Unaudited Quarterly Information (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]

Unaudited Quarterly Financial Information

2016 (In thousands, except per share amounts)	First		Second			Third			Fourth
Revenues	$	96,538	$	111,828		$	105,519		$	100,241
Gross Profit	43,976		50,261			48,079			46,073
Amounts Attributable to Kadant:
Income from Continuing Operations	6,876		8,311			9,154			7,733
Income from Discontinued Operation	—		—			3			—
Net Income Attributable to Kadant	$	6,876	$	8,311		$	9,157		$	7,733
Basic Earnings per Share:
Continuing Operations	$	0.64	$	0.76		$	0.84		$	0.71
Net Income Attributable to Kadant	$	0.64	$	0.76		$	0.84		$	0.71
Diluted Earnings per Share:
Continuing Operations	$	0.62	$	0.75		$	0.82		$	0.69
Net Income Attributable to Kadant	$	0.62	$	0.75		$	0.82		$	0.69
Cash Dividends Declared per Common Share	$	0.19	$	0.19		$	0.19		$	0.19
2015 (In thousands, except per share amounts)	First		Second			Third			Fourth
Revenues	$	92,251	$	98,327		$	91,929		$	107,600
Gross Profit	44,337		45,727			43,668			46,393
Amounts Attributable to Kadant:
Income from Continuing Operations	6,832		8,469			8,647			10,367
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation	65		(5		)	(4		)	18
Net Income Attributable to Kadant	$	6,897	$	8,464		$	8,643		$	10,385
Basic Earnings per Share:
Continuing Operations	$	0.63	$	0.77		$	0.80		$	0.96
Net Income Attributable to Kadant	$	0.63	$	0.77		$	0.80		$	0.96
Diluted Earnings per Share:
Continuing Operations	$	0.62	$	0.76		$	0.78		$	0.94
Net Income Attributable to Kadant	$	0.62	$	0.76		$	0.78		$	0.94
Cash Dividends Declared per Common Share	$	0.17	$	0.17		$	0.17		$	0.17