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Kennametal Inc. KMT

Industrials — Tools & Accessories
Dividend Champion (5y) Insider Buys (last 12m)
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Insider Decisions

Total buys
0.35
Total sells
5.73
in millions of $
Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 Aug 26
Buy — — — — — — — — — — — 2
Sell — — — — 3 1 — — 3 — — 2
Insider Ownership
0.90%

Capital & Financial Ratios

Market Cap
2,280.00
Revenue
2,356.70
Net Income
350.41
Free Cash Flow
(79.14)
Net Debt
621.66
Current Ratio
2.62
Debt/Equity
0.44
P/E ratio
6.63
P/S ratio
0.96
P/B ratio
1.41
Past 5Y EPS Growth
(13.99%)
This Y EPS Growth
5.28%
Next Y EPS Growth
(48.79%)
Next 5Y EPS Growth
(16.29%)
in millions of $

Dividends

Payout Ratio
0.55
Annual Dividend Rate
0.80
Annual Dividend Yield
3.36%
total individual payouts
2029 ‡‡‡‡‡
2028 ‡‡‡‡‡
2027 ‡‡‡‡‡
2026 0.80
—
—
—
2025 0.80
—
—
—
—
2024 0.80
—
—
—
—
2023 0.80
—
—
—
—
2022 0.80
—
—
—
—
2021 0.80
—
—
—
—
2020 0.80
—
—
—
—
2019 0.80
—
—
—
—
2018 0.80
—
—
—
—
2017 0.80
—
—
—
—
2016 0.80
—
—
—
—
predictions in italic, special payouts not included in total or ratios

Assets vs Liabilities

2023 2024 2025 2026
Cash 106.02 127.97 140.54 95.79
Receivables 307.31 302.81 295.40 408.44
Inventory 557.63 514.63 538.24 1,108.45
Other 55.83 57.18 65.09 159.09
1,026.79 1,002.59 1,039.27 1,771.77
2023 2024 2025 2026
Payables 203.34 191.54 195.93 369.84
ST’ Debt 0.69 1.38 0.98 32.17
Other 137.79 144.11 149.11 179.09
433.98 415.96 422.33 676.71
in millions of $

Compound Annual Growth

10y 5y 3y
Sales ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Cash Flow ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Earnings ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Book Value ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡

Revenue

Sep Dec Mar Jun Year
’26 — — — —
—
’26 497.97 529.53 592.59 736.61
2,356.70
’25 481.95 482.05 486.40 516.45
1,966.85
’24 492.48 495.32 515.79 543.31
2,046.90
’23 494.79 497.12 536.04 550.24
2,078.18
’22 483.51 486.67 512.26 530.02
2,012.46
’21 400.31 440.51 484.66 515.97
1,841.44
in millions of $

Operating Cash Flow

Sep Dec Mar Jun Year
’26 — — — —
—
’26 17.49 55.12 (2.92) (73.69)
(4.01)
’25 45.75 55.15 28.83 78.59
208.32
’24 25.71 62.60 75.15 113.65
277.11
’23 (10.75) 63.26 73.67 131.76
257.95
’22 15.80 42.00 35.22 88.42
181.44
’21 9.62 57.73 71.85 96.49
235.68
in millions of $

Free Cash Flow

Sep Dec Mar Jun Year
’26 — — — —
—
’26 (5.48) 43.96 (20.82) (96.80)
(79.14)
’25 21.09 36.25 5.35 58.51
121.19
’24 (3.04) 39.07 48.46 90.48
174.97
’23 (40.03) 44.38 55.52 108.72
168.59
’22 (1.65) 22.31 12.97 51.81
85.44
’21 (29.39) 29.03 46.71 66.41
112.75
in millions of $

EPS

Sep Dec Mar Jun Year
’26 — — — —
—
’26 0.30 0.44 0.75 2.91
4.42
’25 0.28 0.23 0.41 0.28
1.20
’24 0.37 0.29 0.24 0.47
1.37
’23 0.34 0.27 0.39 0.45
1.46
’22 0.43 0.37 0.42 0.50
1.72
’21 (0.26) 0.23 0.26 0.41
0.65

