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Quaker Houghton (KWR)


Market Price (2/10/2026): $171.32 | Market Cap: $3.0 Bil
Sector: Materials | Industry: Specialty Chemicals

Quaker Houghton (KWR)


Market Price (2/10/2026): $171.32
Market Cap: $3.0 Bil
Sector: Materials
Industry: Specialty Chemicals

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0 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 43%
Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is 0.0%
Expensive valuation multiples
P/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 62x
1 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 -48%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -84%
Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -0.7%
2  Meaningful short interest
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%
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 -3.6%
3   Significant 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 16.64
4   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 Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is 0.0%
3 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -48%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -84%
4 Meaningful short interest
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%
5 Expensive valuation multiples
P/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 62x
6 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -0.7%
7 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 -3.6%
8 Significant 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 16.64
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.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

Price Chart

Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Quaker Houghton (KWR) stock has gained about 25% since 10/31/2025 because of the following key factors:

1. Strong Third Quarter 2025 Financial Performance: Quaker Houghton reported robust Q3 2025 results on October 30, 2025, surpassing analyst expectations. The company announced $494 million in net sales, marking a 7% year-over-year increase, alongside a 3% rise in organic volumes. Adjusted EBITDA reached $83 million, growing 5% year-over-year and 10% sequentially, with adjusted EBITDA margins at 16.8%. Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) increased 10% year-over-year to $2.08, exceeding the forecast. This strong performance, including a reduction in net debt and an improved leverage ratio, contributed to positive investor sentiment.

2. Positive Analyst Upgrades and Increased Price Targets: Following the strong earnings report, several financial analysts upgraded their ratings and increased price targets for Quaker Houghton. On October 30, 2025, RBC Capital raised its price target to $171 from $149, maintaining an "Outperform" rating, citing market share gains and effective acquisition integration. Deutsche Bank also increased its price target to $150 from $138 with a "Buy" rating on the same day. Additionally, Jefferies upgraded the stock to "Buy" from "Hold," raising its price target to $146 from $115, emphasizing solid margins, return on capital, and attractive valuation. Later, on January 21, 2026, Royal Bank of Canada reaffirmed an "outperform" rating and set a $190.00 price target.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 23.5% change in KWR stock from 10/31/2025 to 2/9/2026 was primarily driven by a 23.5% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)103120252092026Change
Stock Price ($)138.45170.9723.5%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,8641,8640.0%
P/S Multiple1.31.623.5%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)17170.0%
Cumulative Contribution23.5%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

10/31/2025 to 2/9/2026
ReturnCorrelation
KWR23.5% 
Market (SPY)1.7%45.5%
Sector (XLB)21.8%66.9%

Fundamental Drivers

The 50.5% change in KWR stock from 7/31/2025 to 2/9/2026 was primarily driven by a 46.2% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)73120252092026Change
Stock Price ($)113.62170.9750.5%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,8331,8641.7%
P/S Multiple1.11.646.2%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)18171.2%
Cumulative Contribution50.5%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2025 to 2/9/2026
ReturnCorrelation
KWR50.5% 
Market (SPY)10.1%40.7%
Sector (XLB)19.5%61.2%

Fundamental Drivers

The 23.0% change in KWR stock from 1/31/2025 to 2/9/2026 was primarily driven by a 19.7% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)13120252092026Change
Stock Price ($)138.95170.9723.0%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,8631,8640.1%
P/S Multiple1.31.619.7%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)18172.7%
Cumulative Contribution23.0%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

1/31/2025 to 2/9/2026
ReturnCorrelation
KWR23.0% 
Market (SPY)16.3%56.8%
Sector (XLB)19.3%70.7%

Fundamental Drivers

The -9.9% change in KWR stock from 1/31/2023 to 2/9/2026 was primarily driven by a -10.4% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)13120232092026Change
Stock Price ($)189.70170.97-9.9%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,9061,864-2.2%
P/S Multiple1.81.6-10.4%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)18172.8%
Cumulative Contribution-9.9%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

