Quaker Chemical Corporation develops, produces, and markets various formulated chemical specialty products for a range of heavy industrial and manufacturing applications in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia/Pacific, and South America. Its products include rolling lubricants used by manufacturers of steel in the hot and cold rolling of steel, and aluminum in the hot rolling of aluminum; machining and grinding compounds for use in cutting, shaping, and grinding metal parts; hydraulic fluids for steel, metalworking, and other customers to operate hydraulic equipment; corrosion preventives to protect metals during manufacture, storage, and shipment; and specialty greases used in automotive and aerospace production processes, steel manufacturing, and various other applications. The company also provides metal finishing compounds to prepare metal surfaces for special treatments, such as galvanizing and tin plating, as well as to prepare metal for further processing; forming compounds used to facilitate the drawing and extrusion of metal products; chemical milling maskants for the aerospace industry; and temporary and permanent coatings for metal and concrete products. In addition, it offers construction products comprising flexible sealants and protective coatings for various applications; bio-lubricants used in machinery in forestry and construction industries; and die casting lubricants, as well as provides chemical management services. The company serves steel, aluminum, automotive, mining, aerospace, tube and pipe, cans, and other industries. Quaker Chemical Corporation markets and sells its products directly, as well as through distributors and agents. 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.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Miscellaneous products of petroleum & coal
Sub-IndustrySpecialty Chemicals
SectorBasic Materials
Phone610-832-4000
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$820.08 million
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees2,110
Next Earnings Date2/28/2019 (Confirmed)
OptionableOptionable
Quaker Chemical (NYSE:KWR) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Quaker Chemical's stock symbol?
Quaker Chemical trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "KWR."
How often does Quaker Chemical pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Quaker Chemical?
Quaker Chemical announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, November 14th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, January 17th will be given a dividend of $0.37 per share on Thursday, January 31st. This represents a $1.48 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.70%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, January 16th. View Quaker Chemical's Dividend History.
How were Quaker Chemical's earnings last quarter?
Quaker Chemical Corp (NYSE:KWR) issued its earnings results on Thursday, November, 1st. The specialty chemicals company reported $1.60 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.53 by $0.07. The specialty chemicals company earned $222.02 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $221.31 million. Quaker Chemical had a return on equity of 18.36% and a net margin of 4.83%. The business's revenue was up 4.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $1.32 earnings per share. View Quaker Chemical's Earnings History.
When is Quaker Chemical's next earnings date?
How can I listen to Quaker Chemical's earnings call?
Quaker Chemical will be holding an earnings conference call on Friday, March 1st at 8:30 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link or dial in at 8772697756.
What price target have analysts set for KWR?
4 Wall Street analysts have issued 1-year price objectives for Quaker Chemical's stock. Their predictions range from $165.00 to $198.00. On average, they anticipate Quaker Chemical's stock price to reach $177.25 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 16.4%. View Analyst Price Targets for Quaker Chemical.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Quaker Chemical?
4 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Quaker Chemical in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for Quaker Chemical.
Has Quaker Chemical been receiving favorable news coverage?
Press coverage about KWR stock has been trending somewhat positive this week, according to InfoTrie Sentiment. The research firm identifies negative and positive press coverage by reviewing more than six thousand news and blog sources in real-time. The firm ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative five to positive five, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. Quaker Chemical earned a media sentiment score of 1.7 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave media headlines about the specialty chemicals company a news buzz of 4.0 out of 10, meaning that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the near future.
Who are some of Quaker Chemical's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Quaker Chemical include COVESTRO AG/S (COVTY), MITSUBISHI CHEM/ADR (MTLHY), Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile (SQM), KIRKLAND/IDR UNRESTR (KLA), Stora Enso Oyj (SEOAY), Westlake Chemical (WLK), Westrock (WRK), Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM), CF Industries (CF), First Quantum Minerals (FM), EVRAZ (EVRZF), Wheaton Precious Metals (WPM), Fresnillo (FNLPF), Goldcorp (GG) and THYSSENKRUPP AG/S (TKAMY).
What other stocks do shareholders of Quaker Chemical own?
Who are Quaker Chemical's key executives?
Quaker Chemical's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Michael F. Barry, Chairman, CEO & Pres (Age 61)
- Ms. Mary Dean Hall, CFO, VP & Treasurer (Age 61)
- Mr. Joseph A. Berquist, MD of North America Operations & VP (Age 48)
- Mr. D. Jeffry Benoliel, VP and Global Leader of Metalworking, Can & Mining (Age 61)
- Mr. Wilbert Platzer, VP of Global Operations, EHS & Procurement (Age 58)
Who are Quaker Chemical's major shareholders?
Quaker Chemical's stock is owned by a variety of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (14.26%), Eagle Asset Management Inc. (7.38%), Royce & Associates LP (5.35%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (3.52%), Macquarie Group Ltd. (1.99%) and Standard Life Aberdeen plc (1.94%). Company insiders that own Quaker Chemical stock include Adrian Steeples, D Jeffry Benoliel, Dieter Laininger, Donald R Caldwell, Jan Nieman, Jeffry D Frisby, Joseph A Berquist, Joseph F Matrange, L Wilbert Platzer, Mark Douglas, Michael F Barry, Ronald S Ettinger, Shane Hostetter and William Roland Cook. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Quaker Chemical.
Which institutional investors are selling Quaker Chemical stock?
KWR stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Macquarie Group Ltd., Ranger Investment Management L.P., Standard Life Aberdeen plc, Eagle Asset Management Inc., Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, Chartwell Investment Partners LLC, Royce & Associates LP and Hsbc Holdings PLC. Company insiders that have sold Quaker Chemical company stock in the last year include Adrian Steeples, D Jeffry Benoliel, Dieter Laininger, Donald R Caldwell, Jan Nieman, Jeffry D Frisby, Joseph A Berquist, Joseph F Matrange, L Wilbert Platzer, Mark Douglas, Michael F Barry, Ronald S Ettinger and Shane Hostetter. View Insider Buying and Selling for Quaker Chemical.
Which institutional investors are buying Quaker Chemical stock?
KWR stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including WINTON GROUP Ltd, Copeland Capital Management LLC, Raymond James & Associates, 361 Capital LLC, Geode Capital Management LLC, Rhumbline Advisers, Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund and Pennsylvania Trust Co. View Insider Buying and Selling for Quaker Chemical.
How do I buy shares of Quaker Chemical?
Shares of KWR can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Quaker Chemical's stock price today?
One share of KWR stock can currently be purchased for approximately $212.05.
How big of a company is Quaker Chemical?
Quaker Chemical has a market capitalization of $2.83 billion and generates $820.08 million in revenue each year. The specialty chemicals company earns $20.27 million in net income (profit) each year or $5.01 on an earnings per share basis. Quaker Chemical employs 2,110 workers across the globe.
What is Quaker Chemical's official website?
How can I contact Quaker Chemical?
Quaker Chemical's mailing address is ONE QUAKER PARK 901 E. HECTOR STREET, CONSHOHOCKEN PA, 19428. The specialty chemicals company can be reached via phone at 610-832-4000 or via email at [email protected]
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