Kennametal Inc.

KMT • Manufacturing - Tools & Accessories

$31.02

▲ +1.59 (+5.40%)

Current price

EarningsLatest report: Jun 30, 2026

FAVORABLE PROFILEAttractiveConfidence: 70%

Quantitative profile — not an investment recommendation.

Quantitative profile — not an investment recommendation.Methodology

Analysis thesis: Strong business quality with supportive growth and cash-flow evidence. Valuation still matters, but the historical ratio profile is favorable.

Market Cap

$2.42B

Growth

3.2%

Cash Flow

4/5

Trend

Mostly stable

Evidence

Stable or improving margins · 14.5%Positive revenue growth · 6.3%Consistent free cash flow · 4/5Reasonable earnings multiple · 7.81Manageable debt level · 0.44

Financial data as of: Jun 30, 2026, 12:00 AM UTCLast earnings update: Jun 30, 2026, 12:00 AM UTCLast profile update: Aug 14, 2026, 12:08 PM UTC

Company Snapshot

Key valuation, quality, financial strength, momentum and analyst data.

Price$31.02

Change5.40%

Shares Out77.93M

Market Cap$2.42B

Enterprise Value$3.04B

52W Range20.35 - 43.81

Beta1.36

P/E7.06

P/S1.03

P/B1.50

P/FCF-29.88

EV/Sales1.29

Price$31.02

Change5.40%

Shares Out77.93M

Market Cap$2.42B

Enterprise Value$3.04B

52W Range20.35 - 43.81

Beta1.36

P/E7.06

P/S1.03

P/B1.50

P/FCF-29.88

EV/Sales1.29

EV/EBITDA5.18

EV/FCF-37.56

Earnings Yield14.16%

FCF Yield-3.35%

Dividend Yield2.55%

Gross Margin41.16%

Oper. Margin20.05%

Profit Margin14.53%

Debt/Eq0.44

Current Ratio2.62

Quick Ratio0.98

Revenue 5Y3.17%

Target$36.38

Target Upside17.28%

Target Median$34.00

Target Range30.00 - 47.50

Volume1.31M

Avg Volume1.25M

EPS Surprise0.09

Investment DNA

How strong this company looks for long-term investors

out of 100

Business Quality

Margins, moat, returns

82/100

Financial Strength

Debt, cash, stability

86/100

Growth Potential

Revenue and expansion

86/100

Price Attractiveness

Cheap or expensive today

93/100

Why this score▼

Stable or improving margins · 14.5%Positive revenue growth · 6.3%Consistent free cash flow · 4/5Reasonable earnings multiple · 7.81Manageable debt level · 0.44Healthy liquidity · 2.62

Analyst view

Analyst sentiment and price target

KMT

Analyst sentiment

Based on 24 analyst votes · 2026-09-05

48/100

Neutral

Bullish

Hold

Bearish

Price Target

2026-08-14

Low

$30.00

Mean

$36.38

Median

$34.00

High

$47.50

Company Overview

IPO: 1/1/1943

Industry: Manufacturing - Tools & Accessories

P/B i: 1.50

Debt / Equity i: 0.44

Operating Margin: 20.05%

Net Margin: 14.53%

ROE i: -

ROIC: -

Financial Health

Score17 / 20

Debt / Equity: 0.44

Current Ratio: 2.62

Quick Ratio: 0.98

Status: Strong

Insider Transactions

Recent executive and insider activity

Cole Amanda Marie

Transaction: 08/01/2026

BUY

Change

+2,944

Price

Not reported

Filing

08/03/2026

Type

BUY

Hamadi Faisal

Transaction: 07/31/2026

SELL

Change

-9,917

Price

Not reported

Filing

08/03/2026

Type

SELL

Hamadi Faisal

Transaction: 07/31/2026

SELL

Change

-4,596

Price

$33.97

Filing

08/03/2026

Type

SELL

Insider	Type	Change	Price	Transaction	Filing
Cole Amanda Marie	BUY	+2,944	Not reported	08/01/2026	08/03/2026
Hamadi Faisal	SELL	-9,917	Not reported	07/31/2026	08/03/2026
Hamadi Faisal	SELL	-4,596	$33.97	07/31/2026	08/03/2026
Bacchus Judith L	BUY	+5,438	Not reported	07/27/2026	07/29/2026
Bersaglini Clark David	BUY	+6,698	Not reported	07/27/2026	07/29/2026
Chowbey Sanjay	BUY	+9,322	Not reported	07/27/2026	07/29/2026
Hamadi Faisal	BUY	+4,266	Not reported	07/27/2026	07/29/2026
Keating Michelle R	BUY	+5,552	Not reported	07/27/2026	07/29/2026
Reilly Carlonda R.	BUY	+4,772	Not reported	07/27/2026	07/29/2026
Watson Patrick S	BUY	+6,156	Not reported	07/27/2026	07/29/2026
Witt John Wayne	BUY	+1,390	Not reported	07/27/2026	07/29/2026
Cole Amanda Marie	OTHER	0	Not reported	07/21/2026	07/29/2026
Bacchus Judith L	SELL	-5,488	$35.94	06/15/2026	06/16/2026
Patel Sagar A	SELL	—	$33.50	06/08/2026	06/09/2026
Reilly Carlonda R.	SELL	-12,013	$33.12	06/02/2026	06/03/2026
Bausch Shelley J	BUY	—	Not reported	05/26/2026	05/28/2026
DIETRICH DOUGLAS T	BUY	—	Not reported	05/26/2026	05/28/2026
Reilly Carlonda R.	SELL	-1,590	Not reported	03/09/2026	03/10/2026
Bausch Shelley J	BUY	—	Not reported	02/24/2026	02/26/2026
DIETRICH DOUGLAS T	BUY	—	Not reported	02/24/2026	02/26/2026

