KAI · Kadant Inc
Trades by corporate insiders — officers, directors and holders of more than 10% of the shares — disclosed to the SEC on Forms 3, 4 and 5. Form 4 must be filed within two business days of the trade.
Insider Sentiment Score
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| Date | Insider | Role | Type | Security | Shares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-04 | Painter Jonathan W |
Director |
Convert↓
Filing footnotes — Restricted Stock Unit (Direct)
Represents partial vesting of a restricted stock unit award on July 4, 2026 and delivery of shares of the reporting person pursuant to the terms of a restricted stock unit award agreement dated March 11, 2026. The remainder of the shares vest in equal installments on the last day of each of the Issuer's fiscal quarters in 2026 provided the recipient continues to serve as a director of the Issuer. |
Restricted Stock Unit
|
128 |
| 2026-07-04 | ALBERTINE JOHN M |
Director |
Convert↓
Filing footnotes — Restricted Stock Unit (Direct)
Represents partial vesting of a restricted stock unit award on July 4, 2026 and delivery of shares of the reporting person pursuant to the terms of a restricted stock unit award agreement dated March 11, 2026. The remainder of the shares vest in equal installments on the last day of each of the Issuer's fiscal quarters in 2026 provided the recipient continues to serve as a director of the Issuer. |
Restricted Stock Unit
|
128 |
| 2026-07-04 | Painter Jonathan W |
Director |
Convert↑
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
Represents partial vesting of a restricted stock unit award on July 4, 2026 and delivery of shares of the reporting person pursuant to the terms of a restricted stock unit award agreement dated March 11, 2026. The remainder of the shares vest in equal installments on the last day of each of the Issuer's fiscal quarters in 2026 provided the recipient continues to serve as a director of the Issuer. |
Common Stock
|
128 |
| 2026-07-04 | O'Mara Rebecca Martinez |
Director |
Convert↓
Filing footnotes — Restricted Stock Unit (Direct)
Represents partial vesting of a restricted stock unit award on July 4, 2026 and delivery of shares of the reporting person pursuant to the terms of a restricted stock unit award agreement dated March 11, 2026. The remainder of the shares vest in equal installments on the last day of each of the Issuer's fiscal quarters in 2026 provided the recipient continues to serve as a director of the Issuer. |
Restricted Stock Unit
|
128 |
| 2026-07-04 | Russell Erin L |
Director |
Convert↑
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
Represents partial vesting of a restricted stock unit award on July 4, 2026 and delivery of shares of the reporting person pursuant to the terms of a restricted stock unit award agreement dated March 11, 2026. The remainder of the shares vest in equal installments on the last day of each of the Issuer's fiscal quarters in 2026 provided the recipient continues to serve as a director of the Issuer. |
Common Stock
|
128 |
| 2026-07-04 | Russell Erin L |
Director |
Convert↓
Filing footnotes — Restricted Stock Unit (Direct)
Represents partial vesting of a restricted stock unit award on July 4, 2026 and delivery of shares of the reporting person pursuant to the terms of a restricted stock unit award agreement dated March 11, 2026. The remainder of the shares vest in equal installments on the last day of each of the Issuer's fiscal quarters in 2026 provided the recipient continues to serve as a director of the Issuer. |
Restricted Stock Unit
|
128 |
| 2026-07-04 | ALBERTINE JOHN M |
Director |
Convert↑
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
Represents partial vesting of a restricted stock unit award on July 4, 2026 and delivery of shares of the reporting person pursuant to the terms of a restricted stock unit award agreement dated March 11, 2026. The remainder of the shares vest in equal installments on the last day of each of the Issuer's fiscal quarters in 2026 provided the recipient continues to serve as a director of the Issuer. |
Common Stock
|
128 |
| 2026-07-04 | O'Mara Rebecca Martinez |
Director |
Convert↑
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
