Earnings per Share (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Apr. 01, 2023

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 1, 2023		April 2, 2022
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
Net Income Attributable to Kadant	$	28,075	$	41,192
Basic Weighted Average Shares	11,681		11,630
Effect of Stock Options, Restricted Stock Units and Employee Stock Purchase Plan Shares	13		25
Diluted Weighted Average Shares	11,694		11,655
Basic Earnings per Share	$	2.40	$	3.54
Diluted Earnings per Share	$	2.40	$	3.53