QUC Stock Chart & Stats
€141.00
€4.00(3.03%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
€141.00
€4.00(3.03%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€97.00 - €152.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume0.00
Average Volume (3M)0.00
Market Cap
€2.31B
Enterprise Value€3.50K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€155.09M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€911.07M
Price to Earnings (P/E)27.4
Beta0.88
Next Earnings
Oct 29, 2026EPS Estimate
1.79Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)5.63
Shares Outstanding17,207,703
10 Day Avg. Volume0
30 Day Avg. Volume0
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio9.60
Price to Book (P/B)1.75
Price to Sales (P/S)1.27
P/FCF Ratio29.77
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€163.89Price Target Upside16.23% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)6.66
Revenue Forecast (FY)€1.74B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Sticky Recurring DemandQuaker Houghton sells consumable fluids that must be replenished in ongoing industrial production, while qualification requirements and process expertise can discourage switching. This combination supports recurring revenue, customer retention, and a more durable commercial position than purely transactional chemical sales.
Broad-based Growth And Share GainsVolume growth accompanied by share gains across every region indicates improving customer penetration rather than growth driven only by pricing. Broader adoption strengthens the installed customer base, supports future recurring product demand, and provides a foundation for sustained revenue expansion.
Capacity Expansion And Operating ImprovementThe new China facility expands Quaker Houghton's ability to serve a growing regional market with local production, while Asia Pacific already delivered double-digit organic volume growth. Greater regional capacity can improve customer support and reinforce the company's competitive position over time.
Bears Say
Raw-material Margin PressureElevated and volatile input costs are compressing product margins, while price recovery and index adjustments arrive with timing lags. Until those actions fully offset costs, profitability remains exposed to raw-material volatility and the company may struggle to sustain its targeted margin improvement.
Uneven Operating ProfitabilityHealthy gross margins have not consistently translated into stable operating earnings, showing that cost structure and operating leverage remain important constraints. Repeated earnings volatility reduces confidence in near-term profit durability and limits the predictability of returns from steady revenue.
Inconsistent Cash ConversionLower operating cash flow despite higher sales highlights the working-capital demands of inventory growth and operational transitions. Historically inconsistent cash conversion means earnings may not always translate into available funds, reducing the cushion for debt service, investment, or shareholder returns.
Quaker Chemical News
QUC FAQ
What was Quaker Chemical’s price range in the past 12 months?
Quaker Chemical lowest stock price was €97.00 and its highest was €152.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Quaker Chemical’s market cap?
Quaker Chemical’s market cap is €2.31B.
When is Quaker Chemical’s upcoming earnings report date?
Quaker Chemical’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 29, 2026 which is in 37 days.
How were Quaker Chemical’s earnings last quarter?
Quaker Chemical released its earnings results on Jul 30, 2026. The company reported €1.875 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €1.421 by €0.454.
Is Quaker Chemical overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Quaker Chemical’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Quaker Chemical pay dividends?
Quaker Chemical does not currently pay dividends.
What is Quaker Chemical’s EPS estimate?
Quaker Chemical’s EPS estimate is 1.79.
How many shares outstanding does Quaker Chemical have?
Quaker Chemical has 17,207,703 shares outstanding.
What happened to Quaker Chemical’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Quaker Chemical reported an EPS of €1.875 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €1.421. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.008%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Quaker Chemical?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:QUC
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Quaker Chemical Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
€163.89 (16.23% Upside)
€163.89 (16.23% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
DE:QUC Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 67%
Sector Average 67%
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth €88.1K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
9.49%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.31%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
0.08%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Quaker Chemical
Quaker Chemical Corporation is a global provider of specialized chemical formulations, which it develops, produces, and markets for a broad spectrum of heavy industrial and manufacturing applications. Its global operations are strategically divided into four segments: the Americas; Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA); Asia/Pacific; and dedicated Global Specialty Businesses. The company's extensive product portfolio encompasses a wide array of offerings, including fluids for metal removal, drawing, forming, finishing, and forging, as well as cleaning solutions, corrosion inhibitors, die cast mold release agents, heat treatment and quenching compounds, hydraulic fluids, specialized greases, offshore sub-sea energy control fluids, rolling lubricants, rod and wire drawing fluids, and various surface treatment chemicals. Beyond its products, the company also delivers comprehensive chemical management services. It serves major industries such as steel, aluminum, automotive, aerospace, offshore, can manufacturing, mining, and the broader metalworking sector. Established in 1918, and formerly known as Quaker Chemical Products Corporation until its rebranding in August 1962, Quaker Chemical Corporation is headquartered in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania.
QUC Company Deck
QUC Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed strong operational momentum: record adjusted EBITDA, double-digit regional growth in Asia, broad-based net share gains, a new China manufacturing start-up, a $250 million repurchase authorization, and transformation actions delivering run-rate savings. These positives were balanced against margin pressure from elevated and volatile raw material costs (base oils and container costs), higher SG&A, working capital outflows that reduced cash from operations, and some Americas operational headwinds. Management reiterated guidance for mid- to high-single-digit adjusted EBITDA growth for the year and a path to return gross margin above 36% by year-end, signaling confidence in recovery and execution despite near-term cost and timing headwinds.View all DE:QUC earnings summariesQUC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
€163.89
▲(16.23% Upside)