Every Form 4 that Kadant Inc. (KAI) has filed with the SEC in the last 12 months is listed below, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
A Form 4 covers the transactions officers, directors and large holders report, so if you follow KAI and want that one kind of document rather than the whole filing history, this is the page to keep. The company's other filings, of every form, are on the full KAI filings page.
ALBERTINE JOHN M reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Kadant Inc. director John M. Albertine reported a routine equity compensation event involving restricted stock units. On July 4, 2026, 128 restricted stock units partially vested and were delivered as 128 shares of common stock at a stated price of $0.00 per share, reflecting the nature of the award rather than a market transaction. Following the transaction, he directly held 8,091 shares of common stock and 256 restricted stock units. The footnote explains that the remaining units from the March 11, 2026 award will vest in equal installments on the last day of each of Kadant’s fiscal quarters in 2026, as long as he continues serving as a director.
LEONARD THOMAS C reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Kadant Inc. director Thomas C. Leonard reported a compensation-related share delivery tied to restricted stock units. On July 4, 2026, 128 restricted stock units vested and were delivered as 128 shares of common stock, following the terms of a March 11, 2026 award agreement.
After the transaction, Leonard directly holds 4,770 shares of common stock and 256 restricted stock units. The remaining units are scheduled to vest in equal installments on the last day of each of Kadant’s fiscal quarters in 2026, as long as he continues serving as a director.
Kadant Inc. director Rebecca Martinez O'Mara acquired 128 shares of Common Stock through restricted stock unit vesting. On July 4, 2026, a portion of her restricted stock unit award vested and delivered 128 shares at a price of $0.00 per share as compensation, not an open-market purchase.
Following the transaction, she directly holds 1,529 shares of Common Stock and 256 restricted stock units. According to the award terms, the remaining units vest in equal installments on the last day of each of Kadant’s fiscal quarters in 2026, contingent on her continued board service.
Painter Jonathan W reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Kadant Inc. director Jonathan W. Painter reported the vesting of restricted stock units that delivered 128 shares of Common Stock on July 4, 2026. The shares were issued at $0.00 per share under a restricted stock unit award dated March 11, 2026.
After this transaction, Painter holds 9,005 Common Stock shares directly, 256 restricted stock units, and 3 Common Stock shares indirectly held by his son. The remaining units vest in equal installments on the last day of each fiscal quarter in 2026, contingent on his continued board service.
Kadant Inc. director Erin L. Russell acquired 128 shares of Common Stock on July 4, 2026 through partial vesting of a restricted stock unit award. After the transaction, she directly holds 3,454 Common shares and 256 Restricted Stock Units. The remaining RSUs vest in equal quarterly installments during 2026 while she continues serving as a director.
Kadant Inc. President & CEO Jeffrey L. Powell reported an internal share transfer involving company stock. He made a bona fide gift of 12,282 shares of common stock to the Jeffrey L. Powell Revocable Trust for no consideration. According to the disclosure, Powell is the trustee, and he and his immediate family are the sole beneficiaries, so he remains the beneficial owner of the shares held by the trust. Following this transaction, the trust holds 60,949 shares of Kadant common stock indirectly attributed to Powell, while his direct holdings for this block are shown as zero, indicating a change in how the shares are titled rather than an economic sale.
Kadant Inc. senior vice president, general counsel and secretary Stacy D. Krause reported an open-market sale of company stock. She sold 1,227 shares of Kadant common stock at a price of $334.17 per share. After this transaction, she directly holds 1,363 shares of Kadant common stock.
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.
Kadant Inc. director John M. Albertine exercised a restricted stock unit award, converting 129 restricted stock units into 129 shares of common stock on April 4, 2026. This was a partial vesting under a restricted stock unit agreement dated March 11, 2026, and represents compensation-related equity, not an open-market trade.
Following the transaction, Albertine directly holds 7,963 shares of Kadant common stock. The remaining units from this award are scheduled to vest in equal installments on the last day of each of Kadant’s fiscal quarters in 2026, provided he continues to serve as a director.