Represents partial vesting of a restricted stock unit award on July 4, 2026 and delivery of shares of the reporting person pursuant to the terms of a restricted stock unit award agreement dated March 11, 2026. The remainder of the shares vest in equal installments on the last day of each of the Issuer's fiscal quarters in 2026 provided the recipient continues to serve as a director of the Issuer. |
Common Stock
|
128 |
| 2026-07-04 | LEONARD THOMAS C |
Director |
Convert↑
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
Represents partial vesting of a restricted stock unit award on July 4, 2026 and delivery of shares of the reporting person pursuant to the terms of a restricted stock unit award agreement dated March 11, 2026. The remainder of the shares vest in equal installments on the last day of each of the Issuer's fiscal quarters in 2026 provided the recipient continues to serve as a director of the Issuer. |
Common Stock
|
128 |
| 2026-07-04 | LEONARD THOMAS C |
Director |
Convert↓
Filing footnotes — Restricted Stock Unit (Direct)
Represents partial vesting of a restricted stock unit award on July 4, 2026 and delivery of shares of the reporting person pursuant to the terms of a restricted stock unit award agreement dated March 11, 2026. The remainder of the shares vest in equal installments on the last day of each of the Issuer's fiscal quarters in 2026 provided the recipient continues to serve as a director of the Issuer. |
Restricted Stock Unit
|
128 |
| 2026-06-03 | Powell Jeffrey L |
Director, President & CEO |
Gift↓
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
On June 3, 2026, the reporting person transferred 12,282 shares of Kadant Inc. common stock to Jeffrey L. Powell, and his Successors, as Trustee of the Jeffrey L. Powell Revocable Trust, for no consideration. The reporting person is the trustee of the trust, and the reporting person and members of his immediate family are the sole beneficiaries of the trust. The reporting person remains the beneficial owner of the securites held by the trust. |
Common Stock
|
12,282 |
| 2026-05-27 | KRAUSE STACY D. |
SVP, GC and Secretary |
Sell↓
|
Common Stock
|
1,227 |
| 2026-05-18 | Blanchard Thomas Andrew |
Vice President |
Sell↓
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
Represents the weighted average sale price. The actual sales prices range from $322.03 to $322.09 per share. The reporting person will supply the SEC, the Issuer, or a security holder of the Issuer, with full information regarding the number of shares at each price upon request. |
Common Stock
|
1,400 |
| 2026-04-04 | Painter Jonathan W |
Director |
Convert↑
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
Represents partial vesting of a restricted stock unit award on April 4, 2026 and delivery of shares of the reporting person pursuant to the terms of a restricted stock unit award agreement dated March 11, 2026. The remainder of the shares vest in equal installments on the last day of each of the Issuer's fiscal quarters in 2026 provided the recipient continues to serve as a director of the Issuer. |
Common Stock
|
129 |
| 2026-04-04 | LEONARD THOMAS C |
Director |
Convert↓
Filing footnotes — Restricted Stock Unit (Direct)
Represents partial vesting of a restricted stock unit award on April 4, 2026 and delivery of shares of the reporting person pursuant to the terms of a restricted stock unit award agreement dated March 11, 2026. The remainder of the shares vest in equal installments on the last day of each of the Issuer's fiscal quarters in 2026 provided the recipient continues to serve as a director of the Issuer. |
Restricted Stock Unit
|
129 |
| 2026-04-04 | Painter Jonathan W |
Director |
Convert↓
Filing footnotes — Restricted Stock Unit (Direct)
Represents partial vesting of a restricted stock unit award on April 4, 2026 and delivery of shares of the reporting person pursuant to the terms of a restricted stock unit award agreement dated March 11, 2026. The remainder of the shares vest in equal installments on the last day of each of the Issuer's fiscal quarters in 2026 provided the recipient continues to serve as a director of the Issuer. |
Restricted Stock Unit
|
129 |
