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KADANT INC.

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KAI Quarterly report (10-Q) · filed 2026-08-12

Annual consolidated revenue for 2026: about USD 1.052B, using the latest reported figures. The previous period, 2025, was about USD 1.053B.

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Latest quarter

Revenue

313 million USD

2026-07-04 · USD

Exact inputs and evidence

Revenue: 312875000 USD Source

Operating margin

16.26%

2026-07-04 · %

Exact inputs and evidence

Operating Income: 50880000 USD Source
Revenue: 312875000 USD Source

Operating cash flow

53.5 million USD

2026-07-04 · USD

Exact inputs and evidence

Operating Cash Flow: 75426000 USD Source
Operating Cash Flow: 21916000 USD Source

Free cash flow

42.6 million USD

2026-07-04 · USD

Exact inputs and evidence

Operating Cash Flow: 75426000 USD Source
Operating Cash Flow: 21916000 USD Source
Capital Expenditure: 14205000 USD Source
Capital Expenditure: 3258000 USD Source

Cash and cash equivalents: 135 million USD 2026-07-04 Source
Exact value

134533000 USD
Long-term debt including current maturities: 373 million USD 2026-01-03 Source
Exact value

372720000 USD
Shares outstanding: Not available

Trailing twelve months

The four most recent complete quarters added together. This gives a full-year view that includes the latest quarterly results.

Revenue

1.15 billion USD

2025-06-29 – 2026-07-04

Exact inputs and evidence

Revenue: 271567000 USD · 2025-06-29 – 2025-09-27 Source
Revenue: 1052248000 USD · 2024-12-29 – 2026-01-03 Source
Revenue: 766044000 USD · 2024-12-29 – 2025-09-27 Source
Revenue: 281505000 USD · 2026-01-04 – 2026-04-04 Source
Revenue: 312875000 USD · 2026-04-05 – 2026-07-04 Source

Net income

110 million USD

2025-06-29 – 2026-07-04

Exact inputs and evidence

Net income: 27722000 USD · 2025-06-29 – 2025-09-27 Source
Net income: 101969000 USD · 2024-12-29 – 2026-01-03 Source
Net income: 77944000 USD · 2024-12-29 – 2025-09-27 Source
Net income: 25509000 USD · 2026-01-04 – 2026-04-04 Source
Net income: 32468000 USD · 2026-04-05 – 2026-07-04 Source

Operating cash flow

183 million USD

2025-06-29 – 2026-07-04

Exact inputs and evidence

Operating cash flow: 110569000 USD · 2024-12-29 – 2025-09-27 Source
Operating cash flow: 63317000 USD · 2024-12-29 – 2025-06-28 Source
Operating cash flow: 171328000 USD · 2024-12-29 – 2026-01-03 Source
Operating cash flow: 110569000 USD · 2024-12-29 – 2025-09-27 Source
Operating cash flow: 21916000 USD · 2026-01-04 – 2026-04-04 Source
Operating cash flow: 75426000 USD · 2026-01-04 – 2026-07-04 Source
Operating cash flow: 21916000 USD · 2026-01-04 – 2026-04-04 Source

Capital expenditure

23.4 million USD

2025-06-29 – 2026-07-04

Exact inputs and evidence

Capital expenditure: 10998000 USD · 2024-12-29 – 2025-09-27 Source
Capital expenditure: 7804000 USD · 2024-12-29 – 2025-06-28 Source
Capital expenditure: 17048000 USD · 2024-12-29 – 2026-01-03 Source
Capital expenditure: 10998000 USD · 2024-12-29 – 2025-09-27 Source
Capital expenditure: 3258000 USD · 2026-01-04 – 2026-04-04 Source
Capital expenditure: 14205000 USD · 2026-01-04 – 2026-07-04 Source
Capital expenditure: 3258000 USD · 2026-01-04 – 2026-04-04 Source

Free cash flow

160 million USD

2025-06-29 – 2026-07-04

Exact inputs and evidence

Operating cash flow: 110569000 USD · 2024-12-29 – 2025-09-27 Source
Operating cash flow: 63317000 USD · 2024-12-29 – 2025-06-28 Source
Operating cash flow: 171328000 USD · 2024-12-29 – 2026-01-03 Source
Operating cash flow: 110569000 USD · 2024-12-29 – 2025-09-27 Source
Operating cash flow: 21916000 USD · 2026-01-04 – 2026-04-04 Source
Operating cash flow: 75426000 USD · 2026-01-04 – 2026-07-04 Source
Operating cash flow: 21916000 USD · 2026-01-04 – 2026-04-04 Source
Capital expenditure: 10998000 USD · 2024-12-29 – 2025-09-27 Source
Capital expenditure: 7804000 USD · 2024-12-29 – 2025-06-28 Source
Capital expenditure: 17048000 USD · 2024-12-29 – 2026-01-03 Source
Capital expenditure: 10998000 USD · 2024-12-29 – 2025-09-27 Source
Capital expenditure: 3258000 USD · 2026-01-04 – 2026-04-04 Source
Capital expenditure: 14205000 USD · 2026-01-04 – 2026-07-04 Source
Capital expenditure: 3258000 USD · 2026-01-04 – 2026-04-04 Source

Includes later revisions to earlier periods. Annual charts exclude incomplete years.

Latest filing recorded: 2026-08-12.

Financial data available through: 2026-01-03.

Coverage by financial measure

Revenue: 10 of 11 periods available· newest 2026-01-03
Operating income: 10 of 11 periods available· newest 2026-01-03
Net income: 10 of 11 periods available· newest 2026-01-03
Operating cash flow: 10 of 11 periods available· newest 2026-01-03
Capital expenditure: 10 of 11 periods available· newest 2026-01-03
Total assets: 10 of 11 periods available· newest 2026-01-03
liabilities: No compatible figures in this window
Current assets: 10 of 11 periods available· newest 2026-01-03
Current liabilities: 10 of 11 periods available· newest 2026-01-03
Cash and cash equivalents: 10 of 11 periods available· newest 2026-01-03
Long-term debt including current maturities: 7 of 11 periods available· newest 2026-01-03
shares outstanding: No compatible figures in this window

Coverage describes values retained in this snapshot. Missing values are not zero; loading limits are reported separately.

What changed year over year

Latest complete year compared with the corresponding period one year earlier. These are measured changes; they do not establish their business causes.

Revenue
-0.1%

Prior period

USD 1.05 billion

2023-12-31 – 2024-12-28
Current period

USD 1.05 billion

2024-12-29 – 2026-01-03

Exact inputs and evidence

1052248000 − 1053384000 = -1136000 USD

1053384000 USD · 2023-12-31 – 2024-12-28
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1052248000 USD · 2024-12-29 – 2026-01-03
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Citation for Year-over-year change in Revenue · KADANT INC. · 2026-01-03 KADANT INC. (edgar:886346) Year-over-year change in Revenue: -1136000 USD Concept: fundies:Revenue Period: 2024-12-29 to 2026-01-03 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:10:42Z Snapshot: a289000cedac01bd7edf308aa7bdb2c57276d2227c3f3e2c6c8560cd8dde7865 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/886346?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#period-changes-title Computed: Current period minus corresponding prior-year period Input fundies:Revenue: 1052248000 USD (2024-12-29 to 2026-01-03) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/886346/000088634626000018/kai-20260103.htm#2388712 Filing: 000088634626000018 Input fundies:Revenue: 1053384000 USD (2023-12-31 to 2024-12-28) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/886346/000088634626000018/kai-20260103.htm#2389600 Filing: 000088634626000018
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Net income
-8.6%

