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
SymbolNYSE:KWR
CUSIP74731610
Phone610-832-4000
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.16
Current Ratio2.73
Quick Ratio2.12
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio32.17
Forward P/E Ratio28.53
P/E Growth2.6
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$820.08 million
Price / Sales2.62
Cash Flow$6.4936 per share
Price / Cash24.82
Book Value$30.80 per share
Price / Book5.23
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$5.01
Net Income$20.27 million
Net Margins3.11%
Return on Equity16.10%
Return on Assets9.37%
Miscellaneous
Employees2,110
Outstanding Shares13,320,000
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, May 9th. Investors of record on Tuesday, July 17th will be given a dividend of $0.37 per share on Tuesday, July 31st. This represents a $1.48 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.92%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, July 16th. This is a positive change from Quaker Chemical's previous quarterly dividend of $0.36. View Quaker Chemical's Dividend History.
How were Quaker Chemical's earnings last quarter?
Quaker Chemical Corp (NYSE:KWR) released its quarterly earnings data on Monday, April, 30th. The specialty chemicals company reported $1.38 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.25 by $0.13. The specialty chemicals company earned $212.10 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $206.60 million. Quaker Chemical had a net margin of 3.11% and a return on equity of 16.10%. Quaker Chemical's quarterly revenue was up 8.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $1.18 EPS. View Quaker Chemical's Earnings History.
When is Quaker Chemical's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for KWR?
4 equities research analysts have issued 1 year price objectives for Quaker Chemical's stock. Their predictions range from $153.00 to $165.00. On average, they anticipate Quaker Chemical's share price to reach $162.00 in the next twelve months. View Analyst Ratings for Quaker Chemical.
Who are some of Quaker Chemical's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Quaker Chemical include Turquoise Hill Resources (TRQ), Wacker Chemie (WKCMF), Chemours (CC), Symrise (SY1), CRODA Intl PLC/ADR (COIHY), CLARIANT AG/ADR (CLZNY), Arconic (ARNC), ANGLO Amern PLA/S (ANGPY), Brenntag AG/AKT o.N. (BNR), Axalta Coating Systems (AXTA), Huntsman (HUN), Ternium (TX), DS Smith (DITHF), Randgold Resources (GOLD) and NISSAN Chem IND/ADR (NNCHY).
Who are Quaker Chemical's key executives?
Quaker Chemical's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Michael F. Barry, Chairman, CEO & Pres (Age 60)
- Ms. Mary Dean Hall, CFO, VP & Treasurer (Age 60)
- Mr. Joseph A. Berquist, MD of North America Operations & VP (Age 47)
- Mr. D. Jeffry Benoliel, VP and Global Leader of Metalworking, Can & Mining (Age 60)
- Mr. Wilbert Platzer, VP of Global Operations, EHS & Procurement (Age 57)
Has Quaker Chemical been receiving favorable news coverage?
News headlines about KWR stock have been trending somewhat positive recently, Accern Sentiment reports. The research group ranks the sentiment of news coverage by reviewing more than twenty million blog and news sources. Accern ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative one to one, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. Quaker Chemical earned a coverage optimism score of 0.09 on Accern's scale. They also gave headlines about the specialty chemicals company an impact score of 45.67 out of 100, meaning that recent news coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the next few days.
Who are Quaker Chemical's major shareholders?
Quaker Chemical's stock is owned by many different of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (12.68%), Eagle Asset Management Inc. (7.91%), Neuberger Berman Group LLC (5.32%), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (4.93%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (3.65%) and Palisade Capital Management LLC NJ (1.71%). Company insiders that own Quaker Chemical stock include Adrian Steeples, D Jeffry Benoliel, Dieter Laininger, Donald R Caldwell, Jan Nieman, Joseph A Berquist, Joseph F Matrange, L Wilbert Platzer, Mark Douglas, Michael F Barry, Ronald S Ettinger, William H Osborne and William Roland Cook. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Quaker Chemical.
Which major investors are selling Quaker Chemical stock?
KWR stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Eagle Asset Management Inc., Spark Investment Management LLC, O Shaughnessy Asset Management LLC, Chatham Capital Group Inc., Envestnet Asset Management Inc., Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC, Neuberger Berman Group LLC and Public Employees Retirement Association of Colorado. Company insiders that have sold Quaker Chemical company stock in the last year include Adrian Steeples, D Jeffry Benoliel, Donald R Caldwell, Jan Nieman, Joseph A Berquist, Joseph F Matrange, L Wilbert Platzer, Mark Douglas, Michael F Barry, Ronald S Ettinger and William Roland Cook. View Insider Buying and Selling for Quaker Chemical.
Which major investors are buying Quaker Chemical stock?
KWR stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including BlackRock Inc., GW&K Investment Management LLC, Cortina Asset Management LLC, JPMorgan Chase & Co., WINTON GROUP Ltd, Russell Investments Group Ltd., Schwab Charles Investment Management Inc. and Suntrust Banks Inc.. 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 $161.17.
How big of a company is Quaker Chemical?
Quaker Chemical has a market capitalization of $2.15 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.
How can I contact Quaker Chemical?
Quaker Chemical's mailing address is ONE QUAKER PARK 901 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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