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Quaker Houghton (KWR)


Market Price (4/13/2026): $127.05 | Market Cap: $2.2 Bil
Sector: Materials | Industry: Specialty Chemicals

Quaker Houghton (KWR)


Market Price (4/13/2026): $127.05
Market Cap: $2.2 Bil
Sector: Materials
Industry: Specialty Chemicals

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Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 43%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Advanced Materials, Automation & Robotics, and Battery Technology & Metals. Themes include Specialty Chemicals for Performance, Show more.

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -65%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -96%

Meaningful short interest
Short Interest Days-to-CoverDTC = (Short Interest Share Quantity) / (Average Daily Trading Volume). Reflects how many days it would take to cover (close out) the short interest based on average volumes. High DTC can signify an increased risk of a short squeeze. is 10.35, Short Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 11%

Expensive valuation multiples
P/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 43x

Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -0.9%

Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -2.9%

Key risks
KWR key risks include [1] intense competition for its specialized technical talent and [2] significant exposure to foreign currency fluctuations and volatility in commodity-derived raw material costs.

0 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 43%
1 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Advanced Materials, Automation & Robotics, and Battery Technology & Metals. Themes include Specialty Chemicals for Performance, Show more.
2 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -65%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -96%
3 Meaningful short interest
Short Interest Days-to-CoverDTC = (Short Interest Share Quantity) / (Average Daily Trading Volume). Reflects how many days it would take to cover (close out) the short interest based on average volumes. High DTC can signify an increased risk of a short squeeze. is 10.35, Short Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 11%
4 Expensive valuation multiples
P/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 43x
5 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -0.9%
6 Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -2.9%
7 Key risks
KWR key risks include [1] intense competition for its specialized technical talent and [2] significant exposure to foreign currency fluctuations and volatility in commodity-derived raw material costs.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

Price Chart

Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Quaker Houghton (KWR) stock has lost about 5% since 12/31/2025 because of the following key factors:

1. Quaker Houghton reported lower-than-expected Q4 2025 earnings per share (EPS). The company announced an EPS of $1.65, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $1.71 by $0.06, which represented a negative earnings surprise of 3.51%. This earnings miss likely contributed to the stock's decline, as KWR shares fell 6.9% the day following the February 23, 2026, earnings announcement.

2. The company experienced a significant decline in its operating cash flow for the full year 2025. Net cash provided by operating activities decreased to $136.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $204.6 million in 2024. This reduction in cash generation was primarily due to lower operating performance and higher cash outflows related to restructuring activities and working capital.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -7.1% change in KWR stock from 12/31/2025 to 4/12/2026 was primarily driven by a -8.6% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)123120254122026Change
Stock Price ($)136.88127.10-7.1%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,8641,8891.3%
P/S Multiple1.31.2-8.6%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)17170.3%
Cumulative Contribution-7.1%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/31/2025 to 4/12/2026
ReturnCorrelation
KWR-7.1% 
Market (SPY)-5.4%31.2%
Sector (XLB)14.6%58.5%

Fundamental Drivers

The -2.8% change in KWR stock from 9/30/2025 to 4/12/2026 was primarily driven by a -7.1% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)93020254122026Change
Stock Price ($)130.82127.10-2.8%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,8331,8893.1%
P/S Multiple1.31.2-7.1%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)18171.5%
Cumulative Contribution-2.8%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

9/30/2025 to 4/12/2026
ReturnCorrelation
KWR-2.8% 
Market (SPY)-2.9%40.2%
Sector (XLB)16.6%56.2%

Fundamental Drivers

The 4.5% change in KWR stock from 3/31/2025 to 4/12/2026 was primarily driven by a 2.7% change in the company's Total Revenues ($ Mil).
(LTM values as of)33120254122026Change
Stock Price ($)121.66127.104.5%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,8401,8892.7%
P/S Multiple1.21.2-0.6%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)18172.4%
Cumulative Contribution4.5%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

3/31/2025 to 4/12/2026
ReturnCorrelation
KWR4.5% 
Market (SPY)16.3%56.9%
Sector (XLB)22.7%69.4%

Fundamental Drivers

The -33.4% change in KWR stock from 3/31/2023 to 4/12/2026 was primarily driven by a -33.5% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)33120234122026Change
Stock Price ($)190.74127.10-33.4%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,9441,889-2.8%
P/S Multiple1.81.2-33.5%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)18173.1%
Cumulative Contribution-33.4%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