| 2026-04-04 | O'Mara Rebecca Martinez |
Director |
Convert↓
Filing footnotes — Restricted Stock Unit (Direct)
Represents partial vesting of a restricted stock unit award on April 4, 2026 and delivery of shares of the reporting person pursuant to the terms of a restricted stock unit award agreement dated March 11, 2026. The remainder of the shares vest in equal installments on the last day of each of the Issuer's fiscal quarters in 2026 provided the recipient continues to serve as a director of the Issuer. |
Restricted Stock Unit
|
129 |
| 2026-04-04 | Russell Erin L |
Director |
Convert↓
Filing footnotes — Restricted Stock Unit (Direct)
Represents partial vesting of a restricted stock unit award on April 4, 2026 and delivery of shares of the reporting person pursuant to the terms of a restricted stock unit award agreement dated March 11, 2026. The remainder of the shares vest in equal installments on the last day of each of the Issuer's fiscal quarters in 2026 provided the recipient continues to serve as a director of the Issuer. |
Restricted Stock Unit
|
129 |
| 2026-04-04 | ALBERTINE JOHN M |
Director |
Convert↑
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
Represents partial vesting of a restricted stock unit award on April 4, 2026 and delivery of shares of the reporting person pursuant to the terms of a restricted stock unit award agreement dated March 11, 2026. The remainder of the shares vest in equal installments on the last day of each of the Issuer's fiscal quarters in 2026 provided the recipient continues to serve as a director of the Issuer. |
Common Stock
|
129 |
| 2026-04-04 | O'Mara Rebecca Martinez |
Director |
Convert↑
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
Represents partial vesting of a restricted stock unit award on April 4, 2026 and delivery of shares of the reporting person pursuant to the terms of a restricted stock unit award agreement dated March 11, 2026. The remainder of the shares vest in equal installments on the last day of each of the Issuer's fiscal quarters in 2026 provided the recipient continues to serve as a director of the Issuer. |
Common Stock
|
129 |
| 2026-04-04 | Russell Erin L |
Director |
Convert↑
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
Represents partial vesting of a restricted stock unit award on April 4, 2026 and delivery of shares of the reporting person pursuant to the terms of a restricted stock unit award agreement dated March 11, 2026. The remainder of the shares vest in equal installments on the last day of each of the Issuer's fiscal quarters in 2026 provided the recipient continues to serve as a director of the Issuer. |
Common Stock
|
129 |
| 2026-04-04 | LEONARD THOMAS C |
Director |
Convert↑
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
Represents partial vesting of a restricted stock unit award on April 4, 2026 and delivery of shares of the reporting person pursuant to the terms of a restricted stock unit award agreement dated March 11, 2026. The remainder of the shares vest in equal installments on the last day of each of the Issuer's fiscal quarters in 2026 provided the recipient continues to serve as a director of the Issuer. |
Common Stock
|
129 |
| 2026-04-04 | ALBERTINE JOHN M |
Director |
Convert↓
Filing footnotes — Restricted Stock Unit (Direct)
Represents partial vesting of a restricted stock unit award on April 4, 2026 and delivery of shares of the reporting person pursuant to the terms of a restricted stock unit award agreement dated March 11, 2026. The remainder of the shares vest in equal installments on the last day of each of the Issuer's fiscal quarters in 2026 provided the recipient continues to serve as a director of the Issuer. |
Restricted Stock Unit
|
129 |
| 2026-03-11 | LEONARD THOMAS C |
Director |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Restricted Stock Unit (Direct)
Each Restricted Stock Unit ("RSU") represents the right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock. The RSU vests in equal installments on the last day of each of the Issuer's quarters of fiscal 2026 provided the recipient continues to serve as a director of the Issuer. |
Restricted Stock Unit
|
513 |
| 2026-03-11 | O'Mara Rebecca Martinez |
