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Kennametal (NYSE: KMT) reported its fiscal 2025 third quarter results with mixed performance. Sales decreased 6% to $486 million from $516 million year-over-year, reflecting a 3% organic decline and 3% unfavorable currency impact. However, earnings improved significantly, with EPS of $0.41 and adjusted EPS of $0.47, compared to $0.24 and $0.30 respectively in the prior year. The company benefited from a $10 million advanced manufacturing production credit under the Inflation Reduction Act. During the quarter, Kennametal returned $40 million to shareholders through $25 million in share repurchases and $15 million in dividends. The company updated its fiscal 2025 outlook, now expecting sales of $1.970-$1.990 billion and adjusted EPS of $1.30-$1.45. The Metal Cutting segment saw a 7% sales decline, while Infrastructure segment sales decreased 4%.
Kennametal (NYSE: KMT) ha riportato risultati del terzo trimestre fiscale 2025 con performance contrastanti. Le vendite sono diminuite del 6%, passando da 516 milioni di dollari a 486 milioni di dollari su base annua, riflettendo un calo organico del 3% e un impatto valutario sfavorevole del 3%. Tuttavia, gli utili sono migliorati significativamente, con un EPS di 0,41 dollari e un EPS rettificato di 0,47 dollari, rispetto a 0,24 e 0,30 dollari rispettivamente dell'anno precedente. L'azienda ha beneficiato di un credito di produzione avanzata di 10 milioni di dollari previsto dall'Inflation Reduction Act. Nel trimestre, Kennametal ha restituito 40 milioni di dollari agli azionisti tramite riacquisti di azioni per 25 milioni di dollari e dividendi per 15 milioni di dollari. La società ha aggiornato le previsioni per il fiscale 2025, prevedendo ora vendite tra 1,970 e 1,990 miliardi di dollari e un EPS rettificato tra 1,30 e 1,45 dollari. Il segmento Metal Cutting ha registrato un calo delle vendite del 7%, mentre il segmento Infrastructure ha visto una diminuzione del 4%.
Kennametal (NYSE: KMT) reportó resultados del tercer trimestre fiscal 2025 con un desempeño mixto. Las ventas disminuyeron un 6%, pasando de 516 millones de dólares a 486 millones de dólares interanual, reflejando una caída orgánica del 3% y un impacto desfavorable por tipo de cambio del 3%. Sin embargo, las ganancias mejoraron significativamente, con un EPS de 0,41 dólares y un EPS ajustado de 0,47 dólares, en comparación con 0,24 y 0,30 dólares respectivamente el año anterior. La empresa se benefició de un crédito de producción avanzada de 10 millones de dólares bajo la Ley de Reducción de la Inflación. Durante el trimestre, Kennametal devolvió 40 millones de dólares a los accionistas mediante recompras de acciones por 25 millones de dólares y dividendos por 15 millones de dólares. La compañía actualizó sus perspectivas para el año fiscal 2025, esperando ahora ventas entre 1.970 y 1.990 millones de dólares y un EPS ajustado entre 1,30 y 1,45 dólares. El segmento Metal Cutting tuvo una caída en ventas del 7%, mientras que el segmento Infrastructure disminuyó un 4%.
Kennametal (NYSE: KMT)은 2025 회계연도 3분기 실적을 발표했으며, 성과는 엇갈렸습니다. 매출은 전년 동기 대비 6% 감소한 4억 8600만 달러를 기록했으며, 이는 3%의 유기적 감소와 3%의 불리한 환율 영향이 반영된 수치입니다. 그러나 주당순이익(EPS)은 크게 개선되어 각각 전년 대비 0.24달러와 0.30달러였던 EPS와 조정 EPS가 0.41달러와 0.47달러로 증가했습니다. 회사는 인플레이션 감축법(Inflation Reduction Act)에 따른 1000만 달러 규모의 첨단 제조 생산 크레딧 혜택을 받았습니다. 분기 동안 Kennametal은 주식 재매입 2500만 달러와 배당금 1500만 달러를 통해 주주들에게 4000만 달러를 환원했습니다. 회사는 2025 회계연도 전망을 업데이트하여 매출을 19억 7000만 달러에서 19억 9000만 달러 사이, 조정 EPS를 1.30달러에서 1.45달러 사이로 예상하고 있습니다. 금속 절단(Metal Cutting) 부문 매출은 7% 감소했으며, 인프라(Infrastructure) 부문 매출은 4% 줄었습니다.