3/31/2023 to 4/12/2026
ReturnCorrelation
KWR-33.4% 
Market (SPY)63.3%50.7%
Sector (XLB)36.0%62.1%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
KWR Return-8%-27%29%-33%-1%-5%-46%
Peers Return30%-27%28%5%-11%22%38%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%-0%82%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
KWR Win Rate58%33%58%33%50%50% 
Peers Win Rate65%43%52%50%42%75% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
KWR Max Drawdown-13%-42%-16%-35%-31%-16% 
Peers Max Drawdown-7%-37%-5%-10%-19%-19% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-1%-25%-1%-2%-15%-7% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: BCPC, AVNT, SHW, ECL, LYB. See KWR Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 4/10/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventKWRS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-55.4%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven124.0%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-40.4%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven67.8%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven65 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-35.7%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven55.5%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven356 days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-85.8%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven604.7%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven410 days1,480 days

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In The Past

Quaker Houghton's stock fell -55.4% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 2/22/2021. A -55.4% loss requires a 124.0% gain to breakeven.

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About Quaker Houghton (KWR)

Quaker Chemical Corporation develops, produces, and markets various formulated chemical specialty products for a range of heavy industrial and manufacturing applications. The company operates through four segments: Americas; Europe, Middle East, and Africa; Asia/Pacific; and Global Specialty Businesses. It offers metal removal fluids, cleaning fluids, corrosion inhibitors, metal drawing and forming fluids, die cast mold releases, heat treatment and quenchants, metal forging fluids, hydraulic fluids, specialty greases, metal finishing fluids, offshore sub-sea energy control fluids, rolling lubricants, rod and wire drawing fluids, and surface treatment chemicals. The company also provides chemical management services. It serves steel, aluminum, automotive, aerospace, offshore, can, mining, and metalworking companies. The company was formerly known as Quaker Chemical Products Corporation and changed its name to Quaker Chemical Corporation in August 1962. Quaker Chemical Corporation was founded in 1918 and is headquartered in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania.

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Here are 1-3 brief analogies for Quaker Houghton (KWR):

  • Like 3M, but focused on specialized fluids and chemicals essential for heavy industry.
  • The Ecolab for manufacturing plants, providing essential chemical solutions and services for smooth operations.

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  • Metal Removal Fluids: Chemicals used in machining and grinding processes to cool, lubricate, and flush away chips.
  • Cleaning Fluids: Industrial solutions designed to remove contaminants from metal surfaces and components.
  • Corrosion Inhibitors: Substances added to fluids or applied to surfaces to prevent or slow down the degradation of metals due to corrosion.
  • Metal Drawing and Forming Fluids: Lubricants and coolants critical for shaping metals through processes like drawing, stamping, and bending.
  • Die Cast Mold Releases: Specialty coatings applied to molds to facilitate the easy and clean separation of finished parts.
  • Heat Treatment and Quenchants: Fluids used to rapidly cool metals during heat treatment processes to achieve desired material properties.
  • Metal Forging Fluids: Lubricants applied during the metal forging process to reduce friction, improve material flow, and extend die life.
  • Hydraulic Fluids: Specialized liquids that transmit power in hydraulic systems, providing lubrication and heat transfer.
  • Specialty Greases: Advanced lubricating greases formulated for specific, demanding industrial applications.
  • Metal Finishing Fluids: Chemicals used to improve the surface appearance, corrosion resistance, or other properties of metal parts after manufacturing.
  • Offshore Sub-Sea Energy Control Fluids: Highly specialized fluids used in sub-sea equipment for controlling operations in offshore oil and gas exploration.
  • Rolling Lubricants: Fluids used in metal rolling mills to reduce friction between the work rolls and the metal strip, improving surface quality.
  • Rod and Wire Drawing Fluids: Lubricants specifically formulated to aid in the drawing of metal rods and wires through dies, reducing friction and wear.
  • Surface Treatment Chemicals: Chemicals applied to material surfaces to enhance their functional properties, such as adhesion, wear resistance, or appearance.
  • Chemical Management Services: Comprehensive services that help industrial clients optimize the purchase, use, and disposal of process chemicals.

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Quaker Houghton (KWR) primarily sells its products and services to other companies. Based on the provided description, its major customers operate in the following industries:

  • Steel companies
  • Aluminum companies
  • Automotive companies
  • Aerospace companies
  • Offshore (e.g., oil and gas) companies
  • Can (packaging) companies
  • Mining companies
  • Metalworking companies

The background information lists categories of companies served rather than specific customer company names, so individual public company symbols for customers cannot be provided.

