KWR
QUAKER CHEMICAL CORP
$143.21
+1.79%
$2.5B
No data for this timeframe.
Vol
Market Cap$2.5B
Cap SizeMid Cap
Analyst ConsensusStrong Buy (90%)
Inst. Holders8 funds
Inst. Value$395.2M
Inst. Activity2 buys / 0 sells
Insider Activity0B / 1S
Insider Net $-$106.6K
SEC Reports2
Exchange NYSE·Sector Miscellaneous Products of Petroleum & Coal·Inc. PA·CIK 0000081362·Prev Close $140.69
Recent Activity
Jun 1, 2026
Insider
BAKHSHI NANDITA sold 975 shares
Director @ $0.00 ($0.00)
Jun 1, 2026
Insider
BAKHSHI NANDITA sold 413 shares
Director @ $145.24 ($60.0K)
Jun 1, 2026
Insider
FRISBY JEFFRY D sold 975 shares
Director @ $0.00 ($0.00)
May 15, 2026
SEC
Quaker Houghton announced the retirement of Chairman Michael F. Barry, effective May 13, 2026, after 17 years as Chairma
8-K — Impact 2/10
Apr 30, 2026
SEC
Quaker Houghton reported Q1 2026 net sales of $480.5M (+8% YoY) and non-GAAP EPS of $1.63, a 3% YoY increase and a sligh
8-K — Impact 5/10
Inst.
NORGES BANK — NEW
130,956 shares ($18.0M)
Inst.
Cullen Capital Management, LLC — ADD
4,634 shares ($636.3K)
Apr 30, 2026
earnings_calendar
KWR Q1 2026 Earnings Scheduled — 2026-04-30
Price Targets
$169.86
+18.8% upside
Buy
Current $142.94
Low $157.00
Median $172.00
High $180.00
7 analysts
$157.00
$180.00
Analyst Ratings
2Strong Buy
7Buy
1Hold
0Sell
0Strong Sell
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2026 | Truist Securities | INITIATE | Buy |
| May 4, 2026 | RBC Capital | MAINTAIN | Outperform → Outperform |
| Apr 24, 2026 | RBC Capital | MAINTAIN | Outperform → Outperform |
| Apr 17, 2026 | Seaport Global | UPGRADE | Neutral → Buy |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Jefferies | MAINTAIN | Buy → Buy |
Earnings Estimates
| Period | EPS Est. | Range | Growth | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q | $1.62 ▲ +2.4% | $1.53 — $1.74 | -5% YoY | 7 |
| Next Q | $1.96 ▲ +1.0% | $1.75 — $2.14 | -6% YoY | 7 |
| Current FY | $7.02 ▲ +1.2% | $6.60 — $7.39 | -0% YoY | 7 |
| Next FY | $8.77 ▼ -1.4% | $8.00 — $9.68 | 25% YoY | 7 |
Latest Reports
NEUTRAL
8-K
2/10
Quaker Houghton announced the retirement of Chairman Michael F. Barry, effective May 13, 2026, after 17 years as Chairma
May 15, 2026
NEUTRAL
8-K
5/10
Quaker Houghton reported Q1 2026 net sales of $480.5M (+8% YoY) and non-GAAP EPS of $1.63, a 3% YoY increase and a sligh
Apr 30, 2026
Top Institutional Holders
| Fund | Value | Move |
|---|---|---|
| VANGUARD GROUP INC | $219.4M | — |
| MORGAN STANLEY | $94.5M | — |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | $28.3M | NEW |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP | $24.5M | — |
| NORGES BANK | $18.0M | NEW |
Recent Insider Trades
| Date | Insider | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | BAKHSHI NANDITA | A | $0.00 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | BAKHSHI NANDITA | A | $60.0K |
| Jun 1, 2026 | FRISBY JEFFRY | A | $0.00 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Henry Charlotte | A | $0.00 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Hinduja Sanjay | A | $0.00 |
8 institutional holders with $395.2M total value (2,878,422 shares) as of 2025-Q4. Top holders: VANGUARD, MORGAN, CHARLES. Net buying activity: 2 institutions added/increased vs 0 reduced.
