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NYSE:KWR

Quaker Chemical (KWR) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$160.69
+2.00 (+1.26%)
(As of 09/22/2023 06:40 PM ET)
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Today's Range
$158.85
$162.22
50-Day Range
$158.71
$205.19
52-Week Range
$129.06
$216.45
Volume
53,500 shs
Average Volume
91,044 shs
Market Capitalization
$2.89 billion
P/E Ratio
341.89
Dividend Yield
1.13%
Price Target
$239.00

Quaker Chemical MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Buy
3.00 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
48.7% Upside
$239.00 Price Target
Short Interest
Bearish
6.89% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-5.13
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.62mentions of Quaker Chemical in the last 14 days
Based on 2 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$869,486 Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
15.95%
From $7.46 to $8.65 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.34 out of 5 stars

Basic Materials Sector

64th out of 167 stocks

Miscellaneous Products Of Petroleum & Coal Industry

2nd out of 2 stocks


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About Quaker Chemical (NYSE:KWR) Stock

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, container, 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.

KWR Price History

KWR Stock News Headlines

Would Buffett Approve of This Growth Strategy?
Warren Buffett's approach has been to find and invest in undervalued businesses with strong potential for growth. Taking this approach to heart and applying it to a Trillion Dollar industry has proved itself in a big way...achieving an incredible 400+% growth during a down market.
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Would Buffett Approve of This Growth Strategy?
Warren Buffett's approach has been to find and invest in undervalued businesses with strong potential for growth. Taking this approach to heart and applying it to a Trillion Dollar industry has proved itself in a big way...achieving an incredible 400+% growth during a down market.
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QUAKER HOUGHTON ANNOUNCES SECOND QUARTER 2023 RESULTS
Quaker Chemical Corp. Q2 Profit Increases, beats estimates
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KWR Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 7/31 Dividend
7/14/2023
Dividend Payable
7/31/2023
Last Earnings
8/01/2023
Today
9/24/2023
Ex-Dividend for 10/31 Dividend
10/16/2023
Dividend Payable
10/31/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
11/02/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Miscellaneous products of petroleum & coal
Sub-Industry
Specialty Chemicals
CUSIP
74731610
Employees
4,600
Year Founded
1918

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$239.00
High Stock Price Forecast
$250.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$232.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+48.7%
Consensus Rating
Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
3.00
Research Coverage
3 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$-15,930,000.00
Pretax Margin
2.19%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$1.94 billion
Cash Flow
$10.52 per share
Book Value
$71.30 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
17,764,000
Market Cap
$2.89 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.41

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Key Executives

  • Mr. Andrew E. Tometich (Age 56)
    CEO, Pres & Director
    Comp: $1.86M
  • Mr. Shane W. Hostetter (Age 42)
    Exec. VP & CFO
    Comp: $596.4k
  • Ms. Melissa Leneis (Age 40)
    Exec. VP & Chief HR Officer
    Comp: $816.89k
  • Mr. Joseph A. Berquist (Age 52)
    Exec. VP & Chief Commercial Officer
    Comp: $741.09k
  • Mr. Jeewat Bijlani (Age 46)
    Exec. VP & Chief Strategy Officer
    Comp: $742.65k
  • Mr. David A. Will (Age 39)
    VP, Global Controller & Principal Accounting Officer
  • Dr. David H. Slinkman (Age 58)
    Sr. VP & CTO
  • Mr. Jeffrey Michael Schnell
    VP of Investor Relations
  • Mr. Robert T. Traub Esq. (Age 58)
    Sr. VP, Gen. Counsel & Corp. Sec.
  • Melissa McClain
    Director of Communications













KWR Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Quaker Chemical stock right now?

3 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Quaker Chemical in the last year. There are currently 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" KWR shares.
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What is Quaker Chemical's stock price forecast for 2023?

3 analysts have issued 12-month price targets for Quaker Chemical's shares. Their KWR share price forecasts range from $232.00 to $250.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $239.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 48.7% from the stock's current price.
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How have KWR shares performed in 2023?

