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KWR Stock Chart & Stats
$151.43
$0.17(0.11%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$151.43
$0.17(0.11%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$112.18 - $183.01
Previous Close$151.6
Volume123.12K
Average Volume (3M)132.77K
Market Cap
$2.81B
Enterprise Value$3.50K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$155.09M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$911.07M
Price to Earnings (P/E)29.0
Beta1.13
Next Earnings
Oct 29, 2026EPS Estimate
2.07Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.25%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)5.63
Shares Outstanding17,207,703
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
$189.33Price Target Upside25.03% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)7.62
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.01B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Record Adjusted EBITDA And Margin RecoveryAchieving a record quarterly adjusted EBITDA demonstrates durable operational improvements and better cost control. Coupled with management targets to lift EBITDA margins above 18% and stated transformation savings, this underpins sustainable cash flow generation and capacity to reinvest or return capital over the medium term.
Asia Capacity Expansion And Share GainsA local-for-local manufacturing footprint in China and consecutive double-digit volume growth in Asia strengthen competitive position in a high-growth region. Local production reduces logistics and tariff exposure, supports faster customer qualification, and makes share gains more sustainable across industrial end markets.
Balanced Capital Allocation And Liquidity ActionsA sizable buyback authorization together with a dividend increase and refinancing reflects disciplined capital allocation and improved liquidity flexibility. These actions signal management confidence and provide optionality to support returns while maintaining investment in transformation and modest capex needs.
Bears Say
Raw-material Cost Exposure Pressuring MarginsLarge exposure to base oils and container costs creates structural margin cyclicality: sustained input-price spikes or index timing lags can compress product margins despite pricing actions. This weakens predictability of operating leverage and delays recovery to targeted gross-margin bands.
Working-capital Strain Reducing Cash FlowInventory builds tied to plant start-ups and closures have materially pulled down operating cash flow in the near term. Persistently elevated working capital reduces free cash flow reliability and limits the company's buffer for capex, buybacks, or debt service during downturns.
Volatile Earnings And Inconsistent Operating ProfitabilityA track record of uneven earnings and compressed operating leverage undermines long-term return consistency. Episodic losses and mid-single-digit returns limit the company's ability to reliably fund growth initiatives and reduce investor visibility on sustainable profit generation.
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 $2.81B.
When is Quaker Chemical’s upcoming earnings report date?
Quaker Chemical’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 29, 2026 which is in 66 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 1.25%. See more information on Quaker Chemical dividends here
What is Quaker Chemical’s EPS estimate?
Quaker Chemical’s EPS estimate is 2.07.
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:
$189.33 (25.03% Upside)
$189.33 (25.03% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
KWR Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 123.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $207.5K 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
5.34%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.25%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
0.08%
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 Company Deck
KWR Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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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
$189.33
▲(25.03% Upside)