Prior period

USD 111.6 million

2023-12-31 – 2024-12-28
Current period

USD 101.97 million

2024-12-29 – 2026-01-03

Exact inputs and evidence

101969000 − 111598000 = -9629000 USD

111598000 USD · 2023-12-31 – 2024-12-28
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101969000 USD · 2024-12-29 – 2026-01-03
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Citation for Year-over-year change in Net income · KADANT INC. · 2026-01-03 KADANT INC. (edgar:886346) Year-over-year change in Net income: -9629000 USD Concept: fundies:NetIncome Period: 2024-12-29 to 2026-01-03 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:10:42Z Snapshot: a289000cedac01bd7edf308aa7bdb2c57276d2227c3f3e2c6c8560cd8dde7865 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/886346?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#period-changes-title Computed: Current period minus corresponding prior-year period Input fundies:NetIncome: 101969000 USD (2024-12-29 to 2026-01-03) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/886346/000088634626000018/kai-20260103.htm#2413536 Filing: 000088634626000018 Input fundies:NetIncome: 111598000 USD (2023-12-31 to 2024-12-28) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/886346/000088634626000018/kai-20260103.htm#2414393 Filing: 000088634626000018
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Operating cash flow
+10.3%

Prior period

USD 155.27 million

2023-12-31 – 2024-12-28
Current period

USD 171.33 million

2024-12-29 – 2026-01-03

Exact inputs and evidence

171328000 − 155265000 = 16063000 USD

155265000 USD · 2023-12-31 – 2024-12-28
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171328000 USD · 2024-12-29 – 2026-01-03
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Citation for Year-over-year change in Operating cash flow · KADANT INC. · 2026-01-03 KADANT INC. (edgar:886346) Year-over-year change in Operating cash flow: 16063000 USD Concept: fundies:OperatingCashFlow Period: 2024-12-29 to 2026-01-03 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:10:42Z Snapshot: a289000cedac01bd7edf308aa7bdb2c57276d2227c3f3e2c6c8560cd8dde7865 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/886346?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#period-changes-title Computed: Current period minus corresponding prior-year period Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 171328000 USD (2024-12-29 to 2026-01-03) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/886346/000088634626000018/kai-20260103.htm#1093142 Filing: 000088634626000018 Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 155265000 USD (2023-12-31 to 2024-12-28) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/886346/000088634626000018/kai-20260103.htm#1093793 Filing: 000088634626000018
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Capital expenditure
-18.8%

Prior period

USD 21.01 million

2023-12-31 – 2024-12-28
Current period

USD 17.05 million

2024-12-29 – 2026-01-03

Exact inputs and evidence

17048000 − 21005000 = -3957000 USD

21005000 USD · 2023-12-31 – 2024-12-28
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17048000 USD · 2024-12-29 – 2026-01-03
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Citation for Year-over-year change in Capital expenditure · KADANT INC. · 2026-01-03 KADANT INC. (edgar:886346) Year-over-year change in Capital expenditure: -3957000 USD Concept: fundies:CapitalExpenditure Period: 2024-12-29 to 2026-01-03 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:10:42Z Snapshot: a289000cedac01bd7edf308aa7bdb2c57276d2227c3f3e2c6c8560cd8dde7865 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/886346?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#period-changes-title Computed: Current period minus corresponding prior-year period Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 17048000 USD (2024-12-29 to 2026-01-03) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/886346/000088634626000018/kai-20260103.htm#1099472 Filing: 000088634626000018 Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 21005000 USD (2023-12-31 to 2024-12-28) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/886346/000088634626000018/kai-20260103.htm#1100063 Filing: 000088634626000018
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Where revenue goes

How a period’s revenue divides into costs and what remains as profit. Items marked Derived are calculated by subtraction from reported figures.

2026 2024-12-29 – 2026-01-03

Revenue USD 1.05 billion 100% of revenue
Cost of revenue USD 576.52 million 55% of revenue
Operating expenses USD 317.13 million 30% of revenue
Operating income USD 157.29 million 15% of revenue
Tax, interest and other Derived USD 55.32 million 5.3% of revenue
Net income USD 101.97 million 9.7% of revenue

Cash

Operating cash flow USD 171.33 million 16% of revenue
Capital expenditure USD 17.05 million 1.6% of revenue
Free cash flow Derived USD 154.28 million 15% of revenue

Share of revenue by period

Net income
Tax, interest and other
Operating costs

2017 89%
2018 88%
2019 9.5%86%
2020 88%
2021 87%
2022 11%85%
2023 13%81%
2024 12%83%
2025 11%84%
2026 9.7%85%

Values and sources

Revenue breakdown by annual reporting period
Period	Revenue	Operating costs	Operating income	Tax, interest and other	Net income	Free cash flow	Source
2017 2016-01-03 – 2016-12-31	414126000	367484000 Derived	46642000	14565000 Derived	32077000	45199000 Derived	Source 2016-01-03 – 2016-12-31: 414126000 USD Inspect Revenue Open source 2016-01-03 – 2016-12-31: 46642000 USD Inspect Operating Income Open source 2016-01-03 – 2016-12-31: 32077000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source 2016-01-03 – 2016-12-31: 51003000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source 2016-01-03 – 2016-12-31: 5804000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source
2018 2017-01-01 – 2017-12-30	515033000	453408000 Derived	61625000	30533000 Derived	31092000	47883000 Derived	Source 2017-01-01 – 2017-12-30: 515033000 USD Inspect Revenue Open source 2017-01-01 – 2017-12-30: 61625000 USD Inspect Operating Income Open source 2017-01-01 – 2017-12-30: 31092000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source 2017-01-01 – 2017-12-30: 65164000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source 2017-01-01 – 2017-12-30: 17281000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source
2019 2017-12-31 – 2018-12-29	633786000	545188000 Derived	88598000	28185000 Derived	60413000	46426000 Derived	Source 2017-12-31 – 2018-12-29: 633786000 USD Inspect Revenue Open source 2017-12-31 – 2018-12-29: 88598000 USD Inspect Operating Income Open source 2017-12-31 – 2018-12-29: 60413000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source 2017-12-31 – 2018-12-29: 62985000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source 2017-12-31 – 2018-12-29: 16559000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source
2020 2018-12-30 – 2019-12-28	704644000	616821000 Derived	87823000	35755000 Derived	52068000	87456000 Derived	Source 2018-12-30 – 2019-12-28: 704644000 USD Inspect Revenue Open source 2018-12-30 – 2019-12-28: 87823000 USD Inspect Operating Income Open source 2018-12-30 – 2019-12-28: 52068000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source 2018-12-30 – 2019-12-28: 97413000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source 2018-12-30 – 2019-12-28: 9957000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source
2021 2019-12-29 – 2021-01-02	635028000	553904000 Derived	81124000	25928000 Derived	55196000	85289000 Derived	Source 2019-12-29 – 2021-01-02: 635028000 USD Inspect Revenue Open source 2019-12-29 – 2021-01-02: 81124000 USD Inspect Operating Income Open source 2019-12-29 – 2021-01-02: 55196000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source 2019-12-29 – 2021-01-02: 92884000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source 2019-12-29 – 2021-01-02: 7595000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source
2022 2021-01-03 – 2022-01-01	786579000	669869000 Derived	116710000	32667000 Derived	84043000	149649000 Derived	Source 2021-01-03 – 2022-01-01: 786579000 USD Inspect Revenue Open source 2021-01-03 – 2022-01-01: 116710000 USD Inspect Operating Income Open source 2021-01-03 – 2022-01-01: 84043000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source 2021-01-03 – 2022-01-01: 162420000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source 2021-01-03 – 2022-01-01: 12771000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source
2023 2022-01-02 – 2022-12-31	904739000	733457000 Derived	171282000	50354000 Derived	120928000	74426000 Derived	Source 2022-01-02 – 2022-12-31: 904739000 USD Inspect Revenue Open source 2022-01-02 – 2022-12-31: 171282000 USD Inspect Operating Income Open source 2022-01-02 – 2022-12-31: 120928000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source 2022-01-02 – 2022-12-31: 102625000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source 2022-01-02 – 2022-12-31: 28199000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source
2024 2023-01-01 – 2023-12-30	957672000	791915000 Derived	165757000	49688000 Derived	116069000	133695000 Derived	Source 2023-01-01 – 2023-12-30: 957672000 USD Inspect Revenue Open source 2023-01-01 – 2023-12-30: 165757000 USD Inspect Operating Income Open source 2023-01-01 – 2023-12-30: 116069000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source 2023-01-01 – 2023-12-30: 165545000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source 2023-01-01 – 2023-12-30: 31850000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source
2025 2023-12-31 – 2024-12-28	1053384000	882132000 Derived	171252000	59654000 Derived	111598000	134260000 Derived	Source 2023-12-31 – 2024-12-28: 1053384000 USD Inspect Revenue Open source 2023-12-31 – 2024-12-28: 171252000 USD Inspect Operating Income Open source 2023-12-31 – 2024-12-28: 111598000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source 2023-12-31 – 2024-12-28: 155265000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source 2023-12-31 – 2024-12-28: 21005000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source
2026 2024-12-29 – 2026-01-03	1052248000	894960000 Derived	157288000	55319000 Derived	101969000	154280000 Derived	Source 2024-12-29 – 2026-01-03: 1052248000 USD Inspect Revenue Open source 2024-12-29 – 2026-01-03: 157288000 USD Inspect Operating Income Open source 2024-12-29 – 2026-01-03: 101969000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source 2024-12-29 – 2026-01-03: 171328000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source 2024-12-29 – 2026-01-03: 17048000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source