Quaker Chemical's stock was trading at $166.90 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, KWR stock has decreased by 3.7% and is now trading at $160.69.
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When is Quaker Chemical's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, November 2nd 2023.
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How were Quaker Chemical's earnings last quarter?

Quaker Chemical Co. (NYSE:KWR) issued its earnings results on Tuesday, August, 1st. The specialty chemicals company reported $1.93 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.85 by $0.08. The specialty chemicals company had revenue of $495.44 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $507 million. Quaker Chemical had a net margin of 0.45% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.59%. The firm's quarterly revenue was up .6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $1.32 EPS.

How often does Quaker Chemical pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Quaker Chemical?

Quaker Chemical announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, July 26th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, October 17th will be paid a dividend of $0.455 per share on Tuesday, October 31st. This represents a $1.82 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.13%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, October 16th. This is a boost from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.44.
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Is Quaker Chemical a good dividend stock?

Quaker Chemical (NYSE:KWR) pays an annual dividend of $1.74 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.08%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 16 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 370.21%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on earnings estimates, KWR will have a dividend payout ratio of 20.12% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What is Michael F. Barry's approval rating as Quaker Chemical's CEO?

29 employees have rated Quaker Chemical Chief Executive Officer Michael F. Barry on Glassdoor.com. Michael F. Barry has an approval rating of 84% among the company's employees.

What other stocks do shareholders of Quaker Chemical own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Quaker Chemical investors own include Verizon Communications (VZ), InterDigital (IDCC), Bank of Hawaii (BOH), Altria Group (MO), AbbVie (ABBV), Pfizer (PFE), STAG Industrial (STAG), HCA Healthcare (HCA), NVIDIA (NVDA) and AT&T (T).

What is Quaker Chemical's stock symbol?

Quaker Chemical trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "KWR."

Who are Quaker Chemical's major shareholders?

Quaker Chemical's stock is owned by a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (12.33%), Durable Capital Partners LP (5.04%), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (3.34%), Brown Advisory Inc. (3.24%), State Street Corp (2.60%) and Royce & Associates LP (2.31%). Insiders that own company stock include David Slinkman, David Will, Dieter Laininger, Jeffry D Frisby, Joseph A Berquist, L Wilbert Platzer, Mary Dean Hall, Melissa Leneis, Michael F Barry, Michael J Shannon, Robert T Traub and Shane Hostetter.
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How do I buy shares of Quaker Chemical?

Shares of KWR stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Quaker Chemical's stock price today?

One share of KWR stock can currently be purchased for approximately $160.69.

How much money does Quaker Chemical make?

Quaker Chemical (NYSE:KWR) has a market capitalization of $2.89 billion and generates $1.94 billion in revenue each year. The specialty chemicals company earns $-15,930,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or $0.47 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Quaker Chemical have?

The company employs 4,600 workers across the globe.

