KMT
Kennametal
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Industrials
- NYSE: KMT
- Dividend
Last dividend date: May 12, 2026
Dividend yield: 2.26%
Payout ratio: 44.4%
Kennametal's most recent dividend of $0.2 per share was on May 12, 2026 (ex-date). The annualized payout of $0.8 per share represents a current dividend yield of 2.26%.
KMT dividend stats
vs. Industrials sector
Kennametal Dividend yield
KMT has a dividend yield of 2.26% which is higher than the Industrials sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with the Industrials sector average of 1.5%, Kennametal's dividend yield is 51% higher. The current dividend yield is lower than the historical average of 2.9% of the last 5 years.
KMT Dividend history
Kennametal has a history of paying dividends since 1994. Our records of KMT show that the company has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has not changed for the last year. But since the stock price has gone up by 62% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 38%.
Kennametal Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2026 | $0.2 | 2.23% |
| Feb 10, 2026 | $0.2 | 1.95% |
| Nov 10, 2025 | $0.2 | 2.96% |
| Aug 12, 2025 | $0.2 | 3.88% |
| May 13, 2025 | $0.2 | 3.61% |
| Feb 11, 2025 | $0.2 | 3.72% |
| Nov 12, 2024 | $0.2 | 2.73% |
| Aug 13, 2024 | $0.2 | 3.27% |
| May 13, 2024 | $0.2 | 3.1% |
| Feb 12, 2024 | $0.2 | 3.21% |
| Nov 6, 2023 | $0.2 | 3.48% |
| Aug 7, 2023 | $0.2 | 2.89% |
| May 8, 2023 | $0.2 | 2.97% |
| Feb 13, 2023 | $0.2 | 2.77% |
| Nov 7, 2022 | $0.2 | 3.24% |
| Aug 8, 2022 | $0.2 | 3.08% |
| May 9, 2022 | $0.2 | 3% |
| Feb 14, 2022 | $0.2 | 2.43% |
| Nov 8, 2021 | $0.2 | 2.04% |
| Aug 9, 2021 | $0.2 | 2.26% |
| May 10, 2021 | $0.2 | 1.94% |
| Feb 8, 2021 | $0.2 | 2.16% |
| Nov 9, 2020 | $0.2 | 2.4% |
| Aug 10, 2020 | $0.2 | 2.68% |
| May 11, 2020 | $0.2 | 3.3% |
| Feb 10, 2020 | $0.2 | 2.71% |
| Nov 8, 2019 | $0.2 | 2.35% |
| Aug 12, 2019 | $0.2 | 2.77% |
| May 13, 2019 | $0.2 | 2.34% |
| Feb 11, 2019 | $0.2 | 2.18% |
| Nov 9, 2018 | $0.2 | 2.03% |
| Aug 15, 2018 | $0.2 | 2.1% |
| May 14, 2018 | $0.2 | 2.05% |
| Feb 12, 2018 | $0.2 | 1.88% |
| Nov 13, 2017 | $0.2 | 1.83% |
| Aug 16, 2017 | $0.2 | 2.37% |
| May 12, 2017 | $0.2 | 2.08% |
| Feb 10, 2017 | $0.2 | 2.1% |
| Nov 8, 2016 | $0.2 | 2.75% |
| Aug 10, 2016 | $0.2 | 2.85% |
| May 11, 2016 | $0.2 | 3.41% |
| Feb 10, 2016 | $0.2 | 4.59% |
| Nov 6, 2015 | $0.2 | 2.64% |
| Aug 7, 2015 | $0.2 | 2.38% |
| May 8, 2015 | $0.18 | 1.9% |
| Feb 6, 2015 | $0.18 | 2.05% |
Kennametal dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
KMT has a payout ratio of 44.4% which is higher than the Industrials sector and the industry average but lower than its peers average. In comparison with the Industrials sector average of 32.7%, Kennametal's payout ratio is 36% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
KMT dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSM Msc Industrial Direct Co Inc | 2.98% | $3.46 | 93% |
| KMT Kennametal Inc | 2.26% | $0.8 | 44.4% |
| FAST Fastenal Co | 2% | $0.92 | 80.7% |
| LECO Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc | 1.12% | $3.08 | 31.5% |
| DOV DOVER Corp | 0.92% | $2.08 | 25.8% |
| CRS Carpenter Technology Corp | 0.14% | $0.8 | 8.4% |
| HURC Hurco Companies Inc | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Frequently asked questions
Does Kennametal pay a dividend?
Yes, Kennametal has paid four dividends in the last 12 months. KMT has been paying dividends since 1994.
When was KMT's last dividend?
Kennametal's last dividend ex-date was on May 12, 2026. The dividend amount was $0.2 per share.
How much dividend does Kennametal pay (per share)?
On an annual basis KMT pays $0.8 per share.
What is Kennametal's dividend yield?
Kennametal's current dividend yield is 2.26%.
How often does Kennametal pay dividends?
Kennametal pays four dividends per year.
What is Kennametal's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Kennametal is 44.4%.
Does Kennametal pay a good dividend?
Kennametal's dividend yield is higher than the Industrials sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.