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Kennametal

Kennametal Inc is a manufacturer of metalworking tools and wear-resistant engineered components and coatings. The company operates in two business segments; Metal Cutting and Infrastructure. It generates maximum revenue from the Metal Cutting segment. The Metal Cutting segment develops and manufactures high-performance 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. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from the United States and the rest from Germany, China, Canada, India, Italy, and other countries.

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Morgan Stanley analyst Angel Castillo maintains Kennametal (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMT#NYSE">KMT</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $20 to $21.

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Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on Kennametal, Raises Price Target to $21

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<li>Dividend Yield: 3.67%</li>
<li>Truist Securities analyst Tobey Sommer maintained a Hold rating and cut the price target from $82 to $70 on April 30, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 72%.</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Andrew Polkowitz initiated coverage on the stock with an Underweight rating and a price target of $90 on Oct. 22, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 66%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On April 29, Insperity reported worse-than-expected first-quarter financial results and cut its FY25 adjusted EPS guidance.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Kennametal Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMT#NYSE">KMT</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 4.04%</li>
<li>Barclays analyst Julian Mitchell maintained an Equal-Weight rating and cut the price target from $24 to $22 on April 10, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 73%.</li>
<li>Jefferies analyst Stephen Volkmann downgraded the stock from Buy to Hold and slashed the price target from $40 to $32 on Dec. 6, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 70%.</li>
<li>Recent News: Kennametal will host its third quarter fiscal year 2025 earnings call on Wednesday, May 7.</li>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 2.49%</li>
<li>Truist Securities analyst Tobey Sommer maintained a Buy rating and cut the price target from $84 to $80 on April 15, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 72%.</li>
<li>Baird analyst Mark Marcon maintained an Outperform rating and increased the price target from $72 to $79 on June 14, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 73%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On March 11, Korn Ferry reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results and issued fourth-quarter adjusted EPS guidance with its midpoint above estimates.</li>
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Kennametal (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMT#NYSE">KMT</a>) raises FY2025 Adj EPS guidance from $1.05-$1.30 to $1.30-$1.45 vs $1.13 analyst estimate. Narrows FY2025 sales outlook from $1.95 billion-$2.00 billion to $1.97 billion-$1.99 billion vs $1.97 billion estimate.

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Kennametal Raises FY2025 Adj EPS Guidance from $1.05-$1.30 to $1.30-$1.45 vs $1.13 Est; Narrows FY2025 Sales Guidance from $1.95B-$2.00B to $1.97B-$1.99B vs $1.97B Est

Kennametal (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMT#NYSE">KMT</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.47 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.24 by 95.83 percent. This is a 56.67 percent increase over earnings of $0.30 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $486.40 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $490.42 million by 0.82 percent. This is a 5.70 percent decrease over sales of $515.79 million the same period last year.

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Kennametal Q3 Adj. EPS $0.47 Beats $0.24 Estimate, Sales $486.40M Miss $490.42M Estimate

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Morgan Stanley analyst Angel Castillo maintains Kennametal (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMT#NYSE">KMT</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $24 to $20.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on Kennametal, Lowers Price Target to $20

Barclays analyst Julian Mitchell maintains Kennametal (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMT#NYSE">KMT</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $24 to $22.

Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Kennametal, Lowers Price Target to $22

