KAI Dividend History & Analysis | 0.4% Yield

KAI has a dividend yield of 0.4% and paid 1.36 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.43%
Payout Ratio 19.6%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 7.86%
Consistency Lifetime 100.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 0.94%
Payout FCF 10.6%
Streak Years 13
Dividend Rating 59.62%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -6.7%
Total Return 5y: 137.4%

Top Dividend Payers in Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
KSB3 2,216 M 3.41% 12.5%
SIE 236,892 M 2.31% 8.88%
SNA 19,266 M 2.68% 5.43%
FIP 677 M 2.46% 4.38%
NDA 8,347 M 1.94% 5.19%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
KRN 5,153 M 157% 83.6%
ATMU 4,976 M 110% 100%
KSB3 2,216 M 58.3% 84.5%
CDRE 1,628 M 47.6% 99.2%
ESAB 7,304 M 36.3% 100%

Quality Dividend Peers in Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components

KSB3
KSB SE & Co. KGaA
 3.41% Yield
NDSN
Nordson
 1.45% Yield
PH
Parker-Hannifin
 1.15% Yield
AALB
Aalberts Industries
 4.19% Yield
JUN3
Jungheinrich O.N.VZO
 2.31% Yield
LECO
Lincoln Electric
 1.41% Yield

KAI Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-01-08 2026-01-08 2026-02-05 Quarterly 0.34 0% 0.12%
2025-10-09 2025-10-09 2025-11-06 Quarterly 0.34 0% 0.11%
2025-07-10 2025-07-10 2025-08-07 Quarterly 0.34 0% 0.1%
2025-04-09 2025-04-09 2025-05-07 Quarterly 0.34 6.3% 0.12%
2025-01-10 2025-01-10 2025-02-06 Quarterly 0.32 0% 0.1%
2024-10-10 2024-10-10 2024-11-07 Quarterly 0.32 0% 0.1%
2024-07-11 2024-07-11 2024-08-08 Quarterly 0.32 0% 0.1%
2024-04-09 2024-04-10 2024-05-08 Quarterly 0.32 10.3% 0.1%
2024-01-03 2024-01-04 2024-02-01 Quarterly 0.29 0% 0.11%
2023-10-11 2023-10-12 2023-11-09 Quarterly 0.29 0% 0.13%
2023-07-12 2023-07-13 2023-08-10 Quarterly 0.29 0% 0.13%
2023-04-11 2023-04-12 2023-05-10 Quarterly 0.29 11.5% 0.15%
2023-01-04 2023-01-05 2023-02-02 Quarterly 0.26 0% 0.14%
2022-10-12 2022-10-13 2022-11-10 Quarterly 0.26 0% 0.16%
2022-07-13 2022-07-14 2022-08-11 Quarterly 0.26 0% 0.15%
2022-04-12 2022-04-13 2022-05-11 Quarterly 0.26 4% 0.14%
2022-01-05 2022-01-06 2022-02-03 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.11%
2021-10-13 2021-10-14 2021-11-11 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.12%
2021-07-14 2021-07-15 2021-08-12 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.14%
2021-04-13 2021-04-14 2021-05-12 Quarterly 0.25 4.2% 0.14%
2021-01-06 2021-01-07 2021-02-04 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2020-10-14 2020-10-15 2020-11-12 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2020-07-08 2020-07-09 2020-08-06 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2020-04-06 2020-04-07 2020-05-05 Quarterly 0.24 4.3% N/A
2020-01-08 2020-01-09 2020-02-06 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A
2019-10-09 2019-10-10 2019-11-07 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A
2019-07-10 2019-07-11 2019-08-08 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A
2019-04-08 2019-04-09 2019-05-07 Quarterly 0.23 4.5% N/A
2019-01-08 2019-01-09 2019-02-06 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2018-10-10 2018-10-11 2018-11-08 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2018-07-11 2018-07-12 2018-08-09 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2018-04-11 2018-04-12 2018-05-10 Quarterly 0.22 4.8% N/A
2018-01-10 2018-01-11 2018-02-08 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A
2017-10-11 2017-10-12 2017-11-09 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A
2017-07-11 2017-07-13 2017-08-10 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A
2017-04-11 2017-04-13 2017-05-11 Quarterly 0.21 10.5% N/A
2017-01-10 2017-01-12 2017-02-09 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2016-10-11 2016-10-13 2016-11-10 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2016-07-12 2016-07-14 2016-08-11 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2016-04-12 2016-04-14 2016-05-12 Quarterly 0.19 11.8% N/A
2016-01-12 2016-01-14 2016-02-11 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2015-10-13 2015-10-15 2015-11-12 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2015-07-14 2015-07-16 2015-08-13 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2015-04-14 2015-04-16 2015-05-14 Quarterly 0.17 13.3% N/A
2015-01-14 2015-01-16 2015-02-13 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2014-10-10 2014-10-15 2014-11-12 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2014-07-14 2014-07-16 2014-08-13 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2014-04-07 2014-04-09 2014-05-07 Quarterly 0.15 20% N/A
2014-01-07 2014-01-09 2014-02-06 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A
2013-10-08 2013-10-10 2013-11-07 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A

