Kennametal Inc. (KMT) Stock Forecast
KMT analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Sell 2.25 / 5 from 8 analysts
- Price target
- $31.43 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +2.1% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 4, 2026 EPS estimate $2.66
- 52-week range
- $21.95 – $43.27
KMT analyst ratings
8 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
KMT price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
KMT earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.65 | $2.55 | $2.74 | $0.34 | +679.7% | 8 |
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $1.36 | $1.18 | $1.52 | $0.44 | +209.7% | 5 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $4.96 | $4.70 | $5.20 | $4.57 | +8.5% | 8 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $2.44 | $2.00 | $3.00 | $4.94 | −50.6% | 5 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
KMT revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $770.4M | $761.9M | $775.3M | +54.7% | 7 |
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $840.6M | $784.3M | $886.8M | +58.7% | 7 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $3.38B | $3.34B | $3.50B | +43.4% | 8 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $3.48B | $3.34B | $3.55B | +3.0% | 8 |
KMT EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
KMT revenue: reported and forecast
KMT EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.56 | $2.53 | $2.53 | $2.65 | $2.65 | +70.4% | 2 up · 0 down |
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $0.99 | $1.03 | $1.36 | $1.36 | $1.36 | +37.7% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $3.92 | $4.96 | $4.96 | $4.95 | $4.96 | +26.5% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $2.38 | $2.65 | $2.65 | $2.65 | $2.44 | +2.5% | 0 up · 1 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
KMT earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; KMT beat in 10 of 12.
What analysts expect from KMT
8 analysts cover Kennametal; their consensus rating is sell (2.25 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $31.43, 2.1% above the latest close of $30.79. Analysts expect earnings of $4.96 per share for FY2027, +8.5% from a year earlier. For FY2028 the average estimate is $2.44 per share on revenue of $3.5 billion. Kennametal beat the EPS estimate in 10 of the last 12 quarters.
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KMT forecast FAQ
What is Kennametal's price target?
The average analyst price target for Kennametal is $31.43, 2.1% above the latest close of $30.79.
Is Kennametal a buy, hold or sell?
Of 8 analysts covering Kennametal, 0 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 4 a hold, 2 a sell and 2 a strong sell, a consensus of sell. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Kennametal's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $4.96 per share for FY2027 (range $4.70 to $5.20); for FY2028 the estimate is $2.44.
What is Kennametal's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2027 is $3.4 billion, growth of 43.4%; for FY2028 it is $3.5 billion.
When does Kennametal report earnings?
Kennametal is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 4, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $2.66.
Does Kennametal usually beat earnings estimates?
Kennametal reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 10 of the last 12 quarters.