Kadant Inc. director Thomas C. Leonard increased his direct shareholdings through routine equity compensation. On April 4, 2026, 129 restricted stock units vested and were converted into 129 shares of common stock at no cash exercise price.
Following the delivery of these shares, Leonard directly owned 4,642 shares of Kadant common stock. The vesting stems from a restricted stock unit award dated March 11, 2026. The footnote states that the remaining units from this award will vest in equal installments on the last day of each of Kadant’s fiscal quarters in 2026, as long as he continues serving as a director.
Kadant Inc. director Rebecca Martinez O'Mara reported a routine equity compensation event. She exercised a restricted stock unit award, converting 129 shares of RSUs into 129 shares of common stock on April 4, 2026 at a price of $0.00 per share.
The transaction reflects partial vesting of an RSU award dated March 11, 2026, with the remaining units scheduled to vest in equal installments on the last day of each of Kadant's fiscal quarters in 2026, as long as she continues serving as a director. After this transaction, she directly holds 1,401 shares of common stock and 384 restricted stock units, and no unexercised derivative position from this award remains in the filing.
Kadant Inc. director Jonathan W. Painter reported a compensation-related share acquisition. On April 4, 2026, a restricted stock unit award partially vested, and he received 129 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.00 per share.
After this vesting, he directly holds 8,877 common shares and reports an additional 3 shares held indirectly by his son. According to the award agreement, the remaining units are scheduled to vest in equal installments on the last day of each of Kadant’s fiscal quarters in 2026, provided he continues to serve as a director.
Kadant Inc. director Erin L. Russell exercised a restricted stock unit award, receiving 129 shares of common stock on April 4, 2026 through the conversion of 129 restricted stock units at $0.00 per share under the award terms.
After this transaction, Russell directly holds 3,326 shares of Kadant common stock and 384 restricted stock units. According to the award agreement, the remaining units vest in equal installments on the last day of each of Kadant’s fiscal quarters in 2026, as long as Russell continues to serve as a director.
Kadant Inc. President & CEO Jeffrey L. Powell reported a bona fide gift of 48,667 shares of Kadant common stock on March 11, 2026. The shares were transferred for no consideration to the Jeffrey L. Powell Revocable Trust, where Powell serves as trustee.
Powell and his immediate family are the sole beneficiaries of the trust, and he remains the beneficial owner of the securities held by it. After the transfer, he directly owned 12,282 shares and indirectly held 48,667 shares through the revocable trust.
ALBERTINE JOHN M reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Kadant Inc. director John M. Albertine received a grant of 513 Restricted Stock Units on common stock. Each RSU represents the right to receive one share of Kadant common stock and was granted at a price of $0.00 per unit as compensation, not an open-market purchase.
The RSUs vest in equal installments on the last day of each quarter of Kadant’s fiscal 2026, as long as Albertine continues to serve as a director. Following these transactions, he holds 7,834 shares of Kadant common stock directly, plus the 513 RSUs scheduled to vest over 2026.
Kadant Inc. director Thomas C. Leonard reported receiving a grant of 513 Restricted Stock Units on March 11, 2026. Each RSU represents one share of Kadant common stock and will vest in equal installments on the last day of each fiscal 2026 quarter, as long as he continues to serve as a director.
Following this award, Leonard holds 4,513 shares of Kadant common stock directly, and 513 RSUs that are scheduled to convert into additional shares as they vest.
Painter Jonathan W reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
KADANT INC director Jonathan W. Painter received a grant of 513 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) on common stock. Each RSU represents one share of Kadant common stock and vests in equal installments on the last day of each fiscal 2026 quarter, as long as he continues serving as a director. After this award, he directly holds 513 RSUs and 8,748 common shares, plus 3 additional common shares held indirectly by his son.
O'Mara Rebecca Martinez reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Kadant Inc. director Rebecca Martinez O'Mara received a grant of 513 Restricted Stock Units. Each RSU represents the right to receive one share of Kadant common stock, vesting in equal installments on the last day of each Kadant fiscal quarter in 2026, as long as she continues serving as a director.
