Zacks Investment Research·Oct 22, 2026
3 Chemical Specialty Stocks to Escape Industry ChallengesESI, PRM and KWR lean on cost cuts and expansion moves to navigate weak demand and margin pressure from higher input and other costs.
KWR's revenue grew 10.3% year over year to $544.5M in the latest quarter, and gross margin recovered to 35.5% from a 31.9% trough, suggesting pricing and unit economics are partially restoring after the Houghton integration.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Oct 29, 2026 | $2.39+13.8% vs $2.10 | $545M+4.1% vs $523M |
Q3 2026 Jul 30, 2026 | $2.19+31.9% vs $1.66 | $533M+5.5% vs $505M |
Q2 2026 Apr 30, 2026 | $1.63-1.8% vs $1.66 | $480M+3.6% vs $464M |
Q1 2026 Feb 23, 2026 | $1.65-3.5% vs $1.71 | $468M+0.7% vs $465M |
ESI, PRM and KWR lean on cost cuts and expansion moves to navigate weak demand and margin pressure from higher input and other costs.
TTE, AII and KWR made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum stocks list on October 20, 2026.
Does Quaker Chemical (KWR) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.
CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Quaker Houghton (NYSE: KWR) today announced the following schedule and contact information for its third quarter 2026 earnings release and investor call.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Quaker Houghton (KWR)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $150.02 | $2.61B | -1071.57 | 2.66% | -0.13% | -0.18% | 1.31% | |
| $71.05 | $3.67B | 11.80 | -7.04% | 5.69% | 12.31% | 2.49% | |
| $150.95 | $3.15B | 38.61 | 11.21% | 7.53% | 15.86% | 0.5% | |
| $78.21 | $1.93B | 16.75 | -3.65% | 7.49% | 10.37% | 2.17% | |
| $174.43 | $5.6B | 36.72 | 8.75% | 15.41% | 13.21% | 0.5% | |
| $300.68 | $84.62B | 41.30 | 2.16% | 11.99% | 20.63% | 0.88% |
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Quaker Houghton (KWR) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
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Quaker Houghton (KWR) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Quaker Houghton (KWR) reported $2.03B in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $1.89B in fiscal year 2025. That is 686% more than the $240.3M of fiscal year 1996.
Quaker Houghton (KWR) grew revenue by 2.7% in fiscal year 2025, compared with the prior fiscal year.
Yes. Quaker Houghton (KWR) earned $97.2M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 4.8% net margin).
Yes. Quaker Houghton (KWR) pays a dividend that yields 1.31% at the current price, a moderate yield.
Quaker Houghton (KWR) had a return on equity (ROE) of -0.2% in fiscal year 2025. A negative ROE means the company lost money over the period.
Quaker Houghton (KWR) generated $49.2M in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.
