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Kennametal Inc. reports news on its industrial technology business in metal cutting, materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. The company serves manufacturing and industrial end markets including aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation, with updates often centered on demand trends, volume, currency effects, portfolio actions and tungsten-related supply and pricing conditions.
Recurring Kennametal announcements include quarterly earnings releases, outlook updates, dividend declarations, investor conference participation and customer-focused programs for machinists and manufacturing users. News also reflects the company's global commercial footprint and its focus on precision manufacturing, engineered components and productivity-oriented tooling solutions.
Almonty Industries (ALM) received certificates issued September 17 permitting ore processing at its Sangdong Mine in South Korea.
The certificates cover processing and crushing facilities and allow Almonty to sell the resulting tungsten concentrate. GoldHaven Resources (GHVNF) completed an extended drillhole at its Magno Project. Newly identified skarn intervals total approximately 145 metres of drill length; the estimated true thickness of approximately 40 to 45 metres is preliminary, and assays have not been reported.
Kennametal (KMT) reported fiscal fourth-quarter 2026 sales of $737 million, up 43% from the prior-year quarter. Fiscal 2026 sales rose 20% to $2.36 billion, while operating cash flow was negative. Guardian Metal Resources (GMTL) completed 41 Tempiute exploration holes and reported tungsten-rich zones beyond the historical mine footprint. Idaho Strategic Resources (IDR) reported a 32-metre Diamond Creek trench averaging approximately 1.8% total rare earth oxides.
Kennametal (KMT) launched KAF82, an exclusive additive-manufactured fully dense tungsten carbide grade for custom metal-cutting hole-finishing tools, announced on September 15, 2026.
The company states KAF82 is the first grade of its kind commercialized at scale for metal-cutting, enabling complex geometries and optimized cooling channels. Lead times for custom tools can be reduced from months to weeks, and performance is described as matching or exceeding conventionally manufactured tools while using less tungsten. Two major automotive OEMs have already integrated KAF82-based tools into production. Kennametal will debut KAF82 at IMTS 2026 in Chicago and highlights applications across aerospace and defense, energy, general engineering and transportation.
Kennametal (KMT) has been named the Official Tooling Supplier of NASCAR, a designation unveiled on Sept. 14, 2026 at the company’s Next Level Shop exhibit during IMTS 2026 in Chicago.
As Official Tooling Supplier, Kennametal will provide advanced metal cutting solutions and application expertise to support NASCAR’s manufacturing operations. The role formalizes years of collaboration that include on-site testing, application support and tooling projects to optimize NASCAR’s production processes. Since joining the NASCAR Competition Partner Program in 2023, Kennametal applications engineers have worked at NASCAR’s Research & Development Center in Concord, North Carolina. Kennametal reported $2.4 billion in fiscal 2026 revenue and employs about 8,100 people in nearly 100 countries.
Kennametal (NYSE: KMT) announced the election of Dawne S. Hickton and Richard J. Harshman to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Hickton leads Cumberland Additive, an aerospace and defense-focused additive manufacturing business. Harshman is former Chairman, President and CEO of ATI and serves on two other public company boards.
Kennametal (NYSE: KMT) reported fiscal 2026 Q4 sales of $737 million, up 43% year over year (42% organic), with operating income of $303 million and margin of 41.1%. Q4 diluted EPS was $2.91 and record adjusted EPS reached $2.96.
For fiscal 2026, sales were $2.36 billion, up 20% (19% organic), with operating income of $473 million and margin of 20.1%. Adjusted operating income was $484 million (20.5% margin). Diluted EPS was $4.42 and record adjusted EPS $4.57. Net income attributable to Kennametal rose to $342 million from $93 million.
Operating cash flow turned negative $4 million and free operating cash flow negative $79 million, primarily due to higher inventory from unprecedented tungsten price increases and supplier prepayments. For fiscal 2027, Kennametal guides sales of $3.33–$3.45 billion, adjusted EPS of $4.15–$5.15, and FOCF of about 20% of adjusted net income.
Kennametal (NYSE: KMT) announced a planned Board leadership transition in October 2026. The Board appointed Joseph Alvarado as incoming Chairman, effective October 28, 2026, following the retirement of current Chairman William M. Lambert from the Board after the Annual Meeting on October 27, 2026.
According to Kennametal, Lambert has served on the Board since 2016 and as Chairman since 2023, overseeing leadership succession and portfolio actions. Alvarado has been an independent director since 2018, chairs the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee, and brings prior CEO and board experience at multiple industrial and financial companies.
Kennametal (NYSE: KMT) announced the Next Level Shop, an immersive, modern manufacturing experience it will host at IMTS 2026, September 14–19 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Booth No. 431800, West Building, Level 3.
The booth will feature live machining demonstrations, industry experts, digital manufacturing technologies and a high-profile custom build of an Indian Sport Chief motorcycle. WIDIA brand ambassador and motorsports legend Carey Hart, along with Satya Kraus of KRAUS MOTO and painter Taylor Schultz, will machine and finish custom components using Kennametal and WIDIA tooling. The completed, one-of-a-kind motorcycle will be offered in an attendee giveaway. Visitors can explore new tooling across milling, holemaking, turning and Swiss machining, advanced additive manufacturing, large-scale components and an expanding digital ecosystem with CAM integration, tooling data and software partnerships, all designed to showcase connected, productivity-focused manufacturing.
Kennametal (NYSE: KMT) will host its fourth quarter fiscal 2026 earnings conference call and webcast on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. ET. The related earnings press release and presentation will be available on the company’s website before market opens the same day.
The real-time audio webcast can be accessed through Kennametal’s investor relations site by clicking “Event” in the Quarterly Earnings section. Kennametal reports serving customers in multiple industrial sectors, with nearly $2 billion in fiscal 2025 revenue and about 8,100 employees across nearly 100 countries.
Kennametal (NYSE: KMT) appointed Amanda Cole as Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, effective July 21, 2026. She joins from Wesco International, where she led HR for Electrical & Electronic Solutions and IT & Digital Functions.
Cole will succeed Judith Bacchus, who plans to retire on or about October 1, 2026, after more than 20 years at Kennametal. The company highlights Cole’s experience in enterprise transformation, culture and talent strategy, and notes a planned transition period to support continuity.
Kennametal (NYSE: KMT) announced financing moves to enhance liquidity, extend debt maturities and support tungsten-related working capital.
The company refinanced $300 million of 4.625% 2028 notes with 5.800% senior notes maturing in 2036, secured a new 3-year $500 million delayed-draw term loan, and increased its revolving credit facility by $200 million to $850 million, while maintaining investment grade credit ratings.