Director |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Restricted Stock Unit (Direct)
Each Restricted Stock Unit ("RSU") represents the right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock. The RSU vests in equal installments on the last day of each of the Issuer's quarters of fiscal 2026 provided the recipient continues to serve as a director of the Issuer. |
Restricted Stock Unit
|
513 |
| 2026-03-11 | Russell Erin L |
Director |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Restricted Stock Unit (Direct)
Each Restricted Stock Unit ("RSU") represents the right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock. The RSU vests in equal installments on the last day of each of the Issuer's quarters of fiscal 2026 provided the recipient continues to serve as a director of the Issuer. |
Restricted Stock Unit
|
513 |
| 2026-03-11 | Powell Jeffrey L |
Director, President & CEO |
Gift↓
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
On March 11, 2026, the reporting person transferred 48,667 shares of Kadant Inc. common stock to Jeffrey L. Powell, and his Successors, as Trustee of the Jeffrey L. Powell Revocable Trust, for no consideration. The reporting person is the trustee of the trust, and the reporting person and members of his immediate family are the sole beneficiaries of the trust. The reporting person remains the beneficial owner of the securites held by the trust. |
Common Stock
|
48,667 |
| 2026-03-11 | ALBERTINE JOHN M |
Director |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Restricted Stock Unit (Direct)
Each Restricted Stock Unit ("RSU") represents the right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock. The RSU vests in equal installments on the last day of each of the Issuer's quarters of fiscal 2026 provided the recipient continues to serve as a director of the Issuer. |
Restricted Stock Unit
|
513 |
| 2026-03-11 | Painter Jonathan W |
Director |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Restricted Stock Unit (Direct)
Each Restricted Stock Unit ("RSU") represents the right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock. The RSU vests in equal installments on the last day of each of the Issuer's quarters of fiscal 2026 provided the recipient continues to serve as a director of the Issuer. |
Restricted Stock Unit
|
513 |
| 2026-03-10 | Mitchell Dara F |
Senior VP, Corp. Development |
Convert↑
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
The shares represent the partial settlement under a time-based RSU award granted March 6, 2024. One-third of the RSU vested and became distributable on March 10, 2026 and was converted to common stock on a one-for-one basis on the vesting date. |
Common Stock
|
92 |
| 2026-03-10 | Colwell Michael C. |
Senior Vice President |
Convert↓
Filing footnotes — Restricted Stock Unit (Direct)
The shares represent the partial settlement under a performance-based RSU award granted March 6, 2024. One-third of the RSU vested and became distributable on March 10, 2026 and was converted to common stock on a one-for-one basis on the vesting date. |
Restricted Stock Unit
|
438 |
| 2026-03-10 | KRAUSE STACY D. |
SVP, GC and Secretary |
Tax↓
|
Common Stock
|
60 |
| 2026-03-10 | MCKENNEY MICHAEL J |
Executive Vice President & CFO |
Tax↓
|
Common Stock
|
116 |
| 2026-03-10 | Westerhout Fredrik H |
Vice President |
Tax↓
|
Common Stock
|
52 |
| 2026-03-10 | Powell Jeffrey L |
Director, President & CEO |
Tax↓
|
Common Stock
|
1,051 |
| 2026-03-10 | MCKENNEY MICHAEL J |
Executive Vice President & CFO |
Convert↓
Filing footnotes — Restricted Stock Unit (Direct)
The shares represent the partial settlement under a performance-based RSU award granted March 6, 2024. One-third of the RSU vested and became distributable on March 10, 2026 and was converted to common stock on a one-for-one basis on the vesting date. |
Restricted Stock Unit
|
933 |
| 2026-03-10 | Colwell Michael C. |
Senior Vice President |
Convert↑
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
The shares represent the partial settlement under a time-based RSU award granted March 4, 2025. One-third of the RSU vested and became distributable on March 10, 2026 and was converted to common stock on a one-for-one basis on the vesting date. |