Target Price Range

High
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Average
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Low
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Recommendation Rating

3.8
1
Buy
2
3
Hold
4
5
Sell
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ 20.21 22.08 22.50 17.30 28.25 — — —
Low Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 38.36 30.60 32.18 29.89 43.81 — — —
High Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 8,600 8,739 8,447 8,124 8,073 — — —
Employees
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.23 0.24 0.24 0.24 0.29 — — —
Revenue/Emp
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2,012.46 2,078.18 2,046.90 1,966.85 2,356.70 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ 32.20% 31.11% 30.64% 30.41% 41.16% — — —
Gross Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 206.73 159.62 144.45 132.00 461.33 — — —
EBT
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 10.27% 7.68% 7.06% 6.71% 19.58% ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
EBT Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 150.20 123.37 113.64 98.71 350.41 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Net Income
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 131.68 134.03 134.69 136.50 143.16 — — —
Depreciation
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 24.17 25.72 25.78 25.46 30.92 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue/Sh
‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ 1.74 1.47 1.38 1.21 4.49 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Earnings/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2.18 3.19 3.49 2.70 (0.05) — — —
Cash Flow/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (1.15) (1.11) (1.29) (1.13) (0.99) ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Capex/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1.03 2.09 2.20 1.57 (1.04) — — —
Free CF/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 15.51 16.26 16.23 17.14 21.17 — — —
Book Value/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 83.25 80.80 79.39 77.26 76.22 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Shares
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 13.35 19.31 16.65 19.13 7.81 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ —
PE Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.96 1.10 0.89 0.90 1.13 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
PS Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1.50 1.75 1.42 1.34 1.66 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
PB Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1.22 1.34 1.12 1.13 1.40 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡
EV/Sales
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 28.84 16.51 13.11 18.41 (41.61) — — —
EV/FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 181.44 257.95 277.11 208.32 (4.01) ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Op' Cash Flow
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (96.00) (89.36) (102.14) (87.13) (75.13) ‡‡‡‡‡ — —
Capex
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 85.44 168.59 174.97 121.19 (79.14) — — —
FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 539.06 592.81 586.63 616.94 1,095.06 — — —
Working Cap'
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 615.55 595.86 597.36 597.77 717.45 — — —
Total Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 529.96 489.84 469.39 457.23 621.66 — — —
Net Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1,291.25 1,314.17 1,288.60 1,324.65 1,613.44 — — —
Sh' Equity
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 5.52% 4.63% 4.33% 3.69% 11.99% — — —
ROA
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 7.49% 6.67% 6.05% 5.02% 13.21% — — —
ROIC
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 10.88% 9.09% 8.40% 7.13% 23.31% — — —
ROE
predictions in italic, sparklines do not include predictions

Analyst Commentary (Summary)

Kennametal Inc. (KMT), a key player in precision tooling for aerospace, automotive, and energy markets, has shown resilient fundamentals through industrial cycles, much like during the 2008-09 crisis and COVID downturns. Revenue has swung from a 2019 peak of $2.375 billion to a 21% plunge in 2020, with a partial recovery to $2.047 billion in 2024 amid softening demand—yet standout productivity gains lifted revenue per employee 29% as headcount dropped 25%. Trading 7% above the average analyst target (with 20% upside to the high end), KMT’s attractive multiples—like 0.89x price-to-sales and 13x EV/FCF—signal undervaluation, though recent insider selling without buys raises a caution flag.

Profitability has rebounded strongly, with free cash flow per share doubling to $2.20 and a fortress-like balance sheet featuring net debt down 14% and shares reduced 14% via buybacks. Analysts forecast a near-term revenue dip of 4% in 2025 before a sharp 13% rebound in 2026 and 10% CAGR to 2028, potentially doubling EPS to $2.75 amid aerospace and energy tailwinds. Gross margins have slipped to 30.6% from raw material spikes, but capex discipline and efficiency position KMT for mean reversion.

