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Quaker Houghton

KWR

Quaker Houghton is a leading global provider of industrial process fluids, specializing in the development, production, and marketing of formulated specialty chemicals for heavy industrial and manufacturing applications.

Market cap
$2.63B+29.8%
Revenue$1.9B+6.3%
Net income-$3.5M-103%
Free cash flow$89.1M-28.5%
EPS (diluted)-$0.17-103%
Trailing twelve months · change vs. prior year

Earnings

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Jul 30, 2026 (Tomorrow)
Revenue estimate$504.6M
EPS estimate$1.66

Financials

Q1 2026

Income statement

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Revenue$480.5M+8.5%
Gross profit$176.7M+9.6%
Operating income$33.6M+21.6%
Net income$19.7M+52.2%
EPS (diluted)$1.13+54.8%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$169.7M-8.9%
Total debt$947.3M+17.4%
Total equity$1.4B-0.7%
Total assets$2.8B+5.2%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$3.8M+224%
CapEx$10.7M-13.6%
Free cash flow-$6.9M+55.3%

Valuation & ratios

Valuation

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Market cap$2.63B+29.8%
Enterprise value$3.41B+16.8%
P/S1.4×+0.2×

Profitability

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Gross margin36.1%-0.6pp
Operating margin3.1%-6.1pp
FCF margin4.6%-2.2pp

Returns & leverage

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Debt / equity0.7×+0.1×
Current ratio2.5×0.0×

Segments

By geography

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Americas$213.7M0.0%
EMEA$142.1M+9.9%
Asia/Pacific$124.7M+24.8%

By product

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Metalworking and other$328.6M+11.1%
Metals$151.9M+3.3%

Competitors

Profile

Quaker Houghton is a leading global provider of industrial process fluids, specializing in the development, production, and marketing of formulated specialty chemicals for heavy industrial and manufacturing applications. The company serves advanced sectors such as steel, aluminum, automotive, and aerospace, offering both high-performance chemical products and integrated chemical management services. Its value proposition centers on improving customer production efficiency and resolving complex manufacturing challenges through proprietary formulations and on-site technical expertise.

Competitive position

The company is the global leader in industrial process fluids, maintaining top market positions in the steel, aluminum, and automotive process fluid sectors.

GeographiesNorth America, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific
Customer segmentsSteel and Aluminum Manufacturers, Automotive OEMs, Aerospace and Defense, Mining and Energy
Business modelManufacturing, Chemical Management Services, B2B Direct Sales
SuppliersCrude oil and natural gas derivatives, Animal fats, Vegetable oils, Mineral oils, Oleochemicals, Surfactant agents
CustomersSteel and aluminum mills, Automotive assembly plants, Aerospace manufacturers, Offshore energy operators, Metalworking and machining shops
Listed1972
Employees4.4K
CEOJoseph A. Berquist
FilingsSEC EDGAR

Questions, answered.

What is Quaker Houghton's market cap?
Quaker Houghton (KWR) has a market capitalization of $2.6B and trades on NYSE.
What is Quaker Houghton's revenue and profitability?
Quaker Houghton generated $1.9B in trailing twelve-month revenue with a net loss of $3.5M, representing a net margin of -0.5%. Gross margin stands at 36.1%, with free cash flow of $89.1M. These figures are based on the Q1 2026 filing.
Who are Quaker Houghton's competitors?
Quaker Houghton's key competitors include Future Fuel Corporation, The Chemours Company, Element Solutions Inc., and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
What subsidiaries does Quaker Houghton have?
Quaker Houghton's subsidiaries include Dipsol Chemicals Co., Ltd., Natech, Ltd., Chemical Solutions & Innovations (Pty) Ltd., and others.
Where is Quaker Houghton headquartered?
Quaker Houghton is headquartered in United States of America and employs approximately 4,400 people. It has been publicly traded since 1972.