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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$111.42 - $183.01
Previous Close$151.6
Volume123.12K
Average Volume (3M)132.77K
Market Cap
$2.76B
Enterprise Value$3.50K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$155.09M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$911.07M
Price to Earnings (P/E)28.5
Beta1.11
Next Earnings
Oct 29, 2026EPS Estimate
1.94Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.27%
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
$176.33Price Target Upside16.45% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)7.01
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.99B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Sustained Market Share GainsTen straight quarters of net share gains signal durable competitive strength: product qualification, technical service and customer relationships are driving repeat wins. Sustained share growth supports revenue resilience across cycles and underpins medium-term top-line expansion and pricing leverage.
Stronger Liquidity & Extended CreditExtending the credit facility and boosting revolver capacity materially reduces near-term refinancing risk and increases financial flexibility. This durable liquidity enables M&A, capex for Asian expansion, and cushions input-price shocks while supporting execution of multi-quarter strategic initiatives.
Identified Structural Cost SavingsA clear, quantified transformation program that targets multi-year structural savings enhances operating leverage and margin sustainability. Measured, implementable savings and plant rationalization create lasting margin improvement potential even if top-line growth moderates.
Bears Say
Earnings Volatility & Weak ROEHistoric swings to losses and weak ROE reflect inconsistent operating leverage and cyclical end markets. This volatility limits reliable free-cash-flow conversion and long-term return generation, constraining the company’s ability to fund growth, sustained buybacks, or meaningfully lift shareholder returns.
Raw-Material Inflation & Pricing LagExposure to crude-linked base oils and oleochemicals creates persistent margin risk when input costs spike and contract/index pricing lags. These structural input-cost dynamics can depress gross margins across several quarters and require sustained price recovery to restore profitability.
Elevated SG&A PressureRising SG&A from acquisitions, incentive comp and FX reduces operating leverage and keeps adjusted EBITDA below target. If SG&A growth persists, margin recovery will depend more on cost discipline than revenue, making sustained profitability harder to achieve.
Quaker Chemical News
KWR FAQ
What was Quaker Chemical’s price range in the past 12 months?
Quaker Chemical lowest stock price was $111.42 and its highest was $183.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Quaker Chemical’s market cap?
Quaker Chemical’s market cap is $2.76B.
When is Quaker Chemical’s upcoming earnings report date?
Quaker Chemical’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 29, 2026 which is in 88 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 1.27%. See more information on Quaker Chemical dividends here
What is Quaker Chemical’s EPS estimate?
Quaker Chemical’s EPS estimate is 1.94.
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?
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Quaker Chemical Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$176.33 (16.45% Upside)
$176.33 (16.45% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
KWR Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 69%
Sector Average 69%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 157.8K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $106.6K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
5.34%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.27%
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 contained multiple positive operational and financial developments: revenue up 8%, organic volumes up 3%, adjusted EBITDA growth, strong Asia Pacific outperformance (+25% sales, +32% earnings), sustained market share gains and improved liquidity via an enhanced credit facility. Management acknowledges near-term margin pressure driven by elevated raw material and shipping costs tied to the Middle East conflict, and higher SG&A that reduced adjusted EBITDA margin to 15.1%. They outlined a targeted transformation program with identifiable cost savings ($10M in 2026 exit run-rate; $20-$30M over 3 years) and expect margins to recover within 1–2 quarters. Overall, positives (growth, market share, balance sheet and clear cost-reduction roadmap) materially outweigh the temporary challenges (Q2 margin headwinds, SG&A impact and regional disruptions).View all KWR earnings summariesKWR Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$176.33
▲(16.45% Upside)