Kennametal (KMT)


Market Price (8/22/2026): $29.97 | Market Cap: $2.3 BilSector: Industrials | Industry: Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components

Kennametal (KMT)


Market Price (8/22/2026): $29.97
Market Cap: $2.3 Bil
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

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Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 18%, Dividend Yield is 2.7%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 13%

Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 20%

Attractive operating margins
Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 20%

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 44%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Advanced Materials, Automation & Robotics, and Sustainable Infrastructure. Themes include Specialty Chemicals for Performance, Show more.

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -12%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -48%

Not cash flow generative
FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -3.4%

Key risks
KMT key risks include [1] declining organic revenue and slowing growth projections due to reduced end-market demand, Show more.

0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 18%, Dividend Yield is 2.7%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 13%
1 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 20%
2 Attractive operating margins
Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 20%
3 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 44%
4 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Advanced Materials, Automation & Robotics, and Sustainable Infrastructure. Themes include Specialty Chemicals for Performance, Show more.
5 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -12%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -48%
6 Not cash flow generative
FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -3.4%
7 Key risks
KMT key risks include [1] declining organic revenue and slowing growth projections due to reduced end-market demand, Show more.

KMT in ETFs

Weight = KMT's share of each fund

VTI0.00%
ITOT0.00%
IWM0.07%
IJR0.12%
VYM0.01%
VB0.03%
VIOV0.28%
IJS0.24%
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Valuation & Metrics

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 8/10/2026

Kennametal (KMT) stock has lost about 20% since 4/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Diminishing Raw Material Timing Benefit on Earnings.

Kennametal's robust fiscal Q4 2026 (ended June 30, 2026) adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $2.96, which beat the consensus estimate of $2.31, and full fiscal year 2026 adjusted EPS of $4.57, were significantly inflated by a favorable timing benefit from raw material pricing, primarily tungsten, compared to costs. This benefit amounted to approximately $252 million in fiscal Q4 2026. Analysts, particularly Morgan Stanley, highlighted that the fiscal 2027 EPS guidance of $4.15-$5.15 includes a substantial $3.50 of this timing benefit, implying a much lower underlying normalized EPS for the upcoming year as this advantage is expected to unwind.

2. Negative Free Operating Cash Flow and Working Capital Strain.

Despite strong reported earnings for fiscal 2026, Kennametal's operating activities resulted in negative cash flow of $4.0 million, and free operating cash flow was negative $79.1 million, a significant decline from positive $121.2 million in the prior fiscal year. This cash flow strain was primarily attributed to higher working capital requirements driven by elevated tungsten-driven inventory values and increased supplier advances.

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Updated on 8/10/2026

Kennametal (KMT) stock has lost about 20% since 4/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Diminishing Raw Material Timing Benefit on Earnings.

Kennametal's robust fiscal Q4 2026 (ended June 30, 2026) adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $2.96, which beat the consensus estimate of $2.31, and full fiscal year 2026 adjusted EPS of $4.57, were significantly inflated by a favorable timing benefit from raw material pricing, primarily tungsten, compared to costs. This benefit amounted to approximately $252 million in fiscal Q4 2026. Analysts, particularly Morgan Stanley, highlighted that the fiscal 2027 EPS guidance of $4.15-$5.15 includes a substantial $3.50 of this timing benefit, implying a much lower underlying normalized EPS for the upcoming year as this advantage is expected to unwind.

2. Negative Free Operating Cash Flow and Working Capital Strain.

Despite strong reported earnings for fiscal 2026, Kennametal's operating activities resulted in negative cash flow of $4.0 million, and free operating cash flow was negative $79.1 million, a significant decline from positive $121.2 million in the prior fiscal year. This cash flow strain was primarily attributed to higher working capital requirements driven by elevated tungsten-driven inventory values and increased supplier advances.

3. Multiple Analyst Downgrades and Reduced Price Targets.

During the period, several investment firms downgraded Kennametal's stock and lowered their price targets, contributing to a cautious market sentiment. Barclays cut its rating from "equal weight" to "underweight" and reduced its price target from $40.00 to $33.00 in May 2026. JPMorgan Chase & Co. also lowered its price target from $40.00 to $34.00 and maintained an "underweight" rating in July 2026. Most notably, on August 10, 2026, Morgan Stanley downgraded Kennametal to "Underweight" from "Equal Weight," further reducing its price target to $27.00 from $31.00, specifically citing the impending impact of the unwinding raw material timing benefit on future earnings. As of early August 2026, the consensus analyst rating was predominantly "Hold" or "Sell," with an average target price around $35.79.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -21.7% change in KMT stock from 4/30/2026 to 8/21/2026 was primarily driven by a -74.8% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)43020268212026Change
Stock Price ($)38.2629.96-21.7%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)2,0302,35716.1%
Net Income Margin (%)5.4%14.5%167.5%
P/E Multiple26.46.7-74.8%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)7676-0.1%
Cumulative Contribution-21.7%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

