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About Quaker Chemical (NYSE:KWR)
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 Ratio30.87
Forward P/E Ratio27.37
P/E Growth2.5
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$820.08 million
Price / Sales2.51
Cash Flow$6.4765 per share
Price / Cash23.88
Book Value$31.73 per share
Price / Book4.87
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. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, July 17th will be paid a dividend of $0.37 per share on Tuesday, July 31st. This represents a $1.48 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.96%. 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 Co. (NYSE:KWR) released its quarterly earnings data on Monday, April, 30th. The specialty chemicals company reported $1.38 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.25 by $0.13. The specialty chemicals company had revenue of $212.10 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $206.60 million. Quaker Chemical had a net margin of 3.11% and a return on equity of 16.10%. Quaker Chemical's revenue was up 8.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $1.18 earnings per share. View Quaker Chemical's Earnings History.
When is Quaker Chemical's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for KWR?
4 Wall Street analysts have issued twelve-month target prices for Quaker Chemical's shares. Their predictions range from $153.00 to $165.00. On average, they anticipate Quaker Chemical's stock price to reach $162.00 in the next year. View Analyst Ratings for Quaker Chemical.
Who are some of Quaker Chemical's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Quaker Chemical include Symrise (SY1), CLARIANT AG/ADR (CLZNY), Aluminum Co. of China (ACH), Gerdau (GGB), Ternium (TX), Anglo American Platinum (ANGPY), Axalta Coating Systems (AXTA), Shanghai Petrochemical (SHI), Huntsman (HUN), Brenntag (BNR), KUMBA IRON OR/S (KIROY), SCA (SVCBY), Randgold Resources (GOLD), DS Smith (DITHF) and Nissan Chemical Industries (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. Wilbert Platzer, MD of EMEA and VP (Age 57)
- 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)
Has Quaker Chemical been receiving favorable news coverage?
Headlines about KWR stock have been trending somewhat positive this week, Accern Sentiment reports. The research firm rates the sentiment of media coverage by reviewing more than twenty million news and blog sources. Accern ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of -1 to 1, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. Quaker Chemical earned a media sentiment score of 0.17 on Accern's scale. They also gave media stories about the specialty chemicals company an impact score of 46.43 out of 100, meaning that recent media coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the next several days.
Who are Quaker Chemical's major shareholders?
Quaker Chemical's stock is owned by a number of 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 institutional 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 institutional investors are buying Quaker Chemical stock?
KWR stock was bought 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 UBS Group AG. 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 $154.66.
How big of a company is Quaker Chemical?
Quaker Chemical has a market capitalization of $2.07 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]
MarketBeat Community Rating for Quaker Chemical (KWR)
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Quaker Chemical (NYSE:KWR) Price Target and Consensus Rating
(How are Consensus Ratings Calculated?) MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0-1.5 = Sell, 1.5-2.5 = Hold, 2.5-3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
4 Wall Street analysts have issued ratings and price targets for Quaker Chemical in the last 12 months. Their average twelve-month price target is $162.00, suggesting that the stock has a possible upside of 4.75%. The high price target for KWR is $165.00 and the low price target for KWR is $153.00. There are currently 4 hold ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus rating of "Hold."
| Today | 30 Days Ago | 90 Days Ago | 180 Days Ago |
| Consensus Rating: | Hold | Hold | Hold | Hold |
| Consensus Rating Score: | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Ratings Breakdown: | 0 Sell Rating(s)
4 Hold Rating(s)
0 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
4 Hold Rating(s)
0 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
3 Hold Rating(s)
0 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
3 Hold Rating(s)
0 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) |
| Consensus Price Target: | $162.00 | $162.00 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Price Target Upside: | 4.75% upside | 4.06% upside | 1.00% upside | 1.00% upside |
Quaker Chemical (NYSE:KWR) Consensus Price Target History
Quaker Chemical (NYSE:KWR) Analyst Ratings History
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(Data available from 5/24/2016 forward)
Quaker Chemical (NYSE:KWR) Dividend Information
Quaker Chemical pays an annual dividend of $1.42 per share, with a dividend yield of 0.92%. KWR's next quarterly dividend payment will be made on Tuesday, July 31. The company has grown its dividend for the last 8 consecutive years and is increasing its dividend by an average of 8.40% each year. Quaker Chemical pays out 28.34% of its earnings out as a dividend.
