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Kennametal (KMT)

Industrials · Tools Accessories · NYSE

Kennametal (KMT) is a Industrials company in the Tools Accessories industry. It has a market capitalization of $1.77B, a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 3.0 and a free-cash-flow yield of -4.6%. Over the most recent reported fiscal year, revenue grew 19.8% and free cash flow per share fell 168.2%. Nama's AI scorecard rates it Hold, 5.6 out of 10. On 12-month momentum it ranks in the middle band of its market.
AI scorecard
Hold · 5.6/10
The sections balance. As of Nov 7, 2026.
Momentum
Middle · +23.8% over 12 months ex. last
Middle fifth of its market on the past year's move.
Shariah screen
Not Shariah Compliant
At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.
Off its high
-47.5%
How far the last close sits under the highest price of the past five years.
Market cap$1.77B
Trailing P/E3.0
Price / book1.1
Price / sales0.8
FCF yield-4.6%
Dividend yield3.5%
Gross margin41.2%
Operating margin20.4%
Net margin14.5%
Revenue growth (YoY)+19.8%
Revenue growth (3-yr annual)+4.3%
EPS growth (YoY)+236.3%
FCF/share growth (YoY)-168.2%
Beta1.3
ExchangeNYSE
SectorIndustrials
IndustryTools Accessories

KMT earnings

Next report: Feb 3, 2027 (Q2 2027, EPS estimate $1.37). Beat the EPS estimate in 4 of 4 recent quarters.

QuarterReportedEPSEstimateSurpriseRevenue
Q1 2027 Nov 4, 2026 $3.48 $2.65 +31.3% $768.19M
Q4 2026 Aug 5, 2026 $2.96 $2.31 +28.1% $736.61M
Q3 2026 May 6, 2026 $0.77 $0.67 +14.9% $592.59M
Q2 2026 Feb 4, 2026 $0.47 $0.38 +23.7% $529.52M

KMT analyst price target

Median target $30.00 from 7 analysts, ranging $27.00 – $35.00.

Tools Accessories peers

TickerCompanyMarket capP/E
SNA Snap-on $18.94B 19.1
SWK Stanley Black & Decker $17.08B 18.9
RBC RBC Bearings $15.02B 33.2
LECO Lincoln Electric $14.91B 24.9
TTC Toro $9.92B 22.9
TKR Timken $7.00B 16.2
HLMN Hillman Solutions $1.62B 14.9
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KMT FAQ

Is KMT a buy?
Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Kennametal Hold (5.6 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.
What is KMT's P/E ratio?
Kennametal trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 3.0.
When does KMT report earnings?
Kennametal's next scheduled report is on Feb 3, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $1.37.
What is the KMT price target?
The median analyst price target from 7 analysts is $30.00, with a range of $27.00 – $35.00.
Is KMT Shariah compliant?
Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Kennametal as Not Shariah Compliant. At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.
Does KMT pay a dividend?
Yes — Kennametal's dividend yield is 3.5%.