Kennametal Inc. (KMT)
NYSE:KMT
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KMT Stock Chart & Stats
$38.95
$0.07(0.29%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$38.95
$0.07(0.29%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$17.62 - $43.81
Previous CloseN/A
Volume132.74K
Average Volume (3M)1.30M
Market Cap
$3.18B
Enterprise Value$3.69B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$129.32M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$644.39M
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.8
Beta0.83
Next Earnings
Aug 12, 2026EPS Estimate
1.8Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.74%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.44
Shares Outstanding76,210,106
10 Day Avg. Volume880,145
30 Day Avg. Volume1,299,835
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.55
Price to Book (P/B)1.38
Price to Sales (P/S)0.90
P/FCF Ratio14.86
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.16
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.82
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.83
Enterprise Value/Ebitda12.96
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$38.75Price Target Upside-0.51% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Sell
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)3.14
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.27B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Commodity-driven Margin TailwindA sharp rise in tungsten selling prices that are reflected in sales before corresponding input cost increases is producing a significant margin boost to operating profit.
Earnings And GuidanceStronger-than-expected quarter led to an upward revision of company guidance, reflecting improving organic growth and stronger earnings momentum.
End-market RecoverySigns of stabilization in aerospace, earthworks and energy markets are supporting higher volumes and could drive revenue growth as demand normalizes.
Bears Say
Dependence On Industrial DemandHistorical experience shows cost-reduction gains can be offset by weak industrial markets, so profitability depends heavily on a sustained recovery in end-market demand.
Earnings Volatility RiskThe timing benefit from pricing ahead of raw material costs is transitory and could reverse if input costs move higher, creating potential volatility in earnings.
Valuation ConcernAnalyst's underperform rating points to valuation and target price concerns, implying the current share price may not be supported by sustainable earnings.
Kennametal News
KMT FAQ
What was Kennametal Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Kennametal Inc. lowest stock price was $17.62 and its highest was $43.81 in the past 12 months.
What is Kennametal Inc.’s market cap?
Kennametal Inc.’s market cap is $3.18B.
When is Kennametal Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kennametal Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 12, 2026 which is in 96 days.
How were Kennametal Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Kennametal Inc. released its earnings results on May 06, 2026. The company reported $0.77 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.672 by $0.098.
Is Kennametal Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Kennametal Inc.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Kennametal Inc. pay dividends?
Kennametal Inc. pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.2 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.74%. See more information on Kennametal Inc. dividends here
What is Kennametal Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Kennametal Inc.’s EPS estimate is 1.8.
How many shares outstanding does Kennametal Inc. have?
Kennametal Inc. has 76,210,106 shares outstanding.
What happened to Kennametal Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Kennametal Inc. reported an EPS of $0.77 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.672. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 15.356%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Kennametal Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in KMT
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Kennametal Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Sell
Average Price Target:
$38.75 (-0.51% Downside)
$38.75 (-0.51% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
KMT Sentiment 67%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 2.8M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $680.6K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 22.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 21.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 21.9%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
115.78%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
10.38%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
9.65%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Kennametal Inc.
Kennametal Inc. engages in development and application of tungsten carbides, ceramics, and super-hard materials and solutions for use in metal cutting and extreme wear applications to enable customers work against corrosion and high temperatures conditions worldwide. The company operates through two segments, Metal Cutting and Infrastructure. It offers standard and custom products, including turning, milling, hole making, tooling systems, and services, as well as specialized wear components and metallurgical powders for manufacturers engaged in various industries, such as the manufacturers of transportation vehicles and components, machine tools, and light and heavy machinery; airframe and aerospace components; and energy-related components for the oil and gas industry, as well as power generation. The company also provides specified product design, selection, application, and support services; and standard and custom metal cutting solutions to aerospace, general engineering, energy, and transportation customers. In addition, it produces 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; and ceramics used by the packaging industry for metallization of films and papers. It provides its products 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 through the Internet. The company was founded in 1938 and is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
KMT Company Deck
KMT Earnings Call
Q3 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a predominantly positive operational and financial performance: strong top-line growth, margin expansion, consecutive quarters of organic growth, share gains in key end markets and an upward revision to guidance driven by price realization and volume. However, material near-term negatives include significant working capital and cash flow strain driven by unprecedented tungsten price volatility, some regional/market softness (EMEA, transportation), higher inflationary and compensation pressures, and a temporary pause/delay in repurchases and some restructuring actions. Management characterizes many negatives as temporary or manageable while emphasizing vertical-integration advantages and a focus on growth.View all KMT earnings summariesKMT Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$38.75
▼(-0.51% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.78% Insiders
25.90% Mutual Funds
2.88% Other Institutional Investors
34.90% Public Companies and
Individual Investors