1/31/2023 to 2/9/2026
ReturnCorrelation
KWR-9.9% 
Market (SPY)77.1%53.0%
Sector (XLB)30.1%63.5%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
KWR Return-8%-27%29%-33%-1%24%-29%
Peers Return33%-32%28%4%-6%17%32%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%1%85%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
KWR Win Rate58%33%58%33%50%100% 
Peers Win Rate67%35%53%55%42%100% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
KWR Max Drawdown-13%-42%-16%-35%-31%0% 
Peers Max Drawdown-7%-41%-5%-10%-16%0% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-1%-25%-1%-2%-15%-1% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: BCPC, AVNT, SHW, ECL, PPG. 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 2/9/2026 (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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Analogy 1: "Ecolab for industrial lubricants and process fluids"

Analogy 2: "Valvoline for industrial manufacturing"

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  • Metalworking Fluids: Essential fluids used in machining, grinding, forming, and heat treating metal to improve performance and extend tool life.
  • Corrosion Protective Coatings: Products applied to metal surfaces to prevent rust and corrosion during manufacturing, storage, and transport.
  • Die Casting Release Agents: Specialized coatings applied to molds in die casting to facilitate part ejection and protect the mold.
  • Industrial Lubricants: A broad range of lubricants used in various industrial machinery and equipment to reduce friction and wear.
  • Hydraulic Fluids: Fluids used in hydraulic systems to transmit power and lubricate components.
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Quaker Houghton (symbol: KWR) primarily operates as a business-to-business (B2B) company, supplying industrial process fluids and chemical specialties to a wide range of manufacturing and industrial companies globally.

Due to the diverse and extensive nature of its customer base across numerous industries, and typical confidentiality practices in B2B relationships, Quaker Houghton does not publicly disclose the names of individual major customer companies. No single customer or small group of customers are typically reported to account for a significant percentage (e.g., >10%) of their total revenue, indicating a broad customer base.

Instead of specific company names, Quaker Houghton's major customers can be categorized by the industries they serve. These industries represent the types of companies that rely on Quaker Houghton's products and expertise:

  • Automotive (original equipment manufacturers and their supply chains)
  • Aerospace
  • Steel and Aluminum production
  • Metalworking (various forms, including machining, stamping, drawing, and casting)
  • Can Manufacturing (for food and beverage containers)
  • Mining
  • General Industrial (including power generation, marine, and heavy equipment manufacturing)

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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 and to the Board as a director on November 18, 2024. He joined the company in 1997 and has served in various leadership positions, including Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer (January 2023 to November 2024), and Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer, and Managing Director, Global Specialty Businesses (September 2021 through December 2022). Mr. Berquist holds a B.E. in chemical engineering from Youngstown State University and an MBA from Case Western Reserve University.

Tom Coler, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Tom Coler was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective June 10, 2024. He brings extensive experience in corporate finance, financial planning and analysis, corporate development, integration, transformation, and implementing information technology solutions. Prior to joining Quaker Houghton, Mr. Coler served as executive vice president and CFO at Savage Companies, and held executive and leadership finance roles at H.B. Fuller Corp., Polaris Industries, Ecolab Corp., and Boston Scientific.

Christine Johnson, Senior Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer

Christine Johnson joined Quaker Houghton as Senior Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer in October 2025. She leads transformation and process optimization efforts across the organization. Previously, Ms. Johnson was a partner at McKinsey & Company, where she advised materials and energy companies, and held digital marketing and communications leadership positions at DuPont.

Dr. André Frodl, Vice President, R&D - Metals and Metalworking

Dr. André Frodl was promoted to Vice President, R&D - Metals and Metalworking in October 2025. A 23-year veteran of Quaker Houghton, Dr. Frodl oversees research and development for the company's metals, metalworking, and operating solutions business globally. His responsibilities include managing lab functions such as product stewardship, fluid analysis, and analytical and raw material chemistry.

