Kadant (NYSE: KAI) VP sells 1,400 shares at about $322 each

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Kadant Inc. vice president Thomas Andrew Blanchard reported an open-market sale of 1,400 shares of common stock. The shares were sold on May 18, 2026 at a weighted average price of $322.0362 per share, with individual sale prices ranging from $322.03 to $322.09.

After this transaction, Blanchard directly holds 557 shares of Kadant common stock, down from 1,957 shares before the sale.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 1,400 shares ($450,851)

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider Blanchard Thomas Andrew

Role Vice President

Sold 1,400 shs ($451K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	1,400	$322.0362	$451K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 557 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares sold: 1,400 shares Weighted average sale price: $322.0362 per share Sale price range: $322.03–$322.09 per share +2 more

5 metrics

Shares sold 1,400 shares Open-market sale of common stock on May 18, 2026

Weighted average sale price $322.0362 per share Sale price for 1,400 Kadant common shares

Sale price range $322.03–$322.09 per share Range of individual trade prices in the transaction

Shares held after transaction 557 shares Direct Kadant common stock holding after the sale

Net shares sold 1,400 shares Net change in buy/sell activity in this Form 4

Key Terms

open-market sale, Common Stock, weighted average sale price, Form 4

4 terms

open-market sale financial

"transaction_action": "open-market sale""

An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.

Common Stock financial

""security_title": "Common Stock""

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

weighted average sale price financial

"Represents the weighted average sale price."

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

OMB APPROVAL

OMB Number:			3235-0287
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Blanchard Thomas Andrew

(Last) (First) (Middle)

KADANT INC.

ONE TECHNOLOGY PARK DRIVE

(Street)

WESTFORD MASSACHUSETTS 01886

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
KADANT INC [ KAI ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Vice President

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/18/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	05/18/2026		S		1,400	D	$322.0362(1)	557	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents the weighted average sale price. The actual sales prices range from $322.03 to $322.09 per share. The reporting person will supply the SEC, the Issuer, or a security holder of the Issuer, with full information regarding the number of shares at each price upon request.

Remarks:

	/s/ Stacy D. Krause, by power of attorney	05/18/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Kadant (KAI) report in this Form 4?

Kadant reported that vice president Thomas Andrew Blanchard sold 1,400 shares of common stock in an open-market transaction. This sale was recorded on May 18, 2026, and involved Kadant Inc. common stock held directly by the executive.

At what price did the Kadant (KAI) vice president sell his shares?

The 1,400 Kadant shares were sold at a weighted average price of $322.0362 per share. Actual trade prices ranged from $322.03 to $322.09 per share, according to the Form 4 disclosure and its accompanying footnote.

How many Kadant (KAI) shares does the insider hold after this sale?

Following the sale, Thomas Andrew Blanchard directly holds 557 shares of Kadant common stock. Before the 1,400-share open-market sale, his direct holdings totaled 1,957 shares, so this transaction significantly reduced his direct position.

Was the Kadant (KAI) insider sale a direct or indirect holding transaction?

The Form 4 classifies the transaction as a direct holding, marked with ownership code "D". This indicates the 1,400 shares of Kadant common stock sold and the remaining 557 shares are held directly by the reporting person, not through an intermediary entity.

Does the Kadant (KAI) Form 4 disclose a weighted average sale price range?

Yes. The filing notes a weighted average sale price of $322.0362 per Kadant share. A footnote clarifies the individual sales occurred between $322.03 and $322.09 per share, and detailed trade breakdowns are available from the reporting person upon request.