Kennametal (KMT) sets $0.20 per share cash dividend for May 26, 2026

Q: What dividend did Kennametal (KMT) declare in this 8-K filing?

Kennametal declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share . This payment applies to its capital stock and reflects the company’s ongoing distribution of cash directly to shareholders each quarter.

Q: When will Kennametal (KMT) pay the declared dividend?

The dividend will be payable on May 26, 2026 . Shareholders who own Kennametal stock as of the record date will receive the cash payment on this date through their brokerage or registered accounts.

Q: What is the record date for Kennametal’s May 2026 dividend?

The record date for Kennametal’s dividend is May 12, 2026 . Investors must be shareholders of record at the close of business that day to qualify to receive the $0.20 per share cash dividend.

Q: What type of dividend did Kennametal (KMT) announce?

Kennametal announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share. A cash dividend is a direct payment to shareholders, providing them with immediate cash return based on the number of shares they own.

Q: Which Kennametal shares are covered by the $0.20 dividend?

The $0.20 quarterly dividend applies to Kennametal’s capital stock with $1.25 par value per share . These shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol KMT, and holders of these shares on the record date receive the dividend.

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Form Type

8-K

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Kennametal Inc. reported that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share on its capital stock.

The dividend will be payable on May 26, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 12, 2026. This continues the company’s practice of returning cash to shareholders through regular dividends.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 8.01, 9.01

2 items

Item 8.01 Other Events Other

Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

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

Key Figures

Quarterly dividend: $0.20 per share Dividend payment date: May 26, 2026 Dividend record date: May 12, 2026 +1 more

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Quarterly dividend $0.20 per share Declared by Board of Directors

Dividend payment date May 26, 2026 Payable date for $0.20 cash dividend

Dividend record date May 12, 2026 Shareholders of record eligible for dividend

Par value of capital stock $1.25 per share Capital stock listed on NYSE as KMT

Key Terms

quarterly cash dividend, shareholders of record, Item 8.01 Other Events, Capital Stock, par value $1.25 per share

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quarterly cash dividend financial

"the Board of Directors of Kennametal Inc. declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.20 per share"

A quarterly cash dividend is a payment made by a company to its shareholders four times a year, usually based on its profits. It is like a regular bonus or reward for owning the company's stock, providing shareholders with income. Many investors see these payments as a sign of the company's stability and its ability to generate consistent profits.

shareholders of record financial

"payable on May 26, 2026 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 12, 2026"

Shareholders of record are the people officially listed as owners of a company's stock on a specific date. This matters because only these shareholders are entitled to receive dividends or vote at company meetings. It's like being on the official guest list for a party—you get to enjoy the perks and have a say.

Item 8.01 Other Events regulatory

"Item 8.01 Other Events. On April 28, 2026, the Board of Directors of Kennametal Inc."

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

05/01/2026 - 12:21 PM

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): April 28, 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):

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

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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 8.01 Other Events.

On April 28, 2026, the Board of Directors of Kennametal Inc. declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.20 per share. The dividend is payable on May 26, 2026 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 12, 2026.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

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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:

May 1, 2026

By:

/s/ Michelle R. Keating

Michelle R. Keating

Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What dividend did Kennametal (KMT) declare in this 8-K filing?

Kennametal declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share. This payment applies to its capital stock and reflects the company’s ongoing distribution of cash directly to shareholders each quarter.

When will Kennametal (KMT) pay the declared dividend?

The dividend will be payable on May 26, 2026. Shareholders who own Kennametal stock as of the record date will receive the cash payment on this date through their brokerage or registered accounts.

What is the record date for Kennametal’s May 2026 dividend?

The record date for Kennametal’s dividend is May 12, 2026. Investors must be shareholders of record at the close of business that day to qualify to receive the $0.20 per share cash dividend.

What type of dividend did Kennametal (KMT) announce?

Kennametal announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share. A cash dividend is a direct payment to shareholders, providing them with immediate cash return based on the number of shares they own.

Which Kennametal shares are covered by the $0.20 dividend?

The $0.20 quarterly dividend applies to Kennametal’s capital stock with $1.25 par value per share. These shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol KMT, and holders of these shares on the record date receive the dividend.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

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