Cliff Asness's KAI Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 6,724 shares of Kadant Inc. (KAI) worth $1.97 M, representing 0.00% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2012-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 54 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Cliff Asness has maintained a long-term strategic position in KAI, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2016, adding 33,848 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2018, reducing 47,477 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness's Kadant (KAI) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Kadant (KAI) Trades by Cliff Asness
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +2,491 | Add 58.85% | 6,724 | $292.36 |
| Q4 2025 | +812 | Add 23.74% | 4,233 | $285.03 |
| Q3 2025 | +817 | Add 31.37% | 3,421 | $297.59 |
| Q2 2025 | -159 | Reduce 5.75% | 2,604 | $317.46 |
| Q1 2025 | +279 | Add 11.23% | 2,763 | $336.91 |
| Q4 2024 | +269 | Add 12.14% | 2,484 | $345.00 |
| Q3 2024 | -320 | Reduce 12.62% | 2,215 | $338.00 |
| Q2 2024 | -275 | Reduce 9.79% | 2,535 | $293.78 |
| Q1 2024 | +323 | Add 12.99% | 2,810 | $328.10 |
| Q4 2023 | -1,628 | Reduce 39.56% | 2,487 | $280.31 |
| Q3 2023 | +27 | Add 0.66% | 4,115 | $225.55 |
| Q2 2023 | -263 | Reduce 6.04% | 4,088 | $222.10 |
| Q1 2023 | -293 | Reduce 6.31% | 4,351 | $208.52 |
| Q4 2022 | -108 | Reduce 2.27% | 4,644 | $177.63 |
| Q3 2022 | +7 | Add 0.15% | 4,752 | $166.88 |
| Q2 2022 | -51 | Reduce 1.06% | 4,745 | $182.30 |
| Q1 2022 | +130 | Add 2.79% | 4,796 | $194.12 |
| Q4 2021 | -121 | Reduce 2.53% | 4,666 | $230.39 |
| Q3 2021 | -83 | Reduce 1.70% | 4,787 | $204.09 |
| Q2 2021 | +341 | Add 7.53% | 4,870 | $176.18 |
| Q1 2021 | +118 | Add 2.68% | 4,529 | $185.03 |
| Q4 2020 | +141 | Add 3.30% | 4,411 | $141.01 |
| Q3 2020 | +1,299 | Add 43.72% | 4,270 | $109.60 |
| Q2 2020 | -169 | Reduce 5.38% | 2,971 | $99.63 |
| Q1 2020 | +464 | Add 17.34% | 3,140 | $74.52 |
| Q4 2019 | +302 | Add 12.72% | 2,676 | $105.38 |
| Q3 2019 | -1,461 | Reduce 38.10% | 2,374 | $87.62 |
| Q2 2019 | +11 | Add 0.29% | 3,835 | $90.74 |
| Q1 2019 | -13,361 | Reduce 77.75% | 3,824 | $87.87 |
| Q4 2018 | -47,477 | Reduce 73.42% | 17,185 | $81.47 |
| Q3 2018 | -4,837 | Reduce 6.96% | 64,662 | $107.85 |
| Q2 2018 | -1,382 | Reduce 1.95% | 69,499 | $96.15 |
| Q1 2018 | -9,551 | Reduce 11.87% | 70,881 | $94.50 |
| Q4 2017 | -13,692 | Reduce 14.55% | 80,432 | $100.40 |
| Q3 2017 | -23,367 | Reduce 19.89% | 94,124 | $98.55 |
| Q2 2017 | +3,501 | Add 3.07% | 117,491 | $75.20 |
| Q1 2017 | +9,144 | Add 8.72% | 113,990 | $59.35 |
| Q4 2016 | +21,624 | Add 25.98% | 104,846 | $61.20 |
| Q3 2016 | +33,848 | Add 68.55% | 83,222 | $52.11 |
| Q2 2016 | +11,394 | Add 30.00% | 49,374 | $51.53 |
| Q1 2016 | +9,923 | Add 35.37% | 37,980 | $45.16 |
| Q4 2015 | +10,639 | Add 61.08% | 28,057 | $40.60 |
| Q3 2015 | +6,131 | Add 54.32% | 17,418 | $38.98 |
| Q2 2015 | +5,419 | Add 92.35% | 11,287 | $47.22 |
| Q1 2015 | -1,102 | Reduce 15.81% | 5,868 | $52.66 |
| Q4 2014 | -400 | Reduce 5.43% | 6,970 | $42.75 |
| Q2 2014 | +200 | Add 2.79% | 7,370 | $38.40 |
| Q1 2014 | -5,300 | Reduce 42.50% | 7,170 | $36.40 |
| Q4 2013 | -25,108 | Reduce 66.82% | 12,470 | $40.50 |
| Q3 2013 | -17,430 | Reduce 31.69% | 37,578 | $33.58 |
| Q2 2013 | +55,008 | Add 0.00% | 55,008 | $30.18 |
| Q4 2012 | +97,659 | Add 0.00% | 97,659 | $26.51 |
Cliff Asness's Kadant Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased Kadant Inc. (KAI) in Q4 2012, acquiring 97,659 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Cliff Asness has held Kadant Inc. (KAI) for 54 quarters since Q4 2012.
Cliff Asness's largest addition to Kadant Inc. (KAI) was in Q4 2012, adding 97,659 shares worth $2.59 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q1 2026, Cliff Asness's firm, Aqr Capital Management LLC, owns 6,724 shares of Kadant Inc. (KAI), valued at approximately $1.97 M.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, Kadant Inc. (KAI) represents approximately 0.00% of Cliff Asness's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Cliff Asness's peak holding in Kadant Inc. (KAI) was 117,491 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2017.