Which has better earnings & valuation, KOP or LIN?

Linde has higher revenue and earnings than Koppers. Koppers is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Linde, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Koppers $1.88B 0.47 $56M -$4.72 N/A Linde $33.99B 6.64 $6.90B $15.48 31.62

Is KOP or LIN more profitable?

Linde has a net margin of 20.43% compared to Koppers' net margin of -4.59%. Linde's return on equity of 20.09% beat Koppers' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Koppers -4.59% 14.98% 4.17% Linde 20.43% 20.09% 9.28%

Does the media prefer KOP or LIN?

In the previous week, Linde had 7 more articles in the media than Koppers. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Linde and 3 mentions for Koppers. Koppers' average media sentiment score of 1.67 beat Linde's score of 1.25 indicating that Koppers is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Koppers 3 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive Linde 8 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has stronger earnings and valuation, HWKN or KOP?

Hawkins has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Koppers. Koppers is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Hawkins, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Hawkins $1.08B 2.32 $81.55M $3.86 31.18 Koppers $1.88B 0.47 $56M -$4.72 N/A

Is HWKN or KOP more profitable?

Hawkins has a net margin of 7.29% compared to Koppers' net margin of -4.59%. Hawkins' return on equity of 15.42% beat Koppers' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Hawkins 7.29% 15.42% 8.22% Koppers -4.59% 14.98% 4.17%

Does the media prefer HWKN or KOP?

In the previous week, Hawkins had 11 more articles in the media than Koppers. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for Hawkins and 3 mentions for Koppers. Koppers' average media sentiment score of 1.67 beat Hawkins' score of 1.38 indicating that Koppers is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Hawkins 9 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Koppers 3 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive

Which has preferable valuation & earnings, OLN or KOP?

Koppers has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Olin. Olin is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Koppers, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Olin $6.78B 0.29 -$100.50M -$1.23 N/A Koppers $1.88B 0.47 $56M -$4.72 N/A

Is OLN or KOP more profitable?

Olin has a net margin of -2.08% compared to Koppers' net margin of -4.59%. Koppers' return on equity of 14.98% beat Olin's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Olin -2.08% -4.76% -1.17% Koppers -4.59% 14.98% 4.17%

Does the media refer more to OLN or KOP?

In the previous week, Olin had 4 more articles in the media than Koppers. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Olin and 3 mentions for Koppers. Koppers' average media sentiment score of 1.67 beat Olin's score of 0.08 indicating that Koppers is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Olin 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 4 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Koppers 3 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive

Does the media refer more to PCT or KOP?

In the previous week, PureCycle Technologies had 4 more articles in the media than Koppers. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for PureCycle Technologies and 3 mentions for Koppers. Koppers' average media sentiment score of 1.67 beat PureCycle Technologies' score of 1.03 indicating that Koppers is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment PureCycle Technologies 4 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Koppers 3 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive

Does the media favor KRO or KOP?

In the previous week, Kronos Worldwide had 3 more articles in the media than Koppers. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Kronos Worldwide and 3 mentions for Koppers. Koppers' average media sentiment score of 1.67 beat Kronos Worldwide's score of 0.59 indicating that Koppers is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Kronos Worldwide 2 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Koppers 3 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive

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KOP vs. LIN, HWKN, OLN, PCT, and KRO

Should you buy Koppers stock or one of its competitors? Koppers's main competitors and comparable companies include Linde (LIN), Hawkins (HWKN), Olin (OLN), PureCycle Technologies (PCT), and Kronos Worldwide (KRO). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "chemicals" industry.

How does Koppers compare to Linde?

Koppers (NYSE:KOP) and Linde (NASDAQ:LIN) are both materials companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, risk, earnings, institutional ownership, media sentiment, profitability, dividends and analyst recommendations.

Koppers presently has a consensus price target of $55.00, indicating a potential upside of 18.00%. Linde has a consensus price target of $545.38, indicating a potential upside of 11.41%. Given Koppers' higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Koppers is more favorable than Linde.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Koppers	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50
Linde	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

92.8% of Koppers shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 82.8% of Linde shares are held by institutional investors. 7.3% of Koppers shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Linde shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Koppers has a beta of 1.25, meaning that its stock price is 25% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Linde has a beta of 0.72, meaning that its stock price is 28% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Linde had 7 more articles in the media than Koppers. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Linde and 3 mentions for Koppers. Koppers' average media sentiment score of 1.67 beat Linde's score of 1.25 indicating that Koppers is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Koppers	3 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Very Positive
Linde	8 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Linde has a net margin of 20.43% compared to Koppers' net margin of -4.59%. Linde's return on equity of 20.09% beat Koppers' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Koppers	-4.59%	14.98%	4.17%
Linde	20.43%	20.09%	9.28%

Koppers pays an annual dividend of $0.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. Linde pays an annual dividend of $6.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. Koppers pays out -7.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Linde pays out 41.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Koppers has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years and Linde has increased its dividend for 5 consecutive years. Linde is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Linde has higher revenue and earnings than Koppers. Koppers is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Linde, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Koppers	$1.88B	0.47	$56M	-$4.72	N/A
Linde	$33.99B	6.64	$6.90B	$15.48	31.62

Summary

Linde beats Koppers on 13 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Koppers compare to Hawkins?