While risks like automotive slowdowns, China exposure, and input cost inflation loom, KMT’s pivot to high-productivity tools and Industry 4.0 trends echoes past recoveries. For patient investors, it’s a compelling hold or accumulate play on dips below analyst lows, with history favoring upside if forecasts pan out.

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Kennametal Inc. (KMT) Latest News

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16 Sep

3 , 12:23 AM
Kennametal reports surging earnings accompanied by higher costs that may constrain future results. Earnings growth offset by rising costs creates moderate but limited pressure on performance and sentiment.

4 Sep

3 , 11:30 AM
Kennametal (KMT) shares fell 13.1% after the latest earnings report on weak results and outlook. Post-earnings stock drop signals moderate pressure on near-term financial performance and sentiment.

17 Aug

3 , 8:38 AM
Kennametal reported its strongest Q2 results from the Professional Tools and Equipment Group. Strong Q2 results from the key group signal improved financial performance likely to support near-term market sentiment.

13 Aug

3 , 9:41 PM
Kennametal Inc. Q2 earnings call featured top analyst questions on financial performance and strategy. Earnings call analyst questions can shape short-term investor sentiment on operations.

12 Aug

4 transcript www.fool.com, 7:29 AM
Kennametal Inc. released Q4 2026 earnings call transcript covering financial results, segment performance and management outlook. Earnings transcript discloses quarterly results and guidance that directly influence stock valuation and investor positioning.

8 Aug

3 transcript www.marketbeat.com, 11:03 AM
Kennametal Inc. shared Q4 earnings call highlights covering financial results, segment performance, and management outlook. Q4 earnings updates typically affect near-term sentiment and guidance interpretation without signaling major structural changes.

6 Aug

4 , 12:33 AM
Kennametal posted a Q4 earnings beat, declared a dividend, and issued 2027 guidance that together revise its investment narrative toward improved growth prospects. Q4 beat, dividend, and 2027 guidance directly strengthen Kennametal's financial outlook and investor positioning.

3 , 12:22 PM
Kennametal Inc. reported Q4 earnings and sales that beat estimates and rose year over year. Q4 earnings beat with sales growth typically drives moderate positive stock reaction and sentiment shift.

3 , 6:15 AM
Kennametal beat earnings expectations, leaving uncertainty on whether the stock trades below fair value. Earnings beat may lift near-term sentiment without shifting core operations or long-term trajectory.

5 Aug

4 transcript , 5:08 PM
Kennametal Inc reported record margins and strategic growth in its Q4 2026 earnings call. Record margins combined with strategic growth moves signal major positive shifts in profitability and positioning.

4 , 6:30 AM
Kennametal Inc. released fiscal 2026 and fourth quarter financial results. Quarterly earnings releases directly shape near-term stock valuation and investor outlook for the company.

3 app.moby.co, 6:20 PM
Kennametal Inc. Q4 2026 earnings call outlined financial results, operational updates, and forward guidance for the company. Q4 earnings call delivers performance metrics and outlook that can moderately shift near-term investor sentiment for KMT.

3 , 9:30 AM
Kennametal Inc. (KMT) Q4 earnings featured key metrics that reflect the company's financial and operational performance for the quarter. Quarterly earnings metrics can moderately shape near-term investor sentiment and operational views on KMT without fundamentally shifting long-term trajectory.

3 investorshub.advfn.com, 8:45 AM
Kennametal Inc. (KMT) shares surged after the company posted earnings above expectations and issued an upbeat outlook. Earnings beat and positive guidance produced an immediate stock price increase but are unlikely to reshape long-term company trajectory.

3 , 7:49 AM
Kennametal Inc. (KMT) Q2 CY2026 sales topped estimates, driving a 14.2% stock price increase. Quarterly sales beat produced immediate 14.2% stock surge with moderate effect on near-term performance.

3 , 7:45 AM
Kennametal Inc. beat analyst estimates for Q4 earnings and revenue. Quarterly earnings beats provide moderate short-term positive effects on stock price and sentiment without altering long-term company trajectory.