| Next Dividend: | 7/31/2018 |
| Annual Dividend: | $1.42 |
| Dividend Yield: | 0.92% |
| Dividend Growth: | 8.40% (3 Year Average) |
| Payout Ratio(s): | 28.34% (Trailing 12 Months of Earnings)
25.13% (Based on This Year's Estimates)
20.79% (Based on Next Year's Estimates)
21.93% (Based on Cash Flow)
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| Track Record: | 8 Years of Consecutive Dividend Growth |
| Frequency: | Quarterly Dividend |
Quaker Chemical (NYSE:KWR) Dividend History by Quarter
| Announced | Period | Amount | Yield | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
|---|
| 5/9/2018 | quarterly | $0.37 | 0.98% | 7/16/2018 | 7/17/2018 | 7/31/2018 |
| 2/27/2018 | quarterly | $0.3550 | 0.96% | 4/13/2018 | 4/16/2018 | 4/30/2018 |
| 11/15/2017 | quarterly | $0.3550 | 0.9% | 1/16/2018 | 1/17/2018 | 1/31/2018 |
| 9/20/2017 | quarterly | $0.3550 | 0.96% | 10/16/2017 | 10/17/2017 | 10/31/2017 |
| 5/10/2017 | quarterly | $0.3550 | 1.01% | 7/13/2017 | 7/17/2017 | 7/31/2017 |
| 2/27/2017 | quarterly | $0.3450 | 1.05% | 4/11/2017 | 4/13/2017 | 4/28/2017 |
| 11/16/2016 | quarterly | $345.00 | 1.15% | 1/12/2017 | 1/17/2017 | 1/31/2017 |
| 9/21/2016 | quarterly | $0.3450 | 1.35% | 10/13/2016 | 10/17/2016 | 10/31/2016 |
| 5/4/2016 | quarterly | $0.3450 | 1.62% | 7/13/2016 | 7/15/2016 | 7/29/2016 |
| 2/24/2016 | quarterly | $0.32 | 1.73% | 4/13/2016 | 4/15/2016 | 4/29/2016 |
| 11/11/2015 | quarterly | $0.32 | 1.64% | 1/13/2016 | 1/15/2016 | 1/29/2016 |
| 9/23/2015 | quarterly | $0.32 | 1.66% | 10/14/2015 | 10/16/2015 | 10/30/2015 |
| 5/6/2015 | quarterly | $0.32 | 1.53% | 7/15/2015 | 7/17/2015 | 7/31/2015 |
| 2/26/2015 | quarterly | $0.30 | 1.45% | 4/14/2015 | 4/16/2015 | 4/30/2015 |
| 11/12/2014 | quarterly | $0.30 | 1.45% | 1/14/2015 | 1/16/2015 | 1/30/2015 |
| 9/24/2014 | quarterly | $0.30 | 1.62% | 10/15/2014 | 10/17/2014 | 10/31/2014 |
| 5/7/2014 | quarterly | $0.30 | 1.62% | 7/15/2014 | 7/17/2014 | 7/30/2014 |
| 2/27/2014 | quarterly | $0.25 | 1.29% | 4/14/2014 | 4/16/2014 | 4/30/2014 |
| 11/13/2013 | quarterly | $0.25 | 1.3% | 1/15/2014 | 1/17/2014 | 1/31/2014 |
| 9/25/2013 | quarterly | $0.25 | 1.37% | 10/15/2013 | 10/17/2013 | 10/31/2013 |
| 5/8/2013 | quarterly | $0.25 | 1.57% | 7/15/2013 | 7/17/2013 | 7/31/2013 |
| 3/6/2013 | quarterly | $0.2450 | 1.65% | 4/12/2013 | 4/16/2013 | 4/30/2013 |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Quaker Chemical (NYSE KWR) Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History
Insider Ownership Percentage: 3.20%
Institutional Ownership Percentage: 92.36%
Quaker Chemical (NYSE KWR) Insider Trading History
| Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Shares Held After Transaction | Details |
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| 5/21/2018 | D Jeffry Benoliel | VP | Sell | 6,116 | $157.01 | $960,273.16 | 11,671 |  |
| 5/16/2018 | Donald R Caldwell | Director | Sell | 1,305 | $152.78 | $199,377.90 | | |
| 3/9/2018 | Joseph F Matrange | VP | Sell | 397 | $155.34 | $61,669.98 | | |
| 3/8/2018 | Joseph A Berquist | Director | Sell | 1,957 | $152.41 | $298,266.37 | 14,655 | |
| 3/6/2018 | Adrian Steeples | Director | Sell | 1,957 | $150.34 | $294,215.38 | 5,101 | |
| 3/6/2018 | D Jeffry Benoliel | VP | Sell | 3,625 | $150.38 | $545,127.50 | 5,827 | |
| 3/1/2018 | Michael F Barry | CEO | Sell | 1,250 | $160.13 | $200,162.50 | | |