Amounts are exact, in USD.

Growth

Sales over time and how quickly they are changing.

Revenue

Revenue reported for each complete financial period.

USD 1.1B 2026

Values and sources

Revenue values and source evidence
Period	Series	Value(USD)	Source evidence
20172016-12-31	Revenue	414126000	Revenue: 414126000 Open source
20182017-12-30	Revenue	515033000	Revenue: 515033000 Open source
20192018-12-29	Revenue	633786000	Revenue: 633786000 Open source
20202019-12-28	Revenue	704644000	Revenue: 704644000 Open source
20212021-01-02	Revenue	635028000	Revenue: 635028000 Open source
20222022-01-01	Revenue	786579000	Revenue: 786579000 Open source
20232022-12-31	Revenue	904739000	Revenue: 904739000 Open source
20242023-12-30	Revenue	957672000	Revenue: 957672000 Open source
20252024-12-28	Revenue	1053384000	Revenue: 1053384000 Open source
20262026-01-03	Revenue	1052248000	Revenue: 1052248000 Open source

Revenue growth

Change in revenue from the same financial period one year earlier.

-0.1% 2026

Values and sources

Revenue growth values and source evidence
Period	Series	Value	Source evidence
20172016-12-31	Year over year	No prior comparable period	Revenue: 414126000 Open source
20182017-12-30	Year over year	24.4%	Revenue: 515033000 Open source Revenue: 414126000 Open source
20192018-12-29	Year over year	23.1%	Revenue: 633786000 Open source Revenue: 515033000 Open source
20202019-12-28	Year over year	11.2%	Revenue: 704644000 Open source Revenue: 633786000 Open source
20212021-01-02	Year over year	-9.9%	Revenue: 635028000 Open source Revenue: 704644000 Open source
20222022-01-01	Year over year	23.9%	Revenue: 786579000 Open source Revenue: 635028000 Open source
20232022-12-31	Year over year	15%	Revenue: 904739000 Open source Revenue: 786579000 Open source
20242023-12-30	Year over year	5.9%	Revenue: 957672000 Open source Revenue: 904739000 Open source
20252024-12-28	Year over year	10%	Revenue: 1053384000 Open source Revenue: 957672000 Open source
20262026-01-03	Year over year	-0.1%	Revenue: 1052248000 Open source Revenue: 1053384000 Open source

Profit and cash

How much revenue becomes profit, and how much cash operations generate.

Profit margins

Operating income, net income and free cash flow as a share of revenue.

Operating margin 14.9% 2026

Net margin 9.7% 2026

Free cash flow margin 14.7% 2026

Operating margin
Net margin
Free cash flow margin

Values and sources

Profit margins values and source evidence
Period	Series	Value	Source evidence
20172016-12-31	Operating margin	11.3%	Operating Income: 46642000 Open source Revenue: 414126000 Open source
20182017-12-30	Operating margin	12%	Operating Income: 61625000 Open source Revenue: 515033000 Open source
20192018-12-29	Operating margin	14%	Operating Income: 88598000 Open source Revenue: 633786000 Open source
20202019-12-28	Operating margin	12.5%	Operating Income: 87823000 Open source Revenue: 704644000 Open source
20212021-01-02	Operating margin	12.8%	Operating Income: 81124000 Open source Revenue: 635028000 Open source
20222022-01-01	Operating margin	14.8%	Operating Income: 116710000 Open source Revenue: 786579000 Open source
20232022-12-31	Operating margin	18.9%	Operating Income: 171282000 Open source Revenue: 904739000 Open source
20242023-12-30	Operating margin	17.3%	Operating Income: 165757000 Open source Revenue: 957672000 Open source
20252024-12-28	Operating margin	16.3%	Operating Income: 171252000 Open source Revenue: 1053384000 Open source
20262026-01-03	Operating margin	14.9%	Operating Income: 157288000 Open source Revenue: 1052248000 Open source
20172016-12-31	Net margin	7.7%	Net Income: 32077000 Open source Revenue: 414126000 Open source
20182017-12-30	Net margin	6%	Net Income: 31092000 Open source Revenue: 515033000 Open source
20192018-12-29	Net margin	9.5%	Net Income: 60413000 Open source Revenue: 633786000 Open source
20202019-12-28	Net margin	7.4%	Net Income: 52068000 Open source Revenue: 704644000 Open source
20212021-01-02	Net margin	8.7%	Net Income: 55196000 Open source Revenue: 635028000 Open source
20222022-01-01	Net margin	10.7%	Net Income: 84043000 Open source Revenue: 786579000 Open source
20232022-12-31	Net margin	13.4%	Net Income: 120928000 Open source Revenue: 904739000 Open source
20242023-12-30	Net margin	12.1%	Net Income: 116069000 Open source Revenue: 957672000 Open source
20252024-12-28	Net margin	10.6%	Net Income: 111598000 Open source Revenue: 1053384000 Open source
20262026-01-03	Net margin	9.7%	Net Income: 101969000 Open source Revenue: 1052248000 Open source
20172016-12-31	Free cash flow margin	10.9%	Revenue: 414126000 Open source Operating Cash Flow: 51003000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 5804000 Open source
20182017-12-30	Free cash flow margin	9.3%	Revenue: 515033000 Open source Operating Cash Flow: 65164000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 17281000 Open source
20192018-12-29	Free cash flow margin	7.3%	Revenue: 633786000 Open source Operating Cash Flow: 62985000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 16559000 Open source
20202019-12-28	Free cash flow margin	12.4%	Revenue: 704644000 Open source Operating Cash Flow: 97413000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 9957000 Open source
20212021-01-02	Free cash flow margin	13.4%	Revenue: 635028000 Open source Operating Cash Flow: 92884000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 7595000 Open source
20222022-01-01	Free cash flow margin	19%	Revenue: 786579000 Open source Operating Cash Flow: 162420000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 12771000 Open source
20232022-12-31	Free cash flow margin	8.2%	Revenue: 904739000 Open source Operating Cash Flow: 102625000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 28199000 Open source
20242023-12-30	Free cash flow margin	14%	Revenue: 957672000 Open source Operating Cash Flow: 165545000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 31850000 Open source
20252024-12-28	Free cash flow margin	12.7%	Revenue: 1053384000 Open source Operating Cash Flow: 155265000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 21005000 Open source
20262026-01-03	Free cash flow margin	14.7%	Revenue: 1052248000 Open source Operating Cash Flow: 171328000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 17048000 Open source

Operating cash flow

Cash generated by the company’s normal business operations.

