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Kennametal Reports Fiscal 2026 and Fourth Quarter Results
Kennametal Reports Fiscal 2026 and Fourth Quarter
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Q4 sales of $737 million increased 43 percent and 42 percent on a reported and organic basis, respectively Q4 earnings per diluted share (EPS) of $2.91 and record adjusted EPS of $2.96 FY26 EPS of $4.42 and record adjusted EPS of $4.57 Company provides FY27 Q1 and annual Outlook PITTSBURGH , Aug. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kennametal Inc. (NYSE: KMT) (the "Company") today announced fourth quarter and fiscal 2026 results. "Our team delivered strong fiscal 2026 results, reflecting volume from improving market conditions and our strategic growth initiatives," said Sanjay Chowbey, President and CEO. "We achieved record adjusted EPS this quarter through decisive pricing actions in an unprecedented tungsten environment, volume growth and cost improvement efforts." He continued: "Looking ahead, we are encouraged by the volume trends we have seen across several end markets and expect those improving conditions, along with our strategic initiatives, to continue to drive sales growth throughout fiscal 2027. Recent wins in the Aerospace & Defense, Energy and Earthworks end markets showcase the ability of our team to take share in any market condition. I am confident that our commitment to above market growth and continuous improvement will unlock long-term value for shareholders." Fiscal 2026 Fourth Quarter Key Developments Sales of $737 million increased 43 percent from $516 million in the prior year quarter, reflecting organic sales growth of 42 percent, a favorable foreign currency exchange effect of 1 percent and a favorable business days effect of 1 percent, partially offset by a divestiture effect of 1 percent. Operating income was $303 million, or 41.1 percent margin, compared with $31 million, or 6.1 percent margin, in the prior year quarter. The increase in operating income was driven by the favorable timing of raw material-related pricing compared to costs of approximately $252 million, non-raw material-related pricing and tariff surcharges in Metal Cutting, higher sales and production volumes and incremental year-over-year restructuring savings of approximately $5 million. These factors were partially offset by higher compensation costs and tariffs and general inflation. Adjusted operating income was $306 million, or 41.5 percent margin, compared with $38 million, or 7.4 percent margin, in the prior year quarter. Fiscal 2026 Key Developments Sales of $2,357 million increased 20 percent from $1,967 million in the prior year, reflecting organic sales growth of 19 percent and a favorable foreign currency exchange effect of 2 percent, partially offset by a divestiture effect of 1 percent. Operating income was $473 million, or 20.1 percent margin, compared with $143 million, or 7.3 percent margin, in the prior year. The increase in operating income was driven by the favorable timing of raw material-related pricing compared to raw material costs of approximately $316 million, non-raw material-related pricing and tariff surcharges in Metal Cutting, higher sales and production volumes and incremental year-over-year restructuring savings of approximately $27 million. These factors were partially offset by higher compensation costs, tariffs and general inflation, and fewer insurance proceeds received within Infrastructure in the current year. Adjusted operating income was $484 million, or 20.5 percent margin, compared with $158 million, or 8.0 percent margin, in the prior year. Net cash flow from operating activities in fiscal 2026 was negative $4 million compared to positive $208 million in the prior year. The decline was driven primarily by working capital requirements, including increased inventory values resulting from unprecedented tungsten price increases, as well as advance payments made to certain suppliers to secure raw material supply. These working capital requirements were partially offset by higher net income during the year. Free operating cash flow (FOCF) was negative $79 million compared to positive $121 million in the prior year. The decrease in FOCF was driven primarily by the aforementioned working capital requirements, partially offset by higher net income and lower capital expenditures compared to the prior year. Outlook The Company's expectations for the first quarter of fiscal 2027 and the full year are as follows: Quarterly Outlook: Sales expected to be $745 - $775 million; foreign exchange anticipated to be neutral compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2026 Adjusted EPS is expected to be $2.50 - $2.80 Annual Outlook: Sales expected to be $3.33 - $3.45 billion; foreign exchange anticipated to be neutral compared to the fiscal 2026 Adjusted EPS is expected to be $4.15 - $5.15 Free operating cash flow of approximately 20 percent of adjusted net income Capital spending expected