Brandes Investment Partners (NYSE: KMT) holds 5.27M shares, 6.91% stake

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Brandes Investment Partners filed an amendment to its Schedule 13G/A reporting beneficial ownership of 5,266,444 common shares of Kennametal Inc. This stake represents 6.91% of the class as reported.

The filing shows shared voting power of 3,577,002 shares and shared dispositive power of 5,266,444 shares. The document is signed by an Executive Director on 04/01/2026 and references an ownership snapshot dated 03/31/2026.

Insights

Institutional Ownership Analyst

Large passive stake reported by Brandes; position and voting breakdown disclosed.

The amendment records Brandes Investment Partners' beneficial ownership of 5,266,444 shares, equal to 6.91% of Kennametal common stock as of 03/31/2026. The filing indicates Brandes holds shared voting power over 3,577,002 shares and shared dispositive power over 5,266,444 shares.

Implications depend on Brandes' engagement posture; the filing itself does not state intent to vote a block or change holdings. Subsequent SEC filings or public statements would clarify any activism or voting plans.

Key Figures

Beneficial ownership: 5,266,444 shares Percent of class: 6.91% Shared voting power: 3,577,002 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Beneficial ownership 5,266,444 shares Beneficially owned as of 03/31/2026

Percent of class 6.91% Percent of Kennametal common shares reported

Shared voting power 3,577,002 shares Shared power to vote reported in filing

Shared dispositive power 5,266,444 shares Shared power to dispose reported in filing

Report signature date 04/01/2026 Signature date on Schedule 13G/A amendment

Key Terms

Schedule 13G/A, Beneficial ownership, Shared dispositive power

3 terms

Schedule 13G/A regulatory

"Amendment to Schedule 13G/A reporting beneficial ownership"

A Schedule 13G/A is an amended public filing with the U.S. securities regulator that updates a previous Schedule 13G, disclosing when an individual or group holds a substantial (typically over 5%) stake in a company and is claiming a passive, non‑controlling intent. Investors monitor these updates because rising or falling holdings can signal changing confidence, potential future moves, or shifts in voting power — like watching a public ledger where large shareholders quietly adjust their positions.

Beneficial ownership financial

"Amount beneficially owned: 5,266,444"

Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.

Shared dispositive power financial

"Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 5,266,444"

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FAQ

What stake does Brandes hold in Kennametal (KMT)?

Brandes holds 5,266,444 shares, or 6.91% of common stock. The Schedule 13G/A amendment lists this beneficial ownership as of 03/31/2026, with the filing signed on 04/01/2026.

How much voting power does Brandes report for KMT?

Brandes reports shared voting power of 3,577,002 shares. The filing specifies zero sole voting power and shows shared dispositive power over 5,266,444 shares.

Is Brandes the sole owner of these shares?

No — the filing shows shared holdings. It reports zero sole voting or dispositive power, indicating the position is held with shared authority rather than sole control.

What date does the ownership figure reference in the filing?

The ownership is reported as of 03/31/2026. The amendment is signed on 04/01/2026, which is the execution date recorded on the Schedule 13G/A.

Who signed the Schedule 13G/A amendment for Brandes?

The amendment was signed by Glenn Carlson as Executive Director. The signature block shows the document date of 04/01/2026.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 3)

KENNAMETAL INC

(Name of Issuer)

Common Shares

(Title of Class of Securities)

489170100

(CUSIP Number)

03/31/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 489170100

1

Names of Reporting Persons

BRANDES INVESTMENT PARTNERS, LP

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 3,577,002.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 5,266,444.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

10,326,883.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

6.9 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA, PN

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: KENNAMETAL INC
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 525 WILLIAM PENN PLACE, SUITE 3300, PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA, 15219.
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Brandes Investment Partners, L.P.
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 4275 Executive Square, 5th Floor, La Jolla, CA 92037
(c)	Citizenship: Delaware
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Shares
(e)	CUSIP No.:
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 5,266,444
(b)	Percent of class: 6.91 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 3,577,002
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 5,266,444
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

BRANDES INVESTMENT PARTNERS, LP

Signature:	/s/ Glenn Carlson
Name/Title:	Executive Director
Date:	04/01/2026