KWR Company Profile and Key Details

Q: Who are the executives of KWR?

Dr. David H. SlinkmanSenior Vice President & Chief Technology OfficerMr. Andrew E. TometichChief Executive Officer, Pres & DirectorMr. Dhruwa Narain RaiSenior Vice President & Chief Information Digital OfficerMr. Shane W. HostetterExecutive Vice President & Chief Financial OfficerMr. Joseph A. BerquistExecutive Vice President & Chief Commercial OfficerMr. Jeewat BijlaniExecutive Vice President & Chief Strategy OfficerMs. Melissa LeneisExecutive Vice President & Chief HR OfficerMr. Wilbert PlatzerSenior Vice President of Global Operations, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) and ProcurementMr. David A. WillVice President, Global Controller & Principal Accounting OfficerMr. Robert T. Traub Esq.Senior Vice President, Gen. Counsel & Corporation Sec.Melissa McClainDirector of CommunicationsMr. Jeffrey Michael SchnellVice President of Investor Relations

NYSE : KWR

Quaker Chemical

$126.28

4.87+4.01%

At Close 4:00 PM

72.22

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Stock Price Today

Quaker Chemical Corporation (KWR) stock surged +4.01%, trading at $126.28 on NYSE, up from the previous close of $121.41. The stock opened at $122.79, fluctuating between $122.31 and $127.37 in the recent session.

Stock Snapshot

121.41

Prev. Close

2.19B

Market Cap

122.31

Day Low

-902

P/E Ratio

-0.14

EPS (TTM)

13.42

Cash Flow per Share

122.79

Open

17.34M

Number of Shares

127.365

Day High

76.68%

Free Float in %

77.33

Book Value

106.72K

Volume

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Stock Price History Chart

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Volume
Mar 25, 2026	122.79	127.40	122.31	126.28	129.4K
Mar 24, 2026	115.72	124.20	115.58	121.41	170.39K
Mar 23, 2026	118.66	125.20	117.98	118.23	186.84K
Mar 20, 2026	121.81	122.00	112.18	114.74	335.87K
Mar 19, 2026	118.36	123.46	117.05	121.07	201.8K
Mar 18, 2026	120.90	121.54	118.25	120.50	146.06K
Mar 17, 2026	117.38	120.70	116.71	120.68	192.02K
Mar 16, 2026	120.15	120.50	116.85	116.98	184.93K
Mar 13, 2026	123.00	124.31	117.96	118.45	220.35K
Mar 12, 2026	125.49	127.19	120.36	120.92	246.97K
Mar 11, 2026	128.34	132.00	125.43	127.20	159.88K
Mar 10, 2026	129.20	134.81	129.20	129.87	144.03K
Mar 09, 2026	126.40	130.07	124.39	129.55	185.73K
Mar 06, 2026	130.67	133.54	128.89	129.55	148.26K
Mar 03, 2026	141.19	143.71	138.50	141.80	159.5K
Mar 02, 2026	144.87	148.04	143.34	145.77	194.28K
Feb 27, 2026	148.32	148.70	144.54	147.03	240.5K
Feb 26, 2026	150.08	152.66	143.77	148.13	277.51K
Feb 25, 2026	157.58	161.50	146.91	149.76	241.62K
Feb 24, 2026	170.98	176.40	157.71	158.31	384.39K

Contact Details

Conshohocken, PA 19428-2380

United States

https://www.quakerhoughton.com 610 832 4000

About Company

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, can, 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.

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Company Overview

Quaker Chemical Corporation (NYSE:KWR) closed at $126.28 USD, gaining $4.87 (4.01%) from the previous close of $121.41. The stock is currently mid-range between its 52-week high and low $95.91 and $183.01. With a market capitalization of about $2.19 billion, Quaker Chemical Corporation is classified as a mid-cap and shows higher-than-market volatility (beta ~1.39). Key stats such as the average daily volume over the past year has been around 156.84 thousand shares, volume is running light vs its 52-week average. Headquartered in Conshohocken, PA, Quaker Chemical Corporation operates in the Basic Materials sector and the Chemicals - Specialty industry. Led by CEO Joseph A. Berquist, the company employs approximately 4,400 people and listed since March 17, 1980. Quaker Chemical Corporation develops, produces, and markets various formulated chemical specialty products for a range of heavy industrial and manufacturing applications.

