Quaker Chemical (QUC) Stock Price & Analysis
QUC Stock Chart & Stats
- Day’s Range
- EUR 139.00 - EUR 142.00
- 52-Week Range
- EUR 97.00 - EUR 152.00
- Previous Close
- EUR 138.00
- Volume
- 0
- Average Volume (3M)
- 0
- Market Cap
- EUR 2.32B
- Enterprise Value
- EUR 3.51B
- Total Cash (Recent Filing)
- EUR 167.01M
- Total Debt (Recent Filing)
- EUR 939.80M
- Price to Earnings (P/E)
- 26.9
- Beta
- 0.86
- Next Earnings
- Feb 25, 2027 (Est.)
- EPS Estimate
- 1.64
- Next Dividend Ex-Date
- N/A
- Dividend Yield
- 1.31%
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Recurring Customer Demand
Quaker Houghton sells consumable fluids that are integrated into customers’ production processes and replenished repeatedly. Qualification requirements, production risk, and technical support can make switching difficult, supporting durable relationships and recurring demand over the next several quarters.
Market Share And EBITDA Gains
Sustained share gains alongside record adjusted EBITDA indicate that the company is improving competitive position while converting growth into stronger profitability. Low single-digit churn despite price increases also supports customer retention and the durability of these gains.
Improved Financial Flexibility
The leverage-neutral refinancing lengthens the debt maturity profile and lowers required payments without increasing leverage. That gives Quaker Houghton more flexibility to fund strategic initiatives, manage cyclical demand, and allocate capital while maintaining a manageable balance sheet.
Bears Say
Weaker Cash Conversion
Reduced operating cash flow means less cash is being converted from reported business activity, limiting internally funded investment and shareholder returns. Higher receivables and inventory also indicate that growth and inflation are absorbing cash, making conversion a continuing execution focus.
Raw-material Margin Pressure
Persistent input-cost inflation can compress product margins when pricing actions lag costs. Management expects it may take a quarter or two to move sustainably above the 36% margin target, so profitability remains exposed until pricing and cost recovery catch up.
Cyclical End-market Weakness
Exposure to automotive and metal-related manufacturing links demand for process fluids to industrial production levels. Weak vehicle output, particularly in China, can reduce customer volumes and operating leverage, creating a durable source of revenue and margin volatility.
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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.
- Sector
- Basicmaterials
- Industry
- Chemicals - Specialty
- CEO
- Joseph A. Berquist
- Employees
- 4,700
- Website
- home.quakerhoughton.com
- Address
- One Quaker Park, Conshohocken, PA, 19428-2380, US
Quaker Chemical (QUC) Earnings & Revenues
QUC Company Deck
QUC Earnings Call
Earnings Call SentimentPositive
The call was broadly positive. The company reported record adjusted EBITDA, double-digit sales growth, continued volume growth, sustained market share gains, stronger Americas and EMEA performance, and a positive full-year outlook. These strengths were partly offset by raw material inflation, lower gross margins, weaker operating cash flow from working capital investments, automotive and China-related market softness, and expected seasonal fourth-quarter pressure.
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Average Price Target
Technical Analysis
Overall Consensus
| Indicator | Bullish | Neutral | Bearish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Consensus | 15 | 5 | 2 |
| Technical Analysis | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| Moving Averages | 11 | 0 | 1 |
