Kennametal (NYSE: KMT) furnishes fiscal 2026 Q2 earnings announcement

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Kennametal Inc. furnished an earnings announcement for its fiscal 2026 second quarter ended December 31, 2025 in a current report. The company attached the full press release as Exhibit 99.1, stating that this earnings information is being furnished rather than filed under securities law.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 2.02, 9.01

2 items

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial

Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): February 4, 2026

Kennametal Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Pennsylvania

1-5318

25-0900168

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

525 William Penn Place

Suite 3300

Pittsburgh,

Pennsylvania

15219

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (412) 248-8000

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2). Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class			Trading Symbol			Name of each exchange on which registered
Capital Stock, par value $1.25 per share			KMT			New York Stock Exchange
Preferred Stock Purchase Rights						New York Stock Exchange

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On February 4, 2026, Kennametal Inc. (Kennametal or the Company) issued an earnings announcement for its fiscal 2026 second quarter ended December 31, 2025. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference into this Item 2.02.

The earnings announcement issued on February 4, 2026 is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to liability of that section unless the Company specifically incorporates it by reference in a document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

99.1 Fiscal 2026 Second Quarter Earnings Announcement

104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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Signatures

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

KENNAMETAL INC.

Date:

February 4, 2026

By:

/s/ John W. Witt

John W. Witt

Vice President Finance and Corporate Controller

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FAQ

What did Kennametal Inc. (KMT) disclose in this 8-K filing?

Kennametal Inc. disclosed that it issued an earnings announcement for its fiscal 2026 second quarter, which ended on December 31, 2025. The company attached the full announcement as Exhibit 99.1 to the report for investors to review.

Which period does Kennametal Inc.’s latest earnings announcement cover?

The earnings announcement covers Kennametal Inc.’s fiscal 2026 second quarter, which ended on December 31, 2025. This timing means the update reflects the company’s performance for the three-month period leading up to that date.

How is Kennametal Inc.’s fiscal 2026 Q2 earnings information provided in the 8-K?

Kennametal Inc.’s fiscal 2026 Q2 earnings information is provided through a press release attached as Exhibit 99.1. The company references this exhibit in the report rather than detailing financial figures directly in the 8-K text.

Is Kennametal Inc.’s earnings announcement considered filed or furnished?

Kennametal Inc.’s earnings announcement is expressly described as being furnished as Exhibit 99.1, not filed. This means it is not automatically subject to certain liabilities under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act unless later incorporated by reference.

Who signed Kennametal Inc.’s 8-K covering the fiscal 2026 Q2 earnings release?

The 8-K was signed on behalf of Kennametal Inc. by John W. Witt, who is identified as Vice President Finance and Corporate Controller. His signature indicates he is the authorized officer executing the report for the company.

What exhibits accompany Kennametal Inc.’s 8-K for fiscal 2026 Q2?

The report includes Exhibit 99.1, which is the Fiscal 2026 Second Quarter Earnings Announcement, and Exhibit 104, the cover page interactive data file embedded within the Inline XBRL document. These exhibits provide the detailed earnings information and related data tagging.