Kennametal (NYSE : KMT) a publié des résultats pour le troisième trimestre fiscal 2025 avec des performances mitigées. Les ventes ont diminué de 6 %, passant de 516 millions de dollars à 486 millions de dollars sur un an, reflétant une baisse organique de 3 % et un impact défavorable des changes de 3 %. Cependant, les bénéfices se sont nettement améliorés, avec un BPA de 0,41 $ et un BPA ajusté de 0,47 $, contre 0,24 $ et 0,30 $ respectivement l'année précédente. L'entreprise a bénéficié d'un crédit de production avancée de 10 millions de dollars dans le cadre de l'Inflation Reduction Act. Au cours du trimestre, Kennametal a reversé 40 millions de dollars aux actionnaires via des rachats d'actions de 25 millions de dollars et des dividendes de 15 millions de dollars. La société a mis à jour ses prévisions pour l'exercice 2025, s'attendant désormais à des ventes comprises entre 1,970 et 1,990 milliards de dollars et un BPA ajusté entre 1,30 et 1,45 $. Le segment Metal Cutting a enregistré une baisse des ventes de 7 %, tandis que le segment Infrastructure a vu ses ventes diminuer de 4 %.
Kennametal (NYSE: KMT) veröffentlichte gemischte Ergebnisse für das dritte Quartal des Geschäftsjahres 2025. Der Umsatz sank im Jahresvergleich um 6 % auf 486 Millionen US-Dollar von 516 Millionen US-Dollar, was einem organischen Rückgang von 3 % und einem ungünstigen Währungseinfluss von 3 % entspricht. Die Gewinne verbesserten sich jedoch deutlich, mit einem Gewinn je Aktie (EPS) von 0,41 US-Dollar und einem bereinigten EPS von 0,47 US-Dollar, verglichen mit 0,24 bzw. 0,30 US-Dollar im Vorjahr. Das Unternehmen profitierte von einer Produktionsgutschrift in Höhe von 10 Millionen US-Dollar im Rahmen des Inflation Reduction Act. Im Quartal gab Kennametal 40 Millionen US-Dollar an die Aktionäre zurück durch Aktienrückkäufe in Höhe von 25 Millionen US-Dollar und Dividenden von 15 Millionen US-Dollar. Das Unternehmen aktualisierte seine Prognose für das Geschäftsjahr 2025 und erwartet nun Umsätze zwischen 1,970 und 1,990 Milliarden US-Dollar sowie ein bereinigtes EPS von 1,30 bis 1,45 US-Dollar. Der Bereich Metal Cutting verzeichnete einen Umsatzrückgang von 7 %, während der Bereich Infrastructure einen Rückgang von 4 % erlebte.
Positive
  • EPS increased significantly to $0.41 (71% YoY) and adjusted EPS to $0.47 (57% YoY)
  • Received $10 million benefit from advanced manufacturing production credit
  • Achieved $6 million in incremental year-over-year restructuring savings
  • Operating margin improved to 9.1% from 6.8% year-over-year
  • Returned $40 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases
  • Expected annualized run rate pre-tax savings of $15 million by fiscal 2025 end
Negative
  • Sales declined 6% to $486 million year-over-year
  • Organic sales declined 3% with additional 3% negative currency impact
  • Metal Cutting segment sales dropped 7% with operating margin declining to 8.2% from 9.4%
  • Infrastructure segment sales decreased 4%
  • Year-to-date cash flow from operations decreased to $130 million from $163 million
  • Facing market headwinds primarily in EMEA and Americas regions

