Kadant’s Price Target Climbs to $295, Q3 EPS $2.59 and $0.34 Dividend
Analysts have lifted Kadant Inc.’s average price target from $285 to $295 over the past year, including a $410 target from Gary Prestopino, while Q3 2025 EPS of $2.59 topped the $2.18 estimate despite falling from $2.84 last year. The firm paid a $0.34 quarterly dividend on February 5, extending a ten-year dividend growth streak.
1. Analyst Price Target Trends
Over the past year, Kadant’s average price target has risen from $285 to $295, with analyst Gary Prestopino projecting a peak target of $410, reflecting growing bullish sentiment on the stock’s long-term growth prospects.
2. Q3 2025 Earnings Performance
The company reported Q3 2025 EPS of $2.59, exceeding the $2.18 consensus estimate while reflecting a year-over-year decline from $2.84, highlighting mixed momentum across its Flow Control, Industrial Processing and Material Handling segments.
3. Dividend Growth Streak
Kadant paid a $0.34 quarterly dividend on February 5, 2026, extending its decade-long track record of annual dividend increases and underscoring its commitment to returning cash to shareholders.
4. Stock Volatility and Outlook
With a beta value indicating elevated volatility relative to the market, Kadant’s shares carry higher risk, even as stable analyst estimates and upward price target revisions suggest confidence in future performance.