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<li>SUNation Energy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SUNE#NASDAQ">SUNE</a>) stock rose 73.6% to $0.38 during Monday's pre-market session. </li>
<li>Mesa Air Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MESA#NASDAQ">MESA</a>) shares moved upwards by 49.27% to $1.06. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $43.7 million. </li>
<li>Aeries Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AERT#NASDAQ">AERT</a>) shares increased by 17.56% to $0.69. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $30.7 million. </li>
<li>JE Cleantech Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JCSE#NASDAQ">JCSE</a>) stock increased by 12.99% to $1.13. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $5.9 million. </li>
<li>Pyxis Tankers (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PXS#NASDAQ">PXS</a>) shares moved upwards by 12.4% to $2.9. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $30.4 million. </li>
<li>Urban-gro (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UGRO#NASDAQ">UGRO</a>) stock increased by 11.51% to $0.43. The company's market cap stands at $5.5 million. </li>
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<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li>Centuri Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTRI#NYSE">CTRI</a>) shares declined by 42.9% to $9.01 during Monday's pre-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $797.5 million. </li>
<li>Professional Diversity (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IPDN#NASDAQ">IPDN</a>) stock declined by 31.22% to $1.3. The company's market cap stands at $2.5 million. </li>
<li>American Rebel Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AREB#NASDAQ">AREB</a>) shares fell 29.49% to $13.75. The company's market cap stands at $8.2 million. </li>
<li>CECO Environmental (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CECO#NASDAQ">CECO</a>) shares fell 29.3% to $14.0. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $489.8 million. </li>
<li>Kennametal (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMT#NYSE">KMT</a>) stock declined by 25.18% to $14.3. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $1.1 billion. </li>
<li>Twin Disc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TWIN#NASDAQ">TWIN</a>) shares declined by 23.9% to $5.16. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $72.7 million. 
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Ratings for Kennametal (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMT#NYSE">KMT</a>) were provided by 5 analysts in the past three months, showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
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<td align="right">0</td>
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<td align="right">1</td>
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Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $26.0, a high estimate of $30.00, and a low estimate of $24.00. This current average represents a 7.8% decrease from the previous average price target of $28.20. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743022894_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of Kennametal by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<td>Julian Mitchell</td>
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<td>Angel Castillo</td>
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<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Kennametal. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of Kennametal compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Kennametal's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
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Capture valuable insights into Kennametal's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Kennametal</h2>
Kennametal Inc is a manufacturer of metalworking tools and wear-resistant engineered components and coatings. The company operates in two business segments; Metal Cutting and Infrastructure. It generates maximum revenue from the Metal Cutting segment. The Metal Cutting segment develops and manufactures high-performance 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. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from the United States and the rest from Germany, China, Canada, India, Italy, and other countries.
<h3>Financial Milestones: Kennametal's Journey</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Falling below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a reduced size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Decline in Revenue: Over the 3 months period, Kennametal faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately -2.68% in revenue growth as of 31 December, 2024. This signifies a reduction in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Industrials sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 3.72%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Kennametal's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 1.44%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): Kennametal's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 0.72%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: Kennametal's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at 0.53. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.
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Kennametal Stock: A Deep Dive Into Analyst Perspectives (5 Ratings)

Barclays analyst Julian Mitchell maintains Kennametal (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMT#NYSE">KMT</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $25 to $24.

Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Kennametal, Lowers Price Target to $24

Throughout the last three months, 5 analysts have evaluated Kennametal (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMT#NYSE">KMT</a>), offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for Kennametal, presenting an average target of $26.8, a high estimate of $30.00, and a low estimate of $24.00. Highlighting a 4.63% decrease, the current average has fallen from the previous average price target of $28.10. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741629614_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
The standing of Kennametal among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<td>Julian Mitchell</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Julian Mitchell</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Angel Castillo</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Julian Mitchell</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Angel Castillo</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
<td>$24.50</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Kennametal. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Unveiling insights, analysts deliver qualitative insights into stock performance, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Kennametal compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for Kennametal's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of Kennametal's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
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<h2>About Kennametal</h2>
Kennametal Inc is a manufacturer of metalworking tools and wear-resistant engineered components and coatings. The company operates in two business segments; Metal Cutting and Infrastructure. It generates maximum revenue from the Metal Cutting segment. The Metal Cutting segment develops and manufactures high-performance 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. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from the United States and the rest from Germany, China, Canada, India, Italy, and other countries.
<h3>A Deep Dive into Kennametal's Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Perspectives: The company's market capitalization falls below industry averages, signaling a relatively smaller size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as perceived growth potential or operational scale.
Revenue Challenges: Kennametal's revenue growth over 3 months faced difficulties. As of 31 December, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -2.68%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Industrials sector.
Net Margin: Kennametal's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 3.72% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): Kennametal's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 1.44%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): Kennametal's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 0.72%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.53, Kennametal adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
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What 5 Analyst Ratings Have To Say About Kennametal

Barclays analyst Julian Mitchell maintains Kennametal (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMT#NYSE">KMT</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $27 to $25.

Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Kennametal, Lowers Price Target to $25

Barclays analyst Julian Mitchell maintains Kennametal (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMT#NYSE">KMT</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $30 to $27.

Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Kennametal, Lowers Price Target to $27

Kennametal (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMT#NYSE">KMT</a>) underwent analysis by 5 analysts in the last quarter, revealing a spectrum of viewpoints from bullish to bearish.
The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $28.0, a high estimate of $32.00, and a low estimate of $24.00. A negative shift in sentiment is evident as analysts have decreased the average price target by 5.08%. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739383236_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Kennametal is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Angel Castillo</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Julian Mitchell</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Angel Castillo</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
<td>$24.50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stephen Volkmann</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Chris Dankert</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Kennametal. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Unveiling insights, analysts deliver qualitative insights into stock performance, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Kennametal compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Kennametal's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into Kennametal's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>About Kennametal</h2>
Kennametal Inc is a manufacturer of metalworking tools and wear-resistant engineered components and coatings. The company operates in two business segments; Metal Cutting and Infrastructure. It generates maximum revenue from the Metal Cutting segment. The Metal Cutting segment develops and manufactures high-performance 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. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from the United States and the rest from Germany, China, Canada, India, Italy, and other countries.
<h3>Kennametal's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Market Capitalization: Indicating a reduced size compared to industry averages, the company's market capitalization poses unique challenges.
Revenue Growth: Kennametal's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has faced challenges. As of 30 September, 2024, the company experienced a revenue decline of approximately -2.14%. This indicates a decrease in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Industrials sector.
Net Margin: Kennametal's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 4.59%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): Kennametal's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 1.75%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Kennametal's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 0.88% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: Kennametal's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.51.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.
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The Analyst Verdict: Kennametal In The Eyes Of 5 Experts

Morgan Stanley analyst Angel Castillo maintains Kennametal (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMT#NYSE">KMT</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $28 to $24.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on Kennametal, Lowers Price Target to $24