Insights

Kennametal delivered higher profits despite sales decline, benefiting from tax credits and restructuring while navigating weak industrial markets.

Kennametal's Q3 FY2025 results present a mixed picture with divergent revenue and earnings trajectories. While sales declined 6% year-over-year to $486 million, profitability metrics showed significant improvement with adjusted EPS rising 57% to $0.47 versus $0.30 in the prior year.

This profitability enhancement stems from multiple sources:

  • A $10 million benefit from an advanced manufacturing production credit under the Inflation Reduction Act
  • $6 million in incremental restructuring savings
  • Favorable pricing relative to raw material costs
  • Effective cost control measures

The result was substantial margin expansion, with adjusted operating margin improving to 10.3% from 8.1% last year. However, this improvement masks underlying segment performance divergence. The Metal Cutting segment (representing 63% of revenue) experienced both sales decline (7%) and margin compression to 8.2% from 9.4%. Meanwhile, Infrastructure showed remarkable margin improvement to 10.7% from 2.7%, though heavily influenced by the tax credit.

The company's focus on shareholder returns remained evident with $40 million returned through share repurchases ($25 million) and dividends ($15 million). Cash flow metrics showed some pressure, with year-to-date free operating cash flow of $63 million compared to $84 million in the prior year period.

Management's revised outlook suggests continued caution, with narrowed sales guidance of $1.97-1.99 billion and adjusted EPS of $1.30-1.45. The explicit mention of tariff uncertainties represents a new risk factor worth monitoring.

These results reflect a company effectively managing through challenging industrial conditions by focusing on cost discipline and operational efficiency while maintaining commitment to shareholders. While organic growth remains elusive in the current environment, the margin improvements demonstrate that management's restructuring initiatives are yielding tangible benefits.

  • Earnings per diluted share (EPS) of $0.41 and adjusted EPS of $0.47, compared to $0.24 and $0.30, respectively, in the prior year quarter
  • Returned approximately $40 million to shareholders; $25 million in share repurchases and $15 million in dividends
  • Company provides updated annual Outlook

PITTSBURGH, May 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kennametal Inc. (NYSE: KMT) (the "Company") today reported results for its fiscal 2025 third quarter ended March 31, 2025, with sales of $486 million compared to $516 million in the prior year quarter, and earnings per diluted share (EPS) of $0.41 compared to $0.24 in the prior year quarter. The current quarter pre-tax results include a benefit of approximately $10 million from an advanced manufacturing production credit under the Inflation Reduction Act. Adjusted EPS was $0.47 in the current quarter compared to $0.30 in the prior year quarter.

"During the quarter we demonstrated continued progress on our growth and cost initiatives despite weak market conditions, primarily in EMEA and the Americas," said Sanjay Chowbey, President and CEO. "The market headwinds resulted in sales slightly below our midpoint while adjusted EPS exceeded the upper end of our outlook primarily due to an advanced manufacturing production credit."

Chowbey continued: "Like many companies, the recent uncertainty regarding tariff policies has affected Kennametal, however we intend to mitigate the direct effect of tariffs on our business and will pursue new opportunities to take share."

Fiscal 2025 Third Quarter Key Developments

Sales of $486 million decreased 6 percent from $516 million in the prior year quarter, reflecting an organic sales decline of 3 percent and an unfavorable currency exchange effect of 3 percent.

During the quarter, the Company achieved incremental year-over-year restructuring savings of approximately $6 million. In January 2025, we announced actions to support the long-term competitiveness of the Company and to mitigate softer market conditions. These actions are currently expected to deliver annualized run rate pre-tax savings of approximately $15 million by the end of fiscal 2025. The Company expects to incur pre-tax charges of approximately $25 million in connection with the execution of these actions, of which $6 million was recognized during the quarter.

Operating income was $44 million, or 9.1 percent margin, compared to $35 million, or 6.8 percent margin, in the prior year quarter. The increase in operating income was primarily due to an advanced manufacturing production credit under the Inflation Reduction Act of approximately $10 million within the Infrastructure segment, lower raw material costs, pricing, and incremental year-over-year restructuring savings of approximately $6 million. These factors were partially offset by lower sales and production volumes, higher wages and general inflation and an unfavorable currency exchange effect of approximately $3 million. Adjusted operating income was $50 million, or 10.3 percent margin, in the current quarter, compared to $42 million, or 8.1 percent margin, in the prior year quarter.

The reported effective tax rate (ETR) for the quarter was 23.6 percent compared to 27.4 percent in the prior year quarter. The decrease in the ETR year-over-year was primarily driven by a benefit from the advanced manufacturing production credit under the Inflation Reduction Act and geographical mix. The adjusted ETR was 22.8 percent in the current quarter, compared to 26.5 percent in the prior year quarter.

Year-to-date net cash flow from operating activities was $130 million compared to $163 million in the prior year period. The change in net cash flow from operating activities was driven primarily by working capital changes. Year-to-date free operating cash flow (FOCF) was $63 million compared to $84 million in the prior year period. The decrease in FOCF was driven primarily by working capital changes, partially offset by lower net capital expenditures.

