KAI is Kadant Inc. (Industrials). Trading at $268.83. Current dividend yield: 0.55%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $1.44 |
| Current yield | 0.55% |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Oct 15, 2026(in 10 days) |
| Next payment (declared) | Nov 12, 2026 · $0.3600 |
| Most recent payment date | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.3600 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 7.12% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 9.17% |
| Payout ratio | 15% |
| Market cap | $3.17B |
| Exchange | XNYS |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | $0.3600 |
| 2026-07-16 | $0.3600 |
| 2026-04-15 | $0.3600 |
| 2026-01-08 | $0.3400 |
| 2025-10-09 | $0.3400 |
| 2025-07-10 | $0.3400 |
| 2025-04-09 | $0.3400 |
| 2025-01-10 | $0.3200 |
Price chart & technicals
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About KAI
Kadant Inc. supplies process and engineering equipment for papermaking, recycling, lumber manufacturing, and related industries. The company's three reportable segments are the Flow Control segment which consists of the fluid-handling and doctoring, cleaning, & filtration product lines; the Industrial Processing segment which consists of the wood processing and stock-preparation product lines; and Material handling systems, which provides conveyor-belt equipment for industries such as mining, food processing, and packaging. The company has a geographic presence in the U.S., China, Asia, Germany, Canada, and Others.
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Frequently asked
What is KAI's dividend yield?
KAI (Kadant Inc.) currently has a dividend yield of 0.55%, which works out to about $1.44 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is KAI's next ex-dividend date?
KAI's next ex-dividend date is Oct 15, 2026 (in 10 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did KAI last pay a dividend?
KAI's most recent dividend payment date was Aug 13, 2026.
How often does KAI pay dividends?
KAI pays dividends on a quarterly schedule.
How fast is KAI growing its dividend?
KAI has been growing its dividend at a 9.17% 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). CAGR smooths year-to-year noise into a single average growth rate.
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