Cliff Asness's KMT Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 298,308 shares of Kennametal Inc. (KMT) worth $8.47 M, representing 0.00% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2012-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 48 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Cliff Asness has maintained a long-term strategic position in KMT, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2022, adding 1.08 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2019, reducing 768,925 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness's Kennametal (KMT) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Kennametal (KMT) Trades by Cliff Asness
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | +80,154 | Add 36.74% | 298,308 | $28.41 |
| Q3 2025 | -8,207 | Reduce 3.63% | 218,154 | $20.93 |
| Q2 2025 | +91,288 | Add 67.58% | 226,361 | $22.96 |
| Q1 2025 | -18,438 | Reduce 12.01% | 135,073 | $21.12 |
| Q4 2024 | -18,157 | Reduce 10.58% | 153,511 | $23.89 |
| Q3 2024 | -17,767 | Reduce 9.38% | 171,668 | $25.85 |
| Q2 2024 | +51,335 | Add 37.17% | 189,435 | $23.49 |
| Q1 2024 | +47,476 | Add 52.39% | 138,100 | $24.83 |
| Q4 2023 | +1,526 | Add 1.71% | 90,624 | $25.77 |
| Q3 2023 | -354,033 | Reduce 79.89% | 89,098 | $24.88 |
| Q2 2023 | -491,987 | Reduce 52.61% | 443,131 | $28.39 |
| Q1 2023 | -317,335 | Reduce 25.34% | 935,118 | $27.23 |
| Q4 2022 | -41,889 | Reduce 3.24% | 1.25 M | $23.98 |
| Q3 2022 | -176,698 | Reduce 12.01% | 1.29 M | $20.58 |
| Q2 2022 | +1.08 M | Add 272.96% | 1.47 M | $22.63 |
| Q1 2022 | +321,276 | Add 439.22% | 394,423 | $28.61 |
| Q4 2021 | +24,166 | Add 49.34% | 73,147 | $35.80 |
| Q3 2021 | +34,026 | Add 227.52% | 48,981 | $34.24 |
| Q2 2021 | +14,955 | New Buy | 14,955 | $35.57 |
| Q3 2020 | -90,439 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2020 | +77,616 | Add 605.29% | 90,439 | $28.41 |
| Q1 2020 | -96,060 | Reduce 88.22% | 12,823 | $18.33 |
| Q4 2019 | -768,925 | Reduce 87.60% | 108,883 | $36.89 |
| Q3 2019 | +205,518 | Add 30.57% | 877,808 | $30.33 |
| Q2 2019 | +562,886 | Add 514.50% | 672,290 | $35.61 |
| Q1 2019 | +65,547 | Add 149.46% | 109,404 | $36.75 |
| Q4 2018 | +26,690 | Add 155.47% | 43,857 | $33.29 |
| Q3 2018 | +5,388 | Add 45.74% | 17,167 | $43.57 |
| Q2 2018 | -24,771 | Reduce 67.77% | 11,779 | $35.91 |
| Q1 2018 | -233,331 | Reduce 86.46% | 36,550 | $40.16 |
| Q4 2017 | -290,521 | Reduce 51.84% | 269,881 | $48.41 |
| Q3 2017 | -52,378 | Reduce 8.55% | 560,402 | $40.34 |
| Q2 2017 | -172,267 | Reduce 21.94% | 612,780 | $37.42 |
| Q1 2017 | -364,000 | Reduce 31.68% | 785,047 | $39.23 |
| Q4 2016 | +41,447 | Add 3.74% | 1.15 M | $31.26 |
| Q3 2016 | +304,280 | Add 37.88% | 1.11 M | $29.02 |
| Q2 2016 | +422,389 | Add 110.88% | 803,320 | $22.11 |
| Q1 2016 | +255,763 | Add 204.34% | 380,931 | $22.49 |
| Q4 2015 | +125,168 | New Buy | 125,168 | $19.20 |
| Q4 2014 | -7,700 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2014 | -8,600 | Reduce 52.76% | 7,700 | $41.30 |
| Q2 2014 | +4,200 | Add 34.71% | 16,300 | $46.26 |
| Q1 2014 | -3,306 | Reduce 21.46% | 12,100 | $44.30 |
| Q4 2013 | -1,835 | Reduce 10.64% | 15,406 | $52.06 |
| Q3 2013 | +6,541 | Add 61.13% | 17,241 | $45.59 |
| Q2 2013 | +10,700 | Add 0.00% | 10,700 | $38.79 |
| Q4 2012 | +8,129 | Add 0.00% | 8,129 | $39.98 |
Cliff Asness's Kennametal Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased Kennametal Inc. (KMT) in Q4 2012, acquiring 8,129 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Cliff Asness has held Kennametal Inc. (KMT) for 48 quarters since Q4 2012.
Cliff Asness's largest addition to Kennametal Inc. (KMT) was in Q2 2022, adding 1,471,040 shares worth $33.29 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Cliff Asness's firm, Aqr Capital Management LLC, owns 298,308 shares of Kennametal Inc. (KMT), valued at approximately $8.47 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Kennametal Inc. (KMT) represents approximately 0.00% of Cliff Asness's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Cliff Asness's peak holding in Kennametal Inc. (KMT) was 1,471,040 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2022.