Independent
Tenure on this board
8.8 yrs
Also a director at
Arcosa Inc (ACA)Pnc Financial Services Group Inc (PNC)
Meeting calendar
KMT · Annual meeting · Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Kennametal Inc
9 nominees · 3 ballot items.
Shareholders will vote on the election of nine directors, ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2027, and advisory approval of named executive officer compensation.
Market cap
$2.3B
1Y TSR
+45.2%
Board grade
C
Record date
Aug 28, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · Oct 27, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot3
- 1
Election of Nine Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElect Joseph Alvarado, Shelley Bausch, Sanjay Chowbey, Douglas T. Dietrich, Richard J. Harshman, Dawne Hickton, Lorraine M. Martin, Sagar A. Patel, and Paul Sternlieb to one-year terms expiring in 2027.
- 2
Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
ManagementBoard: FORRatify the Audit Committee’s selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Kennametal’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.
- 3
Advisory Vote to Approve Named Executive Officer Compensation
ManagementBoard: FORApprove, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation paid to Kennametal’s named executive officers as disclosed in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis and executive compensation tables and narrative.
More detail
Proposal 3 asks shareholders to express advisory approval of the overall compensation paid to Kennametal’s named executive officers, rather than to approve any individual pay element. The vote covers the compensation philosophy, policies, practices, Compensation Discussion and Analysis, and executive compensation tables and narrative disclosed under Item 402 of Regulation S-K. The vote is required under Section 14A of the Exchange Act and is explicitly non-binding. Kennametal emphasizes a pay-for-performance model combining salary, annual incentives, and long-term equity awards. A substantial portion of executive compensation is tied to corporate or segment financial performance, stock performance, and strategic or safety objectives. In fiscal 2026, the program used metrics including revenue, adjusted EBITDA, primary working capital as a percentage of sales, adjusted EBIT, adjusted EBITDA margin, and adjusted ROIC. The company reports strong fiscal 2026 results and above-target annual incentive outcomes, while long-term awards remain subject to performance and service conditions. Management also notes that shareholders approved approximately 99% of the prior year’s advisory compensation vote, which supported retaining the general compensation approach. The Board recommends voting for the proposal because it believes the program aligns executive and shareholder interests and provides competitive incentives to recruit, retain, and motivate leadership. Although advisory, the Company states that it will review the vote and consider the result in future compensation decisions.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot9
Independent
Tenure on this board
1.5 yrs
Also a director at
Gatx Corp (GATX)Innospec Inc (IOSP)
Not independent
Tenure on this board
2.4 yrs
Also a director at
Nov Inc (NOV)
Independent
Tenure on this board
1.7 yrs
Also a director at
Minerals Technologies Inc (MTX)
Independent
Tenure on this board
0.2 yrs
Also a director at
Ameren Corp (AEE)Pnc Financial Services Group Inc (PNC)
Independent
Tenure on this board
0.2 yrs
Also a director at
Commercial Metals Co (CMC)Elevra Lithium Ltd (ELVR)
Independent
Tenure on this board
8.3 yrs
Also a director at
Iperionx Ltd (IPX)
Independent
Tenure on this board
10.2 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
3.8 yrs
Also a director at
Enerpac Tool Group Corp (EPAC)
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BlackRock, Inc. | 10.8% | 8,230,951 | $288M |
| 2 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 7.8% | 5,972,268 | $209M |
| 3 | DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | 6.0% | 4,605,921 | $161M |
| 4 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 4.5% | 3,439,729 | $121M |
| 5 | STATE STREET CORP | 4.1% | 3,088,237 | $108M |
| 6 | AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES INC | 4.0% | 3,059,373 | $107M |
| 7 | BlackRock, Inc. | 3.5% | 2,703,569 | $95M |
| 8 | ARROWSTREET CAPITAL, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | 2.9% | 2,241,308 | $79M |
| 9 | FMR LLC | 2.8% | 2,109,825 | $74M |
| 10 | WILLIAM BLAIR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC | 2.6% | 1,986,136 | $70M |
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Kennametal Inc 2026 annual meeting?
- Kennametal Inc (KMT) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Kennametal Inc 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Kennametal Inc 2026 meeting is Friday, August 28, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Kennametal Inc's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 9 director nominees at the Kennametal Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Kennametal Inc 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 3 proposals at the Kennametal Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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