to be approximately $85 million The Company will provide more details regarding its fiscal 2027 assumptions during its quarterly earnings conference call. Fiscal 2026 Fourth Quarter Segment Results Metal Cutting sales of $398 million increased 24 percent from $321 million in the prior year quarter, reflecting organic sales growth of 22 percent, a favorable foreign currency exchange effect of 1 percent and a favorable business days effect of 1 percent. Operating income was $106 million, or 26.7 percent margin, compared to $21 million, or 6.6 percent margin, in the prior year quarter. The increase in operating income was driven by the favorable timing of raw material-related pricing compared to costs of approximately $54 million, non-raw material-related pricing and tariff surcharges, higher sales and production volumes and incremental year-over-year restructuring savings of approximately $4 million. These factors were partially offset by higher compensation costs and general inflation in the current quarter. Adjusted operating income was $108 million, or 27.3 percent margin, compared to $25 million, or 7.9 percent margin, in the prior year quarter. Infrastructure sales of $339 million increased 73 percent from $196 million in the prior year quarter, reflecting organic sales growth of 74 percent, a favorable currency exchange effect of 1 percent and a favorable business days effect of 1 percent, partially offset by a divestiture effect of 3 percent. Operating income was $197 million, or 58.3 percent margin, compared to $11 million, or 5.5 percent margin, in the prior year quarter. The increase in operating income was driven by the favorable timing of raw material-related pricing compared to costs of approximately $198 million, partially offset by lower sales and production volumes, higher compensation costs and general inflation in the current quarter. Adjusted operating income was $198 million, or 58.4 percent margin, compared to $13 million, or 6.8 percent margin, in the prior year quarter. Dividend Declared Kennametal also announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share. The dividend is payable on August 25, 2026 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 11, 2026. Earnings Call and Webcast The Company will discuss its fiscal 2026 fourth quarter and full year results in a live webcast at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time, Wednesday, August 5, 2026. The conference call will be broadcast via real-time audio on Kennametal's investor relations website at https://investors.kennametal.com/ - click "Event" (located in the blue Quarterly Earnings block). This earnings release contains non-GAAP financial measures. Reconciliations and descriptions of all non-GAAP financial measures are set forth in the tables that follow. Certain statements in this release may be forward-looking in nature, or "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements are statements that do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. For example, statements about Kennametal's outlook for sales, adjusted operating income, adjusted EPS, FOCF and capital expenditures for the first quarter and full year of fiscal 2027 and our expectations regarding future growth and financial performance are forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statements are based on current knowledge, expectations and estimates that involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements prove incorrect, our actual results could vary materially from our current expectations. There are a number of factors that could cause our actual results to differ from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. They include: uncertainties related to changes in macroeconomic and/or global conditions, including as a result of increased inflation, tariffs, and Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the resulting sanctions on Russia; the conflicts in the Middle East; other economic recession; our ability to achieve all anticipated benefits of restructuring initiatives; Commercial Excellence growth initiatives, Operational Excellence initiatives, our foreign operations and international markets, such as currency exchange rates, different regulatory environments, trade barriers, exchange controls, and social and political instability, including the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East; changes in the regulatory environment in which we operate, including environmental, health and safety regulations; potential for future goodwill and other intangible asset impairment charges; our ability to protect and defend our intellectual property; continuity of information technology infrastructure; competition; our ability to retain our management and employees; demands on management resources; availability and cost of the raw materials we use to manufacture our products, including tungsten; product liability claims; integrating acquisitions and achieving the expected savings and synergies; global or regional