USD 171.3M 2026

Values and sources

Operating cash flow values and source evidence
Period	Series	Value(USD)	Source evidence
20172016-12-31	Operating cash flow	51003000	Operating Cash Flow: 51003000 Open source
20182017-12-30	Operating cash flow	65164000	Operating Cash Flow: 65164000 Open source
20192018-12-29	Operating cash flow	62985000	Operating Cash Flow: 62985000 Open source
20202019-12-28	Operating cash flow	97413000	Operating Cash Flow: 97413000 Open source
20212021-01-02	Operating cash flow	92884000	Operating Cash Flow: 92884000 Open source
20222022-01-01	Operating cash flow	162420000	Operating Cash Flow: 162420000 Open source
20232022-12-31	Operating cash flow	102625000	Operating Cash Flow: 102625000 Open source
20242023-12-30	Operating cash flow	165545000	Operating Cash Flow: 165545000 Open source
20252024-12-28	Operating cash flow	155265000	Operating Cash Flow: 155265000 Open source
20262026-01-03	Operating cash flow	171328000	Operating Cash Flow: 171328000 Open source

Free cash flow

Operating cash flow minus capital expenditure for the same period and unit.

USD 154.3M 2026

Values and sources

Free cash flow values and source evidence
Period	Series	Value(USD)	Source evidence
20172016-12-31	Free cash flow	45199000	Operating Cash Flow: 51003000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 5804000 Open source
20182017-12-30	Free cash flow	47883000	Operating Cash Flow: 65164000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 17281000 Open source
20192018-12-29	Free cash flow	46426000	Operating Cash Flow: 62985000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 16559000 Open source
20202019-12-28	Free cash flow	87456000	Operating Cash Flow: 97413000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 9957000 Open source
20212021-01-02	Free cash flow	85289000	Operating Cash Flow: 92884000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 7595000 Open source
20222022-01-01	Free cash flow	149649000	Operating Cash Flow: 162420000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 12771000 Open source
20232022-12-31	Free cash flow	74426000	Operating Cash Flow: 102625000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 28199000 Open source
20242023-12-30	Free cash flow	133695000	Operating Cash Flow: 165545000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 31850000 Open source
20252024-12-28	Free cash flow	134260000	Operating Cash Flow: 155265000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 21005000 Open source
20262026-01-03	Free cash flow	154280000	Operating Cash Flow: 171328000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 17048000 Open source

Balance sheet

Liabilities and short-term ability to meet obligations at each period end.

Liabilities to assets

Total liabilities as a share of total assets.

Not enough comparable data to show this history.

Values and sources

Liabilities to assets values and source evidence
Period	Series	Value	Source evidence
2016-12-31	Liabilities / assets	Not reported	Total Assets: 470691000 Open source
2017-12-30	Liabilities / assets	Not reported	Total Assets: 761094000 Open source
2018-12-29	Liabilities / assets	Not reported	Total Assets: 725749000 Open source
2019-12-28	Liabilities / assets	Not reported	Total Assets: 939387000 Open source
2021-01-02	Liabilities / assets	Not reported	Total Assets: 927571000 Open source
2022-01-01	Liabilities / assets	Not reported	Total Assets: 1132212000 Open source
2022-12-31	Liabilities / assets	Not reported	Total Assets: 1149881000 Open source
2023-12-30	Liabilities / assets	Not reported	Total Assets: 1175665000 Open source
2024-12-28	Liabilities / assets	Not reported	Total Assets: 1430345000 Open source
2026-01-03	Liabilities / assets	Not reported	Total Assets: 1712178000 Open source

Current assets to current liabilities

Current assets divided by current liabilities.

2.38× 2026

Values and sources

Current assets to current liabilities values and source evidence
Period	Series	Value	Source evidence
20172016-12-31	Current assets / current liabilities	2.33×	Current Assets: 207350000 Open source Current Liabilities: 88913000 Open source
20182017-12-30	Current assets / current liabilities	2.01×	Current Assets: 266023000 Open source Current Liabilities: 132230000 Open source
20192018-12-29	Current assets / current liabilities	1.96×	Current Assets: 252761000 Open source Current Liabilities: 128989000 Open source
20202019-12-28	Current assets / current liabilities	2.04×	Current Assets: 297576000 Open source Current Liabilities: 146169000 Open source
20212021-01-02	Current assets / current liabilities	2.15×	Current Assets: 289820000 Open source Current Liabilities: 134688000 Open source
20222022-01-01	Current assets / current liabilities	1.73×	Current Assets: 383882000 Open source Current Liabilities: 221497000 Open source
20232022-12-31	Current assets / current liabilities	1.95×	Current Assets: 415410000 Open source Current Liabilities: 213461000 Open source
20242023-12-30	Current assets / current liabilities	2.05×	Current Assets: 440182000 Open source Current Liabilities: 214409000 Open source
20252024-12-28	Current assets / current liabilities	2.31×	Current Assets: 442326000 Open source Current Liabilities: 191565000 Open source
20262026-01-03	Current assets / current liabilities	2.38×	Current Assets: 541933000 Open source Current Liabilities: 228171000 Open source

Cash generation

Compare reported profit with operating cash and capital spending. Free cash flow is calculated as operating cash flow minus capital expenditure when both exact, consolidated amounts match the same period and unit.

