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Kennametal Inc (KMT)

314 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in KMT. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +54
Streak
2Q ▲
Buyers last Q
65%

Smart Money Signals — KMT

Based on 315 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added KMT than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.
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At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
315 hedge funds hold KMT right now — the highest count in 3.0 years. When ownership is this concentrated, any bad news can trigger a chain reaction: one big fund sells, others follow. This is a classic 'crowded trade' — high popularity doesn't equal safety.
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Fast accumulation — +28% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+68 new funds entered over the past year (+28% YoY). That's a rapid rush of institutional money. Fast accumulation often signals a major thesis — but it also means the stock could fall quickly if that thesis breaks.
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More buyers than sellers — 65% buying

205 buying108 selling
Last quarter: 205 funds were net buyers (85 opened a brand new position + 120 added to an existing one). Only 108 were sellers (77 trimmed + 31 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+30 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new KMT position: 51 → 25 → 55 → 85. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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59% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 59% conviction (2yr+) ■ 17% medium ■ 24% new
186 out of 315 hedge funds have held KMT for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.
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Value +25% but shares only +1% — price-driven

Value
+24%
Shares
+1%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +25%, but actual share count only changed +1%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.
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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

54 → 51 → 25 → 55 → 85 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 51 → 25 → 55 → 85. The pace of institutional discovery is accelerating sharply. This is the 'hot idea' phase — the thesis is being passed from fund to fund. You are not late — the accumulation wave is still building.
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Veteran-anchored — 68% veterans vs 26% newcomers

■ 68% veterans ■ 6% 1-2yr ■ 26% new
Entry-cohort mix of 321 holders: 218 (68%) are 2+ year veterans, 19 entered 1–2 years ago, and 84 (26%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 41% AUM from top-100 funds

41% from top-100 AUM funds
52 of 312 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 41% of total institutional value in KMT. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.9
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.9/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — KMT

In 2026 Q1, 205 hedge funds were net buyers of KMT (85 opened a new position, 120 added to an existing one), while 108 reduced or exited (77 trimmed, 31 sold completely) — a 65% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 41% of total institutional value in KMT is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +54 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 315.

Hedge Fund Ownership: KMT

How many hedge funds hold KMT — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of KMT vs. share price

Market Analysis: KMT

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Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

Is It Too Late to Buy Kennametal Inc (KMT) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much KMT has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLI) since the 2026 Q1 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End March 31, 2026 · 77d ago
KMT
-1.6%
XLI
+10.5%

KMT outperformed XLI by -12.1% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 32d ago
KMT
+2.6%
XLI
+4.2%

Since the filing became public, KMT outperformed XLI by -1.6% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

25 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
6.1
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.8
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: KMT
314 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 314 261 20.31%
13F Shares 78M 77M 1.11%
Total Value $2.74B $2.20B 24.89%
New Positions 84 55 +29
Increased Positions 118 91 +27
Closed Positions 31 37 -6
Reduced Positions 75 88 -13
Total Calls 5 3 66.67%
Total Puts 4 1 300.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.8 0.33 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

314 + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in KMT. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

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Top 25 KMT holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Medina Value Partners, LLC 8.45% 1,116,265 $40.3M
2 Brandes Investment Partners, LP 1.35% 5,265,280 $190.2M
3 Nfj Investment Group, LLC 1.27% 929,258 $33.6M
4 Dean Capital Management 1.21% 80,767 $2.9M
5 SummerHaven Investment Management, LLC 0.70% 31,352 $1.1M
6 Dean Investment Associates, LLC 0.58% 114,180 $4.1M
7 Klein Pavlis & Peasley Financial, INC. 0.50% 25,243 $912K
8 Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC 0.49% 669,218 $24.2M
9 Advisors Preferred, LLC 0.48% 89,919 $3.2M
10 De Lisle Partners LLP 0.43% 99,299 $3.6M
11 Ausbil Investment Management Ltd 0.41% 22,623 $826K
12 Integrated Quantitative Investments LLC 0.36% 55,503 $2.0M
13 First National Advisers, LLC 0.36% 68,300 $2.5M
14 Ariel Investments, LLC 0.35% 869,000 $31.4M
15 Deprince Race & Zollo Inc 0.33% 490,023 $17.7M
16 Virtus Advisers, LLC 0.32% 18,900 $683K
17 Dana Investment Advisors, Inc. 0.31% 286,436 $10.3M
18 William Blair Investment Management, LLC 0.30% 2,482,535 $89.7M
19 JMN Financial LLC 0.30% 8,317 $300K
20 Wakefield Asset Management LLLP 0.29% 30,533 $1.1M
21 Atom Investors LP 0.23% 90,089 $3.3M
22 Legato Capital Management LLC 0.20% 62,294 $2.3M
23 Steel Grove Capital Advisors, LLC 0.19% 49,022 $1.8M
24 Diametric Capital, LP 0.15% 15,660 $566K
25 Occudo Quantitative Strategies LP 0.15% 68,971 $2.7M
Investor Ownership
History 		% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — Kennametal Inc (KMT)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for KMT?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added KMT than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

What is the institutional breadth score for KMT?

More buyers than sellers — 65% buying: Last quarter: 205 funds were net buyers (85 opened a brand new position + 120 added to an existing one). Only 108 were sellers (77 trimmed + 31 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for KMT holders?

Elite ownership — 41% AUM from top-100 funds: 52 of 312 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 41% of total institutional value in KMT. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held KMT?

59% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 186 out of 315 hedge funds have held KMT for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Is it too late to buy Kennametal Inc (KMT) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, KMT has moved +2.6% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +4.2% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of -1.6%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), KMT has gained -1.6% vs +10.5% for XLI. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.

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