# Kadant (KAI) — News KAI · NYSE · Stock Canonical page: https://www.lighthorse.io/tickers/kai/news ## Recent headlines - [Sacks: Need AI-powered cyber defense to respond to AI attacks](https://www.ainvest.com/news/sacks-ai-powered-cyber-defense-respond-ai-attacks-2610) — AInvest Wire, Sep 30, 2026 The increasing use of artificial intelligence in cyberattacks is prompting a shift toward AI-powered defense systems, according to recent industry reports and expert analysis. Cybersecurity firm Kai’s 2026 State of Autonomous Defense Report highlights that 63% of CISOs believe attackers currently… - [Hanwha investment to raise 500B won in share sale](https://www.ainvest.com/news/hanwha-investment-raise-500b-won-share-sale-2609) — AInvest Wire, Sep 30, 2026 Hanwha Aerospace has announced plans to invest an additional 500 billion won by the end of 2026 to increase its stake in Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI). The company has already raised its ownership to 5.09% through recent share purchases and has shifted its stated purpose from a "simple… - [Kadant - Jeffrey L. Powell to become executive chairman effective January 2, 2027](https://www.ainvest.com/news/kadant-jeffrey-powell-executive-chairman-effective-january-2-2027-2609) — AInvest Wire, Sep 10, 2026 - [Kadant - Jonathan W. Painter to step down as chairman and director on January 2, 2027](https://www.ainvest.com/news/kadant-jonathan-painter-step-chairman-director-january-2-2027-2609) — AInvest Wire, Sep 10, 2026 Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) announced that Jonathan W. Painter will step down as chairman and director of the company on January 2, 2027[1]. Painter has served in these roles for over a decade and has played a significant role in shaping the company’s strategic direction. The board will initiate a… - [Kadant - Appoints Michael C. Colwell as president, CEO, and director effective January 2, 2027](https://www.ainvest.com/news/kadant-appoints-michael-colwell-president-ceo-director-effective-january-2-2027-2609) — AInvest Wire, Sep 10, 2026 Kadant Inc. has announced the appointment of Michael C. Colwell as president, chief executive officer, and director, effective January 2, 2027. Colwell will assume these roles following the company’s annual shareholder meeting and will be responsible for leading strategic and operational… ## Similar Stocks - [NPO](https://www.lighthorse.io/tickers/npo) — Enpro Inc. Common Stock - [UFPI](https://www.lighthorse.io/tickers/ufpi) — UFP Industries, Inc. - Common Stock - [AIT](https://www.lighthorse.io/tickers/ait) — Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. Common Stock - [FELE](https://www.lighthorse.io/tickers/fele) — Franklin Electric Co., Inc. - Common Stock - [IR](https://www.lighthorse.io/tickers/ir) — Ingersoll Rand Inc. Common Stock - [ITW](https://www.lighthorse.io/tickers/itw) — Illinois Tool Works Inc. Common Stock - [SWK](https://www.lighthorse.io/tickers/swk) — Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. Common Stock - [BXC](https://www.lighthorse.io/tickers/bxc) — Bluelinx Holdings Inc. Common Stock - [BCC](https://www.lighthorse.io/tickers/bcc) — Boise Cascade, L.L.C. Common Stock - [LECO](https://www.lighthorse.io/tickers/leco) — Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. - Common Shares --- Light Horse does not author, endorse or verify the headlines, and their appearance here is not an endorsement of any view they express. This page is for informational purposes only. Nothing on it is a recommendation, solicitation or offer to buy or sell any security, nor investment, legal or tax advice. Light Horse Securities Inc does not verify third-party data and is not responsible for its accuracy, completeness or timeliness. Data provided by [AInvest](https://www.ainvest.com).