Kennametal Inc (KMT)

Currency in USD
35.05
+0.23(+0.66%)
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35.05-0.01(-0.03%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
34.6035.36
52 wk Range
17.6243.81
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
34.82
Open
34.6
Day's Range
34.6-35.36
52 wk Range
17.62-43.81
Volume
835.03K
Average Volume (3m)
1.31M
1-Year Change
46.4077%
Book Value / Share
17.78
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
37.79
Upside
+7.81%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
8 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
Sell
Moving Averages
Strong Sell

Analyst Ratings

0 Buy
5 Hold
3 Sell
Ratings:
8 analysts
Overall Consensus
Neutral

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 37.79
(+7.81% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
DA Davidson
Hold---New CoverageJun 15, 2026
Barclays
Sell33.00-5.85%40.00DowngradeMay 27, 2026
JPMorgan
Sell40.00+14.12%37.00MaintainMay 07, 2026
Jefferies
Hold47.50+35.52%-DowngradeMay 07, 2026
Morgan Stanley
Hold36.00+2.71%29.00MaintainFeb 09, 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 Q3/2026

  • Kennametal Q3 FY2026 EPS of $0.77 beat forecast by 18.46%; revenue of $593M exceeded expectations by 4.4%, driving 15.81% stock surge.
  • Infrastructure segment organic sales jumped 30% YoY, Metal Cutting rose 12%; adjusted EBITDA margin improved to 20.8% from 17.9% prior year.
  • Stock surged to $43.42 with 95% annual return, trading near 52-week high; market cap reached $3.31B despite InvestingPro overvaluation warning.
  • Three analysts revised earnings upward; company targets growth in aerospace, defense, and energy while maintaining 56-year dividend streak at 2.13% yield.
  • Key risks include tungsten price volatility, rising working capital needs, supply chain disruptions, and macroeconomic uncertainties affecting demand.
Last Updated: 2026-05-06, 12:04 p/m
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Earnings

Latest Release
May 06, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.77 / 0.65
Revenue / Forecast
593M / 568M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 1.78%
Dividend Yield
2.24%
Industry Median 1.42%
Annualized payout
0.80
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
-
Growth Streak

KMT Income Statement

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P/E Ratio
19.5x13.9x12.1x
PEG Ratio
0.680.730.03
Price/Book
2.0x1.6x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
1.3x1.0x1.2x
Upside (Analyst Target)
2.7%0.0%24.7%
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
45.89M60.21%1.60B
Other Institutional Investors
34.11M39.79%1.19B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0.000.00%0.00
Total
80M100.00%2.79B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.15.96%12,159,538423,395
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC7.29%5,554,409193,405

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FAQ

What Is the Kennametal (KMT) Stock Price Today?

The Kennametal stock price today is 35.05 USD.

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."

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

The Kennametal dividend yield is 2.24%.

What Is the Kennametal Market Cap?

As of today, Kennametal market cap is 2.69B USD.

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

The Kennametal EPS (TTM) is 1.78.

When Is the Next Kennametal Earnings Date?

Kennametal will release its next earnings report on Aug 12, 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.

How Many Times Has Kennametal Stock Split?

Kennametal has split 5 times.

How Many Employees Does Kennametal Have?

Kennametal has 8112 employees.

What is the current trading status of Kennametal (KMT)?

As of Jul 01, 2026, Kennametal (KMT) is trading at a price of 35.05 USD, with a previous close of 34.82 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 34.60 USD to 35.36 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 17.62 USD to 43.81 USD.

What Is Kennametal (KMT) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Kennametal is 37.79 USD, with a high estimate of 47.5 USD and a low estimate of 34 USD. 0 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 3 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Neutral. The stock has an +7.81% Upside potential.

What Is the KMT After Hours Price?

KMT's last after hours stock price is 35.05 USD, the stock has decreased by -0.01, or -0.03%.
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