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Here's the latest list of major oversold players in this sector, having an RSI near or below 30.
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<li>On Feb. 5, Regal Rexnord posted weaker-than-expected quarterly results. CEO Louis Pinkham commented, &#8220;In the fourth quarter, our team continued to make good progress on our many growth, margin, and debt reduction initiatives, despite weaker-than-expected end markets. Most notably, our IPS segment continued to leverage its unrivaled scale and scope to achieve solid outgrowth and healthy margin gains, with adjusted EBITDA margins up two points versus prior year, to 26.0%.&#8221; The company' stock fell around 12% over the past five days and has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RRX">52-week low of $130.94</a>.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 28.2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>RRX Price Action: Shares of Regal Rexnord fell 7.9% to close at $142.87 on Thursday.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Deluxe Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLX#NYSE">DLX</a>)</h3>
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<li>On Feb. 5, Deluxe reported worse-than-expected fourth-quarter sales results and issued FY25 revenue guidance below estimates.. The company's stock fell around 15% over the past five days and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DLX">has a 52-week low</a> of $18.48.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 21.6</li>
<li>DLX Price Action: Shares of Deluxe dipped 11.3% to close at $20.02 on Thursday.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s charting tool helped identify the trend in <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent020725&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">DLX stock</a>. </li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Kennametal Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMT#NYSE">KMT</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>On Feb. 5, Kennametal reported worse-than-expected second-quarter financial results. &#8220;This quarter we once again generated strong cash flow from operations,&#8221; said Sanjay Chowbey, President and CEO. &#8220;However, conditions in a number of our end markets, primarily in EMEA, continued to weaken resulting in sales at the lower end of our expectations.&#8221; The company's stock fell around 9% over the past five days and has a 52-week <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KMT">low of $20.50</a>.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 22</li>
<li>KMT Price Action: Shares of Kennametal fell 3.1% to close at $21.97 on Thursday.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s signals feature notified of a potential breakout in <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent020725&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">KMT shares</a>. </li>
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<li>Mercury Sys (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRCY#NASDAQ">MRCY</a>) stock increased by 24.0% to $52.18 during Wednesday's pre-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $3.1 billion. As per the press release, Q2 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>Samfine Creation Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFHG#NASDAQ">SFHG</a>) shares rose 16.99% to $1.17. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $26.0 million. </li>
<li>Johnson Controls Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JCI#NYSE">JCI</a>) stock increased by 12.56% to $87.0. The company's market cap stands at $57.4 billion. The company's, Q1 earnings came out today. </li>
<li>Addentax Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATXG#NASDAQ">ATXG</a>) stock moved upwards by 12.29% to $0.79. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $4.7 million. </li>
<li>Roma Green Finance (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROMA#NASDAQ">ROMA</a>) stock increased by 10.45% to $0.75. The company's market cap stands at $11.6 million. </li>
<li>MingZhu Logistics Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YGMZ#NASDAQ">YGMZ</a>) stock moved upwards by 9.35% to $0.76. The company's market cap stands at $5.0 million. </li>
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<h3>Losers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Nuvve Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVVE#NASDAQ">NVVE</a>) shares fell 14.5% to $2.83 during Wednesday's pre-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $2.4 million. </li>
<li>Globavend Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GVH#NASDAQ">GVH</a>) stock declined by 12.41% to $0.7. The company's market cap stands at $10.4 million. </li>
<li>Solidion Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STI#NASDAQ">STI</a>) shares decreased by 8.46% to $0.42. The company's market cap stands at $51.9 million. </li>
<li>Kennametal (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMT#NYSE">KMT</a>) stock fell 7.29% to $21.75. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $1.6 billion. As per the news, the Q2 earnings report came out today. </li>
<li>Captivision (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAPT#NASDAQ">CAPT</a>) stock fell 6.67% to $0.98. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $32.0 million. </li>
<li>Galaxy Payroll Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLXG#NASDAQ">GLXG</a>) stock declined by 6.36% to $0.9. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $16.2 million. 
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Wall Street rose on Wednesday, with all major equity indices advancing as investors assessed the latest batch of corporate earnings and drew optimism from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43494246/private-employment-rises-by-183000-beats-estimates-in-january-consumer-facing-industries-drove-hiring">positive labor market data.</a>
The S&amp;P 500 gained 0.3% to 6,045 points, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.6%, now trading less than 1% below its all-time high.
Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) missed quarterly earnings expectations on its cloud business, triggering a 7% drop, its worst single-day decline in a year. On the upside, Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) surged 6% after beating estimates, fueling a rally in chip stocks. Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) also gained 3.4%.