Common Stock
|
82 |
| 2026-03-10 | Colwell Michael C. |
Senior Vice President |
Convert↓
Filing footnotes — Restricted Stock Unit (Direct)
The shares represent the partial settlement under a time-based RSU award granted March 6, 2024. One-third of the RSU vested and became distributable on March 10, 2026 and was converted to common stock on a one-for-one basis on the vesting date. |
Restricted Stock Unit
|
105 |
| 2026-03-10 | Blanchard Thomas Andrew |
Vice President |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Restricted Stock Unit (Direct)
This RSU vests and becomes exercisable in three annual installments beginning on March 10, 2027, provided the reporting person is employed by the Issuer on the vesting date. |
Restricted Stock Unit
|
192 |
| 2026-03-10 | KRAUSE STACY D. |
SVP, GC and Secretary |
Convert↑
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
The shares represent the partial settlement under a performance-based RSU award granted March 4, 2025 One-third of the RSU vested and became distributable on March 10, 2026 and was converted to common stock on a one-for-one basis on the vesting date |
Common Stock
|
419 |
| 2026-03-10 | Blanchard Thomas Andrew |
Vice President |
Convert↓
Filing footnotes — Restricted Stock Unit (Direct)
The shares represent the partial settlement under a time-based RSU award granted March 6, 2024, One-third of the RSU vested and became distributable on March 10, 2026 and was converted to common stock on a one-for-one basis on the vesting date. |
Restricted Stock Unit
|
72 |
| 2026-03-10 | Powell Jeffrey L |
Director, President & CEO |
Convert↓
Filing footnotes — Restricted Stock Unit (Direct)
The shares represent the partial settlement under a performance-based RSU award granted March 4, 2025. One-third of the RSU vested and became distributable on March 10, 2026 and was converted to common stock on a one-for-one basis on the vesting date. |
Restricted Stock Unit
|
2,172 |
| 2026-03-10 | Westerhout Fredrik H |
Vice President |
Convert↓
Filing footnotes — Restricted Stock Unit (Direct)
The shares represent the partial settlement under a time-based RSU award granted March 6, 2024. One-third of the RSU vested and became distributable on March 10, 2026 and was converted to common stock on a one-for-one basis on the vesting date. |
Restricted Stock Unit
|
105 |
| 2026-03-10 | SELWOOD DEBORAH |
Senior Vice President & CAO |
Convert↓
Filing footnotes — Restricted Stock Unit (Direct)
The shares represent the partial settlement under a time-based RSU award granted March 7, 2023. One-third of the RSU vested and became distributable on March 10, 2026 and was converted to common stock on a one-for-one basis on the vesting date. |
Restricted Stock Unit
|
58 |
| 2026-03-10 | KRAUSE STACY D. |
SVP, GC and Secretary |
Tax↓
|
Common Stock
|
48 |
| 2026-03-10 | MCKENNEY MICHAEL J |
Executive Vice President & CFO |
Tax↓
|
Common Stock
|
606 |
| 2026-03-10 | Blanchard Thomas Andrew |
Vice President |
Convert↓
Filing footnotes — Restricted Stock Unit (Direct)
The shares represent the partial settlement under a performance-based RSU award granted March 4, 2025. One-third of the RSU vested and became distributable on March 10, 2026 and was converted to common stock on a one-for-one basis on the vesting date |
Restricted Stock Unit
|
219 |
| 2026-03-10 | KRAUSE STACY D. |
SVP, GC and Secretary |
Convert↓
Filing footnotes — Restricted Stock Unit (Direct)
The shares represent the partial settlement under a time-based RSU award granted March 7, 2023. One-third of the RSU vested and became distributable on March 10, 2026 and was converted to common stock on a one-for-one basis on the vesting date. |
Restricted Stock Unit
|
148 |
| 2026-03-10 | SELWOOD DEBORAH |
Senior Vice President & CAO |
Convert↓
Filing footnotes — Restricted Stock Unit (Direct)
The shares represent the partial settlement under a time-based RSU award granted March 4, 2025. One-third of the RSU vested and became distributable on March 10, 2026 and was converted to common stock on a one-for-one basis on the vesting date. |
Restricted Stock Unit
|
36 |
| 2026-03-10 | Blanchard Thomas Andrew |
Vice President |
Tax↓
|
Common Stock
|
23 |