Hawkins (NASDAQ:HWKN) and Koppers (NYSE:KOP) are both materials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, valuation, dividends, institutional ownership and earnings.

Hawkins has a net margin of 7.29% compared to Koppers' net margin of -4.59%. Hawkins' return on equity of 15.42% beat Koppers' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Hawkins	7.29%	15.42%	8.22%
Koppers	-4.59%	14.98%	4.17%

Hawkins presently has a consensus target price of $171.00, indicating a potential upside of 42.09%. Koppers has a consensus target price of $55.00, indicating a potential upside of 18.00%. Given Hawkins' higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Hawkins is more favorable than Koppers.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Hawkins	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
Koppers	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

Hawkins has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Koppers. Koppers is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Hawkins, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Hawkins	$1.08B	2.32	$81.55M	$3.86	31.18
Koppers	$1.88B	0.47	$56M	-$4.72	N/A

Hawkins pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.7%. Koppers pays an annual dividend of $0.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. Hawkins pays out 20.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Koppers pays out -7.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Hawkins has increased its dividend for 20 consecutive years and Koppers has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years. Koppers is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

69.7% of Hawkins shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.8% of Koppers shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.7% of Hawkins shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 7.3% of Koppers shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Hawkins has a beta of 0.79, indicating that its stock price is 21% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Koppers has a beta of 1.25, indicating that its stock price is 25% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Hawkins had 11 more articles in the media than Koppers. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for Hawkins and 3 mentions for Koppers. Koppers' average media sentiment score of 1.67 beat Hawkins' score of 1.38 indicating that Koppers is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Hawkins	9 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Koppers	3 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Very Positive

Summary

Hawkins beats Koppers on 10 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Koppers compare to Olin?

Olin (NYSE:OLN) and Koppers (NYSE:KOP) are both small-cap materials companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, risk, institutional ownership, earnings, profitability, dividends, valuation and analyst recommendations.

Olin presently has a consensus target price of $22.62, suggesting a potential upside of 31.71%. Koppers has a consensus target price of $55.00, suggesting a potential upside of 18.00%. Given Olin's higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Olin is more favorable than Koppers.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Olin	4 Sell rating(s)	10 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.94
Koppers	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

88.7% of Olin shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.8% of Koppers shares are held by institutional investors. 1.6% of Olin shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 7.3% of Koppers shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Koppers has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Olin. Olin is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Koppers, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Olin	$6.78B	0.29	-$100.50M	-$1.23	N/A
Koppers	$1.88B	0.47	$56M	-$4.72	N/A

Olin pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.7%. Koppers pays an annual dividend of $0.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. Olin pays out -65.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Koppers pays out -7.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Koppers has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years. Olin is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

In the previous week, Olin had 4 more articles in the media than Koppers. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Olin and 3 mentions for Koppers. Koppers' average media sentiment score of 1.67 beat Olin's score of 0.08 indicating that Koppers is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Olin	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Koppers	3 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Very Positive

Olin has a beta of 1.22, indicating that its share price is 22% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Koppers has a beta of 1.25, indicating that its share price is 25% more volatile than the broader market.

Olin has a net margin of -2.08% compared to Koppers' net margin of -4.59%. Koppers' return on equity of 14.98% beat Olin's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Olin	-2.08%	-4.76%	-1.17%
Koppers	-4.59%	14.98%	4.17%

Summary

Koppers beats Olin on 11 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Koppers compare to PureCycle Technologies?

PureCycle Technologies (NASDAQ:PCT) and Koppers (NYSE:KOP) are both small-cap materials companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, earnings, profitability and media sentiment.

Koppers has higher revenue and earnings than PureCycle Technologies. Koppers is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than PureCycle Technologies, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
PureCycle Technologies	$8.35M	156.39	-$182.57M	-$1.46	N/A
Koppers	$1.88B	0.47	$56M	-$4.72	N/A

PureCycle Technologies has a beta of 2.57, meaning that its stock price is 157% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Koppers has a beta of 1.25, meaning that its stock price is 25% more volatile than the broader market.

