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KAI Dividend History & Analysis | 0.6% Yield

KAI has a dividend yield of 0.6% and paid 1.68 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.55%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.68
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 7.86%
Dividend Rating 61.02%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.16%
Payout Ratio 14.8%
Payouts last 12m 5
Payout Consistency 98.10%

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.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: -13.4%
Total Return 5y: 110.8%

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
SIE 220,709 M 4.26% 9.73%
HY 528 M 4.37% 2.52%
AALB 3,572 M 3.86% 3.53%
SNA 17,976 M 2.48% 5.83%
SWK 11,646 M 4.09% 2.20%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
ATMU 4,265 M 110% 100%
ESAB 6,876 M 36.3% 100%
CR 10,805 M 30.5% 100%
NDSN 13,455 M 21.9% 99.5%
WTS 9,291 M 18.5% 97.0%

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KAI Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of January 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% N/A
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, manufactures, and services engineered fluid-handling, industrial processing, and material-handling systems for global markets, selling through direct channels, agents, and distributors. The company operates three distinct segments: Flow Control (rotary joints, steam/condensate equipment, filtration consumables), Industrial Processing (debarkers, stranders, knife systems, automation for packaging, tissue, wood products, and alternative fuels), and Material Handling (conveyors, vibratory equipment, baling products, and biodegradable absorbent granules for agricultural and spill-control applications).

What is the Dividend Yield of KAI?

As of January 2026, KAI`s dividend yield is 0.55%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.68 USD by the current share price of 305.11.

Does KAI pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, KAI paid a dividend of 1.68 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 5 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 2026-01-08.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for KAI?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Kadant (KAI) is 2026-01-08.

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 1.16%. If you bought KAI's shares at 144.77 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.68 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.16% 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 0.55% 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 14.8%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of KAI?

KAI`s Overall Dividend Rating is 61.02%. 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 (CAGR)?

Kadant`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.13% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: 33.3%), negatively influencing the share price.

Has Kadant ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2001-07-12 with a factor of 1:5. This reverse stock split decreased the number of shares and increased the price per share by a ratio of 0.2.
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.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2026-01-07 02:40