Despite a decline in sales, Koppers reported improved profitability and strong margins through cost reductions and efficiency measures. The company received recognition for its sustainability efforts and improved safety performance. However, challenges such as decreased sales in key segments and broader economic uncertainty remain a concern.

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Q2 2025

During Koppers' first quarter 2025 earnings call, the company provided comprehensive guidance while highlighting several key metrics. Despite a decrease in sales from $497.6 million in the prior year to $456.5 million, Koppers achieved an adjusted EBITDA of $55.5 million, up from $51.5 million in the previous year, improving its adjusted EBITDA margin to 12.2% from 10.3%. The company reported a first-quarter diluted loss per share of $0.68, a decline from the $0.59 earnings per share in the prior year, attributed to restructuring charges and pension plan termination losses. However, adjusted earnings per share rose to $0.71 from $0.62. Cash flow used in operations was $22.7 million, including a $14 million pension-related payment, compared to $12.3 million in the prior year. Capital expenditures were reduced to $10 million from $25.8 million. Koppers maintained its 2025 adjusted EBITDA forecast at $280 million and projected sales between $2 billion and $2.2 billion. The company also underscored its commitment to sustainability and safety, with 31 out of 41 facilities operating accident-free in the quarter.

Improved Adjusted EBITDA and Margin

Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter was $55.5 million, up from $51.5 million in the prior year. The overall adjusted EBITDA margin improved to 12.2% from 10.3%, marking the strongest Q1 margin since 2021.

Reduction in SG&A Costs

The company reduced its SG&A costs by $4.1 million compared to Q1 2024, benefiting from a 5% reduction in the global employee base.

Recognition for Sustainability Efforts

Koppers was named to USA Today's list of America's Climate Leaders for the third consecutive year and received a Chemical Safety Excellence Award from CSX.

Strong Safety Performance

31 out of 41 facilities operated accident-free for the quarter, with certain international branches achieving zero recordable incidents.

Positive Developments in CMC Segment

Despite lower sales, the CMC segment reported improved profitability with adjusted EBITDA of $10 million compared to $4 million in the prior year due to cost reductions.

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
Aug 08, 2025	2025 (Q2)	1.51 / -	1.36	―	―	―
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)
May 05, 2023	2023 (Q1)	0.84 / 1.12	0.91	23.08% (+0.21)

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KOP Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
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%
Aug 08, 2024	$35.00	$35.25	+0.71%

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KOP EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q2) is 1.51.

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