KADANT INC (KAI) is a publicly traded company in the Unknown sector. Across all available filings, 17 corporate insiders have executed 1020 transactions totaling $63.8M, demonstrating a bearish sentiment with -$63.8M in net insider flow. The most recent transaction on Jan 3, 2026 involved a transaction of 131 shares valued at $0.
No significant insider buying has been recorded for KAI in the recent period.
No significant insider selling has been recorded for KAI in the recent period.
Based on recent SEC filings, insider sentiment for KAI is bearish with an Insider Alignment Score of 0/100 and a net flow of -$63.8M. Insiders are reducing their positions, though this can be driven by factors unrelated to company outlook.
Insider trading at KADANT INC (KAI) refers to stock transactions made by corporate insiders—executives, directors, and beneficial owners holding more than 10% of the company's shares. These individuals have access to material non-public information and are required by law to report their trades to the SEC within two business days. Currently, 17 insiders are actively trading KAI stock, having executed 1020 transactions in the past 90 days. The most active insider is Jonathan W. Painter (Executive), who has made 203 transactions totaling $30.7M.
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Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 3, 2026 | M. Albertine John | Executive | Option Exercise | 131 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Jan 3, 2026 | M. Albertine John | Executive | Option Exercise | 131 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Jan 3, 2026 | C. Leonard Thomas | Executive | Option Exercise | 131 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Jan 3, 2026 | C. Leonard Thomas | Executive | Option Exercise | 131 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Jan 3, 2026 | Martinez O'mara Rebecca | Executive | Option Exercise | 131 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Jan 3, 2026 | Martinez O'mara Rebecca | Executive | Option Exercise | 131 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Jan 3, 2026 | L. Russell Erin | Executive | Option Exercise | 131 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Jan 3, 2026 | L. Russell Erin | Executive | Option Exercise | 131 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Jan 3, 2026 | W. Painter Jonathan | Executive | Option Exercise | 131 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Jan 3, 2026 | W. Painter Jonathan | Executive | Option Exercise | 131 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Nov 25, 2025 | L. Russell Erin | Executive | Sale | 1,435 | $282.36 | $405.2K | |
| Nov 11, 2025 | Martinez O'mara Rebecca | Executive | Sale | 342 | $266.52 | $91.1K | |
| Nov 11, 2025 | Martinez O'mara Rebecca | Executive | Sale | 357 | $267.28 | $95.4K | |
| Sep 27, 2025 | L. Russell Erin | Executive | Option Exercise | 132 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Sep 27, 2025 | W. Painter Jonathan | Executive | Option Exercise | 132 | $N/A | $0 |
| TYPE | COUNT | VALUE | % |
|---|---|---|---|
Sale(S) | 325 | $63.8M | 76.8% |
Payment(F) | 233 | $14.2M | 17.1% |
Exercise(M) | 461 | $5.1M | 6.1% |
Other(J) | 1 | $0 | 0.0% |
Insider selling pressure at KADANT INC has increased, with 17 insiders executing 1020 transactions across all time. Total sales of $63.8M significantly outpace purchases of $0, resulting in a net outflow of $63.8M. This selling activity appears largely discretionary, which may warrant closer attention from investors.