Top Institutional Holders — 2025-Q4
| # | Fund | Shares | Value | % of Tracked | Last Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VANGUARD GROUP INC | 1,597,568 | $219.4M | 55.5% | — |
| 2 | MORGAN STANLEY | 688,173 | $94.5M | 23.9% | — |
| 3 | CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | 206,223 | $28.3M | 7.2% | NEW |
| 4 | BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | 178,691 | $24.5M | 6.2% | — |
| 5 | NORGES BANK | 130,956 | $18.0M | 4.5% | NEW |
| 6 | FMR LLC | 48,167 | $6.6M | 1.7% | ADD +70.5% |
| 7 | WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | 24,010 | $3.3M | 0.8% | — |
| 8 | Cullen Capital Management, LLC | 4,634 | $636.3K | 0.2% | ADD +54.2% |
Recent Position Changes
| Fund | Action | Prev Shares | Curr Shares | Change % | Value | Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORGES BANK | NEW | — | 130,956 | — | $18.0M | 2025-Q4 |
| Cullen Capital Management, LLC | ADD | 3,006 | 4,634 | +54.2% | $636.3K | 2025-Q4 |
| FMR LLC | ADD | 27,447 | 46,804 | +70.5% | $6.2M | 2025-Q3 |
| Cullen Capital Management, LLC | NEW | — | 3,006 | — | $396.0K | 2025-Q3 |
| NORGES BANK | EXIT | 2,401 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2025-Q3 |
| UBS Group AG | ADD | 39,586 | 65,294 | +64.9% | $7.3M | 2025-Q2 |
| FMR LLC | ADD | 19,875 | 27,447 | +38.1% | $3.1M | 2025-Q2 |
| NORGES BANK | NEW | — | 2,401 | — | $268.8K | 2025-Q2 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | EXIT | 7,055 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2025-Q2 |
| UBS Group AG | DOUBLED | 11,162 | 39,586 | +254.6% | $4.9M | 2025-Q1 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | TRIM | 13,867 | 7,055 | -49.1% | $872.1K | 2025-Q1 |
| NORGES BANK | EXIT | 95,192 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2025-Q1 |
| NORGES BANK | ADD | 65,574 | 95,192 | +45.2% | $13.4M | 2024-Q4 |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | ADD | 37,400 | 69,700 | +86.4% | $9.8M | 2024-Q4 |
| UBS Group AG | ADD | 8,467 | 11,162 | +31.8% | $1.6M | 2024-Q4 |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | NEW | — | 162,401 | — | $27.4M | 2024-Q3 |
15 unique insiders with 1 transactions. Net insider value: -$106.6K ($0.00 bought, $106.6K sold).
Insider Transactions
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | BAKHSHI NANDITA | Director | A | 975 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | BAKHSHI NANDITA | Director | A | 413 | $145.24 | $60.0K |
| Jun 1, 2026 | FRISBY JEFFRY D | Director | A | 975 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Henry Charlotte C. | Director | A | 975 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Hinduja Sanjay | Director | A | 975 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Osborne William H | Director | A | 975 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Shaller Russell | Director | A | 413 | $145.24 | $60.0K |
| Jun 1, 2026 | West Fay | Director | A | 975 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Shaller Russell | Director | A | 975 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | DOUGLAS MARK | Director | A | 975 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | DOUGLAS MARK | Director | A | 766 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Foufopoulos - De Ridder Lucrece | Director | A | 975 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Foufopoulos - De Ridder Lucrece | Director | A | 413 | $145.24 | $60.0K |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Foufopoulos - De Ridder Lucrece | Director | F | 124 | $145.24 | $18.0K |
| May 31, 2026 | BAKHSHI NANDITA | Director | M | 18 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 31, 2026 | BAKHSHI NANDITA | Director | M | 1,198 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 31, 2026 | BAKHSHI NANDITA | Director | M | 1,198 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 31, 2026 | Henry Charlotte C. | Director | M | 18 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 31, 2026 | FRISBY JEFFRY D | Director | M | 18 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 31, 2026 | FRISBY JEFFRY D | Director | M | 1,198 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 31, 2026 | FRISBY JEFFRY D | Director | M | 1,198 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 31, 2026 | Henry Charlotte C. | Director | M | 1,198 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 31, 2026 | Henry Charlotte C. | Director | M | 1,198 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 31, 2026 | Hinduja Sanjay | Director | M | 1,198 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 31, 2026 | Hinduja Sanjay | Director | M | 1,198 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 31, 2026 | Hinduja Sanjay | Director | M | 18 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 31, 2026 | Osborne William H | Director | M | 1,198 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 31, 2026 | Osborne William H | Director | M | 1,198 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 31, 2026 | Osborne William H | Director | M | 18 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 31, 2026 | Shaller Russell | Director | M | 1,198 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 31, 2026 | West Fay | Director | M | 1,198 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 31, 2026 | Shaller Russell | Director | M | 1,198 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 31, 2026 | West Fay | Director | M | 1,198 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 31, 2026 | Shaller Russell | Director | M | 18 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 31, 2026 | West Fay | Director | M | 18 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 31, 2026 | DOUGLAS MARK | Director | M | 1,198 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 31, 2026 | DOUGLAS MARK | Director | M | 18 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 31, 2026 | DOUGLAS MARK | Director | M | 1,198 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 31, 2026 | Foufopoulos - De Ridder Lucrece | Director | M | 1,198 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 31, 2026 | Foufopoulos - De Ridder Lucrece | Director | F | 365 | $143.53 | $52.4K |
| May 31, 2026 | Foufopoulos - De Ridder Lucrece | Director | M | 1,198 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 31, 2026 | Foufopoulos - De Ridder Lucrece | Director | M | 18 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 26, 2026 | QH Hungary Holdings Ltd | 10%+ Owner | J | 17,502 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 26, 2026 | Gulf Hungary Holding Korlatolt Felelossegu Tarsasag | 10%+ Owner | J | 17,502 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 26, 2026 | Bijlani Jeewat | EVP, Glob. Spec. & CGO | M | 731 | $136.64 | $99.9K |
| May 26, 2026 | Bijlani Jeewat | EVP, Glob. Spec. & CGO | SELL | 731 | $145.77 | $106.6K |
| May 26, 2026 | Bijlani Jeewat | EVP, Glob. Spec. & CGO | M | 731 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Rokosky Kristin | SVP, CHRO | F | 177 | $118.45 | $21.0K |
| Mar 15, 2026 | Frodl Andre | VP, R&D-Metals & Metalworking | A | 724 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 15, 2026 | BERQUIST JOSEPH A | CEO and President | M | 466 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
