Kennametal Inc. (KMT)
NYSE: KMTIndustrialsIndustrial Machinery/ComponentsUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
KMT stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $2.47B
- P/E (TTM)
- 7.56
- Forward P/E
- 13.07
- EPS (TTM)
- $4.27
- Dividend yield
- 2.48% ($0.80)
- Ex-dividend date
- Aug 11, 2026
- 52-week range
- 20.38 – 43.81
- Day range
- 31.51 – 32.96
- Volume / Avg
- 1.11M / 1.41M
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 76.39M
- Next earnings
- Nov 4, 2026
52-week range
KMT stock today
Kennametal (KMT) closed at $32.27 on Oct 7, down 3.41% (-$1.14), versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. At this level, KMT sits in the middle of its 52-week range of $20.38 to $43.81: 26.3% below the high, set on May 6, 2026 and 58.3% above the low. KMT is up 13.6% year to date, underperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 51.6%.
At 7.6x trailing earnings, Kennametal trades below the peer-group median of 43.8x. Its forward P/E of 13.1x is higher than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to decline over the next year. Kennametal's next earnings report is expected on Nov 4, 2026. Kennametal pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share, a 2.48% yield at the current price.
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About Kennametal
Company profileKennametal Inc. engages in development and application of tungsten carbides, ceramics, and hard materials and solutions worldwide. It operates through two segments, Metal Cutting and Infrastructure.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Industrial Machinery/Components
- CEO
- Mr. Sanjay K. Chowbey
- Headquarters
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Employees
- 8,050
- Website
- kennametal.com
Financial highlights
Full financialsIn fiscal 2026, Kennametal generated $2.36 billion in revenue, up 19.8% from fiscal 2025. Net income was $342.4 million (+267.7% year over year), for a net margin of 14.5% versus a median of 5.3% in the prior 5 years. Gross margin was 41.2% (up from 30.4%) and operating margin 20.1%.
| Fiscal year | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.36B | $1.97B | $2.05B | $2.08B | $2.01B |
| Growth | +19.82% | -3.91% | -1.51% | +3.27% | +9.29% |
| Net income | $342.39M | $93.13M | $109.32M | $118.46M | $144.62M |
| EPS (diluted) | $4.42 | $1.20 | $1.37 | $1.46 | $1.72 |
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (8 analysts)
underperform
Avg. price target
$32.43+0.50%
- Strong buy 0
- Buy 0
- Hold 4
- Sell 2
- Strong sell 2
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Nov 4, 2026
- EPS estimate
- $2.65
- Last reported (Q4 2026)
- Aug 12, 2026
- EPS actual vs est.
- $2.93 vs —
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $0.80
- Dividend yield
- 2.48%
- Last payment
- $0.20
- Ex-dividend date
- Aug 11, 2026
Kennametal peers
Industrials sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLUGPlug Power Inc. | 1.78 | -4.30% | $2.49B | vs KMT |
| HAYWHayward Holdings Inc. | 11.80 | -4.14% | $2.50B | vs KMT |
| LUNRIntuitive Machines Inc. Class A | 14.41 | -4.32% | $2.33B | vs KMT |
| DXPEDXP Enterprises Inc. | 179.85 | -6.16% | $2.79B | vs KMT |
| QSQuantumScape Corporation Class A | 4.52 | -2.80% | $2.80B | vs KMT |
| IMAXImax Corporation | 51.45 | +1.72% | $2.82B | vs KMT |
| CHRNChronoScale Holdings Corporation | 19.77 | +2.54% | $2.88B | vs KMT |
| EFXTEnerflex Ltd | 23.69 | -2.79% | $2.89B | vs KMT |
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Kennametal stock FAQ
What is Kennametal's stock price today?
KMT last traded at $32.27 as of Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT, down 3.41% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does Kennametal pay a dividend?
Yes. Kennametal pays $0.80 per share annually, a 2.48% yield. The most recent dividend of $0.20 had an ex-dividend date of Aug 11, 2026.
When is Kennametal's next earnings date?
Kennametal is expected to report earnings on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $2.65.
What is KMT's P/E ratio?
KMT trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 7.56 and a forward P/E of 13.07, compared with a median of 43.8 for its closest peers.
Who is Kennametal's CEO?
Mr. Sanjay K. Chowbey is the chief executive officer of Kennametal Inc., which has about 8,050 employees.
Has KMT ever split its stock?
Yes. The most recent KMT stock split was a 2-for-1 split on Dec 19, 2007, one of 4 splits on record.
What is the KMT 52-week high?
The 52-week high for KMT is $43.81 and the 52-week low is $20.38. The stock is currently 26.3% below its high.