Cash generation by annual reporting period
Period	Net income	Operating cash flow	Capital expenditure	Free cash flow
2017 2016-01-03 – 2016-12-31	USD 32.08 million Exact value Exact value: 32077000 USD 2016-01-03 – 2016-12-31: 32077000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source Share or cite Citation for Net Income · KADANT INC. · 2016-12-31 KADANT INC. (edgar:886346) Net Income: 32077000 USD Concept: fundies:NetIncome Period: 2016-01-03 to 2016-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:10:42Z Snapshot: a289000cedac01bd7edf308aa7bdb2c57276d2227c3f3e2c6c8560cd8dde7865 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/886346/explain?concept=fundies%3ANetIncome&period=2016-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2016-01-03&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:NetIncome: 32077000 USD (2016-01-03 to 2016-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/886346/000088634619000019/kai-20181229.xml#674247 Filing: 000088634619000019 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 51 million Exact value Exact value: 51003000 USD 2016-01-03 – 2016-12-31: 51003000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source Share or cite Citation for Operating Cash Flow · KADANT INC. · 2016-12-31 KADANT INC. (edgar:886346) Operating Cash Flow: 51003000 USD Concept: fundies:OperatingCashFlow Period: 2016-01-03 to 2016-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:10:42Z Snapshot: a289000cedac01bd7edf308aa7bdb2c57276d2227c3f3e2c6c8560cd8dde7865 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/886346/explain?concept=fundies%3AOperatingCashFlow&period=2016-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2016-01-03&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 51003000 USD (2016-01-03 to 2016-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/886346/000088634619000019/kai-20181229.xml#672861 Filing: 000088634619000019 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 5.8 million Exact value Exact value: 5804000 USD 2016-01-03 – 2016-12-31: 5804000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source Share or cite Citation for Capital Expenditure · KADANT INC. · 2016-12-31 KADANT INC. (edgar:886346) Capital Expenditure: 5804000 USD Concept: fundies:CapitalExpenditure Period: 2016-01-03 to 2016-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:10:42Z Snapshot: a289000cedac01bd7edf308aa7bdb2c57276d2227c3f3e2c6c8560cd8dde7865 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/886346/explain?concept=fundies%3ACapitalExpenditure&period=2016-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2016-01-03&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 5804000 USD (2016-01-03 to 2016-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/886346/000088634619000019/kai-20181229.xml#741444 Filing: 000088634619000019 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 45.2 million Calculation and evidence 51003000 − 5804000 USD Exact free cash flow: 45199000 USD 2016-01-03 – 2016-12-31: 51003000 USD · Inspect Operating Cash Flow · Source 2016-01-03 – 2016-12-31: 5804000 USD · Inspect Capital Expenditure · Source Share or cite Citation for Free cash flow · KADANT INC. · 2016-12-31 KADANT INC. (edgar:886346) Free cash flow: 45199000 USD Concept: free-cash-flow Period: 2016-01-03 to 2016-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:10:42Z Snapshot: a289000cedac01bd7edf308aa7bdb2c57276d2227c3f3e2c6c8560cd8dde7865 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/886346?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#cash-generation-title Computed: Operating cash flow minus capital expenditure Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 51003000 USD (2016-01-03 to 2016-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/886346/000088634619000019/kai-20181229.xml#672861 Filing: 000088634619000019 Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 5804000 USD (2016-01-03 to 2016-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/886346/000088634619000019/kai-20181229.xml#741444 Filing: 000088634619000019 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.
2018 2017-01-01 – 2017-12-30	USD 31.09 million Exact value Exact value: 31092000 USD 2017-01-01 – 2017-12-30: 31092000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source Share or cite Citation for Net Income · KADANT INC. · 2017-12-30 KADANT INC. (edgar:886346) Net Income: 31092000 USD Concept: fundies:NetIncome Period: 2017-01-01 to 2017-12-30 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:10:42Z Snapshot: a289000cedac01bd7edf308aa7bdb2c57276d2227c3f3e2c6c8560cd8dde7865 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/886346/explain?concept=fundies%3ANetIncome&period=2017-12-30&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2017-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:NetIncome: 31092000 USD (2017-01-01 to 2017-12-30) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/886346/000088634620000019/kai201910k.htm#4146906 Filing: 000088634620000019 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 65.16 million Exact value Exact value: 65164000 USD 2017-01-01 – 2017-12-30: 65164000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source Share or cite Citation for Operating Cash Flow · KADANT INC. · 2017-12-30 KADANT INC. (edgar:886346) Operating Cash Flow: 65164000 USD Concept: fundies:OperatingCashFlow Period: 2017-01-01 to 2017-12-30 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:10:42Z Snapshot: a289000cedac01bd7edf308aa7bdb2c57276d2227c3f3e2c6c8560cd8dde7865 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/886346/explain?concept=fundies%3AOperatingCashFlow&period=2017-12-30&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2017-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 65164000 USD (2017-01-01 to 2017-12-30) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/886346/000088634620000019/kai201910k.htm#1614567 Filing: 000088634620000019 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 17.28 million Exact value Exact value: 17281000 USD 2017-01-01 – 2017-12-30: 17281000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source Share or cite Citation for Capital Expenditure · KADANT INC. · 2017-12-30 KADANT INC. (edgar:886346) Capital Expenditure: 17281000 USD Concept: fundies:CapitalExpenditure Period: 2017-01-01 to 2017-12-30 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:10:42Z Snapshot: a289000cedac01bd7edf308aa7bdb2c57276d2227c3f3e2c6c8560cd8dde7865 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/886346/explain?concept=fundies%3ACapitalExpenditure&period=2017-12-30&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2017-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 17281000 USD (2017-01-01 to 2017-12-30) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/886346/000088634620000019/kai201910k.htm#4071366 Filing: 000088634620000019 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 47.88 million Calculation and evidence 65164000 − 17281000 USD Exact free cash flow: 47883000 USD 2017-01-01 – 2017-12-30: 65164000 USD · Inspect Operating Cash Flow · Source 2017-01-01 – 2017-12-30: 17281000 USD · Inspect Capital Expenditure · Source Share or cite Citation for Free cash flow · KADANT INC. · 2017-12-30 KADANT INC. (edgar:886346) Free cash flow: 47883000 USD Concept: free-cash-flow Period: 2017-01-01 to 2017-12-30 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:10:42Z Snapshot: a289000cedac01bd7edf308aa7bdb2c57276d2227c3f3e2c6c8560cd8dde7865 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/886346?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#cash-generation-title Computed: Operating cash flow minus capital expenditure Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 65164000 USD (2017-01-01 to 2017-12-30) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/886346/000088634620000019/kai201910k.htm#1614567 Filing: 000088634620000019 Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 17281000 USD (2017-01-01 to 2017-12-30) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/886346/000088634620000019/kai201910k.htm#4071366 Filing: 000088634620000019 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.
2019 2017-12-31 – 2018-12-29	USD 60.41 million Exact value Exact value: 60413000 USD 2017-12-31 – 2018-12-29: 60413000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source Share or cite Citation for Net Income · KADANT INC. · 2018-12-29 KADANT INC. (edgar:886346) Net Income: 60413000 USD Concept: fundies:NetIncome Period: 2017-12-31 to 2018-12-29 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:10:42Z Snapshot: a289000cedac01bd7edf308aa7bdb2c57276d2227c3f3e2c6c8560cd8dde7865 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/886346/explain?concept=fundies%3ANetIncome&period=2018-12-29&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2017-12-31&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:NetIncome: 60413000 USD (2017-12-31 to 2018-12-29) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/886346/000088634621000021/kai-20210102.htm#3457162 Filing: 000088634621000021 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 62.99 million Exact value Exact value: 62985000 USD 2017-12-31 – 2018-12-29: 62985000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source Share or cite Citation for Operating Cash Flow · KADANT INC. · 2018-12-29 KADANT INC. (edgar:886346) Operating Cash Flow: 62985000 USD Concept: fundies:OperatingCashFlow Period: 2017-12-31 to 2018-12-29 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:10:42Z Snapshot: a289000cedac01bd7edf308aa7bdb2c57276d2227c3f3e2c6c8560cd8dde7865 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/886346/explain?concept=fundies%3AOperatingCashFlow&period=2018-12-29&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2017-12-31&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 62985000 USD (2017-12-31 to 2018-12-29) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/886346/000088634621000021/kai-20210102.htm#1365401 Filing: 000088634621000021 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 16.56 million Exact value Exact value: 16559000 USD 2017-12-31 – 2018-12-29: 16559000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source Share or cite Citation for Capital Expenditure · KADANT INC. · 2018-12-29 KADANT INC. (edgar:886346) Capital Expenditure: 16559000 USD Concept: fundies:CapitalExpenditure Period: 2017-12-31 to 2018-12-29 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:10:42Z Snapshot: a289000cedac01bd7edf308aa7bdb2c57276d2227c3f3e2c6c8560cd8dde7865 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/886346/explain?concept=fundies%3ACapitalExpenditure&period=2018-12-29&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2017-12-31&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 16559000 USD (2017-12-31 to 2018-12-29) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/886346/000088634621000021/kai-20210102.htm#3383373 Filing: 000088634621000021 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 46.43 million Calculation and evidence 62985000 − 16559000 USD Exact free cash flow: 46426000 USD 2017-12-31 – 2018-12-29: 62985000 USD · Inspect Operating Cash Flow · Source 2017-12-31 – 2018-12-29: 16559000 USD · Inspect Capital Expenditure · Source Share or cite Citation for Free cash flow · KADANT INC. · 2018-12-29 KADANT INC. (edgar:886346) Free cash flow: 46426000 USD Concept: free-cash-flow Period: 2017-12-31 to 2018-12-29 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:10:42Z Snapshot: a289000cedac01bd7edf308aa7bdb2c57276d2227c3f3e2c6c8560cd8dde7865 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/886346?