4/30/2026 to 8/21/2026
ReturnCorrelation
KMT-21.7% 
Market (SPY)6.5%32.7%
Sector (XLI)3.2%59.0%

Fundamental Drivers

The -11.4% change in KMT stock from 1/31/2026 to 8/21/2026 was primarily driven by a -75.6% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)13120268212026Change
Stock Price ($)33.8229.96-11.4%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,9832,35718.9%
Net Income Margin (%)4.8%14.5%205.5%
P/E Multiple27.36.7-75.6%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)7676-0.2%
Cumulative Contribution-11.4%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

1/31/2026 to 8/21/2026
ReturnCorrelation
KMT-11.4% 
Market (SPY)11.0%39.5%
Sector (XLI)9.3%60.0%

Fundamental Drivers

The 25.2% change in KMT stock from 7/31/2025 to 8/21/2026 was primarily driven by a 166.4% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)73120258212026Change
Stock Price ($)23.9329.9625.2%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,9942,35718.2%
Net Income Margin (%)5.5%14.5%166.4%
P/E Multiple17.06.7-60.6%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)77761.0%
Cumulative Contribution25.2%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2025 to 8/21/2026
ReturnCorrelation
KMT25.2% 
Market (SPY)22.2%35.1%
Sector (XLI)19.8%53.1%

Fundamental Drivers

The 8.5% change in KMT stock from 7/31/2023 to 8/21/2026 was primarily driven by a 141.6% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)73120238212026Change
Stock Price ($)27.6129.968.5%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)2,0582,35714.5%
Net Income Margin (%)6.0%14.5%141.6%
P/E Multiple18.06.7-62.9%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)81765.7%
Cumulative Contribution8.5%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2023 to 8/21/2026
ReturnCorrelation
KMT8.5% 
Market (SPY)73.2%44.1%
Sector (XLI)70.0%59.5%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
KMT Return1%-31%10%-4%23%7%-3%
Peers Return-1%-13%43%44%14%124%355%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%12%103%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
KMT Win Rate58%25%50%42%50%50% 
Peers Win Rate33%28%44%36%39%32% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
KMT Max Drawdown-21%-45%-26%-23%-28%-30% 
Peers Max Drawdown-15%-27%-15%-13%-21%-34% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: GGG, GHM, CEPL, EROC, GFUZ. See KMT Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 8/21/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventKMTS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-22.2%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven28.6%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven63 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-22.9%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven29.6%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven376 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-14.1%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven16.5%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven82 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-42.6%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven74.2%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven1205 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-50.4%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven101.6%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven77 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-30.2%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven43.2%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven809 days105 days

Compare to GGG, GHM, CEPL, EROC, GFUZ

In The Past

Kennametal's stock fell -22.2% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 28.6% gain to breakeven.

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EventKMTS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-22.2%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven28.6%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven63 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-22.9%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven29.6%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven376 days24 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-42.6%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven74.2%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven1205 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-50.4%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven101.6%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven77 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-30.2%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven43.2%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven809 days105 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-47.8%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven91.6%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven261 days62 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-63.5%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven173.9%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven463 days15 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-32.4%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven47.8%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven123 days123 days
2010 Eurozone Sovereign Debt Crisis / Flash Crash
  % Loss-25.2%-15.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven33.8%18.2%
  Time to Breakeven94 days125 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-65.2%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven187.0%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven746 days1085 days

Compare to GGG, GHM, CEPL, EROC, GFUZ

In The Past

Kennametal's stock fell -22.2% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 28.6% gain to breakeven.

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About Kennametal (KMT)

Kennametal Inc. (KMT) is a global industrial technology company that develops and applies advanced materials, including tungsten carbides, ceramics, and super-hard materials. Its core business revolves around creating high-performance solutions for demanding industrial applications, primarily focusing on metal cutting and extreme wear. The company's innovative materials and tools help customers overcome significant challenges such as corrosion and high temperatures, thereby improving the efficiency, durability, and longevity of their operations worldwide.

The company operates through two main segments: Metal Cutting and Infrastructure. The Metal Cutting segment provides a wide array of standard and custom products like turning, milling, and hole-making tools, as well as comprehensive tooling systems and support services. The Infrastructure segment specializes in manufacturing wear components and metallurgical powders, which include products such as compacts, nozzles, earth cutting tools for mining and construction, and specialized powders utilized across various process industries. These solutions are delivered under reputable brands like Kennametal and WIDIA.

