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QUAKER CHEMICAL CORP

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Quaker Chemical (KWR) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Quaker Chemical (KWR) reported Q2 2026 net sales up 10% year over year, driven by mid- to high single-digit share gains, and adjusted EBITDA margins of 16%. The company cited double-digit volume growth in Asia Pacific, price actions, and $10 million run-rate cost savings. It authorized a $250 million buyback and raised its quarterly dividend about 4%. Outlook: end markets flat to modestly positive in 2H 2026; Q3 gross margin expected near Q2 and above 36% by year-end.

Quaker Houghton Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

Quaker Houghton (NYSE:KWR) reported Q2 gross margin of 35.5%, down 130 bps sequentially, citing higher raw-material and container costs. GAAP diluted EPS was $1.55 and non-GAAP EPS $2.19. Asia-Pacific sales rose 12% YoY on 10% organic volume. Management expects Q3 gross margin roughly in line with Q2 and full-year adjusted EBITDA growth, while targeting >36% gross margin by year-end.

KWR sentiment & insider activity

Over the past 7 days, alphai's AI scored 2 news stories mentioning KWR (QUAKER CHEMICAL CORP). Coverage has been balanced: 0 bullish, 2 neutral, and 0 bearish.

Recent KWR coverage spans earnings, insider activity and corporate actions.

In the last 30 days, KWR insiders filed 1 SEC Form 4 transaction — no purchases and 1 sale ($101K). The most active reporter was Osborne William H with 1 filing.

What's driving KWR

  • Near-term margin outlook is stable versus Q2, with confidence tied to pricing/index adjustments and cost normalization later in 2026.

    yahoo.com · Aug 8, 2026

  • This is a routine insider sale under a Form 4, with no stated 10b5-1 plan, but it does not disclose new company fundamentals.

    SEC EDGAR · Aug 6, 2026

  • Margin pressure from higher raw-material and container costs is expected to persist into Q3, but management expects improvement later in 2026.

    yahoo.com · Aug 2, 2026

  • Results show continued profitability improvement and capital return via a fresh buyback authorization, with guidance for stable demand and gross margin stabilization in Q3.

    prnewswire.com · Jul 30, 2026

  • The 8-K discloses a profitability rebound versus the prior-year quarter plus explicit capital return via a new $250M buyback, alongside Q3 margin stabilization expectations.

    SEC EDGAR 8-K · Jul 30, 2026

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Quaker Chemical (KWR) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Quaker Chemical (KWR) reported Q2 2026 net sales up 10% year over year, driven by mid- to high single-digit share gains, and adjusted EBITDA margins of 16%. The company cited double-digit volume growth in Asia Pacific, price actions, and $10 million run-rate cost savings. It authorized a $250 million buyback and raised its quarterly dividend about 4%. Outlook: end markets flat to modestly positive in 2H 2026; Q3 gross margin expected near Q2 and above 36% by year-end.

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Quaker Houghton Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

Quaker Houghton (NYSE:KWR) reported Q2 gross margin of 35.5%, down 130 bps sequentially, citing higher raw-material and container costs. GAAP diluted EPS was $1.55 and non-GAAP EPS $2.19. Asia-Pacific sales rose 12% YoY on 10% organic volume. Management expects Q3 gross margin roughly in line with Q2 and full-year adjusted EBITDA growth, while targeting >36% gross margin by year-end.

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QUAKER HOUGHTON ANNOUNCES SECOND QUARTER 2026 RESULTS

Q2'26 net sales of $532.6 million, an increase of 10% Y/Y Q2'26 net income of $26.8 million and earnings per diluted share of $1.55 Sales volumes increased 7% Y/Y primarily driven by new business wins across all segments Q2'26 non-GAAP net income of $37.9 million and non-GAAP earnings per diluted share of $2.19, a 28% increase Y/Y Delivered Q2'26 adjusted EBITDA of $85.2 million, a 13% increase Y/Y Increased quarterly dividend by approximately 4.3% and repurchased $24.2 million of shares...

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QUAKER CHEMICAL CORP (KWR): Results of Operations and Financial Condition

QUAKER CHEMICAL CORP (KWR) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. EX-99.1 2 kwr2026q2ex-991.htm EX-99.1 Document Exhibit 99.1 NEWS Contact: John Dalhoff Director, Investor Relations investor@quakerhoughton.com T. 1.610.684.7822 For Release: Immediate QUAKER HOUGHTON ANNOUNCES SECOND QUARTER 2026 RESULTS • Q2’26 net sales of $532.6 million , an

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Quaker Houghton Announces a 4.3% Increase in Cash Dividend

Quaker Houghton (NYSE: KWR) said its board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.53 per share, up 4.3% from the prior quarter. The dividend is payable Oct. 30, 2026, to shareholders of record as of Oct. 16, 2026. The company framed the increase as reflecting cash flow durability.

QUAKER CHEMICAL CORP (KWR): Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

QUAKER CHEMICAL CORP (KWR) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. kwr-20260630 0000081362 FALSE 0000081362 2026-06-30 2026-06-30 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 June 30, 2026 Date of Report (Date of earliest eve

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Quaker Houghton (NYSE:KWR) Releases Earnings Results

Quaker Houghton (NYSE:KWR) announced its quarterly earnings, reporting an EPS of $1.63, which missed analyst estimates, despite revenue of $480.48 million beating expectations and growing 8.5% year-over-year. Following the announcement, the stock price rose $5.67 to $141.56 on heavy volume. The company also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.508 per share and maintains a consensus "Hold" rating from analysts with an average price target of $163.00.

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