Kadant Inc. (KAI) Stock Chart
KAI price chart
Daily prices adjusted for splits and dividends. 1D and 5D show delayed intraday prices. Markers: E earnings, D dividend, S split.
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About the KAI chart
Kadant (KAI) closed at $264.15 on October 16, 2026, down 6.9% so far this year. The stock is trading 14.1% below its 200-day moving average of $307.41, which technical analysts usually read as a long-term downtrend. Over the past year KAI returned −10.6% including dividends, behind the S&P 500 (+16.8%).
This page charts the full trading history of Kadant Inc. stock. Daily prices come from EODHD and are adjusted for stock splits and dividends, so returns over long periods are comparable. For the latest quote, company profile, earnings and news, see the KAI stock overview.
KAI chart FAQ
What is Kadant's all-time high stock price?
The highest closing price for KAI was $422.93 on November 26, 2024 (adjusted for stock splits). As of the October 16, 2026 close it traded 37.5% below that level.
What is the 52-week range of KAI stock?
Over the 52 weeks to October 16, 2026, KAI traded between an intraday low of $244.87 on November 18, 2025 and an intraday high of $354.07 on February 20, 2026.
Is KAI above its 200-day moving average?
No. On October 16, 2026 KAI closed at $264.15, 14.1% below its 200-day simple moving average of $307.41. The 50-day average was $287.44.
How has KAI stock performed compared with the S&P 500?
Including reinvested dividends, KAI returned −10.6% over the past year, compared with +16.8% for the S&P 500 (SPY). Over five years the figures were +31.3% and +83.0%.
Does Kadant pay a dividend?
Yes. Kadant paid $1.42 per share in dividends over the past 12 months (4 payments), a yield of about 0.54% at the latest close. The most recent dividend of $0.36 per share had an ex-dividend date of October 15, 2026.
Has KAI stock ever split?
KAI has split its stock 3 times: 3:2 (September 18, 1995), 3:2 (June 27, 1996), 1:5 (July 12, 2001). Prices on this chart are adjusted for all splits.
How do I read the KAI chart?
Pick a time range above the chart and choose candlesticks, a line or an area chart. Moving averages, Bollinger Bands, volume, RSI and MACD can be switched on with the indicator buttons, and "Compare" plots KAI against the S&P 500, its sector or a competitor as a percentage change. Chart prices are adjusted for splits and dividends.