Earnings per Share (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jul. 03, 2021

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share

Basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) were calculated as follows:

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	July 3, 2021		June 27, 2020		July 3, 2021		June 27, 2020
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
Net Income Attributable to Kadant	$	22,864	$	11,607	$	39,425	$	24,138
Basic Weighted Average Shares	11,579		11,482		11,566		11,457
Effect of Stock Options, Restricted Stock Units and Employee Stock Purchase Plan Shares	71		70		65		73
Diluted Weighted Average Shares	11,650		11,552		11,631		11,530
Basic Earnings per Share	$	1.97	$	1.01	$	3.41	$	2.11
Diluted Earnings per Share	$	1.96	$	1.00	$	3.39	$	2.09