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Joseph A. Berquist

Chief Executive Officer and President

Joseph A. Berquist was appointed Chief Executive Officer and President of Quaker Houghton in November 2024 and also joined the Board of Directors at that time. He has been with Quaker Houghton since 1997, holding various leadership positions including Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer (January 2023 - November 2024), and Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer, and Managing Director, Global Specialty Businesses (September 2021 - December 2022).

Tom Coler

Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

Tom Coler joined Quaker Houghton as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer in June 2024. Prior to this role, he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Savage Corporation from October 2022 to May 2024, a company described as a privately backed global supply chain and logistics service provider. Before Savage, he held the position of Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer for the Health, Hygiene & Consumables business unit at H.B. Fuller Corporation from September 2019 to October 2022.

Michael F. Barry

Chairman of the Board

Michael F. Barry serves as the non-executive Chairman of the Board of Quaker Houghton, a role he assumed in January 2022 after his retirement as CEO at the end of 2021. He previously served as Chief Executive Officer and President from October 2008 to November 2021, and as Chairman of the Board since May 2009. Mr. Barry also held the position of Chief Financial Officer from 1998 to 2004. During his tenure as CEO, he led the combination of Quaker Chemical and Houghton International in 2019. He has served as a director for Rogers Corporation and Arcadium Lithium plc, and was elected to the FMC Corporation Board of Directors in February 2026.

Jeewat Bijlani

Executive Vice President, Global Specialty and Chief Growth Officer

Jeewat Bijlani was named Executive Vice President, Global Specialty and Chief Growth Officer effective March 1, 2025. He joined Quaker Houghton in August 2019. Before the combination, Mr. Bijlani was with Houghton International from 2011 until July 2019, where he served as President, Americas and Global Strategic Businesses. Prior to joining Houghton, he was a Director in the Private Equity Group at Celerant Consulting, where he was involved in strategic and business transformation engagements within the Chemicals and Manufacturing sectors.

Robert T. Traub

Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary

Robert T. Traub has served as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary since August 2019. He joined Quaker Chemical in 2000 and played a key role in facilitating the merger of Quaker Chemical and Houghton International, which concluded in August 2019.

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The key risks to Quaker Houghton (KWR) primarily stem from its exposure to cyclical industrial markets, the volatility of raw material costs, and the broad spectrum of global economic and political uncertainties.

  1. Volatility of Raw Material Costs: Quaker Houghton's profitability is significantly affected by fluctuations in the prices of its raw materials, many of which are commodity-based and linked to crude oil and natural gas prices. The company may face challenges in fully passing on increased raw material costs to customers, potentially leading to margin compression or a loss of sales volume if customers resist price increases.
  2. Exposure to Global Economic and Political Uncertainties: Quaker Houghton serves heavy industrial and manufacturing sectors such as steel, aluminum, automotive, and aerospace, which are inherently cyclical. Economic downturns, inflationary pressures, high interest rates, adverse trade policies, tariffs, and geopolitical events can lead to reduced demand for their customers' products, subsequently lowering demand for Quaker Houghton's industrial process fluids. These factors can also disrupt the company's supply chain and impact raw material costs.
  3. Regulatory and Environmental Compliance Risks: As a global chemical company, Quaker Houghton is subject to extensive and evolving environmental, health, and safety regulations across the numerous jurisdictions in which it operates. Changes in these regulations, or failures to comply, could result in increased operating costs, significant expenditures for compliance, required product reformulations, or limitations on market access for certain products.

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The increasing adoption of additive manufacturing (3D printing) in industries like automotive, aerospace, and general metalworking, which could reduce the demand for traditional metal processing fluids such as metal removal fluids, drawing and forming fluids, die cast mold releases, metal forging fluids, and rolling lubricants.