Michael F. Barry, Chairman of the Board

Michael F. Barry is the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Quaker Houghton, a position he has held since May 2009. He previously served as Chief Executive Officer and President of the company from October 2008 until his retirement on November 30, 2021. Mr. Barry joined Quaker in 1998 and served as Senior Vice President and Managing Director – North America, and also held the position of Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from 1998 through August 2004. Prior to Quaker, he was Business Director for Lyondell (formerly Arco Chemical)'s Americas urethanes business, where he also held various finance and line management positions. He also serves as a Director of Rogers Corporation and is on the Board of Trustees of The Franklin Institute.

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Quaker Houghton (KWR) faces several key risks to its business, primarily stemming from global economic volatility, operational dependencies, and geopolitical factors. The most significant risks include: * Macroeconomic and Geopolitical Disruptions: Quaker Houghton is highly susceptible to broad macroeconomic and geopolitical instability. This encompasses inflationary pressures, particularly significant increases in raw material costs, ongoing supply chain disruptions, rising interest rates, the potential for economic recession, and the impact of geopolitical conflicts such as those in Russia/Ukraine and Israel/Hamas. Additionally, tariffs, trade restrictions, and economic sanctions imposed by various nations can adversely affect the company's operations and financial results. * Attracting and Retaining Key Personnel: Given the specialized and technical nature of Quaker Houghton's business, its future performance is heavily reliant on its ability to attract, develop, and retain qualified management, technical, and other key personnel. The current intense competition for such talent, exacerbated by evolving labor and employment trends, poses a significant risk to the company's operational continuity and innovation. * Foreign Exchange and Commodity Price Risk: A substantial portion of Quaker Houghton's revenues and earnings are generated from its international operations, making its financial results vulnerable to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, particularly against the U.S. dollar. Furthermore, the company's reliance on raw materials that are derivatives of commodity chemicals exposes it to significant commodity price volatility, which can impact earnings.

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Quaker Houghton (symbol: KWR) operates within several significant addressable markets for its main products and services, primarily industrial process fluids, industrial lubricants, metalworking fluids, and automotive die casting lubricants. The market sizes for these areas are outlined below:

  • Industrial Process Fluids: Quaker Houghton estimates that its revenue of $1.6 billion (as of 2019) represents less than 20% of a global addressable market exceeding ten billion dollars.
  • Industrial Lubricants: The global industrial lubricants market was valued at approximately USD 63.9 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 74.3 billion by 2029. Other estimates place the global market size at USD 57,886.3 million in 2024, projected to reach USD 73,011.3 million by 2033.
  • Metalworking Fluids: The global metalworking fluids market size was estimated at USD 12.50 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 20.07 billion by 2032. Another report indicates the global market size was estimated at USD 11.7 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 15.8 billion by 2033.
  • Process Fluids: The global process fluid market was valued at USD 9.2 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow from USD 9.6 billion in 2023 to USD 16.9 billion by 2032.
  • Automotive Die Casting Lubricants: The global automotive die casting lubricants market size reached USD 1.19 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 1.64 billion by 2033. Other estimations show the global market valued at USD 142.74 million in 2024, expected to increase to USD 189.11 million by 2031.
  • Metal Treatment Chemicals: The global metal treatment chemical market size is estimated to grow by USD 9.99 billion from 2024-2028.

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

  1. New Business Wins and Share Gains: Quaker Houghton has consistently reported strong new business wins, contributing to organic volume growth across its segments. For instance, in Q3 2025, net share gains were approximately 5% globally. In Q2 2025, new business wins contributed approximately 5% to organic sales volumes. This momentum in securing new customers and expanding existing relationships is expected to continue driving revenue.
  2. Organic Volume Growth, Particularly in Asia Pacific: The company has seen consecutive quarters of organic volume growth across all regions, with the Asia Pacific segment being a significant outperformer. Asia Pacific delivered an 8% organic sales volume increase in Q3 2025 and 8% organic volume growth in Q2 2025. This regional strength is anticipated to be a key contributor to overall revenue expansion.
  3. Contributions from Acquisitions: Strategic acquisitions, such as Dipsol, are integrating well and contributing as expected to the company's financial performance. The Dipsol acquisition specifically amplified sales in the Asia/Pacific segment in Q2 2025. Further contributions from current and potential future acquisitions are expected to fuel revenue growth.
  4. Expansion of Advanced Solutions: The Advanced Solutions segment has been highlighted as a growth area, demonstrating sustained double-digit volume increases in EMEA and global expansion through acquisitions like Dipsol. This focus on advanced and specialized industrial process fluids is poised to generate increased revenue.

