KMT Option Overview

Kennametal Inc (KMT) options traded 252 contracts on Nov 4, 2026, above the 20-day average of 219, and puts outnumber calls. 30-day implied volatility was 49.5%, near the bottom of its one-year range. Near-term max pain was $30.00, 14.0% above the $26.32 close.

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KMT Options FAQ

How actively are KMT options traded?

58 calls and 194 puts traded on Nov 4, 2026, 252 contracts in total. Open interest was 3.91K contracts. Over the past 30 days, volume averaged 220 contracts per day. The KMT option volume chart shows volume by strike and expiration date.

Is KMT implied volatility high right now?

Kennametal IV rank is 17, so its 30-day implied volatility of 49.5% is near the bottom of its one-year range. Over the past year it ranged from 22.2% on Dec 11, 2025 to 186.6% on Jul 17, 2026. See the KMT implied volatility history for a longer view.

What is the KMT put/call ratio?

The Kennametal put/call volume ratio was 3.34 on Nov 4, 2026, so puts outnumber calls. The put/call open interest ratio was 0.14. The KMT open interest chart shows calls and puts at each strike.

What is KMT max pain this week?

As of the Nov 4, 2026 close, max pain for Kennametal options about one week from expiration was $30.00, 14.0% above the $26.32 close. The KMT max pain chart shows it for every expiration date.

What is KMT's expected move over the next week?

Based on 7-day implied volatility of 50.2%, options price a move of about ±$1.83 (±7.0%) over the next week, a range of roughly $24.49 to $28.15 from the Nov 4, 2026 close. The KMT expected move chart shows it for every expiration date.