Following this grant, she directly holds 1,272 shares of Kadant common stock, in addition to the new RSU award. This filing reflects a routine, stock-based compensation grant rather than an open-market purchase or sale.
Russell Erin L reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Kadant Inc. director Erin L. Russell received an equity grant of 513 Restricted Stock Units on common stock as compensation. Each RSU represents one share of Kadant common stock and will vest in equal installments on the last day of each quarter of fiscal 2026, as long as she continues serving as a director.
Following the transactions reported, she directly holds 3,197 shares of Kadant common stock, in addition to the 513 RSUs awarded.
Kadant Inc Senior Vice President Michael C. Colwell reported multiple compensation-related stock transactions tied to restricted stock units (RSUs). On March 10, 2026, he exercised RSUs to acquire 1,632 shares of common stock at a conversion price of $0.00 per share.
To cover tax obligations, 743 shares of common stock were disposed of at $334.17 per share through issuer tax withholding, not open-market sales. After these vesting and tax-withholding entries, Colwell directly holds 3,945 shares of Kadant common stock. Footnotes state these are one-third vesting installments from performance- and time-based RSU awards granted in 2023, 2024, and 2025, each converting to common stock on a one-for-one basis.
Kadant Inc. senior vice president and general counsel Stacy D. Krause reported the vesting and settlement of several restricted stock unit (RSU) awards on March 10, 2026. She exercised RSUs into 2,172 shares of common stock at $0.00 per share. To cover tax obligations, 945 common shares were withheld at $334.17 per share through tax-withholding dispositions, which are not open-market sales. After these compensation-related transactions, Krause directly owned 2,590 shares of Kadant common stock.
Kadant Inc vice president Thomas Andrew Blanchard reported routine equity compensation activity. On March 10, 2026, he exercised and settled restricted stock units that had vested, converting 1,140 shares of RSUs into an equal number of Kadant common shares.
To cover tax obligations, 443 common shares were withheld at a price of $334.17 per share, with the remaining vested shares added to his holdings. Following these transactions, Blanchard directly owned 1,957 shares of Kadant common stock. Footnotes explain that these settlements reflect one-third vesting of performance- and time-based RSU awards granted between March 2023 and March 2025, each converting to common stock on a one-for-one basis at vesting.
Kadant Inc. Senior Vice President Peter J. Flynn reported routine equity compensation activity. On March 10, 2026, he exercised restricted stock units that delivered a total of 193 shares of common stock, tied to performance-based and time-based RSU awards granted on March 7, 2023.
To cover tax obligations, 76 shares were withheld at a price of $334.17 per share. After these transactions, Flynn directly held about 2,762.584 shares of Kadant common stock. No open-market purchases or sales were reported; the filing reflects standard vesting and tax withholding mechanics.
Kadant Inc. Executive Vice President & CFO Michael J. McKenney reported routine equity compensation activity. On March 10, 2026, a total of 3,488 restricted stock units from performance- and time-based awards granted in 2023, 2024, and 2025 vested and were converted into common stock on a one-for-one basis. To cover tax obligations, 1,690 common shares were withheld at a price of $334.17 per share under code F transactions, leaving no open-market sales. Following these transactions, McKenney directly holds 14,764 common shares of Kadant.
Kadant Inc Senior VP of Corporate Development Dara F. Mitchell reported the vesting and settlement of multiple restricted stock unit (RSU) awards on March 10, 2026. Performance-based and time-based RSUs granted in 2023, 2024, and 2025 vested one-third and were converted to common stock on a one-for-one basis.
Mitchell acquired a total of 1,425 shares of common stock through RSU conversions and delivered 692 shares at $334.17 per share to satisfy tax obligations. The net result is 733 additional shares of common stock, bringing Mitchell’s direct holdings to 1,949 shares.