The Company paid $15 million in cash dividends to Kennametal shareholders during the quarter. The Company has a long history of consistently paying dividends to shareholders since its listing on the New York Stock Exchange in 1967.

During the quarter, the Company repurchased 1.1 million shares of Kennametal common stock for $25 million under its share repurchase program. Inception-to-date the Company has repurchased 2.3 million shares of common stock for $55 million under the $200 million three-year program.

Outlook

The Company's expectations for the full fiscal year 2025 are as follows:

Annual Outlook:

  • Sales now expected to be $1.970 - $1.990 billion
  • Adjusted EPS is now expected to be $1.30 - $1.45
  • Pricing actions expected to cover raw material costs, wages and general inflation
  • Interest expense is expected to be approximately $27 million
  • Adjusted ETR is now expected to be approximately 25 percent
  • Free operating cash flow of greater than 125 percent of adjusted net income
  • Primary working capital as a percent of sales is now expected to be approximately 32 percent by fiscal year-end
  • Capital spending now expected to be approximately $90 million

The Company will provide more details regarding its Outlook, including assumptions on tariffs, during its quarterly earnings conference call.

Segment Results

Metal Cutting sales of $304 million decreased 7 percent from $327 million in the prior year quarter, reflecting an organic sales decline of 4 percent and an unfavorable currency exchange effect of 3 percent. Operating income was $25 million, or 8.2 percent margin, compared to $31 million, or 9.4 percent margin, in the prior year quarter. The decrease in operating income was primarily due to lower sales and production volumes, an unfavorable currency exchange effect of approximately $3 million and higher wages and general inflation. These factors were partially offset by pricing, incremental year-over-year restructuring savings of approximately $4 million and lower raw material costs. Adjusted operating income was $29 million, or 9.6 percent margin, in the current quarter, compared to $35 million, or 10.8 percent margin, in the prior year quarter.

Infrastructure sales of $182 million decreased 4 percent from $189 million in the prior year quarter, reflecting an organic sales decline of 2 percent and an unfavorable currency exchange effect of 2 percent. Operating income was $19 million, or 10.7 percent margin, compared to $5 million, or 2.7 percent margin, in the prior year quarter. The increase in operating income was primarily due to an advanced manufacturing production credit under the Inflation Reduction Act of approximately $10 million, the favorable timing of pricing compared to raw material costs and incremental year-over-year restructuring savings of approximately $2 million. These factors were partially offset by lower sales and production volumes. Adjusted operating income was $21 million, or 11.5 percent margin, in the current quarter, compared to $7 million, or 3.8 percent margin, in the prior year quarter.

Dividend Declared

Kennametal announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share. The dividend is payable on May 27, 2025 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 13, 2025.

The Company will host a conference call to discuss its third quarter fiscal 2025 results on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time. 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, interest expense, adjusted EPS, FOCF, primary working capital, capital expenditures and adjusted effective tax rate for the full year of fiscal 2025 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 conflict in the Middle East; other economic recession; our ability to achieve all anticipated benefits of restructuring, simplification and modernization 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; 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 8,400 employees are helping customers in nearly 100 countries stay competitive. Kennametal generated $2 billion in revenues in fiscal 2024. Learn more at www.kennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS


CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)





Three Months Ended
March 31,

Nine Months Ended
March 31,

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

2025


2024

2025


2024

Sales

$   486,399


$   515,794

$ 1,450,398


$ 1,503,591

Cost of goods sold

330,034


362,532

997,993


1,047,834

     Gross profit

156,365


153,262

452,405


455,757

Operating expense

104,013


108,684

324,975


327,674

Restructuring and other charges, net

5,589


6,465

7,535


10,585

Amortization of intangibles

2,703


2,886

8,142


8,674

     Operating income

44,060


35,227

111,753


108,824

Interest expense

6,213


6,777

18,705


20,225

Other income, net

(5,454)


(76)

(8,589)


(674)

Income before income taxes

43,301


28,526

101,637


89,273

Provision for income taxes

10,219


7,816

26,052


13,866

Net income

33,082


20,710

75,585


75,407

Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

1,600


1,734

4,052


3,266

Net income attributable to Kennametal

$     31,482


$     18,976

$     71,533


$     72,141

PER SHARE DATA ATTRIBUTABLE TO KENNAMETAL SHAREHOLDERS


Basic earnings per share

$        0.41


$        0.24

$        0.92


$        0.91

Diluted earnings per share

$        0.41


$        0.24

$        0.91


$        0.90

Basic weighted average shares outstanding

77,037


79,229

77,614


79,655

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding

77,651


79,849

78,208


80,197

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)





