Kennametal's stock price dropped sharply by 5.11% during intraday trading on Friday, as negative analyst sentiment weighed on the industrial goods company.

The decline followed a report from Bank of America Securities, where analyst Michael Feniger reiterated a Sell rating on Kennametal with a price target of $34. This bearish outlook from a major financial institution likely prompted investors to reduce their positions in the stock.

Additional analyst commentary on industrial goods companies, including Kennametal, contributed to the negative market sentiment surrounding the stock during the trading session.