Kennametal's 2026Q4 revenue surged 42.6% YoY to $736.6M, driving gross margin to a record 58.9% and operating margin to 41.1%, suggesting a structural profitability inflection. However, the earnings surge appears tied to tungsten price spikes, with net income ...
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q3 2026Latest 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 |
Q4 2025 Nov 5, 2025 | $0.34+41.7% vs $0.24 | $498M+4.2% vs $478M |
Investors interested in Manufacturing - Tools & Related Products stocks are likely familiar with Kennametal (KMT) and Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?
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PARR, KMT and THC made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) value stocks list on September 16th, 2026.
PITTSBURGH, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kennametal Inc. (NYSE: KMT) today announced a breakthrough in additive manufacturing that enables the rapid production of custom carbide hole-finishing tools with advanced features such as optimized cooling channels and complex geometries.The new technology, KAF82 TM, is the first additive manufacturing fully dense tungsten carbide grade of its kind to be commercialized at scale and with proven performance for metal-cutting applications, made possible by Kennametal's decades of expertise in powder metallurgy and sintering.
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| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $29.94 | $2.28B | 6.77 | 19.82% | 14.53% | 22.97% | 2.62% | |
| $91.76 | $13.86B | 34.63 | -1.53% | 4.07% | 6.9% | — | |
| $211.94 | $18.95B | 34.69 | 8.48% | 8.9% | 10.33% | — | |
| $209.90 | $10.05B | 636.06 | 2.49% | -0.63% | -0.78% | — | |
| $621.05 | $28.79B | 32.89 | 7.86% | 15.34% | 9.16% | — | |
| $14.39 | $1.96B | -10.13 | -19.33% | -2812.55% | -328.55% | — |
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Kennametal Inc. (KMT) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Aug 18, 2026·SEC
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Kennametal Inc. (KMT) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Kennametal Inc. (KMT) reported $2.36B in revenue for fiscal year 2026. This represents a 104% increase from $1.16B in 1997.
Kennametal Inc. (KMT) grew revenue by 19.8% over the past year. This is strong growth.
Yes, Kennametal Inc. (KMT) is profitable, generating $342.4M in net income for fiscal year 2026 (14.5% net margin).
Yes, Kennametal Inc. (KMT) pays a dividend with a yield of 2.62%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
Kennametal Inc. (KMT) has a return on equity (ROE) of 23.0%. This is excellent, indicating efficient use of shareholder capital.
Kennametal Inc. (KMT) had negative free cash flow of $80.9M in fiscal year 2026, likely due to heavy capital investments.
