Kadant said Q4 FY2025 revenue rose 11% to a record USD 286.2 million, with gross margin of 43.9% (up 50 basis points). Net income was USD 24.0 million and GAAP EPS was USD 2.04, while adjusted EPS increased 1% to USD 2.27. Adjusted EBITDA rose 11% to USD 58.0 million (20.3% margin), operating cash flow increased 17% to USD 60.76 million, and bookings rose 12% to USD 270.0 million. For FY2025, revenue was USD 1.05 billion, gross margin was 45.2% (up 90 basis points), net income fell 9% to USD 102.0 million, and GAAP EPS declined 9% to USD 8.65; adjusted EPS decreased 10% to USD 9.26. Adjusted EBITDA fell 6% to USD 216.3 million (20.6% margin), operating cash flow increased 10% to a record USD 171.33 million, and bookings rose 5% to a record USD 1.03 billion. CEO Jeffrey Powell said execution and recent acquisitions supported record Q4 revenue and strong cash flows despite a challenging environment, and said Kadant expects improving activity in 2026, with revenue guided to USD 1.16 billion–USD 1.19 billion and GAAP EPS of USD 10.27–USD 10.62 (adjusted EPS USD 10.40–USD 10.75). For Q1 FY2026, Kadant forecast revenue of USD 270 million–USD 280 million and GAAP EPS of USD 1.69–USD 1.79 (adjusted EPS USD 1.78–USD 1.88).

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