Kennametal serves a diverse range of critical industries globally. Its key customers include manufacturers of transportation vehicles and components, machine tools, and light and heavy machinery. The company is also a vital supplier to the aerospace industry for airframe and component manufacturing, and to the energy sector, including oil and gas exploration, power generation, and petrochemical operations. Furthermore, Kennametal's solutions are crucial for general engineering, underground mining, trenching, foundation drilling, road milling, and the packaging industry, all of which rely on its specialized material science expertise.

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Here are 1-3 brief analogies for Kennametal (KMT):

  • Kennametal is like the "Intel Inside" for industrial machinery, providing the specialized cutting tools and wear-resistant components that enable other manufacturers to create their products.
  • Kennametal is like Corning, but specializing in super-hard metals and ceramics for industrial cutting tools and extreme wear applications, rather than specialized glass.
  • Kennametal is like Snap-on, but providing highly specialized, super-hard metal and ceramic tools for industrial manufacturing and extreme wear applications, rather than hand tools for mechanics.

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  • Metal Cutting Tools: Standard and custom products, including turning, milling, hole making, and tooling systems, used for shaping metals in various industries.
  • Specialized Wear Components: Parts like compacts, nozzles, and frac seats designed to resist extreme wear in applications such as oil and gas, petrochemical, and general industries.
  • Earth Cutting Tools: Systems and tools for underground mining, trenching, foundation drilling, and road milling.
  • Tungsten Carbide and Specialty Alloy Powders: Metallurgical powders utilized in the oil and gas, aerospace, and process industries.
  • Ceramic Components: Materials used by the packaging industry for metallization of films and papers.
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Kennametal (KMT) sells its advanced materials and solutions primarily to other companies (B2B) rather than individuals. The provided background description details the industries and types of manufacturers that constitute its major customer base, but it does not list specific customer company names or their symbols.

Based on the company description, Kennametal's major customer segments operate in the following industries:

  • Industrial Manufacturing: This segment includes manufacturers of transportation vehicles and components, machine tools, light and heavy machinery, and airframe and aerospace components. These customers utilize Kennametal's metal cutting solutions, tooling systems, and specialized wear components.
  • Energy and Natural Resources: This segment encompasses the oil and gas industry, power generation, and petrochemical industries, as well as companies involved in underground mining, trenching, foundation drilling, and road milling. Customers here leverage Kennametal's specialized wear components, compacts, nozzles, frac seats, and earth cutting tools for extreme conditions.
  • Specialty Applications: This category covers a variety of specific uses, such as the packaging industry (for metallization of films and papers) and general industries requiring rod blanks, abrasive water jet nozzles, and other custom components and metallurgical powders.

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Sanjay Chowbey President and CEO

Sanjay Chowbey was appointed President and CEO of Kennametal Inc. on June 1, 2024. He joined Kennametal in 2021 as President of its Metal Cutting segment, where he led the segment to expand its customer base, deliver consistent sales growth, increase operating margins, launch over 20 new products, and enhance employee engagement. Prior to joining Kennametal, Mr. Chowbey accumulated over 20 years of experience with various industrial companies, including Flowserve Corporation, Danaher, and Arvin Meritor Inc. His most recent role before Kennametal was as President of the $1.2 billion Services & Solutions business at Flowserve.

Patrick Watson Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Patrick Watson serves as the Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Kennametal Inc., a position he assumed on June 9, 2022. In this role, he leads the company's finance, treasury, accounting, investor relations, information technology, and global sourcing functions. Mr. Watson joined Kennametal in 2004, and his tenure includes serving as Vice President Finance and Corporate Controller, as well as holding finance leadership roles for both business segments, the EMEA region, and in mergers & acquisitions and supply chain. Before his time at Kennametal, he held financial and supply chain positions at Allegheny Energy, Inc. and Eckerd Corporation. Mr. Watson holds a bachelor's degree in business economics from the University of Pittsburgh and an MBA from the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon University.

Judith L. Bacchus Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer

Judith L. Bacchus is the Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer of Kennametal Inc., a role she has held since April 30, 2019.

Michelle R. Keating Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel

Michelle R. Keating holds the titles of Vice President, Secretary, and General Counsel for Kennametal Inc. She was appointed Vice President in March 2016 and Secretary in July 2016.

Dr. Carlonda Reilly Vice President and Chief Technology Officer

Dr. Carlonda Reilly serves as the Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of Kennametal Inc.

