Kennametal Inc (KMT)

Currency in USD
30.78
+0.54(+1.79%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
30.1431.04
52 wk Range
20.3543.81
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
30.78
Open
30.54
Day's Range
30.14-31.04
52 wk Range
20.35-43.81
Volume
1.68M
Average Volume (3m)
1.28M
1-Year Change
43.2294%
Book Value / Share
20.6
Fair Value
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Fair Price
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Price Target
33.00
Upside
+7.21%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
6 analysts have revised their earnings upwards for the upcoming period

Kennametal Inc News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Sell

Analyst Ratings

0 Buy
4 Hold
4 Sell
Ratings:
8 analysts
Overall Consensus
Sell

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 33.00
(+7.21% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
DA Davidson
Hold30.00-2.53%34.00Maintain11-08-2026
UBS
Hold35.00+13.71%39.00Maintain10-08-2026
Morgan Stanley
Sell27.00-12.28%31.00Downgrade10-08-2026
Morgan Stanley
Hold31.00+0.71%36.00Maintain17-07-2026
JPMorgan
Sell34.00+10.46%40.00Maintain13-07-2026

Kennametal Inc SWOT Analysis


Resilient Performance
Kennametal surpasses EPS estimates despite industry headwinds, showcasing strong execution capabilities and strategic focus on market share gains
Navigating Challenges
Explore how Kennametal adapts to sluggish demand and volatile macroeconomic conditions while maintaining a wide guidance range for prudent management
Growth Catalysts
Delve into Kennametal's potential for accelerated growth through market share expansion and the positive impact of the IRA production credit on profitability
Analyst Perspectives
Barclays Capital Inc. sets price targets ranging from $22 to $31, reflecting varied outlooks on Kennametal's future performance in a dynamic industrial landscape
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Kennametal Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q4/2026

  • Kennametal Q4 adjusted EPS of $2.96 beat estimates by 27.6%; revenue of $736.6M topped forecasts, but shares fell 4.27% on cash flow concerns.
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin hit record 46.8% in Q4, driven by pricing and favorable tungsten timing; full-year margin expanded to 26.9% from 15.2%.
  • FY2027 guidance: sales of $3.33B-$3.45B, adjusted EPS of $4.15-$5.15; Q1 includes $2.25/share favorable raw-material pricing timing benefit.
  • Operating cash flow turned negative $4M for the year; free cash flow negative $79M due to elevated tungsten prices increasing working capital needs.
  • Management expects 1%-4% volume growth in FY2027 with share gains contributing 1%-2%; free cash flow to turn positive in second half of fiscal year.
Last Updated: 05-08-2026, 08:10 pm
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Earnings

Latest Release
05-08-2026
EPS / Forecast
2.96 / 2.32
Revenue / Forecast
736.61M / 723.27M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 4.42%
Dividend Yield
2.65%
Industry Median 1.42%
Annualised payout
0.80
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
-
Growth Streak

KMT Income Statement

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P/E Ratio
6.9x16.8x12.2x
PEG Ratio
0.030.210.03
Price/Book
1.5x1.6x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
1.0x1.2x1.2x
Upside (Analyst Target)
10.5%0.0%25.3%
Fair Value Upside
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Kennametal Inc. engages in development and application of tungsten carbides, ceramics, and hard materials and solutions worldwide. It operates through two segments, Metal Cutting and Infrastructure. The Metal Cutting segment offers milling, hole making, turning, threading, and toolmaking systems used in the manufacture of airframes, aero engines, trucks and automobiles, ships, and various types of industrial equipment under the Kennametal, WIDIA, WIDIA Hanita, and WIDIA GTD brands through its direct sales force, a network of independent and national distributors, integrated supplier channels, and digitally. Its Infrastructure segment produces engineered tungsten carbide and ceramic components, earth-cutting tools, and metallurgical powders, such as compacts, nozzles, frac seats, and custom components used in oil and gas and petrochemical industries; rod blanks and abrasive water jet nozzles for general industries; earth cutting tools and systems used in underground mining, trenching and foundation drilling, and road milling; tungsten carbide powders for the oil and gas, aerospace, and process industries; high temperature critical wear components, tungsten penetrators, and armor solutions for aerospace and defense; and ceramics used by the packaging industry for metallization of films and papers under the Kennametal brand through a direct sales force and distributors. The company was founded in 1938 and is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
47.76M62.67%1.47B
Other Institutional Investors
33.16M37.33%1.02B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0.000.00%0.00
Total
80.92M100.00%2.49B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.15.96%1,21,60,0153,74,285
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC7.29%55,54,4091,70,965

FAQ

What Is the Kennametal (KMT) Share Price Today?

The Kennametal share price today is 30.78.

What is the current Kennametal (KMT) share price and day range?

As of 13-08-2026, the Kennametal share price is 30.78, with a previous close of 30.78. The share price has ranged from 30.14 to 31.04 today, while the 52-week range spans from 20.35 to 43.81.

What Is the Kennametal Market Cap?

As of today, Kennametal market cap is 2.35B.

Does Kennametal Pay Dividends? What's The Current Dividend Yield?

The Kennametal dividend yield is 2.65%.

What Is the Kennametal (KMT) Share Price Target?

The average 12-month share price target for Kennametal is 33.00, with a high estimate of 38 and a low estimate of 27. 0 analysts recommend buying, while 4 suggest selling, with an overall rating of Sell and +7.21% Upside potential.

What Is Kennametal's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Kennametal EPS (TTM) is 4.42.

When Is the Next Kennametal Earnings Date?

Kennametal will release its next earnings report on 02-11-2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is KMT a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

What Stock Exchange Does Kennametal Trade On?

Kennametal is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Kennametal?

The stock symbol for Kennametal is "KMT."

How Many Times Has Kennametal Stock Split?

Kennametal has split 5 times.

How Many Employees Does Kennametal Have?

Kennametal has 8100 employees.
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