Why Is Kennametal (KMT) Up 5.2% Since Last Earnings Report?

A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Kennametal (KMT). Shares have added about 5.2% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.

Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Kennametal due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at the most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important drivers.

How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?

It turns out, fresh estimates have trended upward during the past month.

The consensus estimate has shifted 7.73% due to these changes.

VGM Scores

At this time, Kennametal has an average Growth Score of C, however its Momentum Score is doing a lot better with an A. Charting a somewhat similar path, the stock was allocated a grade of B on the value side, putting it in the second quintile for this investment strategy.

Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of A. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.

Outlook

Estimates have been broadly trending upward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions looks promising. Notably, Kennametal has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). We expect an in-line return from the stock in the next few months.

Performance of an Industry Player

Kennametal is part of the Zacks Manufacturing - Tools & Related Products industry. Over the past month, Stanley Black & Decker (SWK), a stock from the same industry, has gained 5.8%. The company reported its results for the quarter ended March 2025 more than a month ago.

Stanley Black & Decker reported revenues of $3.74 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of -3.2%. EPS of $0.75 for the same period compares with $0.56 a year ago.

For the current quarter, Stanley Black & Decker is expected to post earnings of $0.35 per share, indicating a change of -67.9% from the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed -21.5% over the last 30 days.

Stanley Black & Decker has a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) based on the overall direction and magnitude of estimate revisions. Additionally, the stock has a VGM Score of D.

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