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#cash-generation-title Computed: Operating cash flow minus capital expenditure Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 62985000 USD (2017-12-31 to 2018-12-29) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/886346/000088634621000021/kai-20210102.htm#1365401 Filing: 000088634621000021 Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 16559000 USD (2017-12-31 to 2018-12-29) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/886346/000088634621000021/kai-20210102.htm#3383373 Filing: 000088634621000021 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.
2020 2018-12-30 – 2019-12-28	USD 52.07 million Exact value Exact value: 52068000 USD 2018-12-30 – 2019-12-28: 52068000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source Share or cite Citation for Net Income · KADANT INC. · 2019-12-28 KADANT INC. (edgar:886346) Net Income: 52068000 USD Concept: fundies:NetIncome Period: 2018-12-30 to 2019-12-28 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:10:42Z Snapshot: a289000cedac01bd7edf308aa7bdb2c57276d2227c3f3e2c6c8560cd8dde7865 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/886346/explain?concept=fundies%3ANetIncome&period=2019-12-28&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2018-12-30&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:NetIncome: 52068000 USD (2018-12-30 to 2019-12-28) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/886346/000088634622000018/kai-20220101.htm#3010495 Filing: 000088634622000018 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 97.41 million Exact value Exact value: 97413000 USD 2018-12-30 – 2019-12-28: 97413000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source Share or cite Citation for Operating Cash Flow · KADANT INC. · 2019-12-28 KADANT INC. (edgar:886346) Operating Cash Flow: 97413000 USD Concept: fundies:OperatingCashFlow Period: 2018-12-30 to 2019-12-28 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:10:42Z Snapshot: a289000cedac01bd7edf308aa7bdb2c57276d2227c3f3e2c6c8560cd8dde7865 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/886346/explain?concept=fundies%3AOperatingCashFlow&period=2019-12-28&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2018-12-30&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 97413000 USD (2018-12-30 to 2019-12-28) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/886346/000088634622000018/kai-20220101.htm#1255483 Filing: 000088634622000018 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 9.96 million Exact value Exact value: 9957000 USD 2018-12-30 – 2019-12-28: 9957000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source Share or cite Citation for Capital Expenditure · KADANT INC. · 2019-12-28 KADANT INC. (edgar:886346) Capital Expenditure: 9957000 USD Concept: fundies:CapitalExpenditure Period: 2018-12-30 to 2019-12-28 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:10:42Z Snapshot: a289000cedac01bd7edf308aa7bdb2c57276d2227c3f3e2c6c8560cd8dde7865 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/886346/explain?concept=fundies%3ACapitalExpenditure&period=2019-12-28&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2018-12-30&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 9957000 USD (2018-12-30 to 2019-12-28) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/886346/000088634622000018/kai-20220101.htm#2939264 Filing: 000088634622000018 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 87.46 million Calculation and evidence 97413000 − 9957000 USD Exact free cash flow: 87456000 USD 2018-12-30 – 2019-12-28: 97413000 USD · Inspect Operating Cash Flow · Source 2018-12-30 – 2019-12-28: 9957000 USD · Inspect Capital Expenditure · Source Share or cite Citation for Free cash flow · KADANT INC. · 2019-12-28 KADANT INC. (edgar:886346) Free cash flow: 87456000 USD Concept: free-cash-flow Period: 2018-12-30 to 2019-12-28 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:10:42Z Snapshot: a289000cedac01bd7edf308aa7bdb2c57276d2227c3f3e2c6c8560cd8dde7865 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/886346?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#cash-generation-title Computed: Operating cash flow minus capital expenditure Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 97413000 USD (2018-12-30 to 2019-12-28) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/886346/000088634622000018/kai-20220101.htm#1255483 Filing: 000088634622000018 Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 9957000 USD (2018-12-30 to 2019-12-28) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/886346/000088634622000018/kai-20220101.htm#2939264 Filing: 000088634622000018 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.
2021 2019-12-29 – 2021-01-02	USD 55.2 million Exact value Exact value: 55196000 USD 2019-12-29 – 2021-01-02: 55196000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source Share or cite Citation for Net Income · KADANT INC. · 2021-01-02 KADANT INC. (edgar:886346) Net Income: 55196000 USD Concept: fundies:NetIncome Period: 2019-12-29 to 2021-01-02 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:10:42Z Snapshot: a289000cedac01bd7edf308aa7bdb2c57276d2227c3f3e2c6c8560cd8dde7865 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/886346/explain?concept=fundies%3ANetIncome&period=2021-01-02&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2019-12-29&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:NetIncome: 55196000 USD (2019-12-29 to 2021-01-02) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/886346/000088634623000019/kai-20221231.htm#2999741 Filing: 000088634623000019 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 92.88 million Exact value Exact value: 92884000 USD 2019-12-29 – 2021-01-02: 92884000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source Share or cite Citation for Operating Cash Flow · KADANT INC. · 2021-01-02 KADANT INC. (edgar:886346) Operating Cash Flow: 92884000 USD Concept: fundies:OperatingCashFlow Period: 2019-12-29 to 2021-01-02 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:10:42Z Snapshot: a289000cedac01bd7edf308aa7bdb2c57276d2227c3f3e2c6c8560cd8dde7865 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/886346/explain?concept=fundies%3AOperatingCashFlow&period=2021-01-02&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2019-12-29&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 92884000 USD (2019-12-29 to 2021-01-02) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/886346/000088634623000019/kai-20221231.htm#1247419 Filing: 000088634623000019 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 7.6 million Exact value Exact value: 7595000 USD 2019-12-29 – 2021-01-02: 7595000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source Share or cite Citation for Capital Expenditure · KADANT INC. · 2021-01-02 KADANT INC. (edgar:886346) Capital Expenditure: 7595000 USD Concept: fundies:CapitalExpenditure Period: 2019-12-29 to 2021-01-02 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:10:42Z Snapshot: a289000cedac01bd7edf308aa7bdb2c57276d2227c3f3e2c6c8560cd8dde7865 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/886346/explain?concept=fundies%3ACapitalExpenditure&period=2021-01-02&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2019-12-29&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 7595000 USD (2019-12-29 to 2021-01-02) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/886346/000088634623000019/kai-20221231.htm#2927293 Filing: 000088634623000019 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 85.29 million Calculation and evidence 92884000 − 7595000 USD Exact free cash flow: 85289000 USD 2019-12-29 – 2021-01-02: 92884000 USD · Inspect Operating Cash Flow · Source 2019-12-29 – 2021-01-02: 7595000 USD · Inspect Capital Expenditure · Source Share or cite Citation for Free cash flow · KADANT INC. · 2021-01-02 KADANT INC. (edgar:886346) Free cash flow: 85289000 USD Concept: free-cash-flow Period: 2019-12-29 to 2021-01-02 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:10:42Z Snapshot: a289000cedac01bd7edf308aa7bdb2c57276d2227c3f3e2c6c8560cd8dde7865 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/886346?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#cash-generation-title Computed: Operating cash flow minus capital expenditure Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 92884000 USD (2019-12-29 to 2021-01-02) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/886346/000088634623000019/kai-20221231.htm#1247419 Filing: 000088634623000019 Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 7595000 USD (2019-12-29 to 2021-01-02) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/886346/000088634623000019/kai-20221231.htm#2927293 Filing: 000088634623000019 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.
