Kennametal's latest quarter shows revenue up 54.3% to $768.2M and operating margin widening to 49.4% from 6.1% a year earlier, yet prior analysis suggests much of this gain reflects pricing-cost timing and volume recovery that may not be durable.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Nov 4, 2026 | $3.48+31.3% vs $2.65 | $768M-0.3% vs $770M |
Q3 2026 Aug 5, 2026 | $2.96+28.1% vs $2.31 | $737M+1.5% vs $726M |
Q2 2026 May 6, 2026 | $0.77+13.2% vs $0.68 | $593M+4.3% vs $568M |
Q1 2026 Feb 4, 2026 | $0.47+34.3% vs $0.35 | $530M+1.3% vs $523M |
Kennametal raises its fiscal 2027 earnings outlook as tungsten pricing boosts profits, but Infrastructure volume weakness and cash flow pressures pose challenges.
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Kennametal Inc. ( KMT ) Q1 2027 Earnings Call November 4, 2026 9:30 AM EST Company Participants Michael Pici - Vice President of Investor Relations Sanjay Chowbey - President, CEO & Director Patrick Watson - VP of Finance & CFO Conference Call Participants Tami Zakaria - JPMorgan Chase & Co, Research Division Steve Barger - KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc., Research Division Presentation Operator Good morning. I would like to welcome everyone to Kennametal's First Quarter Fiscal 2027 Earnings Conference Call.
Although the revenue and EPS for Kennametal (KMT) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended September 2026, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Kennametal Inc. (KMT)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $23.00 | $1.75B | 3.04 | 19.82% | 22.49% | 37.88% | 3.42% | |
| $114.85 | $17.34B | 20.29 | -1.53% | 5.53% | 9.39% | 2.86% | |
| $205.55 | $18.38B | 44.14 | 8.48% | 8.07% | 9.08% | 0.68% | |
| $618.60 | $28.67B | 28.25 | 7.86% | 15.75% | 9.49% | — | |
| $8.61 | $1.17B | -10.90 | -19.33% | -2812.55% | -328.55% | — | |
| $48.60 | $2.84B | -77.51 | 38.79% | -2.98% | -3.58% | — |
Kennametal Inc. (KMT) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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Kennametal Inc. (KMT) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Nov 4, 2026·SEC
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Kennametal Inc. (KMT) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Kennametal Inc. (KMT) reported $2.63B in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $2.36B in fiscal year 2026. That is 104% more than the $1.16B of fiscal year 1997.
Kennametal Inc. (KMT) grew revenue by 32.5% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. Kennametal Inc. (KMT) earned $590.7M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 22.5% net margin).
Yes. Kennametal Inc. (KMT) pays a dividend that yields 3.42% at the current price, a moderate yield.
Kennametal Inc. (KMT) had a return on equity (ROE) of 37.9% over the trailing twelve months. That is well above the market's typical 10-15%.
Kennametal Inc. (KMT) had negative free cash flow of $287.5M over the trailing twelve months.
