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Quaker Houghton KWR

Basic Materials — Specialty Chemicals
Dividend Aristocrat
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Insider Decisions

Total sells
0.21
in millions of $
Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 Aug 26
Buy — — — — — — — — — — — —
Sell — — — — — — — 1 — — 1 —
Insider Ownership
21.74%

Capital & Financial Ratios

Market Cap
2,680.00
Revenue
1,975.35
Net Income
97.80
Free Cash Flow
74.59
Net Debt
718.35
Current Ratio
2.46
Debt/Equity
0.63
P/E ratio
27.48
P/S ratio
1.34
P/B ratio
1.91
Past 5Y EPS Growth
25.63%
This Y EPS Growth
11.90%
Next Y EPS Growth
21.02%
Next 5Y EPS Growth
16.15%
in millions of $

Dividends

Payout Ratio
3.66
Annual Dividend Rate
1.82
Annual Dividend Yield
0.48%
total individual payouts
2028 ‡‡‡‡
2027 ‡‡‡‡‡
2026 2.06
—
—
—
2025 1.96
—
—
—
—
2024 1.85
—
—
—
—
2023 1.76
—
—
—
—
2022 1.68
—
—
—
—
2021 1.60
—
—
—
—
2020 1.55
—
—
—
—
2019 1.51
—
—
—
—
2018 1.45
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—
—
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2017 1.75
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2016 1.33
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—
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predictions in italic, special payouts not included in total or ratios

Assets vs Liabilities

2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Cash 194.53 188.88 179.83 155.09
Receivables 444.95 400.13 417.16 463.60
Inventory 233.86 227.47 265.78 304.11
Other — — — —
927.89 876.42 921.19 991.05
2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Payables 184.81 198.14 198.93 234.32
ST’ Debt 23.44 37.55 35.66 15.65
Other — 80.67 85.10 92.47
367.51 379.77 380.16 403.40
in millions of $

Compound Annual Growth

10y 5y 3y
Sales ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Cash Flow ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Earnings ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Book Value ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡

Revenue

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 480.48 532.55 — —
—
’25 442.91 483.40 493.84 468.48
1,888.63
’24 469.76 463.57 462.27 444.09
1,839.69
’23 500.15 495.44 490.61 467.11
1,953.31
’22 474.17 492.39 492.22 484.81
1,943.59
’21 429.78 435.26 449.07 447.04
1,761.16
’20 378.56 286.04 367.22 385.85
1,417.68
in millions of $

Operating Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 3.79 29.46 — —
—
’25 (3.05) 41.57 51.39 46.54
136.45
’24 27.23 46.30 67.98 63.06
204.58
’23 37.78 78.27 83.41 79.56
279.02
’22 (6.30) (2.12) (17.87) 68.09
41.79
’21 (12.62) 3.05 12.08 46.42
48.93
’20 20.22 24.44 67.39 66.34
178.39
in millions of $

Free Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 (6.87) 19.09 — —
—
’25 (15.38) 33.61 41.04 21.33
80.60
’24 22.77 42.44 59.77 37.81
162.78
’23 31.62 67.39 74.65 66.55
240.22
’22 (15.15) (8.33) (23.05) 61.24
14.72
’21 (1.81) (14.73) 6.23 37.79
27.48
’20 15.33 21.80 62.74 60.62
160.49
in millions of $

EPS

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 1.13 1.55 — —
—
’25 0.73 (3.78) 1.75 1.18
(0.14)
’24 1.95 1.94 1.81 0.81
6.51
’23 1.64 1.63 1.87 1.12
6.26
’22 1.11 0.80 1.44 (4.24)
(0.89)
’21 2.15 1.88 1.73 1.01
6.77
’20 (1.60) (0.43) 1.53 2.72
2.22

Target Price Range

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Recommendation Rating

1
1
Buy
2
3
Hold
4
5
Sell
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 129.06 138.67 137.00 95.91 — — —
Low Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 245.22 221.94 214.19 148.80 — — —
High Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 4,600 4,400 4,400 4,700 — — —
Employees
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.42 0.44 0.42 0.40 — — —
Revenue/Emp
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1,943.59 1,953.31 1,839.69 1,888.63 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 31.52% 36.13% 37.29% 35.97% — — —
Gross Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 7.12 153.12 155.06 7.03 — — —
EBT
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.37% 7.84% 8.43% 0.37% ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
EBT Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (15.84) 112.87 116.73 (2.40) ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Net Income
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 83.41 81.99 84.12 99.48 — — —
Depreciation
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 108.94 109.17 103.06 108.09 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue/Sh
‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ (0.89) 6.27 6.51 (0.14) ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡
Earnings/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2.34 15.59 11.46 7.81 — — —
Cash Flow/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (1.52) (2.17) (2.34) (3.20) ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Capex/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.83 13.43 9.12 4.61 — — —
Free CF/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 71.67 77.40 75.86 78.78 — — —
Book Value/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 17.84 17.89 17.85 17.47 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Shares
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.00 33.87 21.62 0.00 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡
PE Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1.50 1.94 1.37 1.27 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
PS Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2.28 2.74 1.86 1.74 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
PB Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1.90 2.23 1.65 1.64 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
EV/Sales
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 250.83 18.12 18.62 38.34 — — —
EV/FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 41.79 279.02 204.58 136.45 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Op' Cash Flow
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (27.08) (38.80) (41.79) (55.86) ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ —
Capex
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 14.72 240.22 162.78 80.60 — — —
FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 639.35 560.38 496.65 541.03 — — —
Working Cap'
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 952.81 754.07 707.17 870.56 — — —
Total Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 771.84 559.54 518.29 690.73 — — —
Net Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1,278.59 1,384.92 1,354.18 1,376.50 — — —
Sh' Equity
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (0.55%) 4.07% 4.38% (0.09%) — — —
ROA
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1.59% 6.89% 6.50% 1.60% — — —
ROIC
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (1.19%) 8.47% 8.52% (0.18%) — — —
ROE
predictions in italic, sparklines do not include predictions

