Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.79
Kennametal Inc. (KMT) Dividend History
Income profile from 1985 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.8%
Payout Ratio
66.4%
Watch
Dividend Streak
2 years
KMT Dividend Income Check
Safety
66.4% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.3% and trend is flat.
KMT Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.8%
Trailing DPS$0.79
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout66.4%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout82.7%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak2 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR0.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.3%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.8%
Total Shareholder Yield3.7%
1Y Total Return122.4%
5Y Total Return12.9%
Div Contribution (5Y)9.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$11,28710Y ago$21,58720Y ago$16,947
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
KMT Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (42 years of payments)
KMT Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Kennametal Inc. distributes 66.4% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 82.7%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
KMT has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 0.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, KMT returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.8% dividend yield, 1.8% buyback yield, 3.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.3% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is 12.9%, with dividends contributing 9.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $21,587 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
KMT Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$4.00
Avg/Payment$0.2000
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2026Latest | $0.2000 | — | 1.95% | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Nov 10, 2025 | $0.2000 | — | 2.96% | Nov 24, 2025 |
| Aug 12, 2025 | $0.2000 | — | 3.88% | Aug 26, 2025 |
| May 13, 2025 | $0.2000 | — | 3.61% | May 27, 2025 |
| Feb 11, 2025 | $0.2000 | — | 3.72% | Feb 25, 2025 |
| Nov 12, 2024 | $0.2000 | — | 2.73% | Nov 26, 2024 |
| Aug 13, 2024 | $0.2000 | — | 3.27% | Aug 27, 2024 |
| May 13, 2024 | $0.2000 | — | 3.10% | May 28, 2024 |
KMT Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.8%
#2 of 4
Safety
Watch
66.4% payout
Streak
2Y
0.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.7%
#2 of 4
SWK
ITT
GTLSKMT Annual Dividend History (1985–2026)
42 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.20 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.6% |
| 2025 | $0.80 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.20 | 66.7% | 1.50x | 2.3% |
| 2024 | $0.80 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.37 | 58.4% | 1.71x | 2.3% |
| 2023 | $0.80 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.46 | 54.8% | 1.82x | 2.3% |
| 2022 | $0.80 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.72 | 46.5% | 2.15x | 2.3% |
| 2021 | $0.80 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.65 | 123.1% | 0.81x | 2.3% |
| 2020 | $0.80 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.06 | — | — | 2.3% |
| 2019 | $0.80 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.90 | 27.6% | 3.63x | 2.3% |
| 2018 | $0.80 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.42 | 33.1% | 3.02x | 2.3% |
| 2017 | $0.80 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.61 | 131.1% | 0.76x | 2.3% |
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Start ComparisonKMT — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying KMT stock.
How much dividend does KMT pay per share?
Kennametal Inc. (KMT) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.79 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.8%. Payments are made Annual.
When is KMT's next ex-dividend date?
KMT's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. KMT typically pays dividends Annual.
Is KMT's dividend safe?
KMT's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +66.4% and FCF payout ratio of +82.7%. The 2-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has KMT increased its dividend?
KMT has 2 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +0.0%.
How often does KMT pay dividends?
Kennametal Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.79 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 41+ years from 1985 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in KMT grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in KMT five years ago would be worth approximately $11,287 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is KMT's yield on cost for long-term holders?
KMT's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.3% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.8% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.