catastrophic events; demand for and market acceptance of our products; business divestitures; energy costs; commodity prices; labor relations; and implementation of environmental remediation matters. Many of these risks and other risks are more fully described in Kennametal's latest annual report on Form 10-K and its other periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We can give no assurance that any goal or plan set forth in forward-looking statements can be achieved and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such statements, which speak only as of the date made. We undertake no obligation to release publicly any revisions to forward-looking statements as a result of future events or developments. About Kennametal With over 85 years as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Every day approximately 8,100 employees are helping customers in nearly 100 countries stay competitive. Kennametal generated $2.4 billion in revenues in fiscal 2026. Learn more at www.kennametal.com . Follow @Kennametal: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED) Three Months Ended June 30, Twelve Months Ended June 30, (in thousands, except per share amounts) 2026 2025 2026 2025 Sales $ 736,614 $ 516,448 $ 2,356,698 $ 1,966,845 Cost of goods sold 303,055 370,783 1,386,742 1,368,775 Gross profit 433,559 145,665 969,956 598,070 Operating expense 125,616 105,860 478,993 430,835 Restructuring and other charges, net 2,677 4,278 8,909 11,813 Loss on divestiture — 1,512 — 1,512 Amortization of intangibles 2,384 2,646 9,522 10,787 Operating income 302,882 31,369 472,532 143,123 Interest expense 10,023 6,225 28,561 24,930 Other income, net (6,393) (5,223) (17,358) (13,811) Income before income taxes 299,252 30,367 461,329 132,004 Provision for income taxes 69,790 7,244 110,915 33,296 Net income 229,462 23,123 350,414 98,708 Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests 2,485 1,531 8,025 5,583 Net income attributable to Kennametal $ 226,977 $ 21,592 $ 342,389 $ 93,125 PER SHARE DATA ATTRIBUTABLE TO KENNAMETAL SHAREHOLDERS Basic earnings per share $ 2.98 $ 0.28 $ 4.49 $ 1.21 Diluted earnings per share $ 2.91 $ 0.28 $ 4.42 $ 1.20 Dividends per share $ 0.20 $ 0.20 $ 0.80 $ 0.80 Basic weighted average shares outstanding 76,274 76,209 76,215 77,264 Diluted weighted average shares outstanding 77,929 76,934 77,424 77,894 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED) (in thousands) June 30, 2026 June 30, 2025 ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 95,791 $ 140,540 Accounts receivable, net 408,438 295,401 Inventories 1,108,450 538,237 Other current assets 159,092 65,092 Total current assets 1,771,771 1,039,270 Property, plant and equipment, net 843,584 919,914 Goodwill and other intangible assets, net 335,099 349,935 Other assets 219,151 236,293 Total assets $ 3,169,605 $ 2,545,412 LIABILITIES Revolving and other lines of credit and notes payable $ 32,170 $ 977 Accounts payable 369,841 195,929 Other current liabilities 274,697 225,423 Total current liabilities 676,708 422,329 Long-term debt 685,280 596,788 Other liabilities 194,180 201,647 Total liabilities 1,556,168 1,220,764 KENNAMETAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 1,569,844 1,283,979 NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS 43,593 40,669 Total liabilities and equity $ 3,169,605 $ 2,545,412 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW (UNAUDITED) Year ended June 30 (in thousands) 2026 2025 OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net income $ 350,414 $ 98,708 Adjustments to reconcile to cash from operations: Depreciation 133,633 125,709 Amortization 9,522 10,787 Stock-based compensation expense 34,851 22,115 Restructuring and other charges, net 8,909 11,813 Deferred income taxes 44,686 (13,084) Gain on insurance recoveries (3,400) (12,100) Loss on divestiture — 1,512 Debt refinancing charge 1,261 — Other 10,648 2,048 Changes in certain assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable (116,866) 9,068 Inventories (593,396) (17,396) Other current assets (102,093) 2,002 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 226,097 (6,157) Accrued income taxes 11,006 (12,267) Accrued pension and postretirement benefits (7,051) (7,393) Other (12,229) (7,041) Net cash flow (used for) provided by operating activities (4,008) 208,324 INVESTING ACTIVITIES Purchases of property, plant and equipment (76,905) (88,971) Disposals of property, plant and equipment 1,775 1,841 Proceeds from divestiture — 18,689 Proceeds from insurance recoveries 3,400 11,793 Other 435 (5,177) Net cash flow used for investing activities (71,295) (61,825) FINANCING ACTIVITIES Net increase (decrease) in notes payable 11,293 (459) Net increase in revolving and other lines of credit 20,000 — Term debt borrowings 296,994 — Term debt repayments (209,387) — Purchase of capital stock (10,106) (60,120) The effect of employee benefit and stock plans and dividend reinvestment (8,086) (7,059) Cash dividends paid to Shareholders (60,847) (61,852) Other (8,227) (4,429) Net cash flow provided by (used for) financing activities 31,634 (133,919) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (1,080) (11) CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (44,749) 12,569 Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year 140,540 127,971 Cash and cash equivalents, end of year $ 95,791 $ 140,540 SEGMENT DATA (UNAUDITED) Three Months Ended June 30, Twelve Months Ended June 30, (in thousands) 2026 2025 2026 2025 Outside Sales: Metal Cutting $ 397,827 $ 320,652 $ 1,397,418 $ 1,219,686 Infrastructure 338,787 195,796 959,280 747,159 Total sales $ 736,614 $ 516,448 $ 2,356,698 $ 1,966,845 Sales By Geographic Region: Americas $ 400,814 $ 254,263 $ 1,211,850 $ 967,608 EMEA 203,580 158,402 687,131 601,087 Asia Pacific 132,220 103,783 457,717 398,150 Total sales $ 736,614 $ 516,448 $ 2,356,698 $ 1,966,845 Operating Income: Metal Cutting $ 106,159 $ 21,067 $ 195,605 $ 86,375 Infrastructure 197,381 10,696 279,893 58,465 Corporate (1) (658) (394) (2,966) (1,717) Total operating income $ 302,882 $ 31,369 $ 472,532 $ 143,123 (1) Represents unallocated corporate expenses. NON-GAAP RECONCILIATIONS (UNAUDITED) In addition to reported results under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (GAAP), the following financial highlight tables include, where appropriate, a reconciliation of adjusted results including: operating income and margin; ETR; net income attributable to Kennametal; diluted EPS; Metal Cutting operating income and margin; Infrastructure operating income and margin; FOCF; and consolidated and segment organic sales growth (all of which are non-GAAP financial measures), to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures. Adjustments for the three months ended June 30, 2026 include restructuring and related charges, loss on early extinguishment of debt and differences in projected annual tax rates. Adjustments for the three months ended June 30, 2025 include restructuring and related charges, loss on divestiture and differences in projected annual tax rates. Adjustments for the twelve months ended June 30, 2026 include restructuring and related charges and loss on early extinguishment of debt. Adjustments for the twelve months ended June 30, 2025 include restructuring and related charges and loss on divestiture. For those adjustments that are presented 'net of tax', the tax effect of the adjustment can be derived by calculating the difference between the pre-tax and the post-tax adjustments presented. The tax effect on adjustments is calculated by preparing an overall tax calculation including the adjustments and then a tax calculation excluding the adjustments. The difference between these calculations results in the tax impact of the adjustments. Management believes that presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures provides useful information about the results of operations of the Company for the current and past periods. Management believes that investors should have available the same information that management uses to assess operating performance, determine compensation and assess the capital structure of the Company. These non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the most comparable GAAP financial measures. Investors are cautioned that non-GAAP financial measures used by management may not be comparable to non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. Reconciliations and descriptions of all non-GAAP financial measures are set forth in the disclosures below. Reconciliations to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures for the following forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures for the first quarter and full fiscal year of 2027 have not been provided, including but not limited to: FOCF, adjusted operating income, adjusted net income, and adjusted EPS. The most comparable GAAP financial measures are net cash flow from operating activities, operating income, and net income attributable to Kennametal, respectively. Because the non-GAAP financial measures on a forward-looking basis are subject to uncertainty and variability as they are dependent on many factors - including, but not limited to, the effect of foreign currency exchange fluctuations, impacts from potential acquisitions or divestitures, gains or losses on the potential sale of businesses or other assets, restructuring costs, asset impairment charges, gains or losses from early extinguishment of debt, the tax impact of the items above and the impact of tax law changes or other tax matters - reconciliations to the most directly comparable forward-looking GAAP financial measures are not available without unreasonable effort. THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2026 (UNAUDITED) (in thousands, except percents) Sales Operating income ETR Net income (2) Diluted EPS Reported results $ 736,614 $ 302,882 23.3 % $ 226,977 $ 2.91 Reported margins 41.1 % Restructuring and related charges — 2,778 17.2 