KAI Dividend FAQ

Kadant Inc. (NYSE:KAI) designs and manufactures engineered systems for fluid handling, industrial processing, and material handling, serving global markets in packaging, tissue, wood products, and alternative fuels.

What is the Dividend Yield of KAI?

As of February 2026, KAI`s dividend yield is 0.43%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.36 USD by the current share price of 343.11.

Does KAI pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, KAI paid a dividend of 1.36 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-01-08 and the payout was 0.34 USD.

How often does KAI pay dividends?

KAI pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, KAI has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-01-08.

KAI dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for KAI for the next 4 payments are between 0.358 (+5.3%) and 0.365 (+7.4%).
This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment.

Will KAI pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.34 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-01-08. The next Ex-Dividend date for Kadant (KAI) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for KAI?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Kadant (KAI) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of KAI?

KAI's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 7.86% per year.
Strong growth: KAI's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of KAI?

KAI's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 0.94%. If you bought KAI's shares at 144.54 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.36 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 0.94% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of KAI?

KAI Payout Consistency is 100.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Kadant has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does KAI have a good Dividend Yield?

KAI`s 0.43% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of KAI?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of KAI is 19.6%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of KAI?

KAI`s Overall Dividend Rating is 59.62%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

KAI Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in KAI's Outstanding Shares?

Kadant's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.13% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 33.3%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has KAI ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jul 12, 2001 with a ratio of 1:5.

This was a reverse split: Multiple shares were consolidated into fewer shares, increasing the price per share. This is sometimes used to meet exchange listing requirements and can be a warning sign if the company is struggling.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1991 10,000,000
1992 10,000,000
1993 12,000,000 +20%
1994 11,600,000 -3.33%
1995 12,000,000 +3.45%
1996 12,800,000 +6.67%
1997 12,500,000 -2.34%
1998 12,300,000 -1.6%
1999 12,400,000 +0.81%
2000 12,400,000
2001 12,300,000 -0.81%
2002 13,800,000 +12.2%
2003 14,100,000 +2.17%
2004 13,900,000 -1.42%
2005 14,200,000 +2.16%
2006 14,300,000 +0.7%
2007 14,400,000 +0.7%
2008 12,700,000 -11.81%
2009 12,300,000 -3.15%
2010 12,300,000
2011 12,155,000 -1.18%
2012 11,460,000 -5.72%
2013 11,395,000 -0.57%
2014 11,146,000 -2.19%
2015 11,021,000 -1.12%
2016 11,236,000 +1.95%
2017 11,402,000 +1.48%
2018 11,436,000 +0.3%
2019 11,525,000 +0.78%
2020 11,608,000 +0.72%
2021 11,689,000 +0.7%
2022 11,708,000 +0.16%
2023 11,759,000 +0.44%
2024 11,794,000 +0.3%
2025 11,790,000 -0.03%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-05 02:40