Koppers Holdings Inc. (KOP)
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Koppers Holdings
(NYSE:KOP)
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Rating:60Neutral
Price Target:
$36.00
▼(-6.30% Downside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:02/27/26
The score is driven by mixed fundamentals: solid operating margins and positive free cash flow are offset by leverage and weak net profitability. Technicals are a clear positive with an uptrend and strong momentum. Valuation is a meaningful headwind due to a high P/E and modest yield. Earnings call outlook is cautiously supportive but balanced by tariff/end-market and execution risks.
Positive Factors
Cash Generation
Consistent operating cash flow above $100M and positive free cash flow provide durable internal funding for debt reduction, dividends, buybacks, and transformation capex. Even with FCF down y/y, multi-year cash generation supports execution of strategic targets and resilience versus cyclical end markets.
Negative Factors
High Leverage
Elevated net leverage reduces financial flexibility and increases interest expense sensitivity, constraining capital allocation and M&A optionality. Achieving the stated 2–3x target will rely on sustained cash conversion and execution of cost saves, making balance-sheet repair a multi‑period priority that affects strategic choices.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Cash Generation
Consistent operating cash flow above $100M and positive free cash flow provide durable internal funding for debt reduction, dividends, buybacks, and transformation capex. Even with FCF down y/y, multi-year cash generation supports execution of strategic targets and resilience versus cyclical end markets.
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Koppers Holdings (KOP) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$735.30M
Dividend Yield1.19%
Average Volume (3M)156.62K
Price to Earnings (P/E)4.5
Beta (1Y)0.92
Revenue Growth-9.62%
EPS Growth-76.62%
CountryUS
Employees2,082
SectorBasic Materials
Sector Strength58
IndustryChemicals - Specialty
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.70
Shares Outstanding19,639,357
10 Day Avg. Volume171,756
30 Day Avg. Volume156,624
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.87
Price to Book (P/B)0.94
Price to Sales (P/S)0.29
P/FCF Ratio7.97
Enterprise Value/Market Cap2.37
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.93
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.42
Enterprise Value/Ebitda6.16
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$55.00Price Target Upside43.15% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)4.3
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.92B
Koppers Holdings Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Koppers Holdings Inc. provides treated wood products, wood preservation chemicals, and carbon compounds in the United States, Australasia, Europe, and internationally. The company operates through three segments: Railroad and Utility Products and ...
How the Company Makes Money
Koppers Holdings generates revenue primarily through the sale of treated wood products and chemical solutions. Key revenue streams include the sale of railroad ties, utility poles, and various wood preservation chemicals. The Railroad and Utility ...
Koppers Holdings Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Feb 26, 2026
(Q4-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:May 01, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
Balanced/Neutral: The company demonstrated strong profitability resilience, safety improvements, disciplined capital allocation, and meaningful operational gains from the Catalyst program (delivering $46M in 2025 and raising the multi-year opportunity). However, revenue declines across businesses (notably PC and CMMC), tariff and raw-material (copper/coal tar) risks, supplier exits, and customer pullbacks in the railroad market present material near-term risks. Management provided constructive 2026 guidance and targets meaningful free cash flow and margin expansion, but execution and external macro/tariff factors create significant downside risks in the near term.Positive Updates
Strong Adjusted EBITDA and Margins
Full-year adjusted EBITDA of $256.7M (reported $257M) with a 13.7% adjusted EBITDA margin — management noted this is the second-highest year on record (and a new as-reported high watermark).
Negative Updates
Declining Revenue
Full-year consolidated sales fell to $1.9B, a 10% decrease from $2.1B in 2024. Q4 sales were $433M, down 9% year-over-year ($44M decline). Segment sales declines: PC down 17% (full year), CMMC down 18%, and RUPS down 2%.
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Q4-2025 Updates
Positive
Negative
Strong Adjusted EBITDA and Margins
Full-year adjusted EBITDA of $256.7M (reported $257M) with a 13.7% adjusted EBITDA margin — management noted this is the second-highest year on record (and a new as-reported high watermark).