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Quaker Houghton (KWR) operates in several addressable markets for its diverse range of chemical specialty products and services. The market sizes for their main products and services are outlined below:

  • Metalworking Fluids: The global metalworking fluids market was valued at USD 13.6 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 25.7 billion by 2035, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%. Another estimate places the global market size at USD 12.50 billion in 2024, expected to reach USD 20.07 billion by 2032 with a CAGR of 5.4%. The Asia Pacific region is a dominant market for metalworking fluids, accounting for approximately 44.8% of the global market value in 2025.
  • Industrial Greases (including Specialty Greases): The global industrial greases market is projected to be valued at US$ 6.3 billion in 2026 and is anticipated to reach US$ 8.5 billion by 2033, with a CAGR of 4.4%. Another report estimates the global grease market size was valued at USD 6.85 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow to USD 10.39 billion by 2034 at a CAGR of 4.60%. Asia Pacific is a significant market, expected to hold a 39.9% share in the industrial greases market in 2025.
  • Rolling Lubricants (including Metal Rolling Lubricants and Rod and Wire Drawing Fluids): The global rolling lubricants market size is expected to be valued at US$15.1 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach US$22.17 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 5.6%. For cold rolling lubricants specifically, the global market size was estimated at USD 3.1 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to expand to USD 5.4 billion by 2034, with a CAGR of approximately 5.7%. The Asia Pacific region is expected to hold the largest market share for cold rolling oils/lubricants.
  • Heat Treatment and Quenchants (represented by Heat Transfer Fluids and Thermic Fluids): The global heat transfer fluids market was valued at USD 11.79 billion in 2025 and is set to exceed USD 17.96 billion by 2035, expanding at a CAGR of over 4.3%. Similarly, the global thermic fluids market size was valued at USD 11.06 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 14.23 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 3.7%. The Asia Pacific region held the largest revenue share in the global thermic fluids market in 2023.
  • Hydraulic Fluids (including Offshore Sub-Sea Energy Control Fluids): The global hydraulic fluids market size was valued at USD 9.5 billion in 2025 and is set to exceed USD 14.2 billion by 2035, registering over a 4.1% CAGR. Another report indicates the global hydraulic fluids market size was estimated at USD 9,351.8 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 14,481.6 million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 5.7%. The broader global subsea and offshore services market was calculated at USD 15.56 billion in 2024 and is predicted to increase to approximately USD 27.97 billion by 2034. Asia Pacific is projected to command a substantial 59% revenue share of the hydraulic fluids market by 2035.
  • Metal Forging Fluids (represented by Metal Forming Lubricants and Forging Lubricants): The global metal forming lubricant market size was valued at USD 188 million in 2024 and is projected to grow to USD 283 million by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 6.2%. The global forging lubricants market size is likely to value US$ 892.2 million in 2025 and is projected to reach US$ 1,306.5 million by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 5.6%. North America leads the forging lubricants market with approximately 35% share, while Asia Pacific is the fastest-growing region.
  • Chemical Management Services: The global chemical management services market was estimated at USD 4.31 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 6.14 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.4%. Another estimate places the global market at US$4.4 billion in 2024, expected to reach US$5.7 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 4.2%. North America dominated the chemical management services market with a revenue share of 33.61% in 2023 and leads the global market with an estimated 45% share.

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The following are 3-5 expected drivers of future revenue growth for Quaker Houghton (KWR) over the next 2-3 years:

  • Strategic Acquisitions and Global Expansion: Quaker Houghton's strategy of acquiring companies, such as CSI, Dipsol, and Natech, has consistently contributed to sales growth by expanding product offerings and strengthening its global presence. This is particularly notable in the Asia/Pacific region, where acquisitions have driven significant growth. The company's operations span over 25 countries, allowing for continued expansion into diverse industrial markets.
  • New Business Wins and Market Share Gains: The company has a demonstrated track record of securing new business, which contributes to organic sales volume growth across all its geographic segments. Management has expressed confidence that ongoing new business development will be a key factor in delivering future revenue and EBITDA growth.
  • Innovation and Advanced Product Development: Quaker Houghton is leveraging its research and development capabilities to introduce new and advanced product technologies. A significant example is the launch of new automation technologies within its QH FLUID INTELLIGENCE™ platform, including QH FLUIDCONTROL™ XMS systems and QH FLUIDMONITOR™ GQ. These solutions are designed to enhance fluid management in manufacturing operations across various industries, creating new revenue streams.
  • Sustainable Solutions and Eco-Friendly Products: With a growing industry emphasis on environmental responsibility, Quaker Houghton's commitment to sustainability, embodied in its "See Beyond™" strategy and portfolio, positions it to capitalize on the demand for eco-friendly process fluids. Innovating and marketing sustainable products can attract environmentally conscious customers and foster new revenue opportunities.