KADANT INC Senior Vice President & CAO Deborah Selwood reported routine equity compensation activity rather than open-market trading. On March 10, 2026, she exercised restricted stock units that converted on a one-for-one basis into 777 shares of common stock from performance- and time-based RSU awards granted in 2023, 2024 and 2025.
To cover tax obligations, 231 shares were disposed of at an effective price of $334.17 per share through share withholding, leaving a net 546 additional shares. After these transactions, Selwood directly held 21,053 shares of Kadant common stock.
Kadant Inc. President & CEO Jeffrey L. Powell reported routine equity compensation activity involving restricted stock units on March 10, 2026. He exercised RSUs that were granted between 2023 and 2025, converting them into 11,536 shares of common stock on a one-for-one basis as tranches vested.
To cover tax obligations, 5,582 common shares were disposed of at $334.17 per share through share withholding transactions, which are not open-market sales. After these exercises and tax withholdings, Powell directly owned 60,949 shares of Kadant common stock. The filing reflects compensation-related vesting and settlement rather than discretionary buying or selling.
KADANT INC Vice President Fredrik H. Westerhout reported routine equity compensation activity involving restricted stock units that vested into common shares. On March 10, 2026, he exercised or converted derivative awards covering 1,629 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.00 per share.
To cover tax obligations, the company withheld 808 common shares at a price of $334.17 per share, recorded as tax-withholding dispositions rather than market sales. Following these transactions, Westerhout directly held 3,117 shares of Kadant common stock.
Powell Jeffrey L reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Kadant Inc. President & CEO Jeffrey L. Powell received new equity awards in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). He was granted 9,021 RSUs linked to performance for fiscal 2026 and 2,255 time-based RSUs, each representing the right to receive one share of common stock.
The performance-based RSUs vest and are distributable in three equal installments starting on March 10, 2027 if specified performance goals are met and he remains employed on each vesting date; the maximum payout can reach 150% of the granted amount. The time-based RSUs vest in three annual installments beginning on March 10, 2027, subject to continued employment. Following these awards, he directly holds 54,995 shares of Kadant common stock.
MCKENNEY MICHAEL J reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Kadant Inc. Executive Vice President and CFO Michael J. McKenney received new equity awards in the form of restricted stock units. On March 10, 2026 he was granted 2,367 RSUs tied to performance for fiscal 2026 and 592 time-based RSUs, each RSU representing one share of common stock.
The performance-based RSUs vest and are distributable in three equal installments beginning March 10, 2027, with a maximum payout of 150% of the 2,367-unit award if conditions are met and employment continues through vesting. The 592-unit award also vests in three annual installments starting March 10, 2027, subject to continued employment. Following these awards, McKenney directly holds 12,966.009 shares of Kadant common stock.
Colwell Michael C. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Kadant Inc. senior vice president Michael C. Colwell received new equity awards in the form of restricted stock units (RSUs). On March 10, 2026, he was granted 1,487 RSUs tied to common stock and 372 additional RSUs, both at no cash cost.
The 1,487 performance-based RSUs vest and are distributed in three equal installments starting on March 10, 2027, if Kadant meets specified fiscal 2026 performance requirements and he remains employed on each vesting date. The maximum payout on this grant can reach 150% of the stated RSU amount. The 372 service-based RSUs also vest in three annual installments beginning March 10, 2027, contingent on continued employment. Following these awards, he directly holds 3,056 shares of Kadant common stock.
Westerhout Fredrik H reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Kadant Inc. vice president Fredrik H. Westerhout reported compensation-related equity awards rather than open-market trading. He received two grants of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) covering 1,105 and 276 underlying shares of common stock at no cost.
Each RSU represents the right to receive one share of Kadant common stock. The 1,105-unit award vests and is distributable in three equal installments beginning on March 10, 2027, subject to fiscal 2026 performance conditions and continued employment, with a maximum payout of 150% of the granted amount. The 276-unit award vests in three annual installments beginning on the same date, conditioned on continued employment. Following these awards, Westerhout holds 2,296 shares of common stock directly.
