Earnings per Share (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Apr. 02, 2022

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share

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

	Three Months Ended
	April 2, 2022		April 3, 2021
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
Net Income Attributable to Kadant	$	41,192	$	16,561
Basic Weighted Average Shares	11,630		11,553
Effect of Stock Options, Restricted Stock Units and Employee Stock Purchase Plan Shares	25		59
Diluted Weighted Average Shares	11,655		11,612
Basic Earnings per Share	$	3.54	$	1.43
Diluted Earnings per Share	$	3.53	$	1.43