# Kadant Inc. (KAI): Dividend & Fundamentals

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- Sector: Industrials · Industry: Industrial - Machinery
- Exchange: NYSE · Trading currency: USD

Kadant Inc. supplies technologies and engineered systems worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Flow Control, Industrial Processing, and Material Handling. The Flow Control segment develops, manufactures, and markets fluid-handling systems, equipment, and integrated technologies, such as rotary joints, syphons, Turbulator bars, expansion joints, and engineered steam and condensate systems, as well as doctor systems and holders, doctor blades, cleaning showers and fabric-conditioning systems, forming systems and wear surfaces, and water-filtration systems. The Industrial Pro...

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-23:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $262.39 USD |
| Market Cap | $3.10B |
| P/E (TTM) | 23.60 |
| EPS (TTM) | $11.12 |
| 52-Week Range | $244.87 – $354.07 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.54% |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | 0.54% |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | $1.42 /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | $1.44 /share |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | 13 years |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | 5.9% / 7.5% / 7.6% / 6.6% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | 14.8% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | 10.2% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | 15.5% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | 10.6% |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | $0.3600 | 2026-11-12 |
| 2026-07-16 | $0.3600 | 2026-08-13 |
| 2026-04-15 | $0.3600 | 2026-05-13 |
| 2026-01-08 | $0.3400 | 2026-02-05 |
| 2025-10-09 | $0.3400 | 2025-11-06 |
| 2025-07-10 | $0.3400 | 2025-08-07 |
| 2025-04-09 | $0.3400 | 2025-05-07 |
| 2025-01-10 | $0.3200 | 2025-02-06 |
| 2024-10-10 | $0.3200 | 2024-11-07 |
| 2024-07-11 | $0.3200 | 2024-08-08 |
| 2024-04-09 | $0.3200 | 2024-05-08 |
| 2024-01-03 | $0.2900 | 2024-02-01 |

Full history: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/kai/dividend

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does Kadant Inc. do?

Kadant Inc. (KAI) operates in the Industrial - Machinery industry within the Industrials sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

### What is KAI's market cap?

Kadant Inc. (KAI) has a market capitalization of approximately $3.10 billion, as of October 23, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does KAI pay a dividend?

Yes, Kadant Inc. (KAI) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 0.54%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

### How often does KAI pay dividends?

Kadant Inc. pays dividends quarterly. The forward annual rate is $1.44 per share at the current declared cadence. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is KAI's payout ratio?

Kadant Inc.'s payout ratio is the percentage of earnings (and free cash flow) returned to shareholders as dividends. Current EPS and FCF coverage are shown in the payout cards above, with green / amber / red coloring indicating sustainability.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/kai
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/kai/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/kai/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/kai/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/kai/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/kai/peers

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