Kennametal Q2 sales rise 10% to $530 million; annual sales and adjusted EPS outlook raised
Kennametal reported fiscal 2026 second-quarter sales of $530 million, up 10 percent, and GAAP diluted EPS of $0.44 versus $0.23 a year earlier. The company raised its annual sales and adjusted EPS outlook, with annual adjusted EPS now expected at $2.05 to $2.45, though year-to-date operating cash flow and free operating cash flow declined.
Key points
- Q2 sales $530 million vs $482 million prior year; operating income $53 million vs $32 million
- Diluted EPS $0.44 vs $0.23; adjusted EPS $0.47 vs $0.25 prior year
- Annual outlook: sales $2.190 to $2.250 billion; adjusted EPS $2.05 to $2.45
- Six-month operating cash flow $73 million vs $101 million; free operating cash flow $38 million vs $57 million
The filing
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