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Share Repurchases

  • Quaker Houghton authorized a new share repurchase program in February 2024, allowing for the repurchase of up to $150 million of common stock.
  • In 2025, the company repurchased 364,797 shares for approximately $41.5 million.
  • During the second quarter of 2025, share repurchases totaled $32.7 million.

Outbound Investments

  • In April 2025, Quaker Houghton completed the acquisition of Dipsol Chemicals Co., Ltd., a supplier of surface treatment and plating solutions, for approximately $153 million (23 billion JPY).
  • The company completed three strategic acquisitions in 2025, including Dipsol and Natech, Ltd., which collectively added approximately $95 million in annualized revenue and contributed about 6% to consolidated revenue in the fourth quarter of 2025.
  • In 2024, Quaker Houghton invested in its business by acquiring two companies that complement its global portfolio of products and services.

Capital Expenditures

  • As of the latest twelve months ending August 2, 2025, Quaker Houghton's capital expenditure was $6.16 million.
  • The company's capital expenditure peaked in 2022.
  • Since 2018, capital expenditure has decreased by 52%, with the last twelve months (LTM) showing a 78% decline.

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Peer Comparisons

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Financials

KWRBCPCAVNTSHWECLLYBMedian
NameQuaker H.Balchem Avient Sherwin-.Ecolab Lyondell. 
Mkt Price127.10174.9338.21336.11273.2973.72151.01
Mkt Cap2.25.63.582.877.323.714.7
Rev LTM1,8891,0373,26023,57416,08130,1539,671
Op Inc LTM1772092043,7972,892831520
FCF LTM811731952,6541,904384290
FCF 3Y Avg1611551372,4571,7871,925974
CFO LTM1362173023,4522,9532,2621,282
CFO 3Y Avg2071942533,3762,7263,6741,490

Growth & Margins

KWRBCPCAVNTSHWECLLYBMedian
NameQuaker H.Balchem Avient Sherwin-.Ecolab Lyondell. 
Rev Chg LTM2.7%8.8%0.6%2.1%2.2%-9.7%2.1%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-0.9%3.3%-1.3%2.1%4.3%-14.5%0.6%
Rev Chg Q5.5%9.8%1.9%5.6%4.8%-9.2%5.1%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM1.3%2.3%0.4%1.3%1.2%-2.3%1.2%
Op Mgn LTM9.4%20.2%6.2%16.1%18.0%2.8%12.7%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg10.6%18.9%7.6%16.0%16.1%7.0%13.3%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM0.1%0.0%-1.4%0.3%0.4%-1.3%0.1%
CFO/Rev LTM7.2%20.9%9.3%14.6%18.4%7.5%11.9%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg10.9%20.0%7.9%14.5%17.3%11.3%12.9%
FCF/Rev LTM4.3%16.7%6.0%11.3%11.8%1.3%8.6%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg8.5%15.9%4.3%10.6%11.4%5.8%9.5%

Valuation

KWRBCPCAVNTSHWECLLYBMedian
NameQuaker H.Balchem Avient Sherwin-.Ecolab Lyondell. 
Mkt Cap2.25.63.582.877.323.714.7
P/S1.25.41.13.54.80.82.3
P/EBIT43.126.816.621.827.1-104.124.3
P/E-884.736.242.732.237.2-31.934.2
P/CFO16.125.811.624.026.210.520.1
Total Yield1.0%3.3%5.2%4.1%3.7%4.3%3.9%
Dividend Yield1.2%0.5%2.8%1.0%1.0%7.4%1.1%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg5.4%3.1%4.2%3.0%2.7%7.3%3.7%
D/E0.40.00.60.20.10.60.3
Net D/E0.30.00.40.20.10.50.2

Returns

KWRBCPCAVNTSHWECLLYBMedian
NameQuaker H.Balchem Avient Sherwin-.Ecolab Lyondell. 
1M Rtn7.3%3.5%11.5%5.1%-0.3%2.0%4.3%
3M Rtn-15.6%9.1%12.3%-4.6%0.8%53.2%5.0%
6M Rtn1.9%20.9%27.9%1.5%1.0%70.9%11.4%
12M Rtn22.0%8.8%26.7%0.7%17.3%41.6%19.7%
3Y Rtn-33.5%38.2%2.1%51.8%69.1%-6.0%20.1%
1M Excs Rtn-0.7%1.7%7.2%3.5%-1.9%8.8%2.6%
3M Excs Rtn-13.0%10.4%18.2%0.3%2.4%58.1%6.4%
6M Excs Rtn-3.9%21.9%20.1%-0.9%-3.3%56.7%9.6%
12M Excs Rtn-4.0%-20.6%-0.4%-28.6%-14.4%14.5%-9.2%
3Y Excs Rtn-96.4%-24.1%-62.5%-11.6%4.8%-69.6%-43.3%

