Kadant Inc
Ownership
Ownership Structure
Who owns Kadant Inc (KAI)? This page shows the largest institutions and funds, the ownership structure and the latest insider transactions. 98.8% of the shares are freely tradable; institutional investors hold 115.7%.
Largest Shareholders
Institutions
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Inc | 15.23 | 1,798,699 | +3.6 | 06/30/2026 |
| Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC | 9.11 | 1,075,244 | -7.4 | 06/30/2026 |
| Wasatch Advisors LP | 7.36 | 868,696 | -16.4 | 06/30/2026 |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC | 6.02 | 710,867 | +1.3 | 06/30/2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management, LLC | 4.51 | 532,346 | +0.6 | 06/30/2026 |
| State Street Corp | 4.09 | 482,921 | +4.9 | 06/30/2026 |
| Capital Research & Mgmt Co - Division 3 | 3.85 | 454,554 | +1.5 | 06/30/2026 |
Funds
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Funds SMALLCAP World A | 6.22 | 733,980 | +6.8 | 09/30/2026 |
| iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF | 5.95 | 703,187 | +0.0 | 09/30/2026 |
| Vanguard MStar Total Stk Mkt Idx Invest | 3.20 | 377,742 | +0.3 | 09/30/2026 |
Largest reported positions according to regulatory filings; stake as a percentage of shares outstanding, change versus the previous filing. Source: fundamentals data.
Insider holdings
| Person | Role | Shares | Value | As of | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Painter Jonathan W | Director | 9,133 | 2,590,119 $ | Oct 3, 2026 | direct |
| Albertine John M | Director | 8,219 | 2,330,908 $ | Oct 3, 2026 | direct |
| Leonard Thomas C | Director | 4,898 | 1,389,073 $ | Oct 3, 2026 | direct |
| Russell Erin L | Director | 3,582 | 1,015,855 $ | Oct 3, 2026 | direct |
| O'Mara Rebecca Martinez | Director | 1,657 | 469,925 $ | Oct 3, 2026 | direct |
Holdings as of each person's most recent SEC Form 4 filing — excluding options and RSUs, which are not shares yet. Holdings may have changed between two filings.
Insiders
Insider Transactions
| Date | Person | Role | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2026 | O'Mara Rebecca Martinez | Director | Other | 128 | – | – |
| Oct 3, 2026 | Russell Erin L | Director | Other | 128 | – | – |
| Oct 3, 2026 | Painter Jonathan W | Director | Other | 128 | – | – |
| Oct 3, 2026 | Leonard Thomas C | Director | Other | 128 | – | – |
| Oct 3, 2026 | Albertine John M | Director | Other | 128 | – | – |
Reportable transactions by officers and major shareholders from SEC Form 4 filings. "Other" includes things like stock grants and option exercises without a buy/sell character. View all insider transactions →
Data as of: November 2, 2026 · Source: fundamental data & SEC filings (annual and quarterly reports, 10-K/10-Q)
Note: pure fact-based analysis, not investment advice and not a solicitation to buy or sell. All figures without guarantee.