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Kennametal (KMT) guidance history: what it guided and what it reported
Kennametal gave guidance in 3 earnings releases on file since May 6, 2026. Of 1 guided period since reported, it met or beat its own guidance once (100%). Revenue: 1 of 1, on average +1.1% against the guided midpoint. Its releases raised guidance twice and lowered it 0 times.
Revenue
Met or beat 1 of 1 periods (0 above, 1 within, 0 below).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY27 | $3.3B–$3.5B (Nov 4, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q2 FY27 | $785M–$815M (Nov 4, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q1 FY27 | $745M–$775M (Aug 5, 2026) | $768M | within the range | +1.1% |
Adjusted revenue
The guide is on an adjusted basis that the GAAP statements do not show, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY26 | $2.3B–$2.4B (May 6, 2026) | — | — | — |
Capital expenditures
Every guided period is still to be reported.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY27 | $85.0M (Nov 4, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
Adjusted EPS
The guide is on an adjusted basis that the GAAP statements do not show, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY27 | $5.00–$6.00 (Nov 4, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q2 FY27 | $1.20–$1.50 (Nov 4, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q1 FY27 | $2.50–$2.80 (Aug 5, 2026) | — | — | — |
| FY26 | $3.75–$4.00 (May 6, 2026) | — | — | — |
Adjusted EBITDA margin
Every guided period is still to be reported.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY27 | 16.0%–19.0% (Nov 4, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
The latest quarter
Kennametal, Q1 FY27: revenue $768M (+54% year over year), operating margin 49.4%, net earnings $272M, operating cash flow −$201M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Does Kennametal beat its guidance?
Kennametal gave guidance in 3 earnings releases on file since May 6, 2026. Of 1 guided period since reported, it met or beat its own guidance once (100%). Revenue: 1 of 1, on average +1.1% against the guided midpoint.
How often does Kennametal raise guidance?
Its earnings releases raised guidance twice and lowered it 0 times since May 6, 2026.
Each guided period is held to the last guidance given before its figures were reported; a single figure counts as in line within 1% (0.25 pts for a rate). Reported figures are GAAP, from the company's filings; adjusted guidance shows its moves only.