2022 2021-01-03 – 2022-01-01	USD 84.04 million Exact value Exact value: 84043000 USD 2021-01-03 – 2022-01-01: 84043000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source Share or cite Citation for Net Income · KADANT INC. · 2022-01-01 KADANT INC. (edgar:886346) Net Income: 84043000 USD Concept: fundies:NetIncome Period: 2021-01-03 to 2022-01-01 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:10:42Z Snapshot: a289000cedac01bd7edf308aa7bdb2c57276d2227c3f3e2c6c8560cd8dde7865 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/886346/explain?concept=fundies%3ANetIncome&period=2022-01-01&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2021-01-03&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:NetIncome: 84043000 USD (2021-01-03 to 2022-01-01) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/886346/000088634624000026/kai-20231230.htm#2333098 Filing: 000088634624000026 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 162.42 million Exact value Exact value: 162420000 USD 2021-01-03 – 2022-01-01: 162420000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source Share or cite Citation for Operating Cash Flow · KADANT INC. · 2022-01-01 KADANT INC. (edgar:886346) Operating Cash Flow: 162420000 USD Concept: fundies:OperatingCashFlow Period: 2021-01-03 to 2022-01-01 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:10:42Z Snapshot: a289000cedac01bd7edf308aa7bdb2c57276d2227c3f3e2c6c8560cd8dde7865 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/886346/explain?concept=fundies%3AOperatingCashFlow&period=2022-01-01&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2021-01-03&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 162420000 USD (2021-01-03 to 2022-01-01) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/886346/000088634624000026/kai-20231230.htm#1082772 Filing: 000088634624000026 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 12.77 million Exact value Exact value: 12771000 USD 2021-01-03 – 2022-01-01: 12771000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source Share or cite Citation for Capital Expenditure · KADANT INC. · 2022-01-01 KADANT INC. (edgar:886346) Capital Expenditure: 12771000 USD Concept: fundies:CapitalExpenditure Period: 2021-01-03 to 2022-01-01 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:10:42Z Snapshot: a289000cedac01bd7edf308aa7bdb2c57276d2227c3f3e2c6c8560cd8dde7865 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/886346/explain?concept=fundies%3ACapitalExpenditure&period=2022-01-01&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2021-01-03&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 12771000 USD (2021-01-03 to 2022-01-01) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/886346/000088634624000026/kai-20231230.htm#1088683 Filing: 000088634624000026 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 149.65 million Calculation and evidence 162420000 − 12771000 USD Exact free cash flow: 149649000 USD 2021-01-03 – 2022-01-01: 162420000 USD · Inspect Operating Cash Flow · Source 2021-01-03 – 2022-01-01: 12771000 USD · Inspect Capital Expenditure · Source Share or cite Citation for Free cash flow · KADANT INC. · 2022-01-01 KADANT INC. (edgar:886346) Free cash flow: 149649000 USD Concept: free-cash-flow Period: 2021-01-03 to 2022-01-01 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:10:42Z Snapshot: a289000cedac01bd7edf308aa7bdb2c57276d2227c3f3e2c6c8560cd8dde7865 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/886346?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#cash-generation-title Computed: Operating cash flow minus capital expenditure Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 162420000 USD (2021-01-03 to 2022-01-01) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/886346/000088634624000026/kai-20231230.htm#1082772 Filing: 000088634624000026 Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 12771000 USD (2021-01-03 to 2022-01-01) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/886346/000088634624000026/kai-20231230.htm#1088683 Filing: 000088634624000026 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.
2023 2022-01-02 – 2022-12-31	USD 120.93 million Exact value Exact value: 120928000 USD 2022-01-02 – 2022-12-31: 120928000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source Share or cite Citation for Net Income · KADANT INC. · 2022-12-31 KADANT INC. (edgar:886346) Net Income: 120928000 USD Concept: fundies:NetIncome Period: 2022-01-02 to 2022-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:10:42Z Snapshot: a289000cedac01bd7edf308aa7bdb2c57276d2227c3f3e2c6c8560cd8dde7865 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/886346/explain?concept=fundies%3ANetIncome&period=2022-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2022-01-02&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:NetIncome: 120928000 USD (2022-01-02 to 2022-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/886346/000088634625000006/kai-20241228.htm#2417750 Filing: 000088634625000006 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 102.63 million Exact value Exact value: 102625000 USD 2022-01-02 – 2022-12-31: 102625000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source Share or cite Citation for Operating Cash Flow · KADANT INC. · 2022-12-31 KADANT INC. (edgar:886346) Operating Cash Flow: 102625000 USD Concept: fundies:OperatingCashFlow Period: 2022-01-02 to 2022-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:10:42Z Snapshot: a289000cedac01bd7edf308aa7bdb2c57276d2227c3f3e2c6c8560cd8dde7865 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/886346/explain?concept=fundies%3AOperatingCashFlow&period=2022-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2022-01-02&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 102625000 USD (2022-01-02 to 2022-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/886346/000088634625000006/kai-20241228.htm#1118244 Filing: 000088634625000006 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 28.2 million Exact value Exact value: 28199000 USD 2022-01-02 – 2022-12-31: 28199000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source Share or cite Citation for Capital Expenditure · KADANT INC. · 2022-12-31 KADANT INC. (edgar:886346) Capital Expenditure: 28199000 USD Concept: fundies:CapitalExpenditure Period: 2022-01-02 to 2022-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:10:42Z Snapshot: a289000cedac01bd7edf308aa7bdb2c57276d2227c3f3e2c6c8560cd8dde7865 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/886346/explain?concept=fundies%3ACapitalExpenditure&period=2022-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2022-01-02&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 28199000 USD (2022-01-02 to 2022-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/886346/000088634625000006/kai-20241228.htm#1124899 Filing: 000088634625000006 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 74.43 million Calculation and evidence 102625000 − 28199000 USD Exact free cash flow: 74426000 USD 2022-01-02 – 2022-12-31: 102625000 USD · Inspect Operating Cash Flow · Source 2022-01-02 – 2022-12-31: 28199000 USD · Inspect Capital Expenditure · Source Share or cite Citation for Free cash flow · KADANT INC. · 2022-12-31 KADANT INC. (edgar:886346) Free cash flow: 74426000 USD Concept: free-cash-flow Period: 2022-01-02 to 2022-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:10:42Z Snapshot: a289000cedac01bd7edf308aa7bdb2c57276d2227c3f3e2c6c8560cd8dde7865 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/886346?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#cash-generation-title Computed: Operating cash flow minus capital expenditure Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 102625000 USD (2022-01-02 to 2022-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/886346/000088634625000006/kai-20241228.htm#1118244 Filing: 000088634625000006 Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 28199000 USD (2022-01-02 to 2022-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/886346/000088634625000006/kai-20241228.htm#1124899 Filing: 000088634625000006 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.
2024 2023-01-01 – 2023-12-30	USD 116.07 million Exact value Exact value: 116069000 USD 2023-01-01 – 2023-12-30: 116069000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source Share or cite Citation for Net Income · KADANT INC. · 2023-12-30 KADANT INC. (edgar:886346) Net Income: 116069000 USD Concept: fundies:NetIncome Period: 2023-01-01 to 2023-12-30 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:10:42Z Snapshot: a289000cedac01bd7edf308aa7bdb2c57276d2227c3f3e2c6c8560cd8dde7865 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/886346/explain?concept=fundies%3ANetIncome&period=2023-12-30&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2023-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:NetIncome: 116069000 USD (2023-01-01 to 2023-12-30) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/886346/000088634626000018/kai-20260103.htm#2415250 Filing: 000088634626000018 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 165.55 million Exact value Exact value: 165545000 USD 2023-01-01 – 2023-12-30: 165545000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source Share or cite Citation for Operating Cash Flow · KADANT INC. · 2023-12-30 KADANT INC. (edgar:886346) Operating Cash Flow: 165545000 USD Concept: fundies:OperatingCashFlow Period: 2023-01-01 to 2023-12-30 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:10:42Z Snapshot: a289000cedac01bd7edf308aa7bdb2c57276d2227c3f3e2c6c8560cd8dde7865 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/886346/explain?concept=fundies%3AOperatingCashFlow&period=2023-12-30&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2023-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 165545000 USD (2023-01-01 to 2023-12-30) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/886346/000088634626000018/kai-20260103.htm#1094447 Filing: 000088634626000018 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 31.85 million Exact value Exact value: 31850000 USD 2023-01-01 – 2023-12-30: 31850000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source Share or cite Citation for Capital Expenditure · KADANT INC. · 2023-12-30 KADANT INC. (edgar:886346) Capital Expenditure: 31850000 USD Concept: fundies:CapitalExpenditure Period: 2023-01-01 to 2023-12-30 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:10:42Z Snapshot: a289000cedac01bd7edf308aa7bdb2c57276d2227c3f3e2c6c8560cd8dde7865 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/886346/explain?concept=fundies%3ACapitalExpenditure&period=2023-12-30&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2023-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 31850000 USD (2023-01-01 to 2023-12-30) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/886346/000088634626000018/kai-20260103.htm#1100654 Filing: 000088634626000018 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 133.7 million Calculation and evidence 165545000 − 31850000 USD Exact free cash flow: 133695000 USD 2023-01-01 – 2023-12-30: 165545000 USD · Inspect Operating Cash Flow · Source 2023-01-01 – 2023-12-30: 31850000 USD · Inspect Capital Expenditure · Source Share or cite Citation for Free cash flow · KADANT INC. · 2023-12-30 KADANT INC. (edgar:886346) Free cash flow: 133695000 USD Concept: free-cash-flow Period: 2023-01-01 to 2023-12-30 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:10:42Z Snapshot: a289000cedac01bd7edf308aa7bdb2c57276d2227c3f3e2c6c8560cd8dde7865 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/886346?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#cash-generation-title Computed: Operating cash flow minus capital expenditure Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 165545000 USD (2023-01-01 to 2023-12-30) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/886346/000088634626000018/kai-20260103.htm#1094447 Filing: 000088634626000018 Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 31850000 USD (2023-01-01 to 2023-12-30) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/886346/000088634626000018/kai-20260103.htm#1100654 Filing: 000088634626000018 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.
