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Kennametal Inc. (KMT) Dividend Safety Gauge & 10-Year DRIP Compounder

$30.18 +1.41% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)

Kennametal Inc. (KMT) earns a Roarable Rating of B- (Buy) with 70/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (30% profit margin, 10% return on capital) with steady institutional support. The company’s underlying cash engine and institutional positioning keep the composite score in the Green Buy zone.

ROARABLE B- • BUY Cap $2.31B

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw B- · Rk B-

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE+5.4% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for KMT)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±6.6%

CASH DIVIDEND + BUYBACK YIELD

4.48% Total Yield

2.68% Cash ($0.81/yr) + 1.8% Buybacks

PAYOUT SAFETY SPEEDOMETER

88/100 • FORTRESS PAYOUT

FREE CASH FLOW PAYOUT RATIO

33.6% of FCF

8 consecutive years of payout growth

INTERACTIVE DRIP & SHAREHOLDER-YIELD COMPOUNDER (8% EST. ANNUAL)

$10,000 Compounded Over 10 Years → $21,589

Est. Year-10 Shareholder Yield: $967/yr

Starting Investment: $10,000

Compounding Horizon: 10 Years

$10.8K

Yr 1

$11.7K

Yr 2

$12.6K

Yr 3

$13.6K

Yr 4

$14.7K

Yr 5

$15.9K

Yr 6

$17.1K

Yr 7

$18.5K

Yr 8

$20.0K

Yr 9

$21.6K

Yr 10

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KMT // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -22.04%▼ DESCENDING CHANNEL

2026-10-30O $29.71H $30.18L $28.64C $30.18VOL 907.4K

RES: $38.47SUP: $26.93SMA50: $30.40SMA200: $34.63

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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)

17.2%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. -3.9% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Industrials Rank #64 of 485 ⚔️ OUST vs KMT Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Industrials Peer Comparison (KMT vs. OUST, CHRN, NN, HSAI)

Industry: Industrial Machinery/Components (208 Tracked Issuers)

Across 485 tracked Industrials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Kennametal Inc. (KMT) ranks #64 by composite RQD confidence (70/100, grade B-) and #199 by equity capitalization ($2.31B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, KMT leads on earnings valuation at 23.4x trailing P/E, while KMT leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 9.5% ROIC and 30.4% gross margin. KMT currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 70/100 (B-).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
KMT ACTIVE Kennametal Inc.	B-	70/100	23.4x	30.4%	9.5%	+1.41%	$2.31B	Benchmark Subject
OUST Ouster Inc.	D-	35/100	—	49.3%	-30.1%	-4.37%	$2.32B	/oust-vs-kmt →
CHRN ChronoScale Holdings Corporation	E	27/100	—	9.6%	-9.3%	-8.26%	$2.27B	/chrn-vs-kmt →
NN NextNav Inc.	E	27/100	—	—	-35.0%	-3.59%	$2.04B	/nn-vs-kmt →
HSAI Hesai Group	D-	40/100	32.7x	41.8%	1.8%	-6.22%	$2.04B	/hsai-vs-kmt →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-06-30 • CIK 0000055242

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-06-30), Kennametal Inc. (KMT) reported GAAP revenue of $1.97B (-3.9% vs. FY2024 revenue of $2.05B , and -5.4% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $98.7M, operating cash flow of $208.3M, and free cash flow of $119.4M (-29.6% YoY). On the balance sheet, KMT closed FY2025 with $2.60B in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 3.04, Piotroski F-Score: 6/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-06-30	$1.97B	$98.7M	$208.3M	$119.4M	$2.60B	—
FY2024 (FY)	2024-06-30	$2.05B	$109.3M	$277.1M	$169.5M	$2.44B	—
FY2023 (FY)	2023-06-30	$2.08B	$118.5M	$257.9M	$257.9M	—	—

3. KMT Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is KMT stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-01, Kennametal Inc. (NYSE: KMT) is rated B- (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 70/100 at a spot price of $30.18 (+1.41% 1D, market cap $2.31B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 14/20, Executive Insider Alignment 12/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 16/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 15/20. Across 485 tracked Industrials issuers, KMT ranks #64 in composite RQD confidence.

How does KMT compare to OUST and CHRN in the Industrials sector?

Within the Industrials sector (Industrial Machinery/Components), KMT carries a Roarable B- (70/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 23.4x, gross margin of 30.4%, and ROIC of 9.5%. By comparison, OUST (Ouster Inc.) holds a D- grade (35/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -30.1%, cap $2.32B) and CHRN (ChronoScale Holdings Corporation) posts a E grade (27/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -9.3%, cap $2.27B). Among the 5-stock peer group, KMT leads on earnings multiple (23.4x) while KMT leads on capital efficiency (9.5% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for KMT?

Per KMT's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-06-30, CIK 0000055242), Kennametal Inc. generated $1.97B in revenue (-3.9% YoY), $98.7M in net income, and $119.4M in free cash flow against $2.60B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.. Primary risk factors monitored: Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is KMT trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

KMT last traded at $30.18 (+1.41% on volume of 1,547,379 shares), positioning the stock -0.72% below its 50-day simple moving average ($30.40) and -12.85% below its 200-day simple moving average ($34.63). Across its 52-week range of $21.70 to $43.81, KMT sits at the 38.4% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 37.8 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±6.6% ($28.19 to $32.17).

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Does KMT pay a dividend and is it safe?

Kennametal Inc. (KMT) offers a 2.68% cash dividend yield ($0.81 annualized) and 4.48% total shareholder yield including buybacks. Roarable rates its payout coverage as FORTRESS PAYOUT.

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