KMT Kennametal Inc.

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Tributary Capital Management released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter for “Multi Cap Core Equity Strategy”. You can download a copy of the letter here. The Tributary Multi Cap Core’s equity allocation underperformed in Q2, returning +12.5% against +15.3% for the S&P 1500 and +15.4% for the Russell 3000. Information Technology was the main driver of […]

When evaluating a century-old industrial pioneer like Kennametal (NYSE:KMT), the headline numbers, such as a recent surge to record profitability, only tell half the story. To truly understand if a cyclical manufacturer deserves its current valuation, one must look beneath the quarterly fluctuations to examine the foundational drivers: pricing power, structural margin resilience, portfolio compounding, […]

Kennametal has delivered a strong 45.3% share price gain over the past year, which naturally puts the spotlight on whether that move is supported by the company's earnings power. With the stock now around US$29.77, the immediate question for you is how well that price lines up with what the business currently earns. The 45.3% return over the last 12 months puts recent buyers in a very different position to a year ago. The key issue is whether the earnings profile is strong enough to support...

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PARR, KMT and THC made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) value stocks list on September 16th, 2026.

On August 5, Kennametal (NYSE:KMT) reported fiscal 2026 fourth-quarter results that turned a rough prior year into a record one. Sales climbed 43% to $737 million, and adjusted earnings per share hit a record $2.96 for the quarter, capping a fiscal year in which adjusted EPS reached $4.57. For a company that makes cutting tools […]

Industrials businesses quietly power the physical things we depend on, from cars and homes to e-commerce infrastructure. Unfortunately, this role also comes with a demand profile tethered to the ebbs and flows of the broader economy, and the industry is currently lagging as its six-month return of 3.3% has trailed the S&P 500’s 14.2% gain.

The $10-50 price range often includes mid-sized businesses with proven track records and plenty of growth runway ahead. They also usually carry less risk than penny stocks, though they’re not immune to volatility as many lack the scale advantages of their larger peers.

Kennametal (KMT) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.

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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.

A number of stocks fell in the morning session after the latest industrial production report showed slower-than-expected growth for July. Data from the Federal Reserve indicated that U.S. industrial production rose by 0.2%, which was half of the 0.4% increase that analysts polled by The Wall Street Journal had anticipated. While this marked the second consecutive month of growth, it represented a slowdown from the previous month's revised figures. Manufacturing output also saw a modest 0.2% incr

The end of an earnings season can be a great time to discover new stocks and assess how companies are handling the current business environment. Let’s take a look at how Kennametal (NYSE:KMT) and the rest of the professional tools and equipment stocks fared in Q2.

Kennametal’s second quarter results were marked by robust year-on-year growth, but the market responded negatively, reflecting lingering concerns despite the headline beats. Management attributed performance to decisive price increases in response to elevated tungsten costs, alongside gains in aerospace, defense, energy, and AI data center end markets. CEO Sanjay Chowbey emphasized that “the combination of expertise, innovation and global operations is a strong competitive advantage for us.” The

Pricing actions and aerospace demand drove record adjusted earnings.

Value stocks typically trade at discounts to the broader market, offering patient investors the opportunity to buy businesses when they’re out of favor. The key risk, however, is that these stocks are usually cheap for a reason, and a low valuation can reflect underlying business challenges rather than a genuine bargain.

Kennametal (NYSE:KMT) reported sharply higher fourth-quarter and fiscal 2026 earnings, citing pricing actions tied to elevated tungsten costs, modest volume improvement, restructuring savings and stronger conditions in several industrial end markets. For fiscal 2026, organic sales rose 19% year ove

KMT's fiscal Q4 earnings and sales surge year over year, beating estimates as pricing, timing and broad end-market growth lift margins.

Kennametal (KMT) is back in focus after releasing quarterly results and fresh guidance that exceeded analyst expectations, with strength in both Metal Cutting and Infrastructure, and management outlining higher targets for sales and earnings. See our latest analysis for Kennametal. The strong earnings and guidance have come after a mixed stretch for Kennametal’s share price, with the stock down about 18% on a 90 day share price return but still up 17.8% on a year to date share price return,...

Kennametal Inc. recently reported its fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 results, with sales rising to US$736.61 million and net income reaching US$226.98 million, alongside confirming a US$0.20 per-share quarterly dividend and issuing fiscal 2027 sales guidance of US$745 million–US$775 million for Q1 and US$3.33 billion–US$3.45 billion for the full year. The company’s earnings and revenue outperformance versus analyst expectations, combined with guidance that points to further sales growth and...

Moby summary of Kennametal Inc.'s Q4 2026 earnings call

Kennametal Inc (KMT) posts strong fiscal 2026 with 19% organic sales growth and record adjusted EBITDA margins, while navigating elevated tungsten costs and a cautious FY27 outlook.

Although the revenue and EPS for Kennametal (KMT) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended June 2026, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

Kennametal (NYSE:KMT) shares jumped more than 12% in pre-market trading after the industrial technology company reported fourth-quarter results that comfortably exceeded Wall Street expectations and issued guidance well above analyst forecasts. The company posted adjusted earnings of $2.

Industrial materials and tools company Kennametal (NYSE:KMT) reported Q2 CY2026 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 42.6% year on year to $736.6 million. On top of that, next quarter’s revenue guidance ($760 million at the midpoint) was surprisingly good and 14.3% above what analysts were expecting. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.96 per share was 28.4% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Kennametal (KMT) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +28.14% and +2.32%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Lincoln Electric (LECO) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +4.27% and +4.45%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +30.83% and +0.71%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

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.

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

Industrials businesses quietly power the physical things we depend on, from cars and homes to e-commerce infrastructure. Unfortunately, this role also comes with a demand profile tethered to the ebbs and flows of the broader economy, and the industry is currently lagging as its six-month return of 5.9% has trailed the S&P 500’s 8.2% gain.

Kennametal stock has delivered a strong 47.5% return over the past year, yet at around US$34.32 the valuation picture now looks more balanced than clearly cheap or clearly stretched. The 47.5% gain over the last 12 months suggests sentiment toward Kennametal has improved significantly, so fresh buyers are no longer looking at a depressed share price. Future returns can be influenced by how reliably Kennametal converts its revenue into cash flow, while any sustained pressure on margins may...

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