(in thousands)

March 31, 2025


June 30, 2024

 

 ASSETS




Cash and cash equivalents

$                     97,467


$           127,971

Accounts receivable, net

290,944


302,810

Inventories

555,989


514,632

Other current assets

68,960


57,179

Total current assets

1,013,360


1,002,592

Property, plant and equipment, net

911,867


938,063

Goodwill and other intangible assets, net

346,205


352,988

Other assets

219,071


210,115

Total assets

$                 2,490,503


$        2,503,758

 

 LIABILITIES




Revolving and other lines of credit and notes payable

$                     12,561


$               1,377

Accounts payable

192,923


191,541

Other current liabilities

210,142


223,043

Total current liabilities

415,626


415,961

Long-term debt

596,586


595,980

Other liabilities

199,375


203,218

Total liabilities

1,211,587


1,215,159

KENNAMETAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

1,236,868


1,249,875

NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS

42,048


38,724

Total liabilities and equity

$                 2,490,503


$        2,503,758

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW (UNAUDITED)




Nine Months Ended
March 31,

(in thousands)

2025


2024

OPERATING ACTIVITIES




Net income

$    75,585


$    75,407

Adjustments to reconcile to cash from operations:




Depreciation

93,279


91,056

Amortization

8,142


8,674

Stock-based compensation expense

18,329


20,651

Restructuring and other charges, net

7,535


10,585

Deferred income taxes

(1,917)


(7,661)

Gain on insurance recoveries

(7,500)


Other

817


13,511

Changes in certain assets and liabilities:




Accounts receivable

10,516


3,875

Inventories

(41,269)


7,044

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

(14,140)


(26,014)

Accrued income taxes

(11,668)


(17,459)

Accrued pension and postretirement benefits

(5,023)


(8,529)

Other

(2,956)


(7,680)

Net cash flow provided by operating activities

129,730


163,460

INVESTING ACTIVITIES




Purchases of property, plant and equipment

(67,506)


(84,240)

Disposals of property, plant and equipment

460


5,270

Business acquisitions


(4,010)

Proceeds from insurance recoveries

7,193


Other

(202)


(3,131)

Net cash flow used in investing activities

(60,055)


(86,111)

FINANCING ACTIVITIES




Net increase in notes payable

944


4,132

Net increase in revolving and other lines of credit

10,200


7,500

Purchase of capital stock

(55,081)


(43,786)

The effect of employee benefit and stock plans and dividend reinvestment

(6,570)


(7,949)

Cash dividends paid to Shareholders

(46,604)


(47,697)

Other

(915)


(859)

Net cash flow used in financing activities

(98,026)


(88,659)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

(2,153)


(2,592)

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS




Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

(30,504)


(13,902)

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

127,971


106,021

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

$    97,467


$    92,119

 

SEGMENT DATA (UNAUDITED)

Three Months Ended
March 31,

Nine Months Ended
March 31,








(in thousands)

2025


2024

2025


2024

Sales:







Metal Cutting

$     304,349


$     326,561

$     899,035


$     946,237

Infrastructure

182,050


189,233

551,363


557,354

Total sales

$     486,399


$     515,794

$  1,450,398


$  1,503,591

Sales By Geographic Region:







Americas

$     240,361


$     252,921

$     713,341


$     738,566

EMEA

151,262


164,238

442,689


465,874

Asia Pacific

94,776


98,635

294,368


299,151

Total sales

$     486,399


$     515,794

$  1,450,398


$  1,503,591

Operating income:







Metal Cutting

$       24,900


$       30,809

$       65,308


$       88,453

Infrastructure

19,423


5,140

47,770


22,020

Corporate (1)

(263)


(722)

(1,325)


(1,649)

Total operating income

$       44,060


$       35,227

$     111,753


$     108,824


(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 March 31, 2025 include restructuring and related charges and differences in projected annual tax rates. Adjustments for the three months ended March 31, 2024 include restructuring and related charges and differences in projected annual tax rates. 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 full fiscal year of 2025 have not been provided, including but not limited to: FOCF, adjusted operating income, adjusted net income, adjusted EPS, adjusted ETR and primary working capital. The most comparable GAAP financial measures are net cash flow from operating activities, operating income, net income attributable to Kennametal, EPS, ETR and working capital (defined as current assets less current liabilities), respectively. Primary working capital is defined as accounts receivable, net plus inventories, net minus accounts payable. 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 MARCH 31, 2025 (UNAUDITED)