2 SEC filing reports analyzed. Sentiment: 0 bullish, 0 bearish, 0 mixed, 2 neutral. Avg impact: 3.5/10.
No press releases analyzed yet. Press releases are collected from GlobeNewsWire and analyzed by the LLM pipeline.
Current analyst consensus: Strong Buy (90% buy). Based on 10 analysts: 2 strong buy, 7 buy, 1 hold, 0 sell, 0 strong sell.
Analyst Price Targets
$169.86 mean target
+18.8% upside
Buy (1.29)
$157.00 Low
$180.00 High
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | $142.94 |
| Target Low | $157.00 |
| Target Mean | $169.86 |
| Target Median | $172.00 |
| Target High | $180.00 |
| # Analysts | 7 |
| Recommendation | Buy (1.29) |
Earnings Estimates & Revisions
| Period | EPS Avg | EPS Low | EPS High | EPS Growth | 30d Rev. | Up/Down | Rev. Avg | Rev. Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q 2026-06-30 |
$1.62 | $1.53 | $1.74 | -5.3% | +2.4% | 0↑ 4↓ | $0.5B | 5.1% | 7 |
| Next Q 2026-09-30 |
$1.96 | $1.75 | $2.14 | -5.8% | +1.0% | 0↑ 4↓ | $0.5B | 5.1% | 7 |
| Current FY 2026-12-31 |
$7.02 | $6.60 | $7.39 | -0.1% | +1.2% | 0↑ 4↓ | $2.0B | 6.1% | 7 |
| Next FY 2027-12-31 |
$8.77 | $8.00 | $9.68 | 25.1% | -1.4% | 1↑ 4↓ | $2.1B | 4.5% | 7 |
Current Quarter EPS Revision History
| Timepoint | EPS Estimate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Current | $1.619 | |
| 7d ago | $1.609 | +0.010 |
| 30d ago | $1.582 | +0.037 |
| 60d ago | $2.095 | -0.475 |
| 90d ago | $2.093 | -0.473 |
4 analyst firms have rated this stock: 1 upgrades, 1 downgrades, 1 initiations.
Individual Analyst Actions
| Date | Analyst Firm | Action | Previous Rating | New Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2026 | Truist Securities | INITIATE | — | Buy |
| May 4, 2026 | RBC Capital | MAINTAIN | Outperform | Outperform |
| Apr 24, 2026 | RBC Capital | MAINTAIN | Outperform | Outperform |
| Apr 17, 2026 | Seaport Global | UPGRADE | Neutral | Buy |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Jefferies | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| Feb 25, 2026 | RBC Capital | MAINTAIN | Outperform | Outperform |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Seaport Global | DOWNGRADE | Buy | Neutral |
Monthly Consensus History
| Period | Strong Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Strong Sell | Buy % | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 90% | |
| May 1, 2026 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 90% | |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 78% | |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 78% | |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 78% | |
| Jan 1, 2026 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 89% |
Strong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong Sell
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Apr 30, 2026
earnings_calendar
KWR Q1 2026 Earnings Scheduled — 2026-04-30
Mar 18, 2026
short_interest
FTD: KWR — 4,800 shares ($0.6M) failed to deliver
Settlement: 20260318, Price: $120.68, FTD Value: $579,264, QUAKER HOUGHTON
Mar 13, 2026
short_interest
FTD: KWR — 5,802 shares ($0.7M) failed to deliver
Settlement: 20260313, Price: $120.92, FTD Value: $701,577.84, QUAKER HOUGHTON
Mar 6, 2026
short_interest
FTD: KWR — 7,567 shares ($1.0M) failed to deliver
Settlement: 20260306, Price: $135.29, FTD Value: $1,023,739.43, QUAKER HOUGHTON
Feb 23, 2026
earnings_calendar
KWR Q4 2025 Earnings After Market Close — 2026-02-23
Feb 17, 2026
short_interest
FTD: KWR — 5,060 shares ($0.9M) failed to deliver
Settlement: 20260217, Price: $179.34, FTD Value: $907,460.4, QUAKER HOUGHTON
Feb 13, 2026
short_interest
FTD: KWR — 8,333 shares ($1.5M) failed to deliver
Settlement: 20260213, Price: $177.56, FTD Value: $1,479,607.48, QUAKER HOUGHTON