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The key risks to Kennametal's business include:

  1. Economic Volatility and Softness in Key Industries: Kennametal is highly susceptible to global and regional economic downturns, which directly impact demand from its key industries such as transportation, aerospace, energy, and general manufacturing. This can lead to reduced customer spending, lower industrial activity, and significant declines in sales across its Metal Cutting and Infrastructure segments.
  2. Raw Material Price Volatility and High Production Costs: The company's profitability is significantly affected by the fluctuating prices of essential raw materials, particularly tungsten ore concentrates and scrap carbide. These material cost increases, along with higher wages and general inflation, can lead to elevated production costs and pressure profit margins.
  3. Global Operational Risks and Foreign Currency Fluctuations: Kennametal's extensive international operations expose it to various global risks, including adverse currency exchange rate fluctuations, tariffs, different regulatory environments, trade barriers, and social and political instability, which can stem from geopolitical conflicts. These factors can disrupt operations, impact supply chain stability, and negatively affect financial performance.

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The increasing adoption of advanced additive manufacturing (3D printing) technologies for metals, which could reduce demand for traditional metal cutting tools and wear components by enabling direct production of complex parts with less machining.

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Kennametal Inc. (KMT) operates in addressable markets that span metal cutting and infrastructure applications globally. Here are some of the estimated market sizes for their main products and services:

  • Metal Cutting Tools: The global metal cutting tools market was valued at approximately USD 86.24 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow to about USD 173.89 billion by 2034. Another estimate indicates the global market was USD 46.6 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 78.4 billion in 2034. Asia Pacific is a dominant region in this market, holding a 49.90% share in 2025.
  • Tungsten Carbide (as a material for various products): The global tungsten carbide market size was valued at around USD 17.2 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 31.8 billion by 2032. Other reports place the global market for tungsten carbide at USD 19.36 billion in 2024, expected to grow to USD 36.82 billion by 2033.
  • Wear Parts: The global wear parts market size was valued at USD 651.17 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 1,052.24 billion by 2032. Another estimate indicates the market was valued at USD 723.45 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 1,052.39 billion by 2032. Asia Pacific held a significant market share in 2023 due to rapid industrialization.
  • Mining Equipment and Tools: The global mining equipment market size was valued at USD 95.97 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 150.11 billion by 2032. A more specific market for mining tools was estimated at USD 5.29 billion in 2025, with projections to reach USD 5.5 billion by 2031. North America is a major market, holding more than 40% of the global revenue for mining tools in 2023, while Asia-Pacific is the fastest-growing region.
  • Drilling Tools (Oil & Gas and other applications): The global drilling tools market size was valued at USD 7.85 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 11.01 billion by 2029. Another report estimates the drilling tools market grew from USD 9.97 billion in 2025 to USD 10.68 billion in 2026, with an expected reach of USD 17.61 billion by 2032. For the subset of oil & gas drill bits, the market was valued at USD 5.9 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow to USD 11.3 billion by 2030. North America held the largest share in the global drilling tools market in 2023.
  • Aerospace Parts and Machining Services: The global aerospace parts manufacturing market size is valued at around USD 0.99 trillion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 1.41 trillion by 2032. The global market for aerospace precision machining services is estimated at USD 123.54 billion by 2025. The aircraft machined components market is expected to reach US$ 43.7 billion by 2028. North America dominates the aerospace parts manufacturing market.

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Kennametal Inc. (KMT) anticipates several key drivers for future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years, stemming from strategic market focus, pricing strategies, and innovation.

One primary driver is the company's continued **expansion and market share gains in targeted high-growth end markets**. Kennametal has actively secured new projects and increased its presence in sectors such as Aerospace & Defense, Earthworks, and Energy. Notably, the company has identified a significant opportunity in power generation for AI data centers, leveraging its expertise in machining complex engine components and advanced tooling technologies.

Another significant factor contributing to revenue growth is the implementation of **strategic pricing actions and tariff surcharges**. Kennametal has taken measures to offset rising input costs, particularly tungsten, through favorable pricing and surcharges. These actions have played a role in improving financial results and are expected to continue supporting top-line performance.

Finally, **new product innovation and advancements in manufacturing capabilities** are expected to spur better top-line performance. The company's focus on advanced manufacturing technologies, including 3D printing, and the development of new products and digital machining solutions are poised to enhance its offerings and competitiveness.

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Share Repurchases

  • In February 2024, Kennametal authorized an additional share repurchase program of up to $200 million over a three-year period.
  • The company repurchased $60 million in shares during fiscal year 2025.
  • In the first six months of fiscal year 2026 (ending December 2025), Kennametal repurchased shares worth $10.1 million.

Share Issuance

  • Kennametal Inc.'s issuance of common shares was a negative USD 1.4 million in fiscal year 2025, indicating net repurchases rather than issuance.