Analyst Commentary (Summary)

Quaker Houghton (KWR), the specialty chemicals leader born from the 2019 Quaker-Houghton merger, boasts impressive revenue growth from $747 million in 2016 to $1.84 billion in 2024, yet a 6% decline last year signals brewing industrial headwinds. Projections hint at a modest rebound to $2.04 billion by 2027, but a stark net income plunge to $1.9 million in 2025—before a sharp recovery—raises questions about fragile optimism amid post-merger integration pains, including diluted employee productivity and persistent leverage from $921 million in debt.

Profitability swings wildly, with ROE recovering to 8.5% in 2024 from losses but lagging pre-merger highs, while gross margins resiliently hit 37.3% despite raw material shocks. Deleveraging has trimmed net debt 35% from peaks, yielding attractive EV/Sales at 1.6x and strong free cash flow of $167 million, yet elevated debt over 50% of equity and stagnant revenue per employee amid autos/metals slumps expose vulnerabilities.

Insiders show restraint with no sells and a modest CEO buy, supporting a hold at current multiples trading near analyst targets—but contrarians flag 2025’s earnings cliff, geopolitical risks like China’s steel woes, and macro capex cuts as storm clouds that could derail the rebound narrative.

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Quaker Houghton (KWR) Latest News

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27 Aug

3 , 12:20 PM
Quaker Chemical (KWR) earnings estimates are moving higher, raising the question of whether investors should buy the stock now. Upward earnings estimate revisions for KWR typically produce moderate short-term positive effects on stock sentiment and valuation.

7 Aug

3 transcript www.fool.com, 10:18 PM
Quaker Chemical (KWR) released its Q2 2026 earnings call transcript covering financial results, operations and outlook. Quarterly earnings details and guidance typically drive moderate short-term share price reaction.

3 Aug

3 , 3:08 AM
Analysts endorse Quaker Chemical's pricing and cost execution, lifting the stock's fair value estimate modestly higher. Analyst support for pricing and cost strategies produces a modest upward revision in fair value.

3 , 1:09 AM
Quaker Chemical (KWR) shares rose 6% after the company returned to Q2 profit and raised its dividend. Q2 profit recovery plus dividend increase can moderately shift investor views and near-term stock movement.

2 Aug

3 , 11:16 PM
Quaker Chemical (KWR) returns to profit, testing its valuation narrative amid ongoing market scrutiny of the company's financial recovery and positioning. Return to profit creates moderately noticeable influence on KWR financial performance and market sentiment without fundamentally altering long-term trajectory.

31 Jul

4 transcript , 3:01 PM
Quaker Houghton posted record EBITDA in Q2 2026 earnings call and outlined strategic growth initiatives. Record EBITDA and strategic growth plans indicate major positive shifts for Quaker Houghton's financial trajectory.

3 transcript www.marketbeat.com, 4:03 PM
Quaker Houghton reported Q2 results with focus on revenue, margins, segment performance, cost management, and outlook during its earnings call. Quarterly earnings updates typically offer moderate insight into near-term financial trends and guidance without signaling major strategic shifts.

3 app.moby.co, 8:30 AM
Quaker Chemical Corporation reported Q2 2026 earnings results including revenue, net income, margins, and management outlook on operations and demand trends. Quarterly earnings data typically moves near-term stock price and sentiment without fundamentally reshaping long-term strategy.

30 Jul

3 , 4:30 PM
Quaker Houghton announced its second quarter 2026 results. Quarterly earnings releases affect short-term stock valuation and sentiment without altering long-term strategy.

23 Jul

3 , 10:00 AM
Analysts estimate Quaker Chemical (KWR) will report a decline in earnings and outline factors to monitor ahead of the release. Expected earnings decline directly affects near-term financial performance expectations and investor sentiment for KWR.

26 Jun

3 , 8:02 AM
Quaker Houghton (KWR) opens new facility at Zhangjiagang to strengthen its China operations and manufacturing capabilities. New China facility expands manufacturing footprint and supports revenue growth in key Asian market.

