Koppers Holdings Publishes 2025 Annual Report

Koppers (NYSE:KOP) reported Q2 updates on capital spending of about $24M, shareholder returns of $47M, and debt reduction of $22M in the first half. Liquidity was $390M with net debt of $857M and net leverage at 3.5x. The board raised its dividend to $0.09/share. KOP kept 2026 sales guidance at $1.9B-$2.0B but cut adjusted EBITDA to $240M-$250M and EPS to $3.80-$4.20.

Koppers Holdings Inc. (KOP) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. EX-99.1 2 a2026q28-kearningsrelease.htm EX-99.1 Document Exhibit 99.1 News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For Information: Quynh McGuire Vice President, Investor Relations 412 227 2049 McGuireQT@koppers.com Koppers Holdings Inc. 436 Seventh Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15219-1800 Tel 412

Albertsons Companies said it is voluntarily recalling four ready-to-eat products containing jalapeños supplied by Taylor Farms, including items sold at Randalls in Texas. The recall followed a supplier recall tied to an ongoing federal investigation and an FDA probe of a Salmonella Javiana outbreak. FDA reported 345 illnesses in 27 states, 36 hospitalizations, no deaths.

U.S. health authorities are investigating a Salmonella outbreak linked to Mexican jalapeño peppers. The CDC and FDA say 345 people are ill across 27 states, with 36 hospitalizations and no deaths. The supplier, Coast Citrus Distributors, recalled peppers sent to restaurants including Chipotle and QDOBA. Chipotle removed jalapeños from some outlets and shares fell over 8% on Aug. 4.

Realty Income (NYSE: O) says it began investing in data centers in late 2023 via a build-to-suit JV with Digital Realty, buying an 80% stake in an up to 48 MW facility. It also formed a hyperscale JV with Cloud Capital, targeting up to $1.4B investment for a 45% stake. Realty Income raised 2024 AFFO guidance to $4.44-$4.45/share and investment outlook to $10B.

Bloomberg reported the US Army plans to buy at least $400 million of AeroVironment counter-drone laser systems, citing a person familiar with the deal. The order would include dozens of LOCUST units that use AI to detect and track small to medium drones and then engage them with a high-energy laser. AeroVironment’s stock rose about 8% on Friday.