Outbound Investments

  • In May 2025, Kennametal invested in Toolpath Labs, a company specializing in AI-powered computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software.
  • Kennametal acquired Camco Cutting Tools and Advanced Powder Fusion (Camco Group) in August 2025 to expand its advanced materials business.
  • During fiscal year 2025, the company completed the divestiture of a subsidiary in Goshen, Indiana, and in September 2025, divested its consumer products business, The Disston Company, for $34 million.

Capital Expenditures

  • Kennametal's capital expenditures were $89 million in fiscal year 2025.
  • Capital spending is expected to be approximately $90 million for fiscal year 2026.
  • The primary focus of capital expenditures includes strategic investments in advanced manufacturing technologies such as additive manufacturing and digital machining, as well as establishing a metal cutting inserts manufacturing facility in Bengaluru, India.

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Peer Outperformance in Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components

KMT has trailed 76% of its 70 Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components peers over 5Y. Among the peers that beat it are CRS, MLI and NPO. Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components ranks 6th of 23 industries in Industrials by median 5Y return.
Share of Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components constituents that KMT has outperformed, by holding period. Peers without a full price history over a given window are excluded from that window.
1Y
75%
of 76 industry peers · 47.5% return
3Y
38%
of 74 industry peers · 25.9% return
5Y
24%
of 70 industry peers · -1.4% return
Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components peers with revenue growth within 4pp of KMT's that beat it on at least 2 of 3 windows, and by at least 20pp over 5Y. Growth is matched by construction, so the gap is largely a re-rating gap. The multiple column is the context for it.
Ticker Name Rev Growth 3Y Avg P/E 1Y3Y5Y 5Y Gap
KMT Kennametal 4.8% 6.7x 47.5%25.9%-1.4%
CRS Carpenter Technology 7.0% 46.2x 104.6%767.7%1522.1% +1,523pp
MLI Mueller Industries 8.8% 32.3x 39.5%233.1%471.9% +473pp
NPO Enpro 3.6% 149.6x 42.9%150.1%287.3% +289pp
PH Parker Hannifin 4.1% 34.7x 37.8%159.8%272.8% +274pp
SXI Standex International 6.6% 35.7x 54.9%101.5%231.6% +233pp
Price returns, excluding dividends. P/E shown for context only and not used for matching.
Median price return by industry across the Industrials sector, ranked by 5Y. Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components is KMT's own industry. Use this to see which corners of the sector have carried the returns.
Industry Names 1Y med3Y med5Y med Top 3 by 5Y
Construction & Engineering 31 27.6%126.5%210.6% CDNL 3246% · STRL 2254% · FIX 2172%
Marine Transportation 4 62.9%65.0%163.5% MATX 225% · KEX 166% · SFL 161%
Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment 13 16.3%68.1%123.8% CAT 340% · ALSN 287% · WAB 257%
Aerospace & Defense 55 13.8%67.6%80.6% DFNS 2047% · ATI 1066% · FTAI 993%
Passenger Ground Transportation 3 -2.4%61.6%71.8% UBER 97% · CAR 72% · LYFT -62%
Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components ← 71 11.4%56.3%52.9% CRS 1522% · PSIX 846% · GHM 752%
Rail Transportation 7 39.8%76.5%48.5% FSTR 120% · CSX 64% · UNP 54%
Cargo Ground Transportation 16 47.1%13.9%47.5% XPO 283% · R 277% · CVLG 227%
Trading Companies & Distributors 18 7.1%37.0%45.6% DXPE 541% · AIT 309% · URI 246%
Diversified Support Services 34 11.6%36.1%40.8% LIME 4674% · TH 414% · WLFC 357%
Electrical Components & Equipment 40 29.9%46.9%36.1% POWL 2449% · BE 907% · VRT 872%
Building Products 33 -1.6%16.9%29.6% GFF 425% · LMB 425% · PPIH 297%
Industrial Conglomerates 17 18.2%25.2%7.9% RCMT 804% · TTI 181% · CSW 157%
Office Services & Supplies 10 18.7%25.5%4.7% TILE 198% · PBI 173% · EBF 53%
Environmental & Facilities Services 28 -8.4%17.4%3.7% CECO 884% · ADUR 661% · GEO 314%
Research & Consulting Services 13 -5.4%-18.0%-3.9% HURN 224% · CRAI 100% · GRNQ 58%
Agricultural & Farm Machinery 17 0.1%-4.0%-11.0% BLBD 199% · DE 97% · GENC 66%
Data Processing & Outsourced Services 6 -29.6%-8.2%-24.6% EXLS 57% · BR 14% · G -23%
Passenger Airlines 11 12.7%-6.1%-25.3% LTM 2424% · UAL 157% · SKYW 152%
Human Resource & Employment Services 20 10.0%-19.7%-36.0% BBSI 90% · ADP 48% · KFY 39%
Air Freight & Logistics 12 -12.4%-24.2%-36.6% CHRW 80% · FDX 68% · EXPD 62%
Security & Alarm Services 10 -31.8%-17.6%-46.9% CIX 125% · MG 96% · BCO 54%
Airport Services 3 -67.8%-71.2%-58.6% JOBY -24% · ASLE -59% · UP -100%
Median of constituents with a full price history over each window. Top names are unfiltered by size in this render.

