Quaker Chemical Corporation (KWR)

NYSE: KWR · Real-Time Price · USD
137.99
-4.61 (-3.23%)
May 15, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT - Market closed
Market Cap2.40B +28.0%
Revenue (ttm)1.93B +6.3%
Net Income4.29M -95.5%
EPS0.25 -95.3%
Shares Out 17.37M
PE Ratio559.38
Forward PE19.22
Dividend$2.03 (1.47%)
Ex-Dividend DateApr 16, 2026
Volume141,751
Open139.45
Previous Close142.60
Day's Range137.29 - 141.45
52-Week Range103.36 - 183.01
Beta1.42
AnalystsStrong Buy
Price Target169.00 (+22.47%)
Earnings DateApr 30, 2026

About KWR

Quaker Chemical Corporation, doing business as Quaker Houghton, provides industrial process fluids worldwide. The company develops, produces, and markets various formulated specialty chemical products; and offers chemical management services for various heavy industrial and manufacturing applications. It offers metal removal fluids, cleaning fluids, corrosion inhibitors, metal drawing and forming fluids, die cast mold releases, heat treatment and quenchants, metal forging and hydraulic fluids, specialty greases, offshore sub-sea energy control ... [Read more]

Sector Materials
IPO Date Nov 1, 1985
Employees 4,700
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol KWR
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 3 analysts, the average rating for KWR stock is "Strong Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $169.0, which is an increase of 22.47% from the latest price.

Price Target
$169.0
(22.47% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Quaker Houghton names Mark Douglas as Chairman of the Board

Quaker Houghton (KWR) announced that the Board of Directors has elected Mark A. Douglas as Chairman of the Board, effective immediately. Mr. Douglas will succeed Michael F. Barry, who has…

2 days ago - TheFly

Quaker Houghton approves $250M stock repurchase authorization

Quaker Houghton (KWR) has approved a new share repurchase program authorizing the company to repurchase up to an aggregate of $250M of its common stock. The company has terminated its…

2 days ago - TheFly

Quaker Houghton Announces Quarterly Dividend and $250 Million Stock Repurchase Authorization

CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Quaker Houghton (NYSE: KWR) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.508 per share, payable on July 31, 2026, to shareho...

2 days ago - PRNewsWire

Quaker Houghton Announces Appointment of Mark A. Douglas as Chairman and Retirement of Michael F.

CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Quaker Houghton (NYSE: KWR) today announced that the Board of Directors ("the Board") has elected Mark A.

2 days ago - PRNewsWire

Quaker Chemical Transcript: AGM 2026

The meeting saw the election of three directors, approval of executive compensation, and ratification of PwC as auditor. The Chair announced his retirement, highlighting the CEO's strategic initiatives for future growth. No shareholder questions were raised.

2 days ago - Transcripts

Quaker Houghton price target raised to $157 from $151 at RBC Capital

RBC Capital analyst Arun Viswanathan raised the firm’s price target on Quaker Houghton (KWR) to $157 from $151 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The company posted a…

11 days ago - TheFly

Quaker Chemical Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026

Organic volumes and net sales grew year-over-year, led by Asia Pacific and new business wins, despite soft end markets and inflationary pressures. Gross margins improved, but Q2 will see temporary margin compression due to higher input costs, with recovery expected by year-end.

14 days ago - Transcripts

QUAKER HOUGHTON ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER 2026 RESULTS

Q1'26 net sales of $480.5 million, an increase of 8% Y/Y, net income of $19.7 million and earnings per diluted share of $1.13 Organic sales volumes increased 3% Y/Y driven by new business wins of appr...