| 11/29/2017 | Mark Douglas | Director | Sell | 1,575 | $164.23 | $258,662.25 | | |
| 11/21/2017 | Ronald S Ettinger | VP | Sell | 1,000 | $162.75 | $162,750.00 | | |
| 11/20/2017 | William Roland Cook | Director | Sell | 2,500 | $160.78 | $401,950.00 | 7,531 | |
| 11/13/2017 | Ronald S Ettinger | VP | Sell | 367 | $157.16 | $57,677.72 | | |
| 11/8/2017 | D Jeffry Benoliel | VP | Sell | 5,981 | $162.21 | $970,178.01 | 21,429 | |
| 11/2/2017 | L Wilbert Platzer | VP | Sell | 1,000 | $156.75 | $156,750.00 | 5,810 | |
| 11/1/2017 | Adrian Steeples | Director | Sell | 4,911 | $155.71 | $764,691.81 | 6,193 | |
| 10/31/2017 | Jan Nieman | VP | Sell | 5,604 | $153.22 | $858,644.88 | 7,803 | |
| 10/27/2017 | Jan Nieman | VP | Sell | 1,000 | $155.00 | $155,000.00 | 12,636 | |
| 9/27/2017 | Jan Nieman | VP | Sell | 1,000 | $150.00 | $150,000.00 | 13,636 | |
| 9/20/2017 | Jan Nieman | VP | Sell | 1,000 | $145.00 | $145,000.00 | 14,636 | |
| 9/1/2017 | Jan Nieman | VP | Sell | 1,000 | $140.00 | $140,000.00 | 15,636 | |
| 8/2/2017 | Donald R Caldwell | Director | Sell | 1,800 | $139.55 | $251,190.00 | 9,281 | |
| 5/26/2017 | Donald R Caldwell | Director | Sell | 1,000 | $138.60 | $138,600.00 | 9,210 | |
| 5/22/2017 | D Jeffry Benoliel | VP | Sell | 3,000 | $137.69 | $413,070.00 | 26,114 | |
| 5/10/2017 | Dieter Laininger | VP | Sell | 8,000 | $142.50 | $1,140,000.00 | | |
| 5/4/2017 | William Roland Cook | Director | Sell | 5,000 | $141.18 | $705,900.00 | 7,585 | |
| 1/9/2017 | William H Osborne | Director | Buy | 200 | $127.71 | $25,542.00 | 1,918 | |
| 5/6/2016 | L Wilbert Platzer | VP | Sell | 1,500 | $85.58 | $128,370.00 | 8,389 | |
| 4/22/2016 | Joseph F Matrange | VP | Sell | 4,000 | $90.00 | $360,000.00 | 1,584 | |
| 3/7/2016 | Michael F Barry | CEO | Sell | 14,000 | $83.01 | $1,162,140.00 | 133,102 | |
| 1/4/2016 | Joseph F Matrange | VP | Sell | 2,000 | $74.69 | $149,380.00 | 1,241 | |
| 6/18/2015 | Jan Nieman | VP | Sell | 2,000 | $88.00 | $176,000.00 | | |
| 6/16/2015 | Michael F Barry | CEO | Sell | 14,286 | $87.50 | $1,250,025.00 | | |
| 5/8/2015 | William Roland Cook | Director | Sell | 8,000 | $83.68 | $669,440.00 | | |
| 11/24/2014 | Donald R Caldwell | Director | Sell | 1,230 | $82.14 | $101,032.20 | | |
| 11/12/2014 | D Jeffry Benoliel | VP | Sell | 3,788 | $83.94 | $317,964.72 | | |
| 11/3/2014 | Joseph A Berquist | Director | Sell | 2,603 | $82.26 | $214,122.78 | | |
| 10/31/2014 | Michael F Barry | CEO | Sell | 11,260 | $82.06 | $923,995.60 | | |
| 5/5/2014 | L Wilbert Platzer | VP | Sell | 2,000 | $76.52 | $153,040.00 | 12,058 | |
| 11/5/2013 | William Roland Cook | Director | Sell | 3,000 | $74.13 | $222,390.00 | | |
| 8/14/2013 | D Jeffry Benoliel | VP | Sell | 5,300 | $70.59 | $374,127.00 | 26,028 | |
| 8/12/2013 | Donald Caldwell | Director | Sell | 1,500 | $69.62 | $104,430.00 | 16,069 | |
| 8/9/2013 | D Jeffry Benoliel | VP | Sell | 2,000 | $69.15 | $138,300.00 | 31,328 | |
| 8/8/2013 | Patricia Barron | Director | Sell | 5,000 | $67.91 | $339,550.00 | 12,779 | |
| 5/28/2013 | D Jeffry Benoliel | VP | Sell | 3,230 | $66.88 | $216,022.40 | | |
| 5/17/2013 | L Wilbert Platzer | VP | Sell | 3,000 | $65.00 | $195,000.00 | | |
| 5/15/2013 | D Jeffry Benoliel | VP | Sell | 6,670 | $63.28 | $422,077.60 | | |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
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