2,301 0.03 Loss on early extinguishment of debt — — 24.5 1,672 0.02 Differences in projected annual tax rates — — (41.6) (235) — Adjusted results $ 736,614 $ 305,660 23.4 % $ 230,715 $ 2.96 Adjusted margins 41.5 % (2) Attributable to Kennametal. THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2026 (UNAUDITED) Metal Cutting Infrastructure (in thousands, except percents) Sales Operating income Sales Operating income Reported results $ 397,827 $ 106,159 $ 338,787 $ 197,381 Reported operating margin 26.7 % 58.3 % Restructuring and related charges — 2,290 — 488 Adjusted results $ 397,827 $ 108,449 $ 338,787 $ 197,869 Adjusted operating margin 27.3 % 58.4 % THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 (UNAUDITED) (in thousands, except percents) Sales Operating income ETR Net income (2) Diluted EPS Reported results $ 516,448 $ 31,369 23.9 % $ 21,592 $ 0.28 Reported margins 6.1 % Restructuring and related charges — 5,366 23.6 4,100 0.05 Loss on divestiture — 1,512 24.5 1,142 0.01 Differences in projected annual tax rates — — (46.3) (691) — Adjusted results $ 516,448 $ 38,247 25.7 % $ 26,143 $ 0.34 Adjusted margins 7.4 % (2) Attributable to Kennametal. THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 (UNAUDITED) Metal Cutting Infrastructure (in thousands, except percents) Sales Operating income Sales Operating income Reported results $ 320,652 $ 21,067 $ 195,796 $ 10,696 Reported operating margin 6.6 % 5.5 % Restructuring and related charges — 4,266 — 1,101 Loss on divestiture — — — 1,512 Adjusted results $ 320,652 $ 25,333 $ 195,796 $ 13,309 Adjusted operating margin 7.9 % 6.8 % TWELVE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2026 (UNAUDITED) (in thousands, except percents) Sales Operating income Net income (2) Diluted EPS Reported results $ 2,356,698 $ 472,532 $ 342,389 $ 4.42 Reported operating margin 20.1 % Restructuring and related charges — 11,413 9,400 0.13 Loss on early extinguishment of debt — — 1,671 0.02 Adjusted results $ 2,356,698 $ 483,945 $ 353,460 $ 4.57 Adjusted operating margin 20.5 % (2) Attributable to Kennametal. TWELVE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 (UNAUDITED) (in thousands, except percents) Sales Operating income Net income (2) Diluted EPS Reported results $ 1,966,845 $ 143,123 $ 93,125 $ 1.20 Reported operating margin 7.3 % Restructuring and related charges — 13,252 10,475 0.13 Loss on divestiture — 1,512 1,142 0.01 Adjusted results $ 1,966,845 $ 157,887 $ 104,742 $ 1.34 Adjusted operating margin 8.0 % (2) Attributable to Kennametal. Free Operating Cash Flow (FOCF) FOCF is a non-GAAP financial measure and is defined by the Company as cash provided by operations (which is the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure) less capital expenditures plus proceeds from disposals of fixed assets. Management considers FOCF to be an important indicator of the Company's cash generating capability because it better represents cash generated from operations that can be used for dividends, debt repayment, strategic initiatives (such as acquisitions) and other investing and financing activities. FREE OPERATING CASH FLOW (UNAUDITED) Twelve Months Ended June 30, (in thousands) 2026 2025 Net cash flow from operating activities $ (4,008) $ 208,324 Purchases of property, plant and equipment (76,905) (88,971) Proceeds from disposals of property, plant and equipment 1,775 1,841 Free operating cash flow $ (79,138) $ 121,194 Organic Sales Growth Organic sales growth is a non-GAAP financial measure of sales growth (which is the most directly comparable GAAP measure) excluding the impacts of acquisitions, divestitures, business days and foreign currency exchange from year-over-year comparisons. Management believes this measure provides investors with a supplemental understanding of underlying sales trends by providing sales growth on a consistent basis. Management reports organic sales growth at the consolidated and segment levels. ORGANIC SALES GROWTH (UNAUDITED) THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2026 Metal Cutting Infrastructure Total Organic sales growth 22 % 74 % 42 % Foreign currency exchange effect (3) 1 1 1 Business days effect (4) 1 1 1 Divestiture effect (5) — (3) (1) Sales growth 24 % 73 % 43 % TWELVE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2026 Total Organic sales growth 19 % Foreign currency exchange effect (3) 2 Business days effect (4) — Divestiture effect (5) (1) Sales growth 20 % (3) Foreign currency exchange effect is calculated by dividing the difference between current period sales and current period sales at prior period foreign exchange rates by prior period sales. (4) Business days effect is calculated by dividing the year-over-year change in weighted average working days (based on mix of sales by country) by prior period weighted average working days. (5) Divestiture effect is calculated by dividing prior period sales attributable to divested businesses by prior period sales. 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