2025 2023-12-31 – 2024-12-28	USD 111.6 million Exact value Exact value: 111598000 USD 2023-12-31 – 2024-12-28: 111598000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source Share or cite Citation for Net Income · KADANT INC. · 2024-12-28 KADANT INC. (edgar:886346) Net Income: 111598000 USD Concept: fundies:NetIncome Period: 2023-12-31 to 2024-12-28 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:10:42Z Snapshot: a289000cedac01bd7edf308aa7bdb2c57276d2227c3f3e2c6c8560cd8dde7865 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/886346/explain?concept=fundies%3ANetIncome&period=2024-12-28&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2023-12-31&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:NetIncome: 111598000 USD (2023-12-31 to 2024-12-28) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/886346/000088634626000018/kai-20260103.htm#2414393 Filing: 000088634626000018 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 155.27 million Exact value Exact value: 155265000 USD 2023-12-31 – 2024-12-28: 155265000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source Share or cite Citation for Operating Cash Flow · KADANT INC. · 2024-12-28 KADANT INC. (edgar:886346) Operating Cash Flow: 155265000 USD Concept: fundies:OperatingCashFlow Period: 2023-12-31 to 2024-12-28 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:10:42Z Snapshot: a289000cedac01bd7edf308aa7bdb2c57276d2227c3f3e2c6c8560cd8dde7865 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/886346/explain?concept=fundies%3AOperatingCashFlow&period=2024-12-28&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2023-12-31&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 155265000 USD (2023-12-31 to 2024-12-28) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/886346/000088634626000018/kai-20260103.htm#1093793 Filing: 000088634626000018 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 21.01 million Exact value Exact value: 21005000 USD 2023-12-31 – 2024-12-28: 21005000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source Share or cite Citation for Capital Expenditure · KADANT INC. · 2024-12-28 KADANT INC. (edgar:886346) Capital Expenditure: 21005000 USD Concept: fundies:CapitalExpenditure Period: 2023-12-31 to 2024-12-28 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:10:42Z Snapshot: a289000cedac01bd7edf308aa7bdb2c57276d2227c3f3e2c6c8560cd8dde7865 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/886346/explain?concept=fundies%3ACapitalExpenditure&period=2024-12-28&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2023-12-31&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 21005000 USD (2023-12-31 to 2024-12-28) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/886346/000088634626000018/kai-20260103.htm#1100063 Filing: 000088634626000018 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 134.26 million Calculation and evidence 155265000 − 21005000 USD Exact free cash flow: 134260000 USD 2023-12-31 – 2024-12-28: 155265000 USD · Inspect Operating Cash Flow · Source 2023-12-31 – 2024-12-28: 21005000 USD · Inspect Capital Expenditure · Source Share or cite Citation for Free cash flow · KADANT INC. · 2024-12-28 KADANT INC. (edgar:886346) Free cash flow: 134260000 USD Concept: free-cash-flow Period: 2023-12-31 to 2024-12-28 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:10:42Z Snapshot: a289000cedac01bd7edf308aa7bdb2c57276d2227c3f3e2c6c8560cd8dde7865 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/886346?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#cash-generation-title Computed: Operating cash flow minus capital expenditure Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 155265000 USD (2023-12-31 to 2024-12-28) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/886346/000088634626000018/kai-20260103.htm#1093793 Filing: 000088634626000018 Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 21005000 USD (2023-12-31 to 2024-12-28) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/886346/000088634626000018/kai-20260103.htm#1100063 Filing: 000088634626000018 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.
2026 2024-12-29 – 2026-01-03	USD 101.97 million Exact value Exact value: 101969000 USD 2024-12-29 – 2026-01-03: 101969000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source Share or cite Citation for Net Income · KADANT INC. · 2026-01-03 KADANT INC. (edgar:886346) Net Income: 101969000 USD Concept: fundies:NetIncome Period: 2024-12-29 to 2026-01-03 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:10:42Z Snapshot: a289000cedac01bd7edf308aa7bdb2c57276d2227c3f3e2c6c8560cd8dde7865 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/886346/explain?concept=fundies%3ANetIncome&period=2026-01-03&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2024-12-29&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:NetIncome: 101969000 USD (2024-12-29 to 2026-01-03) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/886346/000088634626000018/kai-20260103.htm#2413536 Filing: 000088634626000018 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 171.33 million Exact value Exact value: 171328000 USD 2024-12-29 – 2026-01-03: 171328000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source Share or cite Citation for Operating Cash Flow · KADANT INC. · 2026-01-03 KADANT INC. (edgar:886346) Operating Cash Flow: 171328000 USD Concept: fundies:OperatingCashFlow Period: 2024-12-29 to 2026-01-03 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:10:42Z Snapshot: a289000cedac01bd7edf308aa7bdb2c57276d2227c3f3e2c6c8560cd8dde7865 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/886346/explain?concept=fundies%3AOperatingCashFlow&period=2026-01-03&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2024-12-29&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 171328000 USD (2024-12-29 to 2026-01-03) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/886346/000088634626000018/kai-20260103.htm#1093142 Filing: 000088634626000018 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 17.05 million Exact value Exact value: 17048000 USD 2024-12-29 – 2026-01-03: 17048000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source Share or cite Citation for Capital Expenditure · KADANT INC. · 2026-01-03 KADANT INC. (edgar:886346) Capital Expenditure: 17048000 USD Concept: fundies:CapitalExpenditure Period: 2024-12-29 to 2026-01-03 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:10:42Z Snapshot: a289000cedac01bd7edf308aa7bdb2c57276d2227c3f3e2c6c8560cd8dde7865 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/886346/explain?concept=fundies%3ACapitalExpenditure&period=2026-01-03&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2024-12-29&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 17048000 USD (2024-12-29 to 2026-01-03) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/886346/000088634626000018/kai-20260103.htm#1099472 Filing: 000088634626000018 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 154.28 million Calculation and evidence 171328000 − 17048000 USD Exact free cash flow: 154280000 USD 2024-12-29 – 2026-01-03: 171328000 USD · Inspect Operating Cash Flow · Source 2024-12-29 – 2026-01-03: 17048000 USD · Inspect Capital Expenditure · Source Share or cite Citation for Free cash flow · KADANT INC. · 2026-01-03 KADANT INC. (edgar:886346) Free cash flow: 154280000 USD Concept: free-cash-flow Period: 2024-12-29 to 2026-01-03 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:10:42Z Snapshot: a289000cedac01bd7edf308aa7bdb2c57276d2227c3f3e2c6c8560cd8dde7865 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/886346?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#cash-generation-title Computed: Operating cash flow minus capital expenditure Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 171328000 USD (2024-12-29 to 2026-01-03) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/886346/000088634626000018/kai-20260103.htm#1093142 Filing: 000088634626000018 Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 17048000 USD (2024-12-29 to 2026-01-03) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/886346/000088634626000018/kai-20260103.htm#1099472 Filing: 000088634626000018 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.

Capital expenditure uses the canonical mapped positive-spending convention. A missing, ambiguous, incompatible, or negative-sign input is left blank. Values use the latest reported version.

Dataset coverage and company identifiers

Coverage reflects filings processed into this Fundies dataset; it does not imply every source filing is loaded.

287 filings · 9,038 latest values · 9,038 originally reported values

Dataset published 2026-11-02. Source filing dates and reporting periods are shown separately.

Identifiers: 0000886346, 886346, KAI, edgar:886346

Also known as KADANT INC, KADANT INC., Kadant Inc, Kadant Inc., THERMO FIBERTEK INC

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