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NYSE:KMT

Kennametal (KMT) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$27.45
+1.99 (+7.82%)
(As of 06/2/2023 ET)
Compare
Today's Range
$25.95
$27.48
50-Day Range
$24.83
$27.91
52-Week Range
$20.21
$30.60
Volume
914,032 shs
Average Volume
891,811 shs
Market Capitalization
$2.20 billion
P/E Ratio
18.30
Dividend Yield
2.91%
Price Target
$26.81

Kennametal MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Hold
1.50 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
2.3% Downside
$26.81 Price Target
Short Interest
Bearish
7.77% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
1.24mentions of Kennametal in the last 14 days
Based on 3 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$23,688 Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
19.88%
From $1.61 to $1.93 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

1.66 out of 5 stars

Industrial Products Sector

152nd out of 178 stocks

Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Type Industry

1st out of 1 stocks


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About Kennametal (NYSE:KMT) Stock

Kennametal, Inc. engages in the development and application of tungsten carbides, ceramics, and solutions used in metal cutting and extreme wear applications. It operates through the following segments: Metal Cutting and Infrastructure. The Metal Cutting segment develops and manufactures 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. The Infrastructure segment produces engineered tungsten carbide and ceramic components, earth-cutting tools, and advanced metallurgical powders, primarily for the energy, earthworks and general engineering end markets. The company was founded by Philip M. McKenna in 1938 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

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KMT Stock News Headlines

Laser breakthrough could send stock soaring 2,467%
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Laser breakthrough could send stock soaring 2,467%
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Kennametal (NYSE:KMT) Releases Earnings Results
Kennametal earnings: here's what Wall Street expects
Kennametal (KMT) Scheduled to Post Quarterly Earnings on Monday
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KMT Price History

KMT Company Calendar

Last Earnings
5/01/2023
Ex-Dividend for 5/23 Dividend
5/08/2023
Dividend Payable
5/23/2023
Today
6/02/2023
Fiscal Year End
6/30/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
8/07/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Machine tools, metal cutting type
Sub-Industry
Industrial Machinery
CUSIP
48917010
Employees
8,600
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$26.81
High Stock Price Forecast
$35.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$19.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
-2.3%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
1.50
Research Coverage
6 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$144.62 million
Pretax Margin
8.35%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$2.01 billion
Cash Flow
$3.74 per share
Book Value
$16.40 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
78,983,000
Market Cap
$2.20 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.88

Key Executives

  • Christopher Rossi
    President, CEO & Non-Independent Director
  • Patrick S. Watson
    Chief Financial Officer & Vice President
  • Carlonda R. Reilly
    Chief Technology Officer & Vice President
  • Judith L. BacchusJudith L. Bacchus
    Chief Administrative Officer & Vice President
  • Michelle Ruth Keating
    Secretary, Vice President & General Counsel













KMT Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Kennametal stock right now?

6 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Kennametal in the last year. There are currently 3 sell ratings and 3 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" KMT shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in KMT, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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What is Kennametal's stock price forecast for 2023?

6 analysts have issued 12 month target prices for Kennametal's stock. Their KMT share price forecasts range from $19.00 to $35.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $26.81 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 2.3%.
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How have KMT shares performed in 2023?

Kennametal's stock was trading at $24.06 at the beginning of the year. Since then, KMT shares have increased by 14.1% and is now trading at $27.45.
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Are investors shorting Kennametal?

Kennametal saw a increase in short interest during the month of April. As of April 30th, there was short interest totaling 6,180,000 shares, an increase of 46.4% from the April 15th total of 4,220,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 1,050,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 5.9 days. Approximately 8.1% of the shares of the company are sold short.
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When is Kennametal's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, August 7th 2023.
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How were Kennametal's earnings last quarter?

Kennametal Inc. (NYSE:KMT) announced its earnings results on Monday, May, 1st. The industrial products company reported $0.39 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.34 by $0.05. The industrial products company earned $536.04 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $530.40 million. Kennametal had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.79% and a net margin of 6.01%. The company's quarterly revenue was up 4.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $0.47 earnings per share.

How often does Kennametal pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Kennametal?

Kennametal announced a quarterly dividend on Monday, May 1st. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, May 9th will be given a dividend of $0.20 per share on Tuesday, May 23rd. This represents a $0.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.91%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, May 8th.
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Is Kennametal a good dividend stock?

Kennametal (NYSE:KMT) pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.21%. The dividend payout ratio is 53.33%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, KMT will have a dividend payout ratio of 41.45% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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How will Kennametal's stock buyback program work?

Kennametal declared that its board has authorized a stock repurchase program on Monday, August 2nd 2021, which allows the company to repurchase $200,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization allows the company to reacquire up to 6.6% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase programs are often a sign that the company's management believes its stock is undervalued.

What guidance has Kennametal issued on next quarter's earnings?

Kennametal updated its FY 2023 earnings guidance on Monday, May, 1st. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $1.50-$1.70 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of $1.43. The company issued revenue guidance of $2.07 billion-$2.10 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $2.07 billion.

What is Christopher Rossi's approval rating as Kennametal's CEO?

15 employees have rated Kennametal Chief Executive Officer Christopher Rossi on Glassdoor.com. Christopher Rossi has an approval rating of 83% among the company's employees.

What other stocks do shareholders of Kennametal own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Kennametal investors own include Intel (INTC), QUALCOMM (QCOM), AT&T (T), Ford Motor (F), Phillips 66 (PSX), Alcoa (AA), AbbVie (ABBV), Broadcom (AVGO), Bank of America (BAC) and Commercial Metals (CMC).

What is Kennametal's stock symbol?

Kennametal trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "KMT."

Who are Kennametal's major shareholders?

Kennametal's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (17.00%), Wellington Management Group LLP (7.61%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (5.69%), Burgundy Asset Management Ltd. (5.60%), Victory Capital Management Inc. (4.08%) and FMR LLC (3.88%). Insiders that own company stock include Cindy L Davis, John Wayne Witt, Joseph Alvarado, Judith L Bacchus, Lawrence W Stranghoener, Ronald L Port and William M Lambert.
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How do I buy shares of Kennametal?

Shares of KMT stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Kennametal's stock price today?

One share of KMT stock can currently be purchased for approximately $27.45.

How much money does Kennametal make?

Kennametal (NYSE:KMT) has a market capitalization of $2.20 billion and generates $2.01 billion in revenue each year. The industrial products company earns $144.62 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.50 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Kennametal have?

The company employs 8,600 workers across the globe.

How can I contact Kennametal?

Kennametal's mailing address is 525 WILLIAM PENN PLACE SUITE 3300, PITTSBURGH PA, 15219. The official website for the company is www.kennametal.com. The industrial products company can be reached via phone at (412) 248-8000, via email at kelly.boyer@kennametal.com, or via fax at 724-539-5750.

This page (NYSE:KMT) was last updated on 6/3/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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