Earnings per Share (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 01, 2022

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Basic and diluted earnings per share

Basic and diluted EPS were calculated as follows:

(In thousands, except per share amounts)	January 1, 2022		January 2, 2021		December 28, 2019
Net Income Attributable to Kadant	$	84,043	$	55,196	$	52,068
Basic Weighted Average Shares	11,579		11,482		11,235
Effect of Stock Options, Restricted Stock Units and Employee Stock Purchase Plan Shares	76		82		222
Diluted Weighted Average Shares	11,655		11,564		11,457
Basic Earnings per Share	$	7.26	$	4.81	$	4.63
Diluted Earnings per Share	$	7.21	$	4.77	$	4.54