Earnings per Share (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jul. 04, 2026

Basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) were calculated as follows:


	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
(In thousands, except per share amounts)	July 4, 2026		June 28, 2025		July 4, 2026		June 28, 2025
Net Income Attributable to Kadant	$	32,468	$	26,159	$	57,977	$	50,222

Basic Weighted Average Shares	11,808		11,776		11,801		11,768
Effect of Restricted Stock Units and Employee Stock Purchase Plan Shares	11		17		10		16
Diluted Weighted Average Shares	11,819		11,793		11,811		11,784

Basic Earnings per Share	$	2.75	$	2.22	$	4.91	$	4.27

Diluted Earnings per Share	$	2.75	$	2.22	$	4.91	$	4.26