Annual Payout Ratio
13.04%1.72%+15.19%
Summary
- Current Value
- As of today, KAI annual payout ratio is 13.04%, up +15.19% on
- Historical Performance
- KAI annual payout ratio is down -3.41% over the past 3 years, and down -32.78% over the past 5 years
- All-Time High Comparison
- KAI annual payout ratio is currently -54.29% below its historical high of 28.53% set on
- 3-Year Low Comparison
- KAI annual payout ratio is +32.25% above its 3-year low of 9.86% reached on an earlier date
- Sector Comparison
- KAI annual payout ratio is higher than 67.35% of companies in Industrials sector
Payout Ratio Chart
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Performance
| Metric | Date | Value | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 15Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Payout Ratio | 13.04% | +15.2% | -3.4% | -32.8% | +100.0% | |
| Quarterly Payout Ratio | 14.24% | +20.8% | +29.9% | -22.7% | +100.0% | |
| TTM Payout Ratio | 15.73% | +19.4% | +56.5% | -21.8% | +100.0% | |
| Price | $313.61 | -9.1% | +70.9% | +111.6% | +1312.0% | |
| Annual Dividend Yield | 0.40% | +11.1% | -28.6% | -37.5% | – | |
| Annual Dividends Paid | $14.67M | +11.0% | +28.0% | +43.9% | +100.0% | |
| Annual Dividend Per Share | $1.25 | +10.6% | +26.3% | +37.4% | – | |
| Annual Free Cash Flow | $134.26M | +0.4% | -10.3% | +53.5% | +233.0% | |
| Annual Revenue | $1.05B | +10.0% | +33.9% | +49.5% | +367.0% | |
| Annual EPS | $9.48 | -4.2% | +31.5% | +108.6% | +2075.2% |
Payout Ratio Highs
| Period | High | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3Y | 13.04% | at high | |
| 5Y | 19.56% | N/A | -33.3% |
| All | 28.53% | -54.3% |
Payout Ratio Lows
| Period | Low | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3Y | 9.86% | N/A | +32.3% |
| 5Y | 9.86% | +32.3% | |
| All | 0.00% | N/A |
Payout Ratio History
FAQ
What is the current annual payout ratio of KAI?
As of today, KAI annual payout ratio is 13.04%
What is 1-year change in KAI annual payout ratio?
KAI annual payout ratio is up +15.19% year-over-year
What is 3-year change in KAI annual payout ratio?
KAI annual payout ratio is down -3.41% over the past 3 years
How far is KAI annual payout ratio from its all-time high?
KAI annual payout ratio is currently -54.29% below its historical high of 28.53% set on December 30, 2017
How does KAI annual payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
KAI annual payout ratio is higher than 67.35% of companies in Industrials sector
When is KAI next annual earnings release?
The next annual earnings release for KAI is on
What is KAI next ex-dividend date?
As of today, the next dividend for KAI has not been scheduled
TTM Payout Ratio
15.73%0.00%0.00%
Summary
- Current Value
- As of today, KAI TTM payout ratio is 15.73%, unchanged on
- Historical Performance
- KAI TTM payout ratio is up +19.35% year-over-year, and up +56.52% over the past 3 years
- All-Time High Comparison
- KAI TTM payout ratio is currently -48.48% below its historical high of 30.53% set on
- 3-Year Low Comparison
- KAI TTM payout ratio is +56.52% above its 3-year low of 10.05% reached on
- Sector Comparison
- KAI TTM payout ratio is higher than 70.92% of companies in Industrials sector
Performance
| Metric | Date | Value | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TTM Payout Ratio | 15.73% | +1.6% | +19.4% | +56.5% | -21.8% | |
| Quarterly Payout Ratio | 14.24% | -5.3% | +20.8% | +29.9% | -22.7% | |
| Annual Payout Ratio | 13.04% | – | +15.2% | -3.4% | -32.8% | |
| Price | $313.61 | +9.5% | -9.1% | +70.9% | +111.6% | |
| TTM Dividend Yield | 0.43% | -8.5% | +19.4% | -24.6% | -33.9% | |
| TTM Dividends Paid | $15.53M | +1.6% | +8.5% | +30.8% | +44.7% | |
| TTM Dividend Per Share | $1.36 | +1.5% | +8.8% | +30.8% | +41.7% | |
| TTM Free Cash Flow | $145.89M | -2.8% | +6.2% | +36.1% | +76.4% | |
| TTM Revenue | $1.02B | 0.0% | -1.0% | +14.9% | +57.7% | |
| TTM EPS | $8.65 | -3.7% | -11.5% | -15.1% | +109.2% |
TTM Payout Ratio Highs
| Period | High | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 15.73% | at high | |
| 3Y | 15.73% | at high | |
| 5Y | 20.12% | -21.8% | |
| All | 30.53% | -48.5% |
TTM Payout Ratio Lows
| Period | Low | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 13.18% | +19.4% | |
| 3Y | 10.05% | +56.5% | |
| 5Y | 9.95% | +58.1% | |
| All | 0.00% | N/A |
TTM Payout Ratio History
FAQ
What is the current TTM payout ratio of KAI?