Comparison Analyses

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Single Segment1,8401,9531,9441,7611,418
Total1,8401,9531,9441,7611,418


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$127.10 
Market Cap ($ Bil)2.2 
First Trading Date03/26/1990 
Distance from 52W High-29.6% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$143.00$136.47
DMA Trendupdown
Distance from DMA-11.1%-6.9%
 3M1YR
Volatility43.1%40.3%
Downside Capture0.400.64
Upside Capture-10.90114.63
Correlation (SPY)28.1%40.3%
KWR Betas & Captures as of 3/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta1.770.621.051.311.341.23
Up Beta-0.37-0.840.421.171.411.39
Down Beta1.791.992.181.641.371.16
Up Capture173%-33%36%120%122%86%
Bmk +ve Days7162765139424
Stock +ve Days6162957114354
Down Capture203%96%86%114%119%107%
Bmk -ve Days12233358110323
Stock -ve Days15253368137394

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with KWR
KWR32.9%43.0%0.77-
Sector ETF (XLB)42.2%19.3%1.7067.1%
Equity (SPY)31.2%17.3%1.4752.9%
Gold (GLD)60.1%27.8%1.694.7%
Commodities (DBC)29.8%16.6%1.587.6%
Real Estate (VNQ)21.3%15.2%1.0750.8%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-4.3%43.7%0.0226.2%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with KWR
KWR-11.0%39.0%-0.20-
Sector ETF (XLB)7.3%18.9%0.2862.9%
Equity (SPY)11.1%17.0%0.5056.7%
Gold (GLD)22.1%17.8%1.026.6%
Commodities (DBC)11.8%18.8%0.5216.2%
Real Estate (VNQ)3.7%18.8%0.1049.4%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)4.3%56.5%0.3023.7%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with KWR
KWR5.3%37.2%0.25-
Sector ETF (XLB)10.8%20.6%0.4764.2%
Equity (SPY)13.8%17.9%0.6659.4%
Gold (GLD)14.2%15.9%0.744.3%
Commodities (DBC)8.6%17.6%0.4123.0%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.1%20.7%0.2249.6%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)67.6%66.9%1.0714.6%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date3312026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity1.9 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 31520262.7%
Average Daily Volume0.2 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest10.4 days
Basic Shares Quantity17.3 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares10.9%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
2/23/2026-6.9%-14.2%-28.6%
10/30/202510.5%4.9%7.3%
7/31/20253.1%10.4%26.8%
2/24/20252.6%-5.2%-6.2%
10/31/20246.3%12.1%5.6%
8/5/2024-2.6%-3.9%0.6%
2/29/2024-1.2%-1.4%1.1%
11/2/202311.2%9.8%28.4%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive151213
# Negative81110
Median Positive3.9%10.6%7.3%
Median Negative-4.5%-7.0%-8.0%
Max Positive22.2%25.3%28.4%
Max Negative-7.4%-14.2%-28.6%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
12/31/202502/23/202610-K
09/30/202510/30/202510-Q
06/30/202507/31/202510-Q
03/31/202505/01/202510-Q
12/31/202402/24/202510-K
09/30/202410/31/202410-Q
06/30/202408/05/202410-Q
03/31/202405/02/202410-Q
12/31/202302/29/202410-K
09/30/202311/02/202310-Q
06/30/202308/01/202310-Q
03/31/202305/04/202310-Q
12/31/202202/23/202310-K
09/30/202211/03/202210-Q
06/30/202208/04/202210-Q
03/31/202205/05/202210-Q

Recent Forward Guidance [BETA]

Latest: Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 2/23/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q1 2026 Gross Margin Improvement      
2026 Revenue Growth      
2026 Adjusted EBITDA Growth      

Prior: Q3 2025 Earnings Reported 10/30/2025

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q4 2025 Revenue Growth      
Q4 2025 Earnings Growth      
2026 Run-rate cost savings 20.00 Mil    

Insider Activity

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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Berquist, Joseph ACEO and PresidentDirectBuy5132025103.6248249,9441,268,604Form