If you'd invested in Kadant Inc. (KAI): performance and returns
Looking for Kadant Inc.'s share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would Kadant Inc. have returned?
This calculator shows how much Kadant Inc. stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in Kadant Inc.
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $870 | -13% |
| 3 years ago | $1,689 | +69% |
| 5 years ago | $2,128 | +113% |
| 10 years ago | $7,389 | +639% |
| since inception (1992) | $14,214 | +1321% |
Return by year (Kadant Inc.)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | +5% | $1,053 (+5%) |
| 2025 | -17% | $870 (-13%) |
| 2024 | +23% | $1,070 (+7%) |
| 2023 | +58% | $1,689 (+69%) |
| 2022 | -23% | $1,302 (+30%) |
| 2021 | +63% | $2,128 (+113%) |
| 2020 | +34% | $2,849 (+185%) |
| 2019 | +29% | $3,684 (+268%) |
| 2018 | -19% | $2,989 (+199%) |
| 2017 | +64% | $4,903 (+390%) |
| 2016 | +51% | $7,389 (+639%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does KAI return?
$1,000 invested in Kadant Inc. 10 years ago would be worth $7,389 today, i.e. +22%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was KAI's best/worst year?
Best year: 2017 (+64%). Worst year: 2022 (-23%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in KAI since inception be worth?
Since 1992, $1,000 would have become $14,214 (+1321%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do Kadant Inc.'s returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If Kadant Inc. pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is Kadant Inc.'s average annual return (ROI)?
Kadant Inc.'s return on investment is about +22%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.