Earnings per Share (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2019

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 28, 2019		December 29, 2018		December 30, 2017
Net Income Attributable to Kadant	$	52,068	$	60,413	$	31,092
Basic Weighted Average Shares	11,235		11,086		10,991
Effect of Stock Options, Restricted Stock Units and Employee Stock Purchase Plan Shares	222		314		321
Diluted Weighted Average Shares	11,457		11,400		11,312
Basic Earnings per Share	$	4.63	$	5.45	$	2.83
Diluted Earnings per Share	$	4.54	$	5.30	$	2.75