About the Company

Kennametal Inc.

Kennametal Inc. is a global leader in developing and applying cutting-edge materials, including tungsten carbides, ceramics, and super-hard compounds. Their core mission is to provide robust solutions for demanding industrial applications, specifically in metal cutting and environments prone to extreme wear, high temperatures, and corrosion, serving clients worldwide. The company's operations are structured into two primary segments: Metal Cutting and Infrastructure. Within the Metal Cutting division, Kennametal offers a comprehensive portfolio of standard and bespoke products, encompassing tools for turning, milling, and hole-making, integrated tooling systems, and associated technical services. They also supply specialized wear-resistant components and advanced metallurgical powders. These critical products serve a diverse array of manufacturers across industries such as transportation (vehicles and components), machine tools, light and heavy machinery, aerospace (airframes and components), and the energy sector (oil and gas, power generation). The company further supports these clients with expert product design, selection, application guidance, and ongoing support services, delivering customized metal cutting solutions. Under its Infrastructure segment, Kennametal produces a variety of specialized items. This includes compacts, nozzles, frac seats, and tailored components crucial for the oil and gas and petrochemical industries. They also provide rod blanks and abrasive water jet nozzles for broader industrial applications, alongside durable earth-cutting tools and systems essential for underground mining, trenching, foundation drilling, and road milling. Furthermore, the company manufactures tungsten carbide powders for aerospace, oil and gas, and process industries, as well as ceramics specifically utilized by the packaging industry for film and paper metallization. Kennametal's extensive product lines are marketed under well-known brands such as Kennametal, WIDIA, WIDIA Hanita, and WIDIA GTD. Distribution occurs through a multi-channel approach, leveraging a direct sales force, a broad network of independent and national distributors, integrated supplier relationships, and online platforms. Founded in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1938, the company boasts a long-standing history in the industrial materials sector.

Source - link

Peers

ARCB CDRE CECO ENR HLIO HLMN HTZ ICFI MVST PBI

Size reflects market cap · color matches the chart line

1Y peer performance

Top performers + selected company

Latest news

Kennametal Inc (KMT) Stock Up 5.4% and Still Undervalued -- GF Score: 87/100

On September 04, 2026, Kennametal Inc (KMT) shares rose by 5.4%, bringing the current price to $31.02. This price movement comes in the context of a 52-week ran

GuruFocus

Why Is Kennametal (KMT) Down 13.1% Since Last Earnings Report?

Kennametal (KMT) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

Zacks Investment Research

4 Manufacturing Tools Stocks to Watch on Prospering Industry Trends

An increase in manufacturing activities, technological progress and strategic acquisitions favor the Zacks Manufacturing-Tools & Related Products industry's near-term prospects. LECO, SWK, CNM and KMT are some promising stocks in the industry.

Zacks Investment Research

BlackRock Inc. Takes Position in Kennametal Inc. $KMT

BlackRock Inc. acquired a new stake in Kennametal Inc. (NYSE: KMT) during the second quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor acquired 12,566,208 shares of the industrial products company's stock, valued at approximately $440,446,000. BlackRock Inc. owned about 16.49% of Kennametal as of

Defense World

Deutsche Bank AG Makes New $9.17 Million Investment in Kennametal Inc. $KMT

Deutsche Bank AG acquired a new position in shares of Kennametal Inc. (NYSE: KMT) during the quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor acquired 261,524 shares of the industrial products company's stock, valued at approximately $9,166,000. Deutsche Bank AG owned approximately 0.34% of Kennametal at the

Defense World

Earnings Surprises

Period	Estimate	Actual	Surprise
2026-05-06	0.68	0.77	0.09
2026-02-04	0.35	0.47	0.12
2025-11-05	0.24	0.34	0.1
2025-08-06	0.4	0.34	-0.06
2025-05-07	0.26	0.47	0.21
2025-02-05	0.27	0.25	-0.02
2024-11-06	0.26	0.29	0.03
2024-08-07	0.43	0.49	0.06
2024-05-08	0.3	0.3	0
2024-02-07	0.25	0.3	0.05
2023-11-01	0.37	0.41	0.04
2023-08-01	0.35	0.41	0.06