15 days ago - PRNewsWire

Quaker Houghton initiated with a Buy at Freedom Capital

Freedom Capital analyst David Silver initiated coverage of Quaker Houghton (KWR) with a Buy rating and $180 price target The supplier of industrial process fluids is “poised as a prime…

18 days ago - TheFly

Quaker Houghton price target lowered to $151 from $184 at RBC Capital

RBC Capital analyst Arun Viswanathan lowered the firm’s price target on Quaker Houghton (KWR) to $151 from $184 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares as part of a…

21 days ago - TheFly

Quaker Houghton upgraded to Buy from Neutral at Seaport Research

Seaport Research upgraded Quaker Houghton (KWR) to Buy from Neutral with a $175 price target The outlook shifts from expecting improving demand to anticipating weaker consumer demand, higher inflation...

4 weeks ago - TheFly

Quaker Houghton upgraded to Buy from Neutral at Seaport Research

Seaport Research upgraded Quaker Houghton (KWR) to Buy from Neutral with a $175 price target

4 weeks ago - TheFly

Quaker Houghton Announces First Quarter 2026 Earnings and Investor Call

CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Quaker Houghton (NYSE: KWR) today announced the following schedule and contact information for its first quarter 2026 earnings release and investor ca...

4 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Quaker Houghton Announces Amended Credit Agreement; Extends Debt Maturities and Increases Available Credit

CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., April 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Quaker Houghton (NYSE: KWR), the global leader in industrial process fluids, announced today that it has entered into an amended credit agreement (the...

4 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Quaker Houghton price target lowered to $175 from $203 at Jefferies

Jefferies lowered the firm’s price target on Quaker Houghton (KWR) to $175 from $203 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The firm is lowering its 2026 EPS estimate…

5 weeks ago - TheFly

Quaker Houghton Announces Quarterly Dividend

CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., Feb. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Quaker Houghton (NYSE: KWR) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.508 per share, payable on April 30, 2026, to share...

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

Quaker Houghton price target raised to $170 from $160 at Deutsche Bank

Deutsche Bank raised the firm’s price target on Quaker Houghton (KWR) to $170 from $160 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares.

2 months ago - TheFly

Quaker Houghton price target lowered to $184 from $190 at RBC Capital

RBC Capital lowered the firm’s price target on Quaker Houghton (KWR) to $184 from $190 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The stock saw a somewhat negative reaction…

2 months ago - TheFly

Quaker Chemical Earnings Call Transcript: Q4 2025

Q4 and full-year results showed strong EBITDA and EPS growth, driven by Asia-Pacific momentum and share gains despite soft Americas and EMEA markets. Cost actions, acquisitions, and network optimization support improved margins and outlook for continued growth in 2026.

2 months ago - Transcripts

Quaker Houghton expects to deliver revenue, adjusted EBITDA growth in 2026

16:34 EST Quaker Houghton (KWR) expects to deliver revenue, adjusted EBITDA growth in 2026

2 months ago - TheFly

QUAKER HOUGHTON ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2025 RESULTS

Q4'25 net sales of $468.5 million, an increase of 6% Y/Y, net income of $20.7 million and earnings per diluted share of $1.18 Q4'25 non-GAAP net income of $28.9 million and non-GAAP earnings per dilut...

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

Quaker Houghton Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Earnings and Investor Call

CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., Feb. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Quaker Houghton (NYSE: KWR) today announced the following schedule and contact information for its fourth quarter and full year 2025 earnings release an...

3 months ago - PRNewsWire

Seaport adjusts chemical stock ratings ahead of earnings

As previously reported, Seaport Research analyst Michael Harrison upgraded Stepan (SCL) to Buy from Neutral with a $75 price target and downgraded Axalta Coating (AXTA), Entegris (ENTG), Quaker Hought...

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4 months ago - TheFly

Quaker Houghton downgraded to Neutral from Buy at Seaport Research

Seaport Research downgraded Quaker Houghton (KWR) to Neutral from Buy.

4 months ago - TheFly

Quaker Houghton price target raised to $190 from $171 at RBC Capital

RBC Capital raised the firm’s price target on Quaker Houghton (KWR) to $190 from $171 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares as part of a broader research note…

4 months ago - TheFly