid-handling systems, which control the flow of liquids in industrial processes, to wood processing machinery and advanced material handling solutions used in industries such as packaging, metals, and food processing.

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