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KWR Stock Chart & Stats
$165.91
$0.17(0.11%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$165.91
$0.17(0.11%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$112.18 - $183.01
Previous Close$151.6
Volume123.12K
Average Volume (3M)143.43K
Market Cap
$2.70B
Enterprise Value$3.50B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$155.09M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$911.07M
Price to Earnings (P/E)27.8
Beta1.14
Next Earnings
Oct 29, 2026EPS Estimate
2.1Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.31%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)5.63
Shares Outstanding17,207,703
10 Day Avg. Volume127,307
30 Day Avg. Volume143,434
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 Cap1.30
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.77
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.16
Enterprise Value/Ebitda13.45
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$193.00Price Target Upside16.33% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)7.87
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.03B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Sticky Recurring Consumables ModelRecurring process-fluid demand and embedded technical support can deepen customer relationships over time. Qualification requirements, production risk, and re-qualification burdens create switching friction, supporting retention and repeat purchasing across industrial manufacturing accounts.
Broad-based Revenue And Volume GrowthBroad-based volume growth and reported share gains indicate improving customer penetration rather than growth driven only by pricing. Management’s continued revenue and adjusted EBITDA outlook provides a durable operating framework for sustaining momentum across regions.
Extended Debt Maturities Improve FlexibilityExtending maturities and lowering required annual payments should reduce near-term refinancing pressure and improve financial flexibility. This gives Quaker Houghton more room to fund strategic initiatives while maintaining capital allocation and debt-service discipline.
Bears Say
Volatile Operating ProfitabilityHealthy gross margins have not consistently translated into operating or bottom-line profits. Loss years and recent operating-margin compression make earnings power less predictable, potentially limiting the company’s ability to compound returns reliably through changing industrial conditions.
Inconsistent Cash ConversionRecent free cash flow supports earnings quality, but the year-over-year decline and history of weak conversion show that cash generation is not fully consistent. Moderate operating cash flow relative to debt also leaves a limited cushion if working-capital needs rise.
Raw-material Cost And Price-recovery PressureInput-cost volatility can pressure margins before pricing actions and index adjustments flow through the income statement. Because recovery is subject to inventory valuation and timing lags, profitability may remain uneven over the next several quarters despite the company’s margin targets.
Quaker Chemical News
KWR FAQ
What was Quaker Chemical’s price range in the past 12 months?
Quaker Chemical lowest stock price was $112.18 and its highest was $183.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Quaker Chemical’s market cap?
Quaker Chemical’s market cap is $2.70B.
When is Quaker Chemical’s upcoming earnings report date?
Quaker Chemical’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 29, 2026 which is in 6 days.
How were Quaker Chemical’s earnings last quarter?
Quaker Chemical released its earnings results on Jul 30, 2026. The company reported $2.19 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.66 by $0.53.
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 $0.53 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.31%. See more information on Quaker Chemical dividends here
What is Quaker Chemical’s EPS estimate?
Quaker Chemical’s EPS estimate is 2.1.
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 $2.19 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.66. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.615%.
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?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Quaker Chemical Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$193.00 (16.33% Upside)
$193.00 (16.33% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
KWR Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 68%
Sector Average 68%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 123.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $101.0K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
19.05%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
7.12%
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.
KWR Company Deck
KWR 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 KWR earnings summariesKWR Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$193.00
▲(16.33% Upside)