Earnings summaries and quarterly performance for QUAKER CHEMICAL.
Executive leadership at QUAKER CHEMICAL.
Joseph Berquist
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Chief Executive Officer and President
CEO
Jeewat Bijlani
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Executive Vice President, Global Specialty and Chief Growth Officer
Jeffrey Fleck
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Senior Vice President, Chief Global Supply Chain Officer
Robert Traub
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Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
Steve Dassing
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Principal Accounting Officer and Vice President, Corporate Controller
Thomas Coler
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Chief Financial Officer
Board of directors at QUAKER CHEMICAL.
Charlotte Henry
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Director
Fay West
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Director
Jeffry Frisby
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Lead Independent Director
Lucrèce Foufopoulos-De Ridder
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Director
Mark Douglas
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Director
Michael Barry
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Chair of the Board
Nandita Bakhshi
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Director
Russell Shaller
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Director
Sanjay Hinduja
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Director
William Osborne
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Director
Research analysts who have asked questions during QUAKER CHEMICAL earnings calls.
Arun Viswanathan
RBC Capital Markets
4 questions for KWR
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Jonathan Tanwanteng
CJS Securities
4 questions for KWR
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Michael Harrison
Seaport Research Partners
3 questions for KWR
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Daniel Rizzo
Jefferies
1 question for KWR
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David Begleiter
Deutsche Bank
1 question for KWR
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Kevin Estok
Jefferies
1 question for KWR
Also covers: ASH, AVNT, CBT +7 more
Laurence Alexander
Jefferies
1 question for KWR
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Mike Harrison
Seaport Research Partners
1 question for KWR
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Recent press releases and 8-K filings for KWR.
Quaker Houghton Reports Strong Q3 2025 Earnings with Increased Sales and Profitability
KWR
Earnings
Guidance Update
M&A
- Quaker Houghton (KWR) reported strong Q3 2025 results, with adjusted EBITDA up 5% and adjusted earnings per share up 10% year-over-year. Net sales increased 7% to $494 million, driven by 3% organic volume growth and a 5% contribution from acquisitions, primarily Dipsol.
- The company generated $51 million in operating cash flow during Q3 2025, reducing its net leverage to 2.4 times. Year-to-date, KWR has returned approximately $62 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.
- KWR achieved 5% global new business wins and saw notable strength in Asia-Pacific, which delivered an 8% increase in organic sales volumes. The company continues to focus on cost controls, with organic SG&A down approximately 3% year-to-date.
- For Q4 2025, Quaker Houghton anticipates another quarter of year-over-year revenue and adjusted EBITDA growth and expects to generate solid cash flow. The company expresses confidence in returning to growth in 2026 and beyond, supported by ongoing share gains and cost actions.
Oct 31, 2025, 12:30 PM
KWR Reports Strong Q3 2025 Financial Results
KWR
Earnings
Revenue Acceleration/Inflection
Share Buyback
- KWR reported Q3 2025 net sales of $493.8 million, an increase of 6.8% year-over-year, with non-GAAP earnings per diluted share rising 10.1% to $2.08.
- Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 2025 was $82.9 million, up 5.5% compared to the prior year, and operating cash flow reached $51 million.
- The company's leverage ratio stood at 2.4x as of September 30, 2025, with total debt of $875 million and net debt of $703 million.
- Sales volumes increased 3% year-over-year in Q3 2025, driven by new business wins across all regions.
Oct 31, 2025, 12:30 PM
Quaker Houghton Announces Third Quarter 2025 Results
KWR
Earnings
Revenue Acceleration/Inflection
- Quaker Houghton reported net sales of $493.8 million in Q3 2025, an increase of 7% year-over-year, driven by a 3% rise in organic sales volumes.
- The company achieved non-GAAP net income of $36.3 million and non-GAAP earnings per diluted share of $2.08 for Q3 2025, with non-GAAP net income increasing 10% year-over-year.
- Adjusted EBITDA grew 5% year-over-year to $82.9 million, resulting in adjusted EBITDA margins of 16.8%.
- Quaker Houghton generated $51.4 million of operating cash flow and reduced its net leverage ratio to 2.4x as of September 30, 2025.
- Management anticipates the current soft market environment to persist through year-end but expects year-over-year revenue and earnings growth in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Oct 30, 2025, 8:39 PM
Quaker Houghton Announces Strong Third Quarter 2025 Results
KWR
Earnings
Revenue Acceleration/Inflection
Demand Weakening
- Quaker Houghton reported net sales of $493.8 million in Q3 2025, marking a 7% increase year-over-year.
- Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share for Q3 2025 increased 10% year-over-year to $2.08.
