The earnings call highlighted achievements such as securing a significant defense contract and achieving cost savings. However, these were overshadowed by challenges, including a decline in organic sales, market softness, and tariff impacts. The overall sentiment is cautious due to these significant challenges.

Company Guidance

During the Kennametal Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2025 Earnings Conference Call, the company provided guidance for fiscal year 2026, projecting sales between $1.95 billion and $2.05 billion. They anticipate volume ranging from a decline of 5% to flat, with a 4% combined price and tariff surcharge realization and a 2% tailwind from foreign exchange. Adjusted EPS is expected to be between $0.90 and $1.30. The company also outlined plans to achieve $125 million in cost savings by the end of fiscal 2027 through multiple plant consolidations, exceeding the original target by $25 million. The restructuring efforts, which have already resulted in $65 million in savings, aim to address structural cost issues and optimize capacity. Kennametal also expects a positive year-over-year effect of operations driven by higher price and restructuring savings, although offset by lower sales, production volume, and increased costs.

Infrastructure Segment Achievement

Secured a $25 million multi-year award with a U.S. defense customer.

Cost Reduction Success

Achieved $6 million in restructuring savings this quarter with a run rate savings of approximately $65 million inception to date, expecting approximately $90 million by the end of fiscal '26.

Shareholder Returns

Returned $122 million to shareholders through share repurchases of $60 million and dividends of $62 million.

Aerospace & Defense Growth

Aerospace & Defense experienced mid-single-digit growth amid broad market weakness.

Kennametal (KMT) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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KMT Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Nov 03, 2025	2026 (Q1)	0.24 / -	0.29	―	―	―
Aug 06, 2025	2025 (Q4)	0.39 / 0.34	0.49	-30.61% (-0.15)
May 07, 2025	2025 (Q3)	0.24 / 0.47	0.3	56.67% (+0.17)
Feb 05, 2025	2025 (Q2)	0.26 / 0.25	0.3	-16.67% (-0.05)
Nov 06, 2024	2025 (Q1)	0.26 / 0.29	0.41	-29.27% (-0.12)
Aug 07, 2024	2024 (Q4)	0.43 / 0.49	0.51	-3.92% (-0.02)
May 08, 2024	2024 (Q3)	0.30 / 0.30	0.39	-23.08% (-0.09)
Feb 07, 2024	2024 (Q2)	0.26 / 0.30	0.27	11.11% (+0.03)
Nov 01, 2023	2024 (Q1)	0.35 / 0.41	0.34	20.59% (+0.07)
Aug 01, 2023	2023 (Q4)	0.59 / 0.51	0.53	-3.77% (-0.02)

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KMT Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Aug 06, 2025	$24.88	$20.35	-18.21%
May 07, 2025	$19.44	$19.39	-0.26%
Feb 05, 2025	$22.81	$22.04	-3.38%
Nov 06, 2024	$25.67	$30.16	+17.49%

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FAQ

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Kennametal Inc. (KMT) is schdueled to report earning on Nov 03, 2025, After Close (Confirmed).

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KMT EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q1) is 0.24.

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