The Russell 2000 outperformed with a 0.9% gain, reflecting strength in smaller-cap stocks.
Fresh labor market data signaled resilience. Private sector employment rose by 183,000 in January according to the ADP report, surpassing expectations of 150,000. The services sector continued expanding,<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/02/43499292/us-services-growth-slows-in-january-as-tariff-concerns-mount"> as per ISM survey</a>, though at a slightly slower-than-anticipated pace.
Investors piled into Treasuries, sending yields tumbling across the curve. The 30-year yield fell to its lowest level since Dec. 18, 2024, while the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>) rallied 1.9%.
Gold extended its bull run, surging over 1% to a record $2,870 per ounce, driven by continued central bank buying. Copper jumped 2%. 
In crypto markets, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) edged down 1.2% to $97,000. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day %chg</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>• Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,310.94</td>
<td>0.9%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>• Dow Jones</td>
<td>44,801.97</td>
<td>0.6%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>• S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,054.99</td>
<td>0.3%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>• Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>21,621.68</td>
<td>0.3%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 2:00 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent020325&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
<ul>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)&nbsp;rose 0.3% to $602.97.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) rose 0.5% to $447.60.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;inched 0.2% up to $525.63.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rallied 1% to $229.09.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLRE#NYSE">XLRE</a>) outperformed, up 1.6%; the&nbsp;Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLC#NYSE">XLC</a>) lagged, down 1.2%.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
Stocks reacting on earnings reports included: 
<ul>
<li>Amgen Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</a>): up 5.9%</li>
<li>Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>): down 2.4%</li>
<li>Mondelez International Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDLZ#NASDAQ">MDLZ</a>): up 0.62%</li>
<li>Simon Property Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPG#NYSE">SPG</a>): 3.55%</li>
<li>Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EA#NASDAQ">EA</a>): up 5.7%</li>
<li>Snap Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNAP#NASDAQ">SNAP</a>): down 6.55%</li>
<li>IDEX Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IEX#NYSE">IEX</a>): down 9.61%</li>
<li>Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>): down 1.77%</li>
<li>Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>): down 7.31%</li>
<li>Fiserv Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FI#NYSE">FI</a>): up 7.48%</li>
<li>Boston Scientific Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BSX#NYSE">BSX</a>): up 1.87%</li>
<li>Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITW#NYSE">ITW</a>): down 0.62%</li>
<li>Emerson Electric Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EMR#NYSE">EMR</a>): down 2.61%</li>
<li>T. Rowe Price Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TROW#NASDAQ">TROW</a>): down 3.91%</li>
<li>Cencora Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COR#NYSE">COR</a>): up 0.83%</li>
<li>CDW Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CDW#NASDAQ">CDW</a>): up 4.54%</li>
<li>Ares Management Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARES#NYSE">ARES</a>): down 2.51%</li>
<li>Bunge Global SA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BG#NYSE">BG</a>): down 5.05%</li>
<li>Johnson Controls International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JCI#NYSE">JCI</a>): up 12.49%</li>
<li>Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ODFL#NASDAQ">ODFL</a>): up 5.60%</li>
<li>Stanley Black &amp; Decker Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWK#NYSE">SWK</a>): down 1.43%</li>
<li>Ares Capital Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARCC#NASDAQ">ARCC</a>): down 3.26%</li>
<li>Criteo SA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRTO#NASDAQ">CRTO</a>): up 17.73%</li>
<li>Timken Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TKR#NYSE">TKR</a>): up 2.86%</li>
<li>Performance Food Group Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFGC#NYSE">PFGC</a>): down 1.91%</li>
<li>New York Times Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NYT#NYSE">NYT</a>): down 11.56%</li>
<li>Griffon Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GFF#NYSE">GFF</a>): up 9.00%</li>
<li>Harley-Davidson Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOG#NYSE">HOG</a>): down 0.63%</li>
<li>Capri Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPRI#NYSE">CPRI</a>): down 13.94%</li>
<li>Azenta Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZTA#NASDAQ">AZTA</a>): up 1.04%</li>
<li>Vishay Intertechnology Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSH#NYSE">VSH</a>): up 8.65%</li>
<li>Spire Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SR#NYSE">SR</a>): up 0.82%</li>
</ul>
Large-cap stocks slated to report earnings after the close are Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>), McKesson Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCK#NYSE">MCK</a>) Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>), Molina Healthcare Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MOH#NYSE">MOH</a>), O&#8217;Reilly Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORLY#NASDAQ">ORLY</a>), MetLife Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MET#NYSE">MET</a>), Cognizant Technology Solutions (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTSH#NASDAQ">CTSH</a>), Corteva Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTVA#NYSE">CTVA</a>), Allstate Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALL#NYSE">ALL</a>), Skyworks Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWKS#NASDAQ">SWKS</a>), Aflac Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFL#NYSE">AFL</a>), Align Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALGN#NASDAQ">ALGN</a>). 
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