If you'd invested in Kennametal (KMT): performance and returns
Looking for Kennametal's share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would Kennametal have returned?
This calculator shows how much Kennametal stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in Kennametal
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $1,433 | +43% |
| 3 years ago | $1,204 | +20% |
| 5 years ago | $906 | -9% |
| 10 years ago | $1,939 | +94% |
| since inception (1984) | $5,357 | +436% |
Return by year (Kennametal)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | 0% | $998 (0%) |
| 2025 | +44% | $1,433 (+43%) |
| 2024 | -2% | $1,400 (+40%) |
| 2023 | -14% | $1,204 (+20%) |
| 2022 | -18% | $993 (-1%) |
| 2021 | -9% | $906 (-9%) |
| 2020 | +21% | $1,097 (+10%) |
| 2019 | -17% | $913 (-9%) |
| 2018 | -23% | $704 (-30%) |
| 2017 | +36% | $960 (-4%) |
| 2016 | +102% | $1,939 (+94%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does KMT return?
$1,000 invested in Kennametal 10 years ago would be worth $1,939 today, i.e. +7%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was KMT's best/worst year?
Best year: 2016 (+102%). Worst year: 2018 (-23%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in KMT since inception be worth?
Since 1984, $1,000 would have become $5,357 (+436%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do Kennametal's returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If Kennametal pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is Kennametal's average annual return (ROI)?
Kennametal's return on investment is about +7%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.