- Adjusted EBITDA reached $82.9 million in Q3 2025, a 5% increase year-over-year, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 16.8%.
- The company generated $51.4 million of operating cash flow in Q3 2025 and reduced its net leverage ratio to 2.4x.
Oct 30, 2025, 8:30 PM
Quaker Houghton Reports Q2 2025 Results, Announces Dividend Increase and Share Buyback
KWR
Earnings
Guidance Update
Share Buyback
- Quaker Houghton (KWR) reported Q2 2025 net sales of $483,000,000, a 4% increase from the prior year, driven by 2% organic volume growth and a 6% contribution from acquisitions.
- The company delivered $75,500,000 in adjusted EBITDA and $1.71 in non-GAAP diluted earnings per share for the second quarter of 2025.
- KWR repurchased approximately $33,000,000 of shares and approved a 5% increase to its cash dividend in Q2 2025.
- Management expects end market softness to persist through 2025, forecasting full-year revenue and earnings to be in the range of 2024, with the second half of 2025 expected to be stronger than the first half.
- New cost actions are expected to deliver approximately $20,000,000 of additional run rate savings by 2026, with $5,000,000 to $8,000,000 of incremental in-year savings in 2025.
Aug 2, 2025, 8:25 AM
Quaker Houghton Announces Q2 2025 Results
KWR
Earnings
Share Buyback
Dividends
- Quaker Houghton reported net sales of $483.4 million in Q2 2025, a 4% increase year-over-year. The company recorded a net loss of $66.6 million, or $3.78 per diluted share, which includes an $88.8 million impairment charge.
- Non-GAAP results for Q2 2025 show net income of $30.0 million and earnings per diluted share of $1.71, with Adjusted EBITDA at $75.5 million.
- The company repurchased $32.7 million in shares and raised its quarterly cash dividend by approximately 5% in Q2 2025. Organic sales volumes increased 2% year-over-year.
- Management expects to achieve a stronger performance in the second half of 2025, positioning the company to deliver full year 2025 revenue and earnings in the range of 2024.
Jul 31, 2025, 12:00 AM
Quaker Chemical Corp Q1 2025 Earnings & Results Summary
KWR
Earnings
M&A
Demand Weakening
- Revenue declined to $443 million in Q1 2025 (down 6% YoY) amid soft market conditions and increased raw material costs .
- Achieved $69 million of adjusted EBITDA (15.6% margin) and reported non-GAAP EPS of $1.58, reflecting operational performance .
- Completed strategic acquisitions including Dipsol Chemicals and Natech to diversify its portfolio in advanced solutions and metalworking fluids .
- Implemented a $20 million cost reduction program delivering approximately $15 million in SG&A benefits .
- Faced challenges from soft industrial activity, tariffs, and market uncertainty affecting demand and margins .
- Maintained healthy liquidity and a 1.9x leverage ratio, underscoring effective cost management .
May 2, 2025, 12:31 PM
Quaker Chemical Corp Completes Strategic Acquisitions
KWR
M&A
- Completed Acquisition: Quaker Chemical Corp completed its acquisition of Dipsol Chemicals (a Japan-headquartered supplier) for 23 billion JPY (~$153 million) and announced the acquisition of Natech, Ltd. (a U.K.-based manufacturer) for 4 million GBP (~$5.2 million).
- Strategic Expansion: These acquisitions are intended to expand the company's advanced solutions businesses and enhance cross-selling opportunities, reinforcing its global market leadership.
Apr 3, 2025, 12:00 AM
Quaker Houghton Acquires Dipsol Chemicals and Natech Ltd.
KWR
M&A
- Quaker Houghton completed the acquisition of Dipsol Chemicals Co., Ltd. for 23 billion JPY (~$153 million), enhancing its position in industrial process fluids and surface treatment solutions.
- The deal values Dipsol at a 10.5x multiple of its estimated adjusted EBITDA of ~$15 million over the trailing twelve months, further strengthening its market footprint.
- Additionally, Quaker Houghton announced the acquisition of Natech Ltd., a UK-based manufacturer of surface treatment chemicals, for approximately 4 million GBP (~$5.2 million).
Apr 1, 2025, 8:30 PM
Quaker Chemical Corp Acquires Dipsol Chemicals
KWR
M&A
- Quaker Houghton has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire Dipsol Chemicals Co., Ltd, a leading supplier of surface treatment and plating solutions, enhancing its advanced solutions portfolio.
- The transaction is valued at approximately $153 million (23 billion JPY) at a 10.5x trailing adjusted EBITDA multiple and is expected to close in the second quarter of 2025.
Mar 27, 2025, 12:00 AM
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