Kadant Inc senior vice president of corporate development Dara F. Mitchell received grants of restricted stock units on March 10, 2026. The awards cover 1,272 RSUs tied to fiscal 2026 performance and 318 RSUs that vest over time.
Each RSU represents one share of Kadant common stock. Both awards vest in three equal annual installments beginning on March 10, 2027. The performance-based grant can deliver up to 150% of the RSU amount if performance targets are achieved. Following these awards, Mitchell directly holds 1,216 common shares, including 72 acquired through the employee stock purchase plan on December 31, 2025.
KRAUSE STACY D. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Kadant Inc. executive Stacy D. Krause, SVP, General Counsel and Secretary, reported receiving new restricted stock unit (RSU) awards. On March 10, 2026, she was granted 1,516 RSUs tied to fiscal 2026 performance and 379 time-based RSUs, each convertible into common shares.
The 1,516 performance-based RSUs can deliver up to 150% of the stated amount and vest in three equal installments starting on March 10, 2027, if performance goals are met and employment continues. The 379 RSUs also vest in three annual installments from that date, subject to continued employment. Following these awards, she directly holds 1,363 shares of common stock.
Kadant Inc. Vice President Thomas Andrew Blanchard received new equity awards. On March 10, 2026, he was granted 768 Restricted Stock Units and a separate grant of 192 Restricted Stock Units, each RSU representing one share of Kadant common stock.
The 768-unit award vests and is paid in three equal installments starting on March 10, 2027, if fiscal 2026 performance targets are met and he remains employed on each vesting date, with a maximum payout of 150% of the granted amount. The 192-unit award vests in three annual installments beginning on March 10, 2027, subject to continued employment.
Following these awards, Blanchard holds 1,260 shares of Kadant common stock directly, including 72 shares acquired through the company’s employee stock purchase plan on December 31, 2025. These transactions are compensation-related grants, not open-market purchases or sales.
Kadant Inc Senior Vice President & Chief Accounting Officer Deborah Selwood reported new equity compensation awards. She received two grants of restricted stock units, one for 528 RSUs tied to fiscal 2026 performance and one for 132 RSUs based on continued employment.
Each RSU corresponds to one share of Kadant common stock. Both awards vest in three annual installments beginning on March 10, 2027, subject to their respective conditions, and the performance-based grant can pay up to 150% of the RSU amount. Following these awards, she directly holds 20,507 common shares, including 72 shares acquired through the employee stock purchase plan on December 31, 2025.
Kadant Inc. director reports vesting of restricted stock units. A director of Kadant Inc. reported that on January 3, 2026, 131 shares of Kadant common stock were delivered upon partial vesting of a restricted stock unit award granted under an agreement dated May 14, 2025. Following this transaction, the director beneficially owns 8,748 shares of Kadant common stock directly and 3 shares indirectly through the director’s son. The transaction was reported on a Form 4 as a mandatory insider ownership update.
Kadant Inc. director reports vesting of restricted stock units. A company director converted a restricted stock unit award into 131 shares of Kadant common stock on January 3, 2026. The transaction was reported as a code M, meaning derivative securities were converted into common stock at an exercise price of $0.
After this partial vesting, the director now beneficially owns 3,197 shares of Kadant common stock in direct ownership. The vesting relates to a restricted stock unit award agreement dated May 14, 2025.
Kadant Inc. reported a routine insider equity transaction by one of its directors. On January 3, 2026, the director acquired 131 shares of Kadant common stock through the partial vesting of a previously granted restricted stock unit award. The transaction was reported as an acquisition of common stock following the vesting event.
After this transaction, the director beneficially owns 1,272 shares of Kadant common stock in direct form. The related restricted stock units were fully settled in shares, leaving no remaining derivative securities from this particular award.