Technical Performance

Short-term trend indicators are bearishly aligned (SMA20 -11.57%, SMA50 -4.86%, SMA200 10.01%). The stock’s 14-day RSI is 33.83 (weak momentum), while the ATR of 7.49 points to higher daily volatility. The stock remains sitting in the mid-range of its 52-week band, trading -19.06% below its high and over 54.45% above its low. Average 10-day trading volume of 193.41 thousand shares is slightly above the 3-month average of 155.08 thousand, indicating heightened recent market interest.

Valuation Metrics

Quaker Chemical Corporation trades at a P/E ratio of -874.33, slightly below the S&P 500 average, with a price-to-sales ratio of 1.15 and a price-to-book ratio of 1.58 suggesting the stock is closer to book value. The P/FCF stands at 18.0, also above market averages.

Dividend & Fair Value

Quaker Chemical Corporation last paid a dividend of 1.99 per share, this equals a trailing yield of roughly 1.4%. Dividend and splits history remains an important factor for investors monitoring long-term returns. A discounted cash flow model estimates fair value at around $292.84. This means the shares are trading below this model’s fair value.

Earnings & Analyst Outlook

The latest quarter delivered EPS of $2.08. The next quarter is forecast at $1.73. Next year's EPS is expected at $17.23. Analyst sentiment is bullish. Analyst rating data shows there are 3 Strong Buy ratings, 0 Buy ratings, 2 Hold ratings, 0 Sell rating and 0 Strong Sell ratings. Price targets range from $190.00 to $120.00. The high target offers 50.46% upside. The low target suggests -4.97% downside. The mean target is $151.20. This offers 19.73% upside. Quaker Chemical Corporation earnings surprise history is a mixed track record. The quarter that ended October 30, 2025, missed forecasts by 7.22%. The prior quarter beat by -6.04%. Over the last six quarters, Apple has recorded several small beats. These include -3.62% in August 05, 2024.

Shareholding & Insider Activity

Quaker Chemical Corporation has 17.39 million shares outstanding. The public float is 13.51 million shares, elevated short interest at 16.51% of float. This equals 1.84 million shares. The short ratio is 9.55 days. Institutional investors hold 112.43% of the float. Insiders own 22.27%. QH Hungary Holdings Ltd holds 4.01 million shares, BARRY MICHAEL F has 76.13 thousand shares and BERQUIST JOSEPH A has 12.24 thousand shares.

Financial & Profitability Overview

Over the trailing twelve months, Quaker Chemical generated $1.95B in revenue, or $109.03 per share. Gross margin was 33.15%, operating margin 11.37%, and net profit margin 5.77%. Returns are modest, with ROA at 4.15% and ROE at 8.14%.
On valuation metrics, Quaker Chemical trades at a P/E of -874.33, P/S of 1.15 and P/B of 1.58. The current ratio is 2.42 and quick ratio is 1.72. Operationally, the company’s inventory turnover is 4.61 and cash conversion cycle is 100.53 days. Debt-to-equity is 0.68, supported by a cash flow-to-debt ratio of 0.15.

Quarterly Financial Highlights

For the quarter ended Dec 31, 2023, Quaker Chemical posted revenue of $1.95B, down slightly from $1.94B in the prior quarter. Gross profit was $647.44M (margin 33.15%). Operating income was $222.08M (margin 11.4%). Net income was$112.75M (EPS $6.27).
The company ended the quarter with $194.53M in cash and short-term investments, a total debt of $788.97M, and net debt of $594.44M. Total assets were $2.71B, with equity of $1.38B. Financials further reflected stability, with operating cash flow of $279.02M, free cash flow of $240.22M, and capital expenditures of - $38.80M.