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Financials

KMTGGGGHMCEPLEROCGFUZMedian
NameKennamet.Graco Graham Capstone.ERock General . 
Mkt Price29.9680.64101.496.6014.137.0022.05
Mkt Cap2.313.21.2-0.7-1.7
Rev LTM2,3572,267261103164-261
Op Inc LTM481622145-50-14
FCF LTM-81629-63258-3
FCF 3Y Avg695661---69
CFO LTM-467364269-6
CFO 3Y Avg16065716---160

Growth & Margins

KMTGGGGHMCEPLEROCGFUZMedian
NameKennamet.Graco Graham Capstone.ERock General . 
Rev Chg LTM19.8%4.6%21.2%5.4%--12.6%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg4.8%1.2%15.8%11.7%--8.2%
Rev Chg Q42.6%3.3%28.6%-10.6%--15.9%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM10.3%0.8%6.5%-2.8%--3.6%
Op Inc Chg LTM207.7%7.8%-16.1%305.8%--107.8%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg62.1%0.9%69.8%119.4%--66.0%
Op Mgn LTM20.4%27.4%5.4%4.4%-30.7%-5.4%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg12.4%27.7%5.6%-7.7%--9.0%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM10.5%0.6%-0.7%1.2%--0.9%
CFO/Rev LTM-0.2%29.7%2.1%4.3%164.1%-4.3%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg8.0%29.9%7.8%---8.0%
FCF/Rev LTM-3.4%27.8%-2.3%2.8%157.2%-2.8%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg3.6%25.7%0.8%---3.6%

Valuation

KMTGGGGHMCEPLEROCGFUZMedian
NameKennamet.Graco Graham Capstone.ERock General . 
Mkt Cap2.313.21.2-0.7-1.7
P/S1.05.84.5-4.1-4.3
P/Op Inc4.721.282.9--13.5-13.0
P/EBIT4.720.182.9--13.6-12.4
P/E6.724.799.6--8.3-15.7
P/CFO-570.219.6212.4-2.5-11.1
Total Yield17.6%5.5%1.0%--12.1%-3.2%
Dividend Yield2.7%1.4%0.0%-0.0%-0.7%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg4.3%4.3%1.2%---4.3%
D/E0.30.00.0-0.0-0.0
Net D/E0.3-0.0-0.0--0.9--0.0

Returns

KMTGGGGHMCEPLEROCGFUZMedian
NameKennamet.Graco Graham Capstone.ERock General . 
1M Rtn-13.2%9.1%-3.7%-36.5%14.7%-15.0%-8.4%
3M Rtn-16.4%7.0%6.9%-40.8%712.1%-36.4%-4.8%
6M Rtn-23.4%-12.7%25.3%-40.8%712.1%-36.4%-18.1%
12M Rtn47.5%-3.4%108.4%-40.8%712.1%-36.4%22.0%
3Y Rtn25.9%10.7%531.2%-40.8%712.1%-36.4%18.3%
1M Excs Rtn-17.1%0.1%-7.4%-38.7%14.8%-3.0%-5.2%
3M Excs Rtn-17.5%4.4%6.5%-43.9%709.0%-39.4%-6.5%
6M Excs Rtn-34.5%-23.8%14.2%-51.9%701.0%-47.4%-29.2%
12M Excs Rtn27.8%-24.1%91.4%-60.8%692.1%-56.4%1.8%
3Y Excs Rtn-47.7%-64.0%436.8%-115.1%637.8%-110.6%-55.8%

Comparison Analyses

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Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Metal Cutting1,2201,2811,2701,2271,151
Infrastructure747766808785691
Total1,9672,0472,0782,0121,841


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Metal Cutting8613313612146
Infrastructure5840609959
Corporate-2-2-3-2-3
Total143170192218102


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Metal Cutting1,4241,4171,4611,4701,532
Infrastructure676690735768699
Corporate446396352335435
Total2,5452,5042,5472,5742,666


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$29.96 
Market Cap ($ Bil)2.3 
First Trading Date11/05/1987 
Distance from 52W High-29.9% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$33.66$33.71
DMA Trendupdown
Distance from DMA-11.0%-11.1%
 3M1YR
Volatility42.4%44.1%
Downside Capture241.89147.81
Upside Capture130.18159.82
Correlation (SPY)35.8%40.0%
KMT Betas & Captures as of 7/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta1.640.991.271.361.261.07
Up Beta-0.57-0.810.831.271.261.17
Down Beta2.220.680.110.860.940.84
Up Capture192%196%138%153%176%113%
Bmk +ve Days11223567138427
Stock +ve Days14243266133377
Down Capture227%142%202%149%118%104%
Bmk -ve Days11212859114326
Stock -ve Days8193160117372

