KAI Dividend Calculator
Kadant Inc. (KAI) currently yields 0.44% and paid $1.38 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, distributed quarterly, with 5 consecutive years of maintained or increased payouts. Data updated 2026-07-07.
Last Close
$313.66
Dividend Yield
0.44%
12-Mo Dividend / Share
$1.38
5-Yr Div Growth / Yr
+7.3%
Raise Streak
5 yrs
Next Ex-Date
July 16
Project Future Income from KAI
Portfolio Value
$94,553
Year 10
Monthly Dividends
$42
Year 10
Total Invested
$70,000
Year 10
Portfolio Value & Annual Dividends — KAI
Projected Income from KAI
| Year | Invested | Annual Div. | Monthly | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $16,000 | $70 | $6 | 51.2 | $16,070 |
| 2 | $22,000 | $103 | $9 | 69.7 | $22,994 |
| 3 | $28,000 | $138 | $12 | 87.5 | $30,308 |
| 4 | $34,000 | $177 | $15 | 104.4 | $38,034 |
| 5 | $40,000 | $220 | $18 | 120.7 | $46,197 |
| 6 | $46,000 | $266 | $22 | 136.2 | $54,824 |
| 7 | $52,000 | $317 | $26 | 151.2 | $63,942 |
| 8 | $58,000 | $372 | $31 | 165.5 | $73,581 |
| 9 | $64,000 | $432 | $36 | 179.3 | $83,774 |
| 10 | $70,000 | $498 | $42 | 192.5 | $94,553 |
KAI Dividend Per Share by Year
KAI Dividend Payment History
Updated 2026-07-07
| Ex-Dividend Date | Pay Date | Amount / Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-15 | 2026-05-13 | $0.36 |
| 2026-01-08 | 2026-02-05 | $0.34 |
| 2025-10-09 | 2025-11-06 | $0.34 |
| 2025-07-10 | 2025-08-07 | $0.34 |
| 2025-04-09 | 2025-05-07 | $0.34 |
| 2025-01-10 | 2025-02-06 | $0.32 |
| 2024-10-10 | 2024-11-07 | $0.32 |
| 2024-07-11 | 2024-08-08 | $0.32 |
| 2024-04-09 | 2024-05-08 | $0.32 |
| 2024-01-03 | 2024-02-01 | $0.29 |
| 2023-10-11 | 2023-11-09 | $0.29 |
| 2023-07-12 | 2023-08-10 | $0.29 |
| 2023-04-11 | 2023-05-10 | $0.29 |
| 2023-01-04 | 2023-02-02 | $0.26 |
| 2022-10-12 | 2022-11-10 | $0.26 |
| 2022-07-13 | 2022-08-11 | $0.26 |
| 2022-04-12 | 2022-05-11 | $0.26 |
| 2022-01-05 | 2022-02-03 | $0.25 |
| 2021-10-13 | 2021-11-11 | $0.25 |
| 2021-07-14 | 2021-08-12 | $0.25 |
| 2021-04-13 | 2021-05-12 | $0.25 |
| 2021-01-06 | 2021-02-04 | $0.24 |
| 2020-10-14 | 2020-11-12 | $0.24 |
| 2020-07-08 | 2020-08-06 | $0.24 |
KAI Dividend FAQ
How much does KAI pay in dividends per share?
Kadant Inc. paid $1.38 per share over the trailing 12 months on a quarterly schedule. Dividend amounts can change with each declaration — the full payment history is listed below.
How often does KAI pay dividends?
KAI pays dividends quarterly. The next ex-dividend date on record is July 16, 2026. Every historical ex-dividend date and amount is in the table below.
What is KAI's dividend yield?
At the last close of $313.66, KAI yields approximately 0.44% (trailing 12-month dividends divided by price). Yield moves inversely with price.
What is KAI's dividend growth rate?
KAI's dividend per share has compounded at 7.3% per year over the last 5 years (8.9% over 3 years). Past growth does not guarantee future increases.
How much KAI do I need for $100 a month in dividends?
At the trailing payout of $1.38 per share per year, roughly 870 shares — about $272,884.20 at the current price. Use the calculator above to model your own target.
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