Kennametal reports record Q4 earnings, guides for continued growth in fiscal 2027

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Kennametal reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 results with organic sales growth of 42%, marking the fourth consecutive quarter of organic sales growth. Adjusted earnings per share reached a record $2.96, up from $0.34 in the prior-year period, driven by strong price realization and volume improvements. For the full fiscal year, organic sales increased 19% and adjusted EPS rose to $4.57 from $1.34. The company provided a fiscal 2027 outlook with sales expected between $3.33 billion and $3.45 billion and adjusted EPS in the range of $4.15 to $5.15. Free operating cash flow was negative $79 million for fiscal 2026, but the company expects free operating cash flow to turn positive in the second half of fiscal 2027.

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Record Q4 earnings and strong fiscal 2027 guidance