Earnings per Share (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 03, 2026

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Basic and diluted earnings per share

Basic and diluted EPS were calculated as follows:


(In thousands, except per share amounts)						January 3, 2026						December 28, 2024						December 30, 2023
Net Income Attributable to Kadant						$	101,969					$	111,598					$	116,069

Basic Weighted Average Shares						11,773						11,739						11,700
Effect of Restricted Stock Units and Employee Stock Purchase Plan Shares						21						32						29
Diluted Weighted Average Shares						11,794						11,771						11,729

Basic Earnings per Share						$	8.66					$	9.51					$	9.92
Diluted Earnings per Share						$	8.65					$	9.48					$	9.90