(in thousands, except percents and
per share data)

Sales

Operating
income

ETR

Net
income(2)

Diluted EPS

Reported results

$      486,399

$     44,060

23.6 %

$        31,482

$           0.41

Reported operating margin


9.1 %




Restructuring and related charges

5,840

19.4

4,709

0.06

Differences in projected annual tax
  rates

(20.2)

146

Adjusted results

$      486,399

$     49,900

22.8 %

$        36,337

$           0.47

Adjusted operating margin


10.3 %





(2) Attributable to Kennametal.

 

THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2025 (UNAUDITED)


Metal Cutting

Infrastructure

(in thousands, except percents)

Sales

Operating
income

Sales

Operating
income

Reported results

$   304,349

$   24,900

$    182,050

$  19,423

Reported operating margin


8.2 %


10.7 %

Restructuring and related charges

4,320

1,520

Adjusted results

$   304,349

$   29,220

$    182,050

$  20,943

Adjusted operating margin


9.6 %


11.5 %

 

THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2024 (UNAUDITED)


(in thousands, except percents and per share data)

Sales

Operating
income

ETR

Net
income(2)

Diluted EPS

Reported results

$      515,794

$     35,227

27.4 %

$        18,976

$           0.24

Reported operating margin


6.8 %




Restructuring and related charges

6,465

20.4

5,098

0.06

Differences in projected annual tax
  rates

(21.3)

(141)

Adjusted results

$      515,794

$     41,692

26.5 %

$        23,933

$           0.30

Adjusted operating margin


8.1 %





(2) Attributable to Kennametal.

 

THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2024 (UNAUDITED)


Metal Cutting

Infrastructure

(in thousands, except percents)

Sales

Operating
income

Sales

Operating
income

Reported results

$   326,561

$   30,809

$    189,233

$    5,140

Reported operating margin


9.4 %


2.7 %

Restructuring and related charges

4,493

1,972

Adjusted results

$   326,561

$   35,302

$    189,233

$    7,112

Adjusted operating margin


10.8 %


3.8 %

 

Free Operating Cash Flow (FOCF)

FOCF is a non-GAAP financial measure and is defined by the Company as net cash flow provided by operating activities (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)


Nine Months Ended
March 31,

(in thousands)


2025


2024

Net cash flow provided by operating activities


$    129,730


$    163,460

Purchases of property, plant and equipment


(67,506)


(84,240)

Disposals of property, plant and equipment


460


5,270

Free operating cash flow


$      62,684


$      84,490

 

Organic Sales Growth (Decline)

Organic sales growth (decline) is a non-GAAP financial measure of sales growth (decline) (which is the most directly comparable GAAP measure) excluding the effects 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 (decline) at the consolidated and segment levels.

ORGANIC SALES DECLINE (UNAUDITED)




Three Months Ended March 31, 2025


Metal Cutting


Infrastructure


Total

Organic sales decline


(4) %


(2) %


(3) %

Foreign currency exchange effect (3)


(3)


(2)


(3)

Business days effect (4)




Sales decline


(7) %


(4) %


(6) %


(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.

 

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FAQ

What were Kennametal's (KMT) Q3 2025 earnings per share?

Kennametal reported Q3 2025 EPS of $0.41 and adjusted EPS of $0.47, compared to $0.24 and $0.30 respectively in the prior year quarter.

How much did Kennametal's (KMT) sales decline in Q3 2025?

Kennametal's sales declined 6% to $486 million from $516 million in the prior year quarter, reflecting a 3% organic sales decline and 3% unfavorable currency impact.

How much did Kennametal (KMT) return to shareholders in Q3 2025?

Kennametal returned approximately $40 million to shareholders, consisting of $25 million in share repurchases and $15 million in dividends.

What is Kennametal's (KMT) updated guidance for fiscal 2025?

Kennametal expects fiscal 2025 sales of $1.970-$1.990 billion and adjusted EPS of $1.30-$1.45.

How did Kennametal's (KMT) operating segments perform in Q3 2025?

Metal Cutting sales decreased 7% to $304 million with 8.2% operating margin, while Infrastructure sales declined 4% to $182 million with 10.7% operating margin.
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