Koppers demonstrated strong cost management and operational efficiency, achieving notable margin improvements and cash flow generation despite facing significant sales declines and demand challenges in key segments.

Company Guidance

During the Koppers second quarter 2025 earnings call, several key financial metrics and strategic initiatives were discussed. The company reported a 10.4% decrease in consolidated sales, bringing the total to $505 million. Despite this, Koppers achieved an adjusted EBITDA margin exceeding 15% for the first time in eight years, with adjusted EBITDA at $77 million. The company's SG&A expenses were reduced by 13% year-to-date, and full-time equivalent employees decreased by 11% since April 2024. Cash flow generation exceeded $50 million for the quarter, and capital expenditure run rates were reduced to below $60 million annually. Moreover, Koppers launched the Catalyst transformation initiative aimed at sustaining mid- to high-teen EBITDA margins by the end of 2027. However, the demand environment remained sluggish, with PC volumes down a few percent for the first six months, and Class I demand expected to decline in the second half. Despite these challenges, Koppers posted a 9% year-over-year improvement in adjusted EPS, attributed to effective cost management and strategic realignments, including the sale of the Railroad Structures business.

Record Adjusted EBITDA Margins

Koppers achieved adjusted EBITDA margins of over 15% for the first time in 8 years, despite sales declining by 10% year-over-year.

Significant SG&A Reductions

Year-to-date, SG&A expenses were reduced by 13% compared to the prior year period.

Cash Flow and Capital Allocation

Generated over $50 million in cash flow during the quarter and reduced capital spend annual run rate to below $60 million.

Railroad Products and Services Segment Success

The segment reached its highest quarterly profitability since Q2 2016, with a 12.6% adjusted EBITDA margin.

Corporate Sustainability and Recognition

Koppers was named in TIME Magazine's America's Best Midsized Companies of 2025.

Koppers Holdings (KOP) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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KOP Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Oct 31, 2025	2025 (Q3)	1.25 / -	1.37	―	―	―
Aug 08, 2025	2025 (Q2)	1.51 / 1.48	1.36	8.82% (+0.12)
May 09, 2025	2025 (Q1)	0.62 / 0.71	0.62	14.52% (+0.09)
Feb 27, 2025	2024 (Q4)	0.91 / 0.77	0.67	14.93% (+0.10)
Nov 08, 2024	2024 (Q3)	1.25 / 1.37	1.32	3.79% (+0.05)
Aug 08, 2024	2024 (Q2)	1.27 / 1.36	1.26	7.94% (+0.10)
May 03, 2024	2024 (Q1)	0.65 / 0.62	1.12	-44.64% (-0.50)
Feb 28, 2024	2023 (Q4)	0.70 / 0.67	1.09	-38.53% (-0.42)
Nov 03, 2023	2023 (Q3)	1.26 / 1.32	1.19	10.92% (+0.13)
Aug 03, 2023	2023 (Q2)	1.10 / 1.26	0.97	29.90% (+0.29)

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KOP Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Aug 08, 2025	$33.27	$28.84	-13.32%
May 09, 2025	$26.09	$26.99	+3.45%
Feb 27, 2025	$32.10	$29.10	-9.35%
Nov 08, 2024	$37.76	$36.96	-2.12%

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Koppers Holdings Inc. (KOP) is schdueled to report earning on Oct 31, 2025, Before Open (Confirmed).

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Koppers Holdings Inc. (KOP) earnings time is at Oct 31, 2025, Before Open (Confirmed).

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KOP EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q3) is 1.25.

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