Recent Research Analysts’ Ratings Changes for Kennametal (KMT)

Several brokerages have updated their recommendations and price targets on shares of Kennametal (NYSE: KMT) in the last few weeks:

• 1/22/2026 – Kennametal had its “hold (c)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
• 1/14/2026 – Kennametal had its price target raised by analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $25.00 to $37.00. They now have an “underweight” rating on the stock.
• 1/12/2026 – Kennametal had its price target raised by analysts at UBS Group AG from $28.00 to $32.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 1/12/2026 – Kennametal had its price target raised by analysts at Morgan Stanley from $27.00 to $29.00. They now have an “equal weight” rating on the stock.
• 1/7/2026 – Kennametal had its price target raised by analysts at Barclays PLC from $25.00 to $28.00. They now have an “equal weight” rating on the stock.
• 11/29/2025 – Kennametal was upgraded by analysts at Wall Street Zen from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating.

Kennametal Inc is a global industrial technology company that designs and manufactures advanced materials, tooling systems, and engineered components for a range of demanding applications. Its solutions support precision metalworking, earthmoving, and wear-resistant environments, catering to customers seeking enhanced productivity, longer tool life, and reduced operating costs.

The company’s product portfolio spans indexable cutting tools, solid round tools, tool holders, metalworking fluid systems, wear parts, ceramics and composites, and custom-engineered components.