16 Jun

3 , 2:41 PM
Kennametal (NYSE:KMT) delivered standout Q1 results in the professional tools and equipment sector, outperforming peers on earnings metrics and highlighting operational strength amid sector reviews. Q1 earnings outperformance signals moderate positive effects on near-term sentiment and positioning without indicating transformative shifts.

5 Jun

3 Zacks, 11:30 AM
Kennametal (KMT) shares declined 21.1% since the prior earnings release amid weak results and cautious investor sentiment on near-term industrial demand. Post-earnings stock drop signals moderate ongoing pressure on valuation and sentiment without indicating structural business change.

29 May

4 PR Newswire, 8:30 AM
Kennametal Inc. strengthens its balance sheet and enhances liquidity. Strengthened balance sheet and added liquidity directly improve Kennametal's financial stability and market outlook.

24 May

3 Simply Wall St., 10:06 PM
Kennametal Inc. completed a 5.800% bond issuance combined with tungsten integration steps that could reframe its investment narrative. Bond issuance and tungsten integration represent moderate strategic developments affecting capital structure and operations.

23 May

3 GuruFocus.com, 5:17 AM
Tungsten price spike masks operational weaknesses and margin pressures at Kennametal, limiting visibility into underlying cost and demand challenges. Tungsten price movement creates temporary earnings distortion without resolving structural cost or demand issues.

17 May

3 Simply Wall St., 7:08 AM
Kennametal Inc. reported earnings emphasizing its tungsten advantage while valuation and momentum indicators diverge. Earnings disclosure highlights tungsten strengths that may moderately influence investor views on operations and positioning.

16 May

3 StockStory, 2:28 AM
Kennametal Inc. reported Q1 results and addressed five analyst questions on segment margins, demand trends, cost controls, pricing power, and capital allocation during its earnings call. Q1 earnings call details can moderately shift near-term investor sentiment on margins and guidance but stop short of signaling major strategic or competitive shifts.

11 May

4 www.marketbeat.com, 2:06 AM
Kennametal Inc. (KMT) released highlights from its Q3 earnings call, detailing financial performance, operational updates, and future outlook. Q3 earnings highlights cover financial results and guidance that significantly influence investor sentiment and stock trajectory.

8 May

4 Simply Wall St., 10:17 AM
Kennametal (KMT) shares rose 7.7% after the company raised FY26 sales guidance and reaffirmed its dividend, prompting analysis on whether the bull case has strengthened. Raising FY26 sales guidance and reaffirming dividend indicates strong future revenue growth and financial confidence, significantly boosting investor sentiment and stock performance.

4 Simply Wall St., 9:08 AM
Kennametal Inc. beat analyst forecasts, prompting analysts to update their predictions. Beating analyst forecasts with subsequent revisions signals strong financial performance, likely boosting investor sentiment and stock trajectory.

7 May

3 Zacks, 11:04 AM
Kennametal Inc. (KMT) Q3 earnings beat analyst estimates, driven by stronger pricing actions and higher volumes across segments. Q3 earnings beat highlights improved financial performance from pricing and volume gains, influencing market sentiment but not transforming long-term trajectory.

6 May

4 transcript www.fool.com, 4:52 PM
Kennametal Inc. (KMT) released the transcript of its Q3 2026 earnings call, detailing financial results, operational updates, and forward guidance. Q3 2026 earnings transcript reveals financial performance, strategic updates, and outlook that significantly impact KMT's market trajectory and investor sentiment.

4 Zacks, 7:45 AM
Kennametal Inc. (KMT) beat Q3 earnings and revenue estimates. Beating Q3 earnings and revenue estimates boosts investor sentiment and signals strong financial performance, significantly impacting future stock trajectory.

3 app.moby.co, 4:54 PM
Kennametal Inc. released summary of Q3 2026 earnings call. Q3 2026 earnings call summary affects financial performance and guidance but balanced by market factors.
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