KADANT INC (KAI) Options Statistics & Positioning

KADANT INC (KAI) options trade at a 30-day at-the-money implied volatility of 43.2%, an IV rank of 46 out of 100 over the past year. The options market prices a ±$18.88 (±6.0%) move in KAI for the front expiration. Max pain sits at $290 and the put/call open interest ratio is 0.53. Statistics are computed by OptiView from delayed OPRA options data and refresh every trading day.

Data as of Jul 10, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · OPRA data 15 minutes delayed · For information only — not investment advice.

Last close

$315.56

52-week range

$247.92 – $455.79

ATM IV (30d)

43.2%

IV rank

46 / 100

Moderate

Expected move

±$18.88 (±6.0%)

Put/call OI

0.53

Call-heavy

Max pain

$290

↓ 8.1% below close

Next earnings

Aug 9, 2026

Most Active KAI Contracts

Contract	Expiration	DTE	Last	IV	Volume
KAI $270 put	Jan 15, 2027	189d	$20.24	40.6%	80
KAI $320 put	Jan 15, 2027	189d	$45.50	39.6%	10
KAI $330 call	Jan 15, 2027	189d	$21.96	39.4%	2

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Explore KAI Options Statistics

KAI Implied Volatility

43.2% ATM IV (30d)

An IV rank of 46 places implied volatility in the middle of its 52-week range.

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KAI Open Interest

0.53 put/call OI ratio

121 calls and 64 puts outstanding across all expirations.

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KAI Max Pain

$290 max pain

8.1% below the last close — see how max pain has moved over the past year.

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KAI Gamma Exposure

$2.95M net GEX

Positive dealer gamma — hedging currently leans against price swings.

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KAI Options Volume

92 contracts traded

Put/call volume ratio 45.00 — plus contracts running far above their usual volume.

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KAI Most Active Options

$270 top volume strike

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Upcoming Earnings

KAI's next expected earnings date is Aug 9, 2026. Options currently price a ±$18.88 (±6.0%) move for the front expiration.

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KAI Options FAQ

When is KAI's next earnings date?

KAI's next expected earnings date is Aug 9, 2026. Options currently price a ±$18.88 (±6.0%) move for the front expiration.

How often is KAI options data on this page updated?

All KAI statistics on this page are computed by OptiView from delayed OPRA options data and refresh every trading day after the session close.

Where can I see KAI max pain, open interest, and implied volatility in detail?

OptiView publishes dedicated KAI pages for implied volatility, max pain, open interest, gamma exposure, options volume, and the most active contracts — each with charts, history, and a plain-English explanation of what the numbers mean.

Methodology. IV rank compares the current 30-day at-the-money implied volatility with its highest and lowest values over the past 52 weeks. Max pain is the strike that minimizes the total payout to option holders at expiration. The call and put walls are the strikes carrying the largest call and put open interest across all expirations. Net gamma exposure (GEX) is measured from the dealer perspective. All statistics are derived from delayed OPRA options data.

Options trading involves significant risk, and losses can exceed your initial investment. Always consult a licensed financial professional before making investment decisions. OptiView does not provide financial advice; all figures on this page are descriptive statistics, not recommendations.