Price Forecast & Outlook

Our AI price prediction model suggests that Quaker Chemical Corporation stock has strong potential for upside but may face short-term weakness followed by gains in the medium and long term. 2-Week Outlook: Projected decline of -22.98%, with price expected at $97.26 by April 08, 2026, within a range of $87.88 to $106.00 3-Month Outlook: Projected fall of -9.9%, reaching $113.78 by June 22, 2026, with a range of $103.82 to $121.85. 1-Year Outlook: Projected loss of -16.71%, with price at $105.18 by March 25, 2027, within a range of $98.19 to $112.25.

Key Takeaways

Quaker Chemical Corporation (NYSE:KWR) shares are flat 9.41% year-to-date currently trading near 52-week highs band. Short-term momentum has been positive over the last quarter, despite recent volatility. Valuation shows Quaker Chemical Corporation trading at a premium to the broader market with a P/E of -874.33. Analyst sentiment is bullish, with the majority of ratings in Outperform territory and a mean price target of $172.33, suggesting 36.47% upside. Our AI forecast model points to short-term weakness (-22.98% over two weeks), a medium-term fall (-9.9% over three months), and a longer-term loss (-16.71% over one year), with expected trading ranges indicating moderate volatility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current Quaker Chemical Corporation (KWR) stock price?

Quaker Chemical Corporation (NYSE: KWR) stock price is $126.28 in the last trading session. During the trading session, KWR stock reached the peak price of $127.37 while $122.31 was the lowest point it dropped to. The percentage change in KWR stock occurred in the recent session was 4.01% while the dollar amount for the price change in KWR stock was $4.87.

KWR's industry and sector of operation?

The NYSE listed KWR is part of Chemicals - Specialty industry that operates in the broader Basic Materials sector. Quaker Chemical Corporation designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories worldwide.

Who are the executives of KWR?

Dr. David H. Slinkman
Senior Vice President & Chief Technology Officer
Mr. Andrew E. Tometich
Chief Executive Officer, Pres & Director
Mr. Dhruwa Narain Rai
Senior Vice President & Chief Information Digital Officer
Mr. Shane W. Hostetter
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Joseph A. Berquist
Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer
Mr. Jeewat Bijlani
Executive Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer
Ms. Melissa Leneis
Executive Vice President & Chief HR Officer
Mr. Wilbert Platzer
Senior Vice President of Global Operations, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) and Procurement
Mr. David A. Will
Vice President, Global Controller & Principal Accounting Officer
Mr. Robert T. Traub Esq.
Senior Vice President, Gen. Counsel & Corporation Sec.
Melissa McClain
Director of Communications
Mr. Jeffrey Michael Schnell
Vice President of Investor Relations

How KWR did perform over past 52-week?

KWR's closing price is 31.66% higher than its 52-week low of $95.91 where as its distance from 52-week high of $183.01 is -31%.

How many employees does KWR have?

Number of KWR employees currently stands at 4,400.

Link for KWR official website?

Official Website of KWR is: https://www.quakerhoughton.com

How do I contact KWR?

KWR could be contacted at phone 610 832 4000 and can also be accessed through its website. KWR operates from One Quaker Park, Conshohocken, PA 19428-2380, United States.

How many shares of KWR are traded daily?

KWR stock volume for the day was 106.72K shares. The average number of KWR shares traded daily for last 3 months was 156.84K.

What is the market cap of KWR currently?

The market value of KWR currently stands at $2.19B with its latest stock price at $126.28 and 17.34M of its shares outstanding.

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Employees	4400
Beta	1.39
Sales or Revenue	$1.95B
5Y Sales Change%	0.67%
Fiscal Year Ends	December
Sector	Basic Materials
Industry	Chemicals - Specialty

KWR Company Profile and Key Details

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