Earnings per Share (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 29, 2018

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share

Basic and diluted EPS were calculated as follows:

(In thousands, except per share amounts)	December 29, 2018		December 30, 2017		December 31, 2016
Amounts Attributable to Kadant
Income from Continuing Operations	$	60,413	$	31,092	$	32,074
Income from Discontinued Operation	—		—		3
Net Income Attributable to Kadant	$	60,413	$	31,092	$	32,077
Basic Weighted Average Shares	11,086		10,991		10,869
Effect of Stock Options, Restricted Stock Units and Employee Stock Purchase Plan Shares	314		321		280
Diluted Weighted Average Shares	11,400		11,312		11,149
Basic EPS
Continuing Operations	$	5.45	$	2.83	$	2.95
Discontinued Operation	$	—	$	—	$	—
Earnings per Basic Share	$	5.45	$	2.83	$	2.95
Diluted EPS
Continuing Operations	$	5.30	$	2.75	$	2.88
Discontinued Operation	$	—	$	—	$	—
Earnings per Diluted Share	$	5.30	$	2.75	$	2.88