Company / Operating Cash Flow
Kadant Inc. Operating Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Cash Flow
$171.3M
FY2025
5-year range
$102.6M / $171.3M
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+10.3%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#235 of 357
Industrials
What the data says
At $171M, Kadant Inc.'s operating cash flow ranks #235 of 357 in the Industrials sector. Operating Cash Flow has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $40M in FY2017 to $171M in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$171M in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +13.0%.
Improved from $166M to $171M over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
Operating Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +18.6%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +13.0%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
#235 of 357 in IndustrialsTop 66% of 357This company $171.3M Sector average $943.1M
▼
-81.8% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +13.0%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, operating cash flow increased 10.3% year-over-year.
- Ranks #235 out of 357 companies in the Industrials sector.
- Lowest operating cash flow in the period was in FY2017.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Operating Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $171.3M | +10.3% |
| FY2024 | $155.3M | -6.2% |
| FY2023 | $165.5M | +61.3% |
| FY2022 | $102.6M | -36.8% |
| FY2021 | $162.4M | +74.9% |
| FY2020 | $92.9M | -4.6% |
| FY2019 | $97.4M | +91.0% |
| FY2018 | $51.0M | +26.3% |
| FY2017 | $40.4M | -20.8% |
| FY2016 | $51.0M | +27.3% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026