Kennametal Guides Q1 Adj EPS $2.50-$2.80, Above Consensus
KMT has more than doubled off its 52-week low of $17.62.
Summary
Kennametal issued first-quarter fiscal 2027 adjusted EPS guidance of $2.50 to $2.80, a range that likely exceeds current analyst expectations. This follows a strong fiscal Q3 2026 where sales rose 22% and EPS jumped 83%, and a series of recent financing moves that bolstered liquidity. The guidance signals continued operating momentum and margin strength. The company's next earnings report will confirm whether this trajectory holds.
At the time of this announcement, KMT was trading at $37.53 on NYSE in the Industrial Applications And Services sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $2.7B. The 52-week trading range was $17.62 to $43.81. This news item was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10. Source: Dow Jones Newswires.