Kadant Inc. director reports routine stock award vesting
A director of Kadant Inc. reported the vesting of a restricted stock unit award and the related issuance of common shares. On January 3, 2026, 131 restricted stock units were converted into 131 shares of Kadant common stock at an exercise price of $0, as part of a partial vesting under an award agreement dated May 14, 2025. Following this transaction, the director beneficially owns 4,513 shares of Kadant common stock held directly. This filing reflects standard equity compensation rather than an open‑market purchase or sale.
Kadant Inc. director reported a small change in ownership from restricted stock units vesting. On January 3, 2026, a restricted stock unit award partially vested, resulting in the delivery of 131 shares of common stock to the reporting person at an exercise price of $0. The award was originally granted under a restricted stock unit award agreement dated May 14, 2025. After this transaction, the director beneficially owns 7,834 shares of Kadant Inc. common stock in direct form.
Kadant Inc. director reports stock sale
A director of Kadant Inc. (KAI) reported selling 1,435 shares of common stock on 11/25/2025. The shares were sold at a weighted average price of $282.3554 per share, with actual sale prices ranging from $281.79 to $282.52. After this transaction, the director beneficially owns 3,066 shares of Kadant common stock in direct ownership. The filing notes that detailed information on the number of shares sold at each individual price within the range is available to the SEC, the company, or any security holder upon request.
Kadant Inc. (KAI) filed a Form 4 reporting director transactions. On 11/11/2025, the reporting person sold common stock in two open‑market transactions. One sale covered 342 shares at a weighted average price of $266.5245, and another covered 357 shares at a weighted average price of $267.2766.
The filing notes price ranges for these aggregated trades: $266.1501 to $266.94 per share for the first group and $267.20 to $267.42 for the second. Following these sales, the reporting person beneficially owned 1,141 shares directly. The transaction code shown is “S.”
John M. Albertine, a director of Kadant Inc. (KAI), reported the partial vesting and delivery of 132 shares arising from restricted stock units on 09/27/2025. The transaction reflects the vesting terms of an RSU award dated May 14, 2025, with the remaining shares scheduled to vest on the last day of the issuer's fiscal 2025 fourth quarter only if the recipient continues to serve as a director. Following this transaction the reporting person directly beneficially owns 7,703 shares of Kadant common stock.
Leonard Thomas C, a director of Kadant Inc. (KAI), received shares from a partial vesting of a restricted stock unit award on 09/27/2025. The Form 4 reports 132 shares acquired pursuant to the RSU award agreement dated May 14, 2025, with delivery of shares governed by that award. The filing shows 4,382 shares of Common Stock beneficially owned following the non-derivative transaction and lists 131 shares as beneficially owned following the derivative/underlying reporting line. The remainder of the RSU award vests on the last day of the issuer's fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 provided the recipient continues to serve as a director. The form was signed by power of attorney on 09/29/2025.
Kadant Inc. director Rebecca Martinez O'Mara reported a partial vesting and delivery of 132 shares of common stock on September 27, 2025 pursuant to a restricted stock unit award agreement dated May 14, 2025. After the transaction the reporting person beneficially owns 1,840 shares. The filing states the remainder of the award will vest on the last day of the issuer's fiscal 2025 fourth quarter if the recipient continues to serve as a director.
Jonathan W. Painter, a director of Kadant Inc. (KAI), experienced a partial vesting of a restricted stock unit award on 09/27/2025. Under the RSU agreement dated 05/14/2025, 132 shares were delivered to Painter on that date at a $0 price as part of the award terms; the remaining shares will vest on the last day of the issuer's fiscal 2025 fourth quarter if he continues to serve as a director. Following the reported transaction, Painter beneficially owns 8,617 shares.
KADANT INC (KAI) director Russell Erin L reported a transaction on 09/27/2025 involving restricted stock units and common stock. The filing shows partial vesting and delivery of 132 shares pursuant to a restricted stock unit award agreement dated 05/14/2025, resulting in 4,501 shares beneficially owned following the transaction. The remaining RSU shares vest on the last day of the issuer's fiscal 2025 fourth quarter only if the director continues to serve. The Form 4 was signed by power of attorney on 09/29/2025.