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KWR Stock Chart & Stats
$139.81
-$2.83(-2.13%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$139.81
-$2.83(-2.13%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$111.42 - $183.01
Previous CloseN/A
Volume110.64K
Average Volume (3M)132.77K
Market Cap
$2.62B
Enterprise Value$2.91K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$169.73M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$896.57M
Price to Earnings (P/E)510.5
Beta1.07
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2026EPS Estimate
1.66Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.37%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.29
Shares Outstanding17,366,444
10 Day Avg. Volume151,729
30 Day Avg. Volume132,768
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$176.33Price Target Upside26.12% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)7.01
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.99B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improving Free Cash Flow GenerationTTM operating and free cash flow have improved and are broadly positive, with free cash flow close to net income. Durable cash generation supports funding capex, transformation programs, working capital and debt servicing over the next 2–6 months, increasing financial flexibility despite earnings volatility.
Manageable Leverage And Enhanced LiquidityA longer maturity and a larger revolver materially extend liquidity and reduce refinancing risk, while sector-appropriate debt ratios have improved. This structural liquidity cushion supports the transformation program, M&A integration and buffers against input-cost shocks over the medium term.
Sustained Market Share GainsTen consecutive quarters of net share gains indicate durable competitive strength in industrial process fluids, reflecting product qualification, technical services and customer retention. Persistent share growth underpins recurring revenue and eases organic expansion even if end markets softener over the next several quarters.
Bears Say
Sharp Profitability Deterioration And Weak ReturnsMargins and return metrics have materially degraded versus 2023–2024, with net margins near zero and ROE negative. Weak profitability limits reinvestment capacity and reduces the durability of earnings improvements, meaning margin recovery must be sustained to restore capital returns and operating efficiency.
Raw Material Inflation And Pricing LagInflation across base oils, additives and oleochemicals combined with index/contractual lags creates a multi-quarter lag between input cost spikes and price realization. This structural pass-through friction can keep gross and operating margins under pressure until pricing catches up or input costs normalize.
Elevated SG&A And Operating Cost PressureRising SG&A from acquisitions, incentives and other items has compressed adjusted EBITDA margin below target. Persistent higher operating expenses can structurally limit margin recovery and make achieving targeted >18% adjusted EBITDA margins harder without sustained, realized cost savings.
Quaker Chemical News
KWR FAQ
What was Quaker Chemical’s price range in the past 12 months?
Quaker Chemical lowest stock price was $111.42 and its highest was $183.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Quaker Chemical’s market cap?
Quaker Chemical’s market cap is $2.62B.
When is Quaker Chemical’s upcoming earnings report date?
Quaker Chemical’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 9 days.
How were Quaker Chemical’s earnings last quarter?
Quaker Chemical released its earnings results on Apr 30, 2026. The company reported $1.63 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.621 by $0.009.
Is Quaker Chemical overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Quaker Chemical’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Quaker Chemical pay dividends?
Quaker Chemical pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.508 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.37%. See more information on Quaker Chemical dividends here
What is Quaker Chemical’s EPS estimate?
Quaker Chemical’s EPS estimate is 1.66.
How many shares outstanding does Quaker Chemical have?
Quaker Chemical has 17,366,444 shares outstanding.
What happened to Quaker Chemical’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Quaker Chemical reported an EPS of $1.63 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.621. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 4.813%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Quaker Chemical?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in KWR
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:
$176.33 (26.12% Upside)
$176.33 (26.12% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
KWR Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 71%
Sector Average 71%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 157.8K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $106.6K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
5.34%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.37%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
5.16%
Trailing 12-Months
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.
KWR Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$176.33
▲(26.12% Upside)