Blanchard Thomas Andrew 4
4 · KADANT INC · Filed May 18, 2026
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Kadant (KAI) VP Thomas Blanchard Sells 1,400 Shares
What Happened
- Thomas Andrew Blanchard, Vice President of Kadant Inc. (KAI), reported an open-market sale of 1,400 common shares on 2026-05-18. The weighted average sale price was $322.04, producing proceeds of approximately $450,851. The filing lists the transaction as a disposal (Sale).
Key Details
- Transaction date: 2026-05-18
- Shares sold: 1,400 at a weighted average price of $322.04 (total ≈ $450,851)
- Price range: $322.03 to $322.09 per share (see footnote)
- Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the filing
- Filing timeliness: Reported on Form 4 with the same report date (no late filing indicated)
- Footnote: F1 notes the weighted-average price and that the reporting person can provide the exact number of shares sold at each price on request.
Context
- This was a sale (disposition) reported on Form 4. Insider sales are common and can be for many personal or portfolio reasons; they do not necessarily indicate the insider's view on the company's outlook. Purchases tend to be more strongly interpreted as a bullish signal.
Insider Transaction Report
Form 4
KADANT INCKAI
Blanchard Thomas Andrew
Vice President
Transactions
- Sale
Common Stock
[F1]2026-05-18$322.04/sh−1,400$450,851→ 557 total
Footnotes (1)
- [F1]Represents the weighted average sale price. The actual sales prices range from $322.03 to $322.09 per share. The reporting person will supply the SEC, the Issuer, or a security holder of the Issuer, with full information regarding the number of shares at each price upon request.
Signature
/s/ Stacy D. Krause, by power of attorney|2026-05-18