STOCK DIVIDEND AND STOCK SPLIT
The most common method for companies to distribute wealth among shareholders is to pay dividends in the form of cash or stock. When a company has a low level of liquid cash on hand, stock dividends are typically issued in lieu of cash dividends. It is the board of directors that decides whether a dividend should be declared and in what form it should be distributed. Dividend yield is also a financial ratio that shows how much a company pays out in dividends on its shares each year, which is something investors look for in a stock.
Dividend Rate
Trailing Annual Dividend Rate
$1.22
Forward Annual Dividend Rate
$1.28
Yield
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield
0.38%
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
0.41%
Dividend Date
Dividend Date
Nov 06, 2025
Ex-dividend Date
Oct 09, 2025
0.60 %
15.23
Dividend History
| Announced | Amount | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 04, 2025 | 0.34 | Oct 09, 2025 | Oct 09, 2025 | Nov 06, 2025 |
| May 15, 2025 | 0.34 | Jul 10, 2025 | Jul 10, 2025 | Aug 07, 2025 |
| Mar 05, 2025 | 0.34 | Apr 09, 2025 | Apr 09, 2025 | May 07, 2025 |
| Nov 14, 2024 | 0.32 | Jan 10, 2025 | Jan 10, 2025 | Feb 06, 2025 |
| Sep 05, 2024 | 0.32 | Oct 10, 2024 | Oct 10, 2024 | Nov 07, 2024 |
| May 16, 2024 | 0.32 | Jul 11, 2024 | Jul 11, 2024 | Aug 08, 2024 |
| Mar 06, 2024 | 0.32 | Apr 09, 2024 | Apr 10, 2024 | May 08, 2024 |
| Nov 16, 2023 | 0.29 | Jan 03, 2024 | Jan 04, 2024 | Feb 01, 2024 |
| Sep 07, 2023 | 0.29 | Oct 11, 2023 | Oct 12, 2023 | Nov 09, 2023 |
| May 18, 2023 | 0.29 | Jul 12, 2023 | Jul 13, 2023 | Aug 10, 2023 |
| Mar 08, 2023 | 0.29 | Apr 11, 2023 | Apr 12, 2023 | May 10, 2023 |
| Nov 17, 2022 | 0.26 | Jan 04, 2023 | Jan 05, 2023 | Feb 02, 2023 |
| Sep 08, 2022 | 0.26 | Oct 12, 2022 | Oct 13, 2022 | Nov 10, 2022 |
| May 19, 2022 | 0.26 | Jul 13, 2022 | Jul 14, 2022 | Aug 11, 2022 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 2001 | 1:5 | +0.56% | -13.03% |
| Jun 27, 1996 | 3:2 | -1.87% | -2.17% |
| Sep 18, 1995 | 3:2 | 0 | -5.08% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kadant Inc. (KAI) a dividend paying company?
In a company, dividends are a portion of profits paid out to shareholders - investors getting a little bit back on their investment. In particular, dividends benefit investors, especially income-seeking investors, because they provide mutual benefits both to companies and investors. Dividends are a strong indicator for a company's ability to produce profits consistently and reflect favorably on its management. Kadant Inc. is also among the companies that regularly pay dividends.
What is KAI's dividend yield?
Many factors affect dividend yields, including global market conditions, interest rates, and the financial status of an individual company.However, the average dividend yield for a good company is between 2% and 6%. KAI's annual dividend yield for the trailing 12 months is 0.38.
When did KAI last pay a dividend?
KAI last paid dividends on 2025-11-06, with the ex-dividend date being 2025-10-09.
When was the last time KAI stock split?
KAI stock split took place on 12-07-2001.
How did KAI's stock split work?
Its last split took place on Jul 12, 2001, when Kadant Inc. went through a 1:5 split leaving the shareholder with 1 share(s) who previously owned 5 KAI share(s).