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Share Repurchases

  • In February 2024, Quaker Houghton's Board of Directors authorized a new share repurchase program for up to $150 million of its common stock.
  • For the full year 2024, the company repurchased approximately $49.2 million of shares.
  • In the second quarter of 2025, Quaker Houghton repurchased shares totaling $32.7 million.

Outbound Investments

  • In March 2025, Quaker Houghton announced an agreement to acquire Dipsol Chemicals Co., Ltd., a leading supplier of surface treatment and plating solutions, for approximately $153 million (23 billion JPY).
  • In April 2025, the company acquired U.K. based Natech, Ltd for approximately $6.5 million.
  • In February 2025, Quaker Houghton acquired Chemical Solutions & Innovations (Pty) Ltd. ("CSI"), a South African supplier of metalworking fluids and lubricants, for approximately $3.9 million.

Capital Expenditures

  • Capital expenditure peaked in 2022.
  • The latest value for Capital Expenditure (LTM, as of August 2025) was $6.16 million, representing a 78% decline and the lowest level since 2018.
  • Management anticipates lower capital expenditure guidance for 2025.

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Financials

KWRBCPCAVNTSHWECLPPGMedian
NameQuaker H.Balchem Avient Sherwin-.Ecolab PPG Indu. 
Mkt Price170.97172.2939.01360.60288.16127.59171.63
Mkt Cap3.05.63.688.881.728.817.2
Rev LTM1,8641,0143,24623,27615,89015,6909,468
Op Inc LTM1722042503,6802,7922,1721,211
FCF LTM971621512,4261,553715438
FCF 3Y Avg1731471372,3051,7531,213693
CFO LTM1532022563,2942,6291,400828
CFO 3Y Avg2141862563,2252,6491,8241,040

Growth & Margins

KWRBCPCAVNTSHWECLPPGMedian
NameQuaker H.Balchem Avient Sherwin-.Ecolab PPG Indu. 
Rev Chg LTM0.1%7.6%1.0%1.0%1.4%8.5%1.2%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-0.7%3.2%-1.6%2.4%4.6%-3.5%0.9%
Rev Chg Q6.8%11.5%-1.1%3.2%4.2%1.2%3.7%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM1.7%2.8%-0.3%0.8%1.1%0.3%1.0%
Op Mgn LTM9.3%20.2%7.7%15.8%17.6%13.8%14.8%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg10.5%18.4%7.1%15.8%15.7%13.8%14.7%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-0.2%0.1%-0.3%-0.0%0.3%-0.0%-0.0%
CFO/Rev LTM8.2%19.9%7.9%14.2%16.5%8.9%11.5%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg11.2%19.3%7.9%13.9%17.0%11.9%12.9%
FCF/Rev LTM5.2%15.9%4.7%10.4%9.8%4.6%7.5%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg9.1%15.3%4.2%10.0%11.3%7.9%9.5%

Valuation

KWRBCPCAVNTSHWECLPPGMedian
NameQuaker H.Balchem Avient Sherwin-.Ecolab PPG Indu. 
Mkt Cap3.05.63.688.881.728.817.2
P/S1.65.51.13.85.11.82.8
P/EBIT61.627.214.223.730.014.625.4
P/E-329.737.331.534.541.228.933.0
P/CFO19.427.613.927.031.120.623.8
Total Yield0.6%3.2%5.9%3.8%3.3%5.6%3.5%
Dividend Yield0.9%0.5%2.7%0.9%0.9%2.2%0.9%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg5.9%2.9%4.1%2.8%2.7%4.1%3.5%
D/E0.30.00.60.20.10.30.2
Net D/E0.20.00.40.20.10.20.2

