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Kennametal Inc (KMT)
$35.23+0.37 (+1.06%)
Market ClosedLast close Jul 24
Kennametal Inc.
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The Narrative
Kennametal Inc. in the Industrials sector is trading at $35.23 with a market capitalization of $2.8B. Wall Street consensus targets $34.86 (7 analysts), implying a -1.1% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently 20% below its 52-week high of $43.81, remaining 7.3% above its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 4/9 shows mixed financial quality, Altman Z in the safe zone. The Whystock Score of 95/100 reflects bullish alignment across trend, valuation and analyst targets.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side consensus broadly in line with current price
Long-term trend bullish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $592.59M↑ | $529.52M↑ | $497.97M↓ | $516.45M↑ | $486.40M |
| Gross Profit | $207.98M↑ | $173.87M↑ | $154.55M↑ | $145.66M↓ | $156.37M |
| Operating Income | $81.55M↑ | $55.19M↑ | $39.15M↑ | $37.16M↓ | $49.65M |
| Net Income | $58.23M↑ | $33.88M↑ | $23.30M↑ | $21.59M↓ | $31.48M |
Peer Comparison
Fundamentals
Kennametal 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. The Metal Cutting segment offers milling, hole maki...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$2.78B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
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Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
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Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
1.70%
ROE
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
10.11%
Volume
Today's trading volume
983,395
Recent News
3 Reasons to Avoid KMT and 1 Stock to Buy Instead
Kennametal currently trades at $34.40 per share and has shown little upside over the past six months, posting a small loss of 0.8%. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 7.7% gain during that period.
Why Kennametal (KMT) Stock Is Trading Lower Today
Shares of industrial materials and tools company Kennametal (NYSE:KMT) fell 5.4% in the afternoon session after Morgan Stanley lowered its price target on the stock to $31 from $36. The investment bank maintained its 'Equal Weight' rating on the shares. This price target reduction reflects a more cautious view and aligns with a broader negative sentiment among analysts covering the company. The consensus analyst rating for Kennametal was already a 'Sell' ahead of this change, with multiple firms
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Kennametal (KMT) Stock Looks Reasonable On Earnings Yet Stretched After 47% Run
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