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Company Guidance
The company guided 2026 consolidated sales of $1.9–$2.0 billion (vs. $1.88B in 2025), adjusted EBITDA of $250–$270 million (2025: $257M; 2025 adj. EBITDA margin 13.7%), and adjusted EPS of $4.20–$5.00 (2025: $4.07), with CapEx ~ $55 million (flat vs. 2025) and a quarterly dividend of $0.09 ($0.36 annual, +13% vs. 2025). Management expects PC and RUPS to comprise ~80% of 2026 sales (moving toward an 85% target), Catalyst to deliver $20–$40M of benefits in 2026 and up to $75M over 2026–2028 (after $46M realized in 2025), and cumulative free cash flow of ~$300M+ over the next three years; net debt was $881M with $383M liquidity (net leverage 3.4x) and a target leverage of 2–3x (below 2.5x longer‑term). First quarter should be the weakest; key risks include tariffs, end‑market softness, and Capture rates of Catalyst.Koppers Holdings Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
56
Neutral
Balance Sheet
47
Neutral
Cash Flow
58
Neutral
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 1.88B | 2.09B | 2.15B | 1.98B | 1.68B |
| Gross Profit | 374.20M | 422.60M | 424.50M | 344.60M | 334.10M |
| EBITDA | 220.90M | 243.30M | 250.40M | 191.30M | 185.20M |
| Net Income | 56.00M | 52.40M | 89.20M | 63.40M | 85.20M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 1.89B | 1.89B | 1.84B | 1.71B | 1.66B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 38.00M | 43.90M | 66.50M | 33.30M | 45.50M |
| Total Debt | 1.02B | 1.02B | 930.70M | 904.50M | 875.10M |
| Total Liabilities | 1.31B | 1.40B | 1.33B | 1.31B | 1.25B |
| Stockholders Equity | 574.00M | 488.70M | 498.90M | 399.40M | 406.60M |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 67.50M | 42.00M | 25.60M | -3.00M | -22.00M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 122.50M | 119.40M | 146.10M | 102.30M | 103.00M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -72.70M | -173.30M | -116.00M | -114.80M | -89.50M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -58.50M | 35.70M | 2.60M | 4.80M | -4.00M |
Koppers Holdings Technical Analysis
Positive
38.42
Price Trends
35.67
Positive
31.96
Positive
30.81
Positive
Market Momentum
0.37
Positive
53.17
Neutral
47.91
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For KOP, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 38.42 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 37.39, above the 50-day MA of 35.67, and above the 200-day MA of 30.81, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 0.37 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 53.17 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 47.91 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for KOP.
Koppers Holdings Risk Analysis
Koppers Holdings disclosed 40 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Koppers Holdings reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Koppers Holdings Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
62 Neutral | $8.00B | 76.21 | 1.59% | ― | -6.73% | ― | |
61 Neutral | $10.43B | 7.12 | -0.05% | 2.87% | 2.86% | -36.73% | |
60 Neutral | $735.30M | 4.53 | 2.99% | 1.19% | -9.62% | -76.62% | |
55 Neutral | $254.81M | -8.53 | 6.59% | ― | -4.24% | -23.16% | |
53 Neutral | $378.72M | -4.24 | -16.31% | 1.61% | -4.31% | -206.57% | |
51 Neutral | $75.94M | -597.73 | 0.02% | 1.33% | -0.97% | -99.67% | |
49 Neutral | $760.50M | -4.58 | -13.65% | 4.39% | <0.01% | -143.88% |
* Basic Materials Sector Average
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Koppers Holdings Corporate Events
Executive/Board Changes
Koppers Appoints Bradley Pearce as Interim Chief Financial Officer
Positive
Jan 9, 2026
On January 5, 2026, Koppers Chief Financial Officer Jimmi Sue Smith retired from the CFO role, although she will remain treasurer and serve in an advisory capacity through February 28, 2026 to facilitate an orderly handover. Smith, who became CFO ...
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