
Core Insights - Kennametal Inc. reported a decrease in sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2025, with sales of $486 million, down 6% from $516 million in the prior year quarter, while earnings per diluted share (EPS) increased to $0.41 from $0.24 [1][3][9] Financial Performance - The company achieved an adjusted EPS of $0.47, compared to $0.30 in the prior year quarter, driven by an advanced manufacturing production credit under the Inflation Reduction Act [1][5][9] - Operating income rose to $44 million, representing a 9.1% margin, compared to $35 million and a 6.8% margin in the prior year quarter [5][20] - Year-to-date net cash flow from operating activities was $130 million, down from $163 million in the prior year period, primarily due to working capital changes [7][31] Segment Performance - Metal Cutting sales decreased by 7% to $304 million, with an organic sales decline of 4% and an unfavorable currency exchange effect of 3% [12][33] - Infrastructure sales fell by 4% to $182 million, reflecting an organic sales decline of 2% and an unfavorable currency exchange effect of 2% [13][33] Cost Management and Restructuring - The company achieved restructuring savings of approximately $6 million year-over-year, with expected annualized pre-tax savings of about $15 million by the end of fiscal 2025 [4][5] - Pre-tax charges related to restructuring actions are expected to total approximately $25 million, with $6 million recognized during the quarter [4] Shareholder Returns - Kennametal returned approximately $40 million to shareholders during the quarter, including $25 million in share repurchases and $15 million in dividends [9][10] - The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share, payable on May 27, 2025 [14] Outlook - The company expects full fiscal year 2025 sales to be between $1.970 billion and $1.990 billion, with adjusted EPS projected between $1.30 and $1.45 [17][11] - Pricing actions are anticipated to cover raw material costs, wages, and general inflation [17]