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with KMT
KMT48.0%44.0%1.01-
Sector ETF (XLI)20.5%17.1%0.9257.5%
Equity (SPY)21.1%12.9%1.2239.9%
Gold (GLD)37.5%28.8%1.1019.9%
Commodities (DBC)43.2%20.2%1.66-17.8%
Real Estate (VNQ)12.9%13.8%0.6431.3%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-35.4%43.5%-0.8818.4%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with KMT
KMT-1.1%37.2%0.06-
Sector ETF (XLI)13.1%17.6%0.5766.2%
Equity (SPY)12.9%17.2%0.5753.1%
Gold (GLD)20.6%18.6%0.9010.5%
Commodities (DBC)10.4%19.6%0.419.4%
Real Estate (VNQ)2.3%18.9%0.0245.6%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)9.1%52.7%0.3622.9%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with KMT
KMT3.1%40.9%0.21-
Sector ETF (XLI)13.8%20.0%0.6071.3%
Equity (SPY)15.2%17.9%0.7259.6%
Gold (GLD)12.7%16.2%0.644.2%
Commodities (DBC)8.0%18.0%0.3623.2%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.0%20.7%0.2047.9%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)62.2%66.1%1.0214.2%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date7312026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity5.0 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 7152026-15.1%
Average Daily Volume0.9 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest5.4 days
Basic Shares Quantity76.3 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares6.5%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 8/18/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
8/5/2026-5.3%-15.6% 
5/6/202615.4%-4.0%-11.8%
2/4/20267.2%15.5%12.5%
11/5/202514.3%26.6%26.9%
8/6/2025-18.2%-17.1%-12.3%
5/7/2025-0.3%12.8%11.1%
2/5/2025-3.4%-7.4%-5.3%
11/6/202417.5%11.1%5.6%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive101112
# Negative151412
Median Positive4.6%5.6%5.8%
Median Negative-3.8%-4.1%-8.6%
Max Positive17.5%26.6%26.9%
Max Negative-18.2%-17.1%-14.8%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
8/5/2026-5.3%-15.6% 
5/6/202615.4%-4.0%-11.8%
2/4/20267.2%15.5%12.5%
11/5/202514.3%26.6%26.9%
8/6/2025-18.2%-17.1%-12.3%
5/7/2025-0.3%12.8%11.1%
2/5/2025-3.4%-7.4%-5.3%
11/6/202417.5%11.1%5.6%
8/7/20240.8%2.9%3.1%
5/8/20243.2%8.4%1.8%
2/7/2024-2.4%-3.1%1.9%
11/1/2023-1.3%-0.6%1.7%
8/1/2023-5.2%-8.5%-11.6%
5/1/20234.2%3.4%-4.3%
2/6/2023-1.7%-1.7%-0.1%
10/31/2022-6.8%-6.8%-0.3%
8/1/2022-2.1%-3.2%-9.7%
5/2/20221.3%2.6%6.3%
2/7/2022-3.8%-3.5%-12.2%
11/1/2021-3.2%-4.2%-14.8%
8/2/20214.9%-1.6%3.4%
5/3/20210.8%1.1%-7.4%
2/1/2021-8.8%-5.2%-1.3%
11/2/2020-11.1%2.5%9.7%
8/3/2020-8.5%5.6%6.0%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive101112
# Negative151412
Median Positive4.6%5.6%5.8%
Median Negative-3.8%-4.1%-8.6%
Max Positive17.5%26.6%26.9%
Max Negative-18.2%-17.1%-14.8%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202608/12/202610-K
03/31/202605/06/202610-Q
12/31/202502/04/202610-Q
09/30/202511/05/202510-Q
06/30/202508/12/202510-K
03/31/202505/07/202510-Q
12/31/202402/07/202510-Q
09/30/202411/06/202410-Q
06/30/202408/12/202410-K
03/31/202405/10/202410-Q
12/31/202302/07/202410-Q
09/30/202311/03/202310-Q
06/30/202308/09/202310-K
03/31/202305/03/202310-Q
12/31/202202/08/202310-Q
09/30/202211/03/202210-Q
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06/30/202608/12/202610-K
03/31/202605/06/202610-Q
12/31/202502/04/202610-Q
09/30/202511/05/202510-Q
06/30/202508/12/202510-K
03/31/202505/07/202510-Q
12/31/202402/07/202510-Q
09/30/202411/06/202410-Q
06/30/202408/12/202410-K
03/31/202405/10/202410-Q
12/31/202302/07/202410-Q
09/30/202311/03/202310-Q
06/30/202308/09/202310-K
03/31/202305/03/202310-Q
12/31/202202/08/202310-Q
09/30/202211/03/202210-Q
06/30/202208/10/202210-K
03/31/202205/04/202210-Q
12/31/202102/09/202210-Q
09/30/202111/02/202110-Q
06/30/202108/10/202110-K
03/31/202105/04/202110-Q
12/31/202002/03/202110-Q
09/30/202011/03/202010-Q
06/30/202008/20/202010-K
03/31/202005/05/202010-Q
12/31/201902/04/202010-Q
09/30/201911/06/201910-Q

