Earnings per Share (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 29, 2012

Earnings per Share [Abstract]

Basic and diluted earnings per share

Basic and diluted earnings per share were calculated as follows:

(In thousands, except per share amounts)	2012		2011			2010
Amounts Attributable to Kadant:
Income from Continuing Operations	$	30,880	$	33,584		$	18,409
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation		743		(9	)		98
Net Income	$	31,623	$	33,575		$	18,507
Basic Weighted Average Shares		11,456		12,124			12,339
Effect of Stock Options, Restricted Stock Units and Employee Stock Purchase Plan		134		137			127
Diluted Weighted Average Shares		11,590		12,261			12,466
Basic Earnings per Share:
Continuing Operations	$	2.70	$	2.77		$	1.49
Discontinued Operation	$	0.06	$	–		$	0.01
Net Income per Basic Share	$	2.76	$	2.77		$	1.50
Diluted Earnings per Share:
Continuing Operations	$	2.66	$	2.74		$	1.48
Discontinued Operation	$	0.06	$	–		$	–
Net Income per Diluted Share	$	2.73	$	2.74		$	1.48