Key Takeaways Kennametal's Metal Cutting revenues fell 4% in Q4 FY25 due to weak transportation and engineering demand.Lower energy activity, rig counts and tariffs on steel and aluminum are pressuring KMT's costs and sales.Softness in Infrastructure adds strain, with FY26 revenue forecast at $1.95-$2.05B, down 1.6% at midpoint.Kennametal Inc. (KMT) is witnessing persistent weakness in the Metal Cutting segment. The decrease in demand across the transportation end market, owing to continued OEM production s ...

FY25 Fourth Quarter Earnings Call Presentation August 6, 2025 Q4 FY25 EARNINGS Safe Harbor Statement Certain statements in this release may be forward-looking in nature, or "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements are statements that do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. For example, statements about Kennametal's outlook for sales, adjusted operating income, ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Sales decreased by 6% year over year, with metal cutting sales declining 4% organically and infrastructure declining 2% organically [9][25] - Adjusted EPS increased to $0.47 compared to $0.30 in the prior year quarter, driven by restructuring benefits and an advanced manufacturing tax credit [12][28] - Adjusted EBITDA and operating margins were 17.9% and 10.3% respectively, compared to 14.2% and 8.1% in the prior year quarter [27] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Metal cutting sales were down 7% year over year, with a 4% organic decline and unfavorable foreign currency exchange of 3% [29] - Infrastructure sales declined 4% year over year, with an organic decline of 2% and unfavorable foreign currency exchange of 2% [32] - Aerospace and defense sales increased by 28%, while energy declined by 3% mainly in The Americas [33] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - EMEA remained the slowest market, down 4% on a constant currency basis [9] - Transportation and general engineering were impacted by market conditions in EMEA and The Americas [11] - Earthworks within the infrastructure segment was affected by lower mining activity in The Americas and Asia Pacific [11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company announced a restructuring action to lower structural costs by reducing employment costs and consolidating manufacturing operations [7] - Focus on growth initiatives in aerospace and defense, with expectations of long-term demand for energy and industrial production [11][12] - Commitment to executing value creation pillars to deliver above-market growth and continuous improvement [13] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted modest declines across most markets, with some positive macro data points on industrial production in the U.S. [8] - The company expects to see positive trends from a growing middle class impacting general engineering and medical applications [11] - Management remains cautious about the economic impact of recent trade policies and is actively monitoring the situation [12][20] Other Important Information - The company achieved approximately $6 million in restructuring savings in the quarter and is on pace to achieve a $15 million run rate savings [10] - The estimated annual impact of tariffs is approximately $80 million, with actions underway to mitigate these costs [20] - The company returned $40 million to shareholders through share repurchase and dividend programs [37] Q&A Session Summary Question: Outlook for the fourth quarter and demand trends - Management indicated steady improvement in demand trends, with general engineering and transportation remaining flat, while aerospace and defense showed slight improvement [50][51] Question: Specifics on tariff mitigation actions - Management expressed confidence in fully mitigating the direct impact of tariffs, with actions already in progress [56][58] Question: Competitive dynamics and tariff relevance - Management noted competitive pressures in the earthworks segment due to soft coal prices and demand versus capacity issues in China [72][75] Question: Inventory position and strategic inventory management - Management acknowledged an increase in inventory, particularly in work-in-progress and raw materials, as a strategic move in response to changing demand [96][97] Question: Pricing outlook and cost management - Management confirmed that the pricing outlook remains at approximately 2%, excluding tariff impacts, with potential for higher pricing due to tariff surcharges [109][110]

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]