As of today, KAI TTM payout ratio is 15.73%
What is KAI TTM payout ratio most recent change?
KAI TTM payout ratio remained unchanged on January 9, 2026
What is 1-year change in KAI TTM payout ratio?
KAI TTM payout ratio is up +19.35% year-over-year
How far is KAI TTM payout ratio from its all-time high?
KAI TTM payout ratio is currently -48.48% below its historical high of 30.53% set on January 10, 2018
How does KAI TTM payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
KAI TTM payout ratio is higher than 70.92% of companies in Industrials sector
When is KAI next earnings release?
The next earnings release for KAI is on
What is KAI next ex-dividend date?
As of today, the next dividend for KAI has not been scheduled
Quarterly Payout Ratio
14.24%0.79%-5.26%
Summary
- Current Value
- As of today, KAI quarterly payout ratio is 14.24%, down -5.26% on
- Historical Performance
- KAI quarterly payout ratio is up +20.78% year-over-year, and up +29.93% over the past 3 years
- All-Time High Comparison
- KAI quarterly payout ratio is currently -94.41% below its historical high of 254.63% set on
- 3-Year Low Comparison
- KAI quarterly payout ratio is +32.59% above its 3-year low of 10.74% reached on
- Sector Comparison
- KAI quarterly payout ratio is higher than 67.30% of companies in Industrials sector
Performance
| Metric | Date | Value | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterly Payout Ratio | 14.24% | -5.3% | +20.8% | +29.9% | -22.7% | |
| Annual Payout Ratio | 13.04% | – | +15.2% | -3.4% | -32.8% | |
| TTM Payout Ratio | 15.73% | +1.6% | +19.4% | +56.5% | -21.8% | |
| Price | $313.61 | +9.5% | -9.1% | +70.9% | +111.6% | |
| TTM Dividend Yield | 0.43% | -8.5% | +19.4% | -24.6% | -33.9% | |
| Quarterly Dividends Paid | $4.00M | 0.0% | +6.5% | +32.0% | +45.1% | |
| TTM Dividend Per Share | $1.36 | +1.5% | +8.8% | +30.8% | +41.7% | |
| Quarterly Free Cash Flow | $44.06M | +20.7% | -8.8% | +137.9% | +95.2% | |
| Quarterly Revenue | $271.57M | +6.4% | -0.0% | +21.0% | +75.7% | |
| Quarterly EPS | $2.35 | +5.9% | -12.4% | -0.0% | +83.3% |
Quarterly Payout Ratio Highs
| Period | High | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 15.60% | N/A | -8.7% |
| 3Y | 15.60% | -8.7% | |
| 5Y | 16.86% | N/A | -15.5% |
| All | 254.63% | -94.4% |
Quarterly Payout Ratio Lows
| Period | Low | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 14.24% | at low | |
| 3Y | 10.74% | +32.6% | |
| 5Y | 7.01% | +103.1% | |
| All | 0.00% | N/A |
Quarterly Payout Ratio History
FAQ
What is the current quarterly payout ratio of KAI?
As of today, KAI quarterly payout ratio is 14.24%
What is KAI quarterly payout ratio most recent change?
KAI quarterly payout ratio was down -5.26% on September 27, 2025
What is 1-year change in KAI quarterly payout ratio?
KAI quarterly payout ratio is up +20.78% year-over-year
How far is KAI quarterly payout ratio from its all-time high?
KAI quarterly payout ratio is currently -94.41% below its historical high of 254.63% set on December 30, 2017
How does KAI quarterly payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
KAI quarterly payout ratio is higher than 67.30% of companies in Industrials sector
When is KAI next earnings release?
The next earnings release for KAI is on
What is KAI next ex-dividend date?
As of today, the next dividend for KAI has not been scheduled
Payout Ratio Formula
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Data Sources & References
- KAI Official Website www.kadant.com
- Most Recent Quarterly Report (10-Q) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/886346/000088634625000109/0000886346-25-000109-index.htm
- Most Recent Annual Report (10-K) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/886346/000088634625000006/0000886346-25-000006-index.htm
- KAI Profile on Yahoo Finance finance.yahoo.com/quote/KAI
- KAI Profile on NASDAQ.com www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/kai