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Kennametal

24.87 USD
-0.35
1.39%
At close Jul 30, 4:00 PM EDT
After hours
24.87
+0.00
0.00%
1 day
-1.39%
5 days
-2.20%
1 month
8.32%
3 months
27.67%
6 months
2.64%
Year to date
4.85%
1 year
-5.22%
5 years
-10.76%
10 years
-25.00%
 

About: Kennametal Inc is a manufacturer of metalworking tools and wear-resistant engineered components and coatings. The company operates in two business segments; Metal Cutting and Infrastructure. It generates maximum revenue from the Metal Cutting segment. The Metal Cutting segment develops and manufactures high-performance tooling and metal cutting products and services and offers an assortment of standard and custom metal cutting solutions to diverse end markets, including aerospace, general engineering, energy, and transportation. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from the United States and the rest from Germany, China, Canada, India, Italy, and other countries.

Employees: 8,447

0
Funds holding %
of 7,323 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 3 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

70% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 56 | Existing positions closed: 33

8% more funds holding

Funds holding: 230 [Q4 2024] → 248 (+18) [Q1 2025]

8% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 83 | Existing positions reduced: 77

0% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $1.67M | Put options by funds: $1.68M

6.7% less ownership

Funds ownership: 107.26% [Q4 2024] → 100.56% (-6.7%) [Q1 2025]

17% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $2B [Q4 2024] → $1.65B (-$348M) [Q1 2025]

Research analyst outlook

3 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$21
16%
downside
Avg. target
$23
8%
downside
High target
$24
3%
downside

3 analyst ratings

positive
0%
neutral
100%
negative
0%
Loop Capital
Chris Dankert
4%downside
$24
Hold
Maintained
25 Jun 2025
Barclays
Julian Mitchell
4%downside
$24
Equal-Weight
Maintained
12 May 2025
Morgan Stanley
Angel Castillo
16%downside
$21
Equal-Weight
Maintained
12 May 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 5 articles about KMT published over the past 30 days

Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Kennametal (KMT) Upgraded to Buy: Here's Why
Kennametal (KMT) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
Kennametal (KMT) Upgraded to Buy: Here's Why
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Kennametal (KMT) Is Attractively Priced Despite Fast-paced Momentum
If you are looking for stocks that have gained strong momentum recently but are still trading at reasonable prices, Kennametal (KMT) could be a great choice. It is one of the several stocks that passed through our 'Fast-Paced Momentum at a Bargain' screen.
Kennametal (KMT) Is Attractively Priced Despite Fast-paced Momentum
Neutral
PRNewsWire
2 weeks ago
Kennametal to Host Earnings Conference Call & Webcast on Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2025 Results
PITTSBURGH , July 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kennametal Inc. (NYSE: KMT) will host its fourth quarter and fiscal 2025 earnings call on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. The press release and presentation will be available on the Company's website before market on August 6.
Kennametal to Host Earnings Conference Call & Webcast on Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2025 Results
Neutral
PRNewsWire
2 weeks ago
Kennametal Recognized as One of America's Best Midsize Companies by TIME
PITTSBURGH , July 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kennametal Inc. (NYSE: KMT) today announced it has been named to TIME's list of America's Best Midsize Companies 2025, a prestigious recognition presented by TIME and Statista Inc., the leading statistics and industry ranking provider. The award highlights Kennametal's continued leadership in employee satisfaction, sustainability transparency and other relevant criteria.
Kennametal Recognized as One of America's Best Midsize Companies by TIME
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
3 Manufacturing Tools Stocks to Watch Despite Industry Headwinds
Persistent weakness in the manufacturing sector weighs on the Zacks Manufacturing-Tools & Related Products industry's near-term prospects. CNM, SWK and KMT are three stocks to retain.
3 Manufacturing Tools Stocks to Watch Despite Industry Headwinds
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Here's Why It is Worth Investing in Kennametal Stock Now
KMT rides on strong aerospace demand, digital upgrades and rising earnings estimates to outpace its industry peers.
Here's Why It is Worth Investing in Kennametal Stock Now
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Kennametal (KMT) Shows Fast-paced Momentum But Is Still a Bargain Stock
If you are looking for stocks that have gained strong momentum recently but are still trading at reasonable prices, Kennametal (KMT) could be a great choice. It is one of the several stocks that passed through our 'Fast-Paced Momentum at a Bargain' screen.
Kennametal (KMT) Shows Fast-paced Momentum But Is Still a Bargain Stock
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 month ago
Kennametal Announces Sale of Subsidiary in Goshen, IN
PITTSBURGH , June 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kennametal Inc. (NYSE: KMT) today announced that it has completed the sale of its business in Goshen, IN. "This portfolio action is an important step toward improving our overall sales mix, reducing material cost volatility and focusing our resources on long-term strategic priorities that create greater value for all our stakeholders," said Kennametal President & CEO Sanjay Chowbey.
Kennametal Announces Sale of Subsidiary in Goshen, IN
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Why Is Kennametal (KMT) Up 5.2% Since Last Earnings Report?
Kennametal (KMT) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
Why Is Kennametal (KMT) Up 5.2% Since Last Earnings Report?
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Here's Why Hold Strategy is Apt for Kennametal Stock Right Now
KMT eyes growth from the aerospace & defense markets and shareholder returns despite market headwinds.
Here's Why Hold Strategy is Apt for Kennametal Stock Right Now
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