Koppers has a net margin of -4.59% compared to PureCycle Technologies' net margin of -1,618.84%. Koppers' return on equity of 14.98% beat PureCycle Technologies' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
PureCycle Technologies	-1,618.84%	-612.39%	-22.08%
Koppers	-4.59%	14.98%	4.17%

63.0% of PureCycle Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.8% of Koppers shares are owned by institutional investors. 18.8% of PureCycle Technologies shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 7.3% of Koppers shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, PureCycle Technologies had 4 more articles in the media than Koppers. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for PureCycle Technologies and 3 mentions for Koppers. Koppers' average media sentiment score of 1.67 beat PureCycle Technologies' score of 1.03 indicating that Koppers is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
PureCycle Technologies	4 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Koppers	3 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Very Positive

PureCycle Technologies currently has a consensus target price of $11.75, suggesting a potential upside of 80.77%. Koppers has a consensus target price of $55.00, suggesting a potential upside of 18.00%. Given PureCycle Technologies' higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe PureCycle Technologies is more favorable than Koppers.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
PureCycle Technologies	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
Koppers	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

Summary

Koppers beats PureCycle Technologies on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Koppers compare to Kronos Worldwide?

Kronos Worldwide (NYSE:KRO) and Koppers (NYSE:KOP) are both small-cap materials companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, media sentiment, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation and institutional ownership.

15.1% of Kronos Worldwide shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.8% of Koppers shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of Kronos Worldwide shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 7.3% of Koppers shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Kronos Worldwide had 3 more articles in the media than Koppers. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Kronos Worldwide and 3 mentions for Koppers. Koppers' average media sentiment score of 1.67 beat Kronos Worldwide's score of 0.59 indicating that Koppers is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Kronos Worldwide	2 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Koppers	3 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Very Positive

Kronos Worldwide presently has a consensus price target of $8.50, indicating a potential downside of 2.97%. Koppers has a consensus price target of $55.00, indicating a potential upside of 18.00%. Given Koppers' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Koppers is more favorable than Kronos Worldwide.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Kronos Worldwide	2 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.75
Koppers	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

Koppers has higher revenue and earnings than Kronos Worldwide. Koppers is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Kronos Worldwide, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Kronos Worldwide	$1.86B	0.54	-$110.90M	-$0.95	N/A
Koppers	$1.88B	0.47	$56M	-$4.72	N/A

Koppers has a net margin of -4.59% compared to Kronos Worldwide's net margin of -5.63%. Koppers' return on equity of 14.98% beat Kronos Worldwide's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Kronos Worldwide	-5.63%	-12.28%	-5.16%
Koppers	-4.59%	14.98%	4.17%

Kronos Worldwide has a beta of 1.01, meaning that its share price is 1% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Koppers has a beta of 1.25, meaning that its share price is 25% more volatile than the broader market.

Kronos Worldwide pays an annual dividend of $0.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Koppers pays an annual dividend of $0.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. Kronos Worldwide pays out -21.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Koppers pays out -7.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Koppers has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years. Kronos Worldwide is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

Koppers beats Kronos Worldwide on 13 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

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KOP vs. The Competition

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Metric	Koppers	Chemicals Industry	Materials Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$880.54M	$11.64B	$5.12B	$24.19B
Dividend Yield	0.77%	2.86%	4.68%	3.71%
P/E Ratio	-9.87	39.91	26.29	29.99
Price / Sales	0.47	51.16	4,448.36	19.47
Price / Cash	5.19	15.22	27.17	32.24
Price / Book	2.28	3.65	9.01	7.67
Net Income	$56M	$222.56M	$154.80M	$1.07B
7 Day Performance	3.33%	-0.13%	6.41%	-0.32%
1 Month Performance	-4.94%	2.76%	18.44%	1.84%
1 Year Performance	61.20%	16.43%	47.35%	13.37%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
KOP Koppers	3.5273 of 5 stars	$46.61 +0.6%	$55.00 +18.0%	+61.2%	$880.54M	$1.88B	N/A	1,859	Positive News
LIN Linde	4.7123 of 5 stars	$490.03 +0.5%	$545.38 +11.3%	+2.3%	$224.76B	$33.99B	31.66	65,177	Positive News
HWKN Hawkins	4.5895 of 5 stars	$117.75 -1.0%	$171.00 +45.2%	-28.1%	$2.48B	$1.08B	30.51	1,200	Positive News Analyst Downgrade Insider Trade
OLN Olin	3.7108 of 5 stars	$17.58 -4.5%	$23.08 +31.3%	-27.5%	$2.10B	$6.78B	N/A	7,849	Analyst Forecast
PCT PureCycle Technologies	2.2027 of 5 stars	$6.61 -2.8%	$11.75 +77.8%	-54.5%	$1.37B	$8.35M	N/A	120	Positive News Gap Down

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