Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.34
Kadant Inc. (KAI) Dividend History
Income profile from 2013 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.4%
Payout Ratio
15.5%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
13 years
KAI Dividend Income Check
Safety
15.5% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
13 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.0% and trend is rising.
KAI Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.4%
Trailing DPS$1.34
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout15.5%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout10.2%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak13 years
3Y CAGR9.2%
5Y CAGR7.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.0%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield0.4%
1Y Total Return-1.1%
5Y Total Return83.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)3.5%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$18,36110Y ago$62,10220Y ago$150,800
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
KAI Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (14 years of payments)
KAI Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Kadant Inc. distributes 15.5% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 10.2%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
KAI has raised its dividend for 13 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 9.2% and 5-year CAGR of 7.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, KAI returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.4% dividend yield, 0.4% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.0% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 83.6%, with dividends contributing 3.5% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $62,102 today.
KAI Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$6.06
Avg/Payment$0.3030
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026Latest | $0.3600 | — | 46.42% | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | $0.3600 | ↑ +5.9% | 42.48% | May 13, 2026 |
| Jan 8, 2026 | $0.3400 | — | 43.73% | Feb 5, 2026 |
| Oct 9, 2025 | $0.3400 | — | 46.80% | Nov 6, 2025 |
| Jul 10, 2025 | $0.3400 | — | 38.93% | Aug 7, 2025 |
| Apr 9, 2025 | $0.3400 | ↑ +6.3% | 39.56% | May 7, 2025 |
| Jan 10, 2025 | $0.3200 | — | 37.54% | Feb 6, 2025 |
| Oct 10, 2024 | $0.3200 | — | 39.04% | Nov 7, 2024 |
KAI Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.4%
#6 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
15.5% payout
Streak
13Y
7.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
0.4%
#7 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAIKadant Inc. | $3.6B | 0.4% | 15.5% | 13 | Sustainable |
 GTLSChart Industries, In… | $10.0B | 0.3% | — | 1 | Unknown |
 FELEFranklin Electric Co… | $4.6B | 1.1% | 34.0% | 32 | Sustainable |
 HLIOHelios Technologies,… | $3.0B | 0.4% | 24.8% | 0 | Sustainable |
 NDSNNordson Corporation | $16.5B | 1.1% | 37.0% | 40 | Sustainable |
3rd  TRMKTrustmark Corporatio… | $2.6B | 2.2% | 26.1% | 1 | Sustainable |
1st  IPInternational Paper … | $19.5B | 5.0% | — | 0 | Unknown |
2nd  PKGPackaging Corporatio… | $20.4B | 2.2% | 58.5% | 0 | Sustainable |
KAI Annual Dividend History (1992–2026)
35 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.06 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 0.8% |
| 2025 | $1.34 | 7.2% | 4 | $8.65 | 15.5% | 6.46x | 1.0% |
| 2024 | $1.25 | 10.6% | 4 | $9.48 | 13.2% | 7.58x | 0.9% |
| 2023 | $1.13 | 9.7% | 4 | $9.90 | 11.4% | 8.76x | 0.8% |
| 2022 | $1.03 | 4.0% | 4 | $10.35 | 10.0% | 10.05x | 0.7% |
| 2021 | $0.99 | 4.2% | 4 | $7.21 | 13.7% | 7.28x | 0.7% |
| 2020 | $0.95 | 4.4% | 4 | $4.77 | 19.9% | 5.02x | 0.7% |
| 2019 | $0.91 | 4.6% | 4 | $4.54 | 20.0% | 4.99x | 0.7% |
| 2018 | $0.87 | 6.1% | 4 | $5.30 | 16.4% | 6.09x | 0.6% |
| 2017 | $0.82 | 10.8% | 4 | $2.75 | 29.8% | 3.35x | 0.6% |
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KAI — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying KAI stock.
How much dividend does KAI pay per share?
Kadant Inc. (KAI) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.34 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.4%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is KAI's next ex-dividend date?
KAI's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. KAI typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is KAI's dividend safe?
KAI's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +15.5% and FCF payout ratio of +10.2%. With 13 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is KAI a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Kadant Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 13 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +7.1%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does KAI pay dividends?
Kadant Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $1.34 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 13+ years from 2013 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in KAI grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in KAI five years ago would be worth approximately $18,361 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is KAI's yield on cost for long-term holders?
KAI's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.0% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.4% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.