KMT Stock Kennametal Inc.
US · NYSELast in our picks 2026-10-02 — not in the current list; analysis below is from that screen
Lean valuation, upgraded sentiment, and manufacturing resilience support near-term upside.
Future value: $36.00 (+13.67%) · 6-12 months
Signal breakdown
- ▸Recently upgraded to Strong Buy by Zacks.
- ▸Above 50-day MA (+1.32%)
Is KMT a buy right now?
Trend: KMT is trading below the 50-day average (-2.36%), RSI 42 — neutral momentum, with a 3-month return of -16.43%.
Valuation & quality: Kennametal Inc. trades on a trailing P/E of 6.7, forward P/E 12.7, PEG 1.25, price-to-book 1.44; fundamentals show net margin 14.5%, return on equity 23.9%, revenue growth 42.6% year on year.
Analyst consensus: 7 analysts have a mean 12-month price target of $31.43 (+5.6% vs the last close; range $27.00 – $35.00), consensus rating “underperform”.
Income: trailing dividend yield 2.69%.
Our screen: BUY (score 2) — Lean valuation, upgraded sentiment, and manufacturing resilience support near-term upside.
Computed from end-of-day data; not personal advice.
12-month price chart
Monthly returns
| Mar 26 | Apr 26 | May 26 | Jun 26 | Jul 26 | Aug 26 | Sep 26 | Oct 26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -10.30% | +7.10% | -15.30% | +6.90% | -3.10% | -13.60% | +4.80% | -3.20% |
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About Kennametal Inc.
Kennametal Inc. engages in development and application of tungsten carbides, ceramics, and hard materials and solutions worldwide. It operates through two segments, Metal Cutting and Infrastructure.
Sector: Industrials · Industry: Tools & Accessories · United States · 8,050 employees · Website
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