25 Jun

3 PR Newswire, 4:30 PM
Quaker Houghton opens new manufacturing site and expanded lab in China to boost production capacity and R&D capabilities. China site expansion strengthens regional operations and supports growth but amounts to incremental capacity addition.

13 May

4 PR Newswire, 4:58 PM
Quaker Houghton announced a quarterly dividend and authorized a $250 million stock repurchase program. $250 million stock repurchase authorization and quarterly dividend signal financial confidence and likely boost stock price and investor sentiment.

11 May

3 Simply Wall St., 3:10 PM
Quaker Houghton (NYSE: KWR), formerly Quaker Chemical, reported lackluster earnings, but analysts urge investors to look beyond this disappointment due to strong underlying fundamentals and growth prospects. Lackluster earnings may pressure short-term financial performance and sentiment, but positive outlook balances the impact on trajectory.

4 May

3 Zacks, 9:15 AM
Quaker Houghton's (KWR) international revenue trends warrant close attention due to their implications for the company's financial performance and growth prospects. International revenue trends influence KWR's financial performance and competitive positioning without fundamentally altering long-term trajectory.

2 May

4 Simply Wall St., 12:29 AM
Quaker Houghton (KWR) delivers margin gains, extends debt maturities, and executes cost overhaul, fundamentally altering its investment narrative and boosting financial outlook. Margin expansions, debt extensions, and cost reductions drive significant financial improvements and enhance investor appeal for KWR.

3 GuruFocus.com, 3:00 AM
Quaker Houghton (KWR) reported strong sales growth in Q1 2026 earnings call, offset by margin pressures from higher input costs and investments. Strong sales growth balanced by margin pressures indicates moderately noticeable influence on financial performance.

1 May

4 www.marketbeat.com, 9:05 PM
Quaker Houghton released Q1 earnings call highlights covering financial results, operational updates, and forward guidance. Q1 earnings highlights detail financial performance and strategic outlook with potential to significantly sway stock price and investor expectations.

4 app.moby.co, 8:30 AM
Quaker Chemical Corporation released Q1 2026 earnings call summary detailing financial performance, segment results, and future outlook. Q1 2026 earnings call summary provides key financial metrics and guidance directly shaping investor expectations and stock trajectory.

30 Apr

4 PR Newswire, 4:30 PM
Quaker Houghton announced first quarter 2026 results, highlighting key financial metrics and performance updates. Quarterly earnings announcements directly impact financial performance, stock price, and investor sentiment.

3 Zacks, 6:25 PM
Quaker Houghton (KWR) missed Q1 earnings estimates, reporting lower-than-expected results amid challenges in key markets. Q1 earnings miss highlights weaker financial performance, likely causing moderate short-term pressure on stock price and investor sentiment.

23 Apr

3 Zacks, 10:00 AM
Quaker Houghton (KWR) earnings expected to grow, prompting consideration of buying the stock. Expected earnings growth anticipates moderately positive influence on KWR's financial performance and investor sentiment.

16 Apr

4 PR Newswire, 4:30 PM
Quaker Houghton announced first quarter 2026 earnings and an investor call. Quarterly earnings announcements drive significant shifts in investor sentiment and stock valuation.

15 Apr

4 Simply Wall St., 8:03 AM
Quaker Houghton (KWR) completes major debt refinancing and liquidity expansion, strengthening its balance sheet and prompting a valuation reassessment amid improved financial flexibility. Major debt refinancing and liquidity expansion significantly bolster financial health, reducing risks and enhancing long-term market performance potential.

14 Apr

4 Simply Wall St., 6:05 PM
Quaker Houghton (KWR) secures new long-dated credit facilities, prompting analysis on whether this firepower alters its investment case amid ongoing strategic shifts. New long-dated credit enhances financial flexibility for acquisitions and growth, significantly boosting investor appeal and future performance trajectory.

4 PR Newswire, 4:30 PM
Quaker Houghton announced an amended credit agreement that extends debt maturities and increases available credit, enhancing financial flexibility. Amending the credit agreement extends debt maturities and boosts liquidity, significantly strengthening the balance sheet and investor confidence.

25 Mar

3 Zacks, 11:30 AM
Quaker Houghton's (KWR) stock plunged 23.3% since its last earnings report, raising questions about a potential rebound. KWR's 23.3% post-earnings stock decline highlights moderate financial performance concerns influencing investor sentiment.

24 Mar

3 Zacks, 8:33 AM
KOP stock analysis questions whether utility sector strength and PC gains can offset escalating cost pressures for Quaker Houghton (KWR). Utility strength and PC gains provide moderate counterbalance to cost pressures, influencing financial performance without fundamental trajectory change.

17 Mar

4 Zacks, 8:07 AM
Quaker Houghton targets Asia-Pacific wins in electric vehicle fluids, critical for 2026 growth amid rising EV demand. APAC victories in EV fluids signal major revenue potential and competitive edge for Quaker Houghton by 2026.

3 Zacks, 8:05 AM
Quaker Houghton (KWR) stock analyzed as potential undervalued opportunity amid execution risks in operations and market positioning. Valuation debate and execution risks could moderately sway investor sentiment and near-term performance.
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