Does Quaker Chemical have any subsidiaries?
The following companies are subsidiares of Quaker Chemical: AC Products Inc., Applied Surface Concepts Holdings Ltd., Baron Acquisition LLC (d/b/a Baron Industries LLC), Baron Industries, Baron of Tennessee LLC, Binol AB, Coral, Coral Chemical Company LLC, DA Stuart India Private Limited, ECLI Products LLC, EFHCO LLC, Engineered Custom Lubricants, Epmar Corporation, G.W. Smith and Sons, GH Holdings Inc, GHG Lubricants Holdings Limited, GHGL London Ltd., GHI Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd, Global Houghton Ltd., Grindaix GmbH, Grindaix-GmbH, Houghton (Shanghai) Specialty Industrial Fluids Co. Ltd, Houghton Argentina S.A., Houghton CZ s.r.o, Houghton Canada Inc., Houghton Denmark AS, Houghton Deutschland GmbH, Houghton Europe BV, Houghton Holdings Limited, Houghton Iberica S.A., Houghton International, Houghton Japan Co. Ltd., Houghton Kimya Sanayi AS, Houghton Limited, Houghton Magyarország Kft, Houghton Oil (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd., Houghton Polska Sp. Zo.o, Houghton Romania S.R.L., Houghton Sverige AB, Houghton Taiwan Co. Limited, Houghton Technical Corp., Houghton Ukraine ToV, Internationale Metall Impragnier GmbH, Kelko Quaker Chemical S.A., Korea Houghton Corporation, Lubricor Inc, Lubricor Mexicana S.A. de C.V., MIH Acquisition Company LLC, MX Systems International Ltd, Maldaner GmbH, NP Coil Dexter Industries, Nippon Quaker Chemical Ltd., Norman Hay Engineering Ltd., QH Chemical Limited, QH Europe BV, QH Holdings Limited, QH International Limited, Quaker (Thailand) Ltd., Quaker Australia Holdings Pty. Limited, Quaker Chemical (Australasia) Pty. Limited, Quaker Chemical (China) Co. Ltd, Quaker Chemical Canada Holdings Inc., Quaker Chemical Canada Limited, Quaker Chemical Corporation (DE), Quaker Chemical Corporation (PA), Quaker Chemical Europe B.V., Quaker Chemical Holdings South Africa (Pty) Limited, Quaker Chemical India Private Limited, Quaker Chemical Industria e Comercio Ltda., Quaker Chemical Limited, Quaker Chemical Operacoes Ltda., Quaker Chemical Participacoes Ltda., Quaker Chemical S.A, Quaker Chemical S.A., Quaker Chemical South Africa (Pty.) Limited, Quaker China Holdings B.V., Quaker Denmark ApS, Quaker Houghton (Finco) Ltd., Quaker Houghton Australia Pty. Ltd., Quaker Houghton B.V., Quaker Houghton Canada Inc., Quaker Houghton Chemical Investment Management (Shanghai) Co. Ltd., Quaker Houghton Holdings Limited, Quaker Houghton Holdings Ltd., Quaker Houghton International LP, Quaker Houghton Investments Limited, Quaker Houghton Ltd., Quaker Houghton Material Science & Technology(Suzhou) Co Ltd, Quaker Houghton PA Inc., Quaker Houghton Russia B.V., Quaker Houghton Sales BV, Quaker Houghton Singapore, Quaker Houghton Support Deutschland, Quaker Houghton Support France EURL (FormerlyQuaker Chemical Services EURL), Quaker Houghton Thailand, Quaker International Holdings LLC, Quaker Italia S.r.l., Quaker Shanghai Trading Company Limited, Quaker Spain Holding SLU, Quaker Specialty Chemicals (UK) Limited, SB Decking Inc., SIFCO Applied Surface Concepts (UK) Ltd, SIFCO Applied Surface Concepts LLC, SIFCO Concepts Sarl, SIFCO Concepts Sweden, Sterr & Eder Industrieservice GmbH, Summit Lubricants Inc, Summit Lubricants Inc, Surface Technology (East Kilbride) Ltd, Surface Technology (Leeds) Ltd, Surface Technology Aberdeen Ltd, Surface Technology Australia, Surface Technology Holdings Ltd., TecniQuimia Mexicana, Tecniquimia Mexicana S.A. de C.V., Tel Nordic ApS, Ultraseal Asia Limited, Ultraseal Chongqing Limited, Ultraseal Germany GmbH, Ultraseal International Group Ltd, Ultraseal Japan, Ultraseal Machinery Dongguan Ltd, Ultraseal Shanghai Limited, Ultraseal USA Inc., Unitek Servicios De Asesoria Especializad S.A de C.V., Verkol S.A.U, Verkol SAU, Wallover Enterprises Inc., Wallover Oil Company Incorporated, Wallover Oil Hamilton Inc., and Wuhan Quaker Technology Co. Ltd.
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How can I contact Quaker Chemical?

Quaker Chemical's mailing address is ONE QUAKER PARK 901 HECTOR STREET, CONSHOHOCKEN PA, 19428. The official website for the company is www.quakerchem.com. The specialty chemicals company can be reached via phone at (610) 832-4000, via email at gehrisv@quakerchem.com, or via fax at 610-832-4496.

This page (NYSE:KWR) was last updated on 9/25/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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