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 8/6/2026

Latest: Q4 2026 Earnings Reported 8/5/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q1 2027 Revenue745.00 Mil760.00 Mil775.00 Mil   
Q1 2027 Adjusted EPS2.52.652.8   
2027 Revenue3.33 Bil3.39 Bil3.45 Bil44.9% Higher NewActual: 2.34 Bil for 2026
2027 Adjusted EPS4.154.655.1520.0% Higher NewActual: 3.88 for 2026
2027 Free Operating Cash Flow 0.2    
2027 Capital Expenditures 85.00 Mil    

Prior: Q3 2026 Earnings Reported 5/6/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Sales2.33 Bil2.34 Bil2.35 Bil5.4% RaisedGuidance: 2.22 Bil for 2026
2026 Adjusted EPS3.753.88472.2% RaisedGuidance: 2.25 for 2026

Q2 2026 Earnings Reported 2/4/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q3 2026 Revenue545.00 Mil555.00 Mil565.00 Mil   
Q3 2026 Adjusted EPS0.50.550.6   
2026 Revenue2.19 Bil2.22 Bil2.25 Bil4.0% RaisedGuidance: 2.13 Bil for 2026
2026 Adjusted EPS2.052.252.4550.0% RaisedGuidance: 1.5 for 2026
2026 Free Operating Cash Flow 0.6  -40.0%LoweredGuidance: 1 for 2026
2026 Capital Expenditures 90.00 Mil 0.0% AffirmedGuidance: 90.00 Mil for 2026

Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 11/5/2025

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q2 2026 Revenue500.00 Mil510.00 Mil520.00 Mil   
Q2 2026 Adjusted EPS0.30.350.4   
2026 Revenue2.10 Bil2.13 Bil2.17 Bil6.8% RaisedGuidance: 2.00 Bil for 2026
2026 Adjusted EPS1.351.51.6536.4% RaisedGuidance: 1.1 for 2026
2026 Free Operating Cash Flow 1  -20.0%LoweredGuidance: 1.2 for 2026
2026 Capital Expenditures 90.00 Mil 0.0% AffirmedGuidance: 90.00 Mil for 2026

Insider Activity

Updated 8/20/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Bacchus, Judith LVice PresidentDirectSell616202635.945,488197,239163,660Form
2Patel, Sagar A DirectSell609202633.5029,499  Form
3Reilly, Carlonda RVice PresidentDirectSell603202633.1212,013397,907832,812Form
4Reilly, Carlonda RVice PresidentDirectSell310202636.3113,410486,9711,407,022Form
5Witt, John WayneVice PresidentDirectSell220202638.295,060193,73762,563Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Bacchus, Judith LVice PresidentDirectSell616202635.945,488197,239163,660Form
2Patel, Sagar A DirectSell609202633.5029,499  Form
3Reilly, Carlonda RVice PresidentDirectSell603202633.1212,013397,907832,812Form
4Reilly, Carlonda RVice PresidentDirectSell310202636.3113,410486,9711,407,022Form
5Witt, John WayneVice PresidentDirectSell220202638.295,060193,73762,563Form
6Keating, Michelle RVice PresidentDirectSell212202640.2224,617990,194897,409Form
7Bacchus, Judith LVice PresidentDirectSell212202640.2339,0511,570,905403,947Form

Investor Activity (13F)

Updated Aug 22, 2026
13F holdings as of Mar 31, 2026 (Q1 2026)

Active managers (13F portfolio over $250M, at least 3 holdings) with a position over $5M that is either over 10% of their portfolio or held in a concentrated book of 50 or fewer total positions. Index/ETF, sovereign, bank, community-bank and charitable/donor-advised filers are excluded.

Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Medina Value Partners, LLC$40.3 Mil8.4%30ADD +15.3%13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Medina Value Partners, LLC$40.3 Mil8.4%30ADD +15.3%13F
Active Manager
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Medina Value Partners, LLC$40.3 Mil8.4%30ADD +15.3%13F
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