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Kennametal Inc. (KMT) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q3
while the forward P/E of 9.14 suggests potential value, the recent negative free cash flow margin of -3.5% warrants caution until cash conversion stabilizes.
Kennametal Inc. (KMT) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Kennametal Inc. (KMT) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | May 6, 2026 | $0.77vs $0.68+13.2% | $593Mvs $568M+4.3% |
| Q1 2026 | Feb 4, 2026 | $0.47vs $0.35+34.3% | $530Mvs $523M+1.3% |
| Q4 2025 | Nov 5, 2025 | $0.34vs $0.24+41.7% | $498Mvs $499M-0.2% |
| Q3 2025 | Aug 6, 2025 | $0.34vs $0.40-15.0% | $516Mvs $485M+6.5% |
Recent stock market news and headlines for Kennametal Inc. (KMT)
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PITTSBURGH, June 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kennametal Inc. (NYSE: KMT) announced today the appointment of Amanda Cole as Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, effective July 21, 2026. Cole brings more than 20 years of experience in leading enterprise-wide transformation, cultural evolution and talent strategy, most recently serving as Vice President of Human Resources, Electrical & Electronic Solutions Business and IT & Digital Functions at Wesco International, Inc. She will succeed Judith Bacchus, who will retire on or about October 1, 2026, after more than 20 years at the company.

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Key metrics vs top competitors for Kennametal Inc. (KMT)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $33.35 | $2.54B | 27.79 | -3.91% | 4.73% | 7.13% | 2.38% | |
| $91.34 | $14.2B | 34.47 | -1.53% | 2.44% | 4.12% | — | |
| $184.62 | $16.51B | 30.22 | 8.48% | 10.8% | 13.01% | — | |
| $209.29 | $10.02B | 634.21 | 2.49% | -0.63% | -0.78% | — | |
| $661.20 | $30.62B | 35.02 | 7.86% | 15.15% | 8.94% | — | |
| $16.89 | $2.3B | -11.89 | -19.33% | -3506.95% | — | — |
Kennametal Inc. (KMT) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
Kennametal Inc. (KMT) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
May 6, 2026·SEC
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Kennametal Inc. (KMT) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Kennametal Inc. (KMT) reported $2.14B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 98% increase from $1.08B in 1996.
Kennametal Inc. (KMT) saw revenue decline by 3.9% over the past year.
Yes, Kennametal Inc. (KMT) is profitable, generating $137.0M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (4.7% net margin).
Yes, Kennametal Inc. (KMT) pays a dividend with a yield of 2.38%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
Kennametal Inc. (KMT) has a return on equity (ROE) of 7.1%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.
Kennametal Inc. (KMT) generated $73.1M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.