Returns

KWRBCPCAVNTSHWECLPPGMedian
NameQuaker H.Balchem Avient Sherwin-.Ecolab PPG Indu. 
1M Rtn13.2%7.5%13.8%2.1%6.0%18.8%10.3%
3M Rtn22.6%11.0%32.8%5.3%11.8%33.0%17.2%
6M Rtn35.5%8.4%20.8%2.2%5.9%20.7%14.6%
12M Rtn28.1%7.5%-4.5%0.9%17.7%14.0%10.8%
3Y Rtn-11.0%30.2%11.6%60.7%103.8%7.9%20.9%
1M Excs Rtn14.4%6.6%17.5%5.1%5.4%20.5%10.5%
3M Excs Rtn26.3%9.5%26.8%4.7%10.6%31.4%18.4%
6M Excs Rtn26.7%-0.9%11.6%-6.1%-2.9%12.0%5.4%
12M Excs Rtn10.9%-9.7%-20.1%-14.9%1.9%-1.5%-5.6%
3Y Excs Rtn-84.3%-42.0%-67.4%-15.6%20.2%-65.3%-53.6%

Comparison Analyses

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20242023202220212020
Single Segment1,9531,9441,7611,4181,134
Total1,9531,9441,7611,4181,134


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$170.97 
Market Cap ($ Bil)3.0 
First Trading Date03/26/1990 
Distance from 52W High0.0% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$147.46$129.89
DMA Trendupup
Distance from DMA15.9%31.6%
 3M1YR
Volatility37.2%43.0%
Downside Capture55.57109.11
Upside Capture164.49117.34
Correlation (SPY)45.6%56.7%
KWR Betas & Captures as of 1/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta2.301.981.911.731.301.29
Up Beta6.005.493.222.931.411.44
Down Beta2.952.041.851.611.221.17
Up Capture197%187%199%176%133%115%
Bmk +ve Days11223471142430
Stock +ve Days13212960115363
Down Capture-49%61%131%117%116%108%
Bmk -ve Days9192754109321
Stock -ve Days7203265135387

[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
KWR25.5%42.9%0.64-
Sector ETF (XLB)18.6%20.8%0.7271.2%
Equity (SPY)15.5%19.4%0.6256.7%
Gold (GLD)78.8%24.9%2.302.8%
Commodities (DBC)9.9%16.6%0.4021.7%
Real Estate (VNQ)4.8%16.5%0.1152.7%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-27.0%44.8%-0.5729.2%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with KWR
KWR-8.1%38.6%-0.12-
Sector ETF (XLB)9.6%18.9%0.4062.6%
Equity (SPY)14.2%17.0%0.6756.6%
Gold (GLD)22.3%16.9%1.076.4%
Commodities (DBC)11.6%18.9%0.4916.9%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.0%18.8%0.1749.1%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)14.7%58.0%0.4724.6%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with KWR
KWR10.0%36.9%0.37-
Sector ETF (XLB)12.5%20.7%0.5464.2%
Equity (SPY)15.5%17.9%0.7459.6%
Gold (GLD)15.8%15.5%0.853.9%
Commodities (DBC)8.3%17.6%0.3923.6%
Real Estate (VNQ)6.0%20.7%0.2549.5%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)69.0%66.8%1.0814.7%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date1152026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity1.9 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 12312025-2.1%
Average Daily Volume0.1 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest16.6 days
Basic Shares Quantity17.4 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares11.2%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
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%
8/1/2023-7.4%-12.2%-14.8%
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SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive151213
# Negative7109
Median Positive3.9%10.6%7.3%
Median Negative-4.5%-6.1%-6.2%
Max Positive22.2%25.3%28.4%
Max Negative-7.4%-12.8%-20.5%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
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
12/31/202103/01/202210-K

Insider Activity

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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Berquist, Joseph ACEO and PresidentDirectBuy5132025103.6248249,9441,268,604Form
2Kutz, JeffreyVP, Chief Accounting OfficerDirectSell3032025140.0025135,14052,360Form