KAI Dividend History & Yield
Kadant Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 (in 36 days) | Oct 29, 2026 | $0.36 | $36.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jan 14, 2027 (in 127 days) | Jan 28, 2027 | $0.36 | $36.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 15, 2027 (in 218 days) | Apr 29, 2027 | $0.36 | $36.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jul 15, 2027 (in 309 days) | Jul 29, 2027 | $0.36 | $36.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from KAI's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.44 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much KAI do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 834 | $249,617 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 4,167 | $1,248,083 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 8,334 | $2,496,167 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.48%. $10,000 in KAI would currently pay about $48 a year ($4 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
KAI dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | — | $0.36 | +0.0% |
| Apr 15, 2026 | — | $0.36 | +5.9% |
| Jan 8, 2026 | — | $0.34 | +0.0% |
| Oct 9, 2025 | — | $0.34 | +0.0% |
| Jul 10, 2025 | — | $0.34 | +0.0% |
| Apr 9, 2025 | — | $0.34 | +6.2% |
| Jan 10, 2025 | — | $0.32 | +0.0% |
| Oct 10, 2024 | — | $0.32 | +0.0% |
| Jul 11, 2024 | — | $0.32 | +0.0% |
| Apr 9, 2024 | — | $0.32 | +10.3% |
| Jan 3, 2024 | — | $0.29 | +0.0% |
| Oct 11, 2023 | — | $0.29 | +0.0% |
| Jul 12, 2023 | — | $0.29 | +0.0% |
| Apr 11, 2023 | — | $0.29 | +11.5% |
| Jan 4, 2023 | — | $0.26 | +0.0% |
| Oct 12, 2022 | — | $0.26 | +0.0% |
| Jul 13, 2022 | — | $0.26 | +0.0% |
| Apr 12, 2022 | — | $0.26 | +4.0% |
| Jan 5, 2022 | — | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| Oct 13, 2021 | — | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| Jul 14, 2021 | — | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| Apr 13, 2021 | — | $0.25 | +4.2% |
| Jan 6, 2021 | — | $0.24 | +0.0% |
| Oct 14, 2020 | — | $0.24 | +0.0% |
| Jul 8, 2020 | — | $0.24 | +0.0% |
| Apr 6, 2020 | — | $0.24 | +4.3% |
| Jan 8, 2020 | — | $0.23 | +0.0% |
| Oct 9, 2019 | — | $0.23 | +0.0% |
| Jul 10, 2019 | — | $0.23 | +0.0% |
| Apr 8, 2019 | — | $0.23 | +4.5% |
| Jan 8, 2019 | — | $0.22 | +0.0% |
| Oct 10, 2018 | — | $0.22 | +0.0% |
| Jul 11, 2018 | — | $0.22 | +0.0% |
| Apr 11, 2018 | — | $0.22 | +4.8% |
| Jan 10, 2018 | — | $0.21 | +0.0% |
| Oct 11, 2017 | — | $0.21 | +0.0% |
| Jul 11, 2017 | — | $0.21 | +0.0% |
| Apr 11, 2017 | — | $0.21 | +10.5% |
| Jan 10, 2017 | — | $0.19 | +0.0% |
| Oct 11, 2016 | — | $0.19 | +0.0% |
| Jul 12, 2016 | — | $0.19 | +0.0% |
| Apr 12, 2016 | — | $0.19 | +11.8% |
| Jan 12, 2016 | — | $0.17 | +0.0% |
| Oct 13, 2015 | — | $0.17 | +0.0% |
| Jul 14, 2015 | — | $0.17 | +0.0% |
| Apr 14, 2015 | — | $0.17 | +13.3% |
| Jan 14, 2015 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Oct 10, 2014 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Jul 14, 2014 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Apr 7, 2014 | — | $0.15 | +20.0% |
| Jan 7, 2014 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Oct 8, 2013 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Jul 9, 2013 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Apr 9, 2013 | — | $0.125 | — |
KAI dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2026 | Raised 5.9% | $0.34 | $0.36 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
KAI scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Kadant Inc.
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.
Sector: Industrials. Industry: Specialty Industrial Machinery. First dividend on our records: Apr 9, 2013. 54 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
KAI dividend FAQ
When is KAI's next ex-dividend date?
KAI's next ex-dividend date is Oct 15, 2026 (in 36 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.36 per share, expected on Oct 29, 2026.
How often does KAI pay dividends?
KAI pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.36 per share with an ex-date of Jul 16, 2026.
What is KAI's dividend yield?
KAI's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 0.47%, based on $1.40 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $299.54. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.44 per share, is 0.48%.
How much does KAI pay per share?
KAI pays about $0.36 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.44 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $144.00 a year.
Has KAI grown or cut its dividend?
KAI has raised its annual dividend for 12 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 7.4% a year (+6.1% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of KAI do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.48%, you would need about 834 shares of KAI (roughly $249,617 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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