Kennametal Inc ( (KMT) ) has released its Q4 earnings. Here is a breakdown of the information Kennametal Inc presented to its investors.
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Kennametal Inc. is a global leader in industrial technology, providing cutting-edge materials science, tooling, and wear-resistant solutions across various sectors, including aerospace, defense, and energy. The company has a strong presence in nearly 100 countries, with a workforce of approximately 8,100 employees.
Kennametal Inc. recently released its fiscal 2025 fourth quarter and full-year earnings report, highlighting a challenging year marked by market softness and tariff impacts. Despite these hurdles, the company focused on strategic actions to enhance productivity and optimize its portfolio, including the sale of its Goshen facility.
The company’s financial performance for fiscal 2025 showed a decline in earnings per share (EPS), with reported EPS at $1.20 compared to $1.37 in the previous year. Adjusted EPS also decreased to $1.34 from $1.50. Kennametal returned $122 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases and achieved significant cost savings through restructuring efforts, surpassing its initial targets.
Looking ahead, Kennametal remains committed to executing its strategic growth initiatives, particularly in the Aerospace & Defense and Energy sectors. The company expects continued market headwinds in fiscal 2026 but is focused on building a resilient business through capacity right-sizing, cost structure optimization, and growth initiatives.
Kennametal’s management anticipates sales for fiscal 2026 to range between $1.95 billion and $2.05 billion, with adjusted EPS expected to be between $0.90 and $1.30. The company aims to achieve free operating cash flow of approximately 120% of adjusted net income, reflecting its ongoing commitment to shareholder value.