Koppers Holdings Inc. (KOP) Stock Price & Analysis
Koppers Holdings Inc. (KOP) closed at USD 40.75 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, down 1.43% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 41.34; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 40.48–41.51 on volume of 173,320 shares. Market capitalization is $770.65M, with a 52-week range of USD 25–53 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
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Key facts (KOP)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $1.89B, net income -$86.9M (-4.6% margin), free cash flow $139M (SEC filings).
- 1 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold KOP (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 0 added, 1 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Insider open-market sales, last ~7 months: 9 Form 4 filings, $5.3M; 9 not under a Rule 10b5-1 plan ($5.3M); 0 by opportunistic insiders, 5 by routine insiders (three-year test, Cohen, Malloy & Pomorski 2012).
- Analysts: Buy (mean 1.50 on a 1–5 scale) (2 analysts), mean target USD 57 (range 54–62).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +43.2% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +22.8% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-06, EPS estimate USD 1.35, revenue estimate $518M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (KOP)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.68B | $1.98B | $2.15B | $2.09B | $1.88B | $1.89B |
| Gross profit | $334M | $345M | $425M | $423M | $448M | — |
| Operating income | $157M | $138M | $195M | $148M | $168M | -$42.3M |
| Net income | $85.2M | $63.4M | $89.2M | $52.4M | $56.0M | -$86.9M |
| EPS (diluted) | $3.88 | $2.98 | $4.14 | $2.46 | $2.74 | — |
| Free cash flow | -$22.0M | -$3.0M | $25.6M | $42.0M | $67.5M | $139M |
| Gross margin | 19.9% | 17.4% | 19.7% | 20.2% | 23.8% | — |
| Operating margin | 9.3% | 7.0% | 9.1% | 7.1% | 8.9% | -2.2% |
| Net margin | 5.1% | 3.2% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 3.0% | -4.6% |
| Revenue growth | +0.6% | +18.0% | +8.8% | -2.9% | -10.2% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $45.5M | $33.3M | $66.5M | $43.9M | $38.0M | — |
| Total debt | $789M | $825M | $849M | $940M | $928M | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (KOP)
P/S 0.4x · EV/EBITDA 50.2x · EV/Sales 0.9x · P/FCF 5.6x · P/B 2.0x · FCF yield 18.00% · Earnings yield -11.28% · Dividend yield (paid, TTM) 0.91% · Buyback yield (TTM) 6.86% · Net debt $865M · EV $1.64B
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2025 9.9x, Dec 2024 13.2x, Dec 2023 12.4x.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (KOP)
1 of 80 tracked investors hold KOP. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Pzena | Pzena Investment Management | 0.14% | $47.7M | Reduced -12.3% |
Insider sales (SEC Form 4, open-market, last ~7 months) (KOP)
0 of 9 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan (scheduled in advance). Unplanned sales were timed by the insider.
| Trade date | Insider | Role | Shares | Value | % of holdings sold | 10b5-1 plan | Insider type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | Ball M Leroy | CEO | 4,000 | $184K | 0.9% | No | Routine (sold in Aug each year 2023–2025) |
| 2026-08-19 | Ball M Leroy | CEO | 3,000 | $138K | 0.7% | No | Routine (sold in Aug each year 2023–2025) |
| 2026-08-12 | Lucas Stephen G | SVP, Culture and Engagement | 1,308 | $58K | 3.7% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
| 2026-08-11 | Sullivan James A. | President and CTO | 7,500 | $375K | 8.3% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2025) |
| 2026-08-10 | Pearce Bradley A | CAO | 2,000 | $102K | 4.6% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2025) |
| 2026-08-07 | Sullivan James A. | President and CTO | 80,000 | $4.0M | 46.9% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2025) |
| 2026-06-18 | Ball M Leroy | CEO | 3,412 | $150K | 0.8% | No | Routine (sold in Aug each year 2023–2025; this trade is outside those months) |
| 2026-06-11 | Ball M Leroy | CEO | 4,141 | $171K | 0.9% | No | Routine (sold in Aug each year 2023–2025; this trade is outside those months) |
| 2026-05-13 | Ball M Leroy | CEO | 2,659 | $113K | 0.6% | No | Routine (sold in Aug each year 2023–2025; this trade is outside those months) |
% of holdings sold = shares sold ÷ (shares sold + all holdings the insider reported on that Form 4, direct and through trusts).
Insider type follows Cohen, Malloy & Pomorski (Journal of Finance, 2012). An insider who traded the stock in the same calendar month in each of the past three years is a routine trader; one who traded in each of those years without such a pattern is an opportunistic trader. In their study, trades by opportunistic insiders predicted future returns and trades by routine insiders did not. Counts open-market purchases and sales only (SEC Form 4 codes P and S) by that insider in that company. Not investment advice.
Analysts (KOP)
Consensus Buy (mean 1.50 on a 1–5 scale), 2 analysts; mean target USD 57 (low 54, high 62).
Total return (dividends reinvested) (KOP)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +43.2% | +22.8% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +43.4% | +4.2% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 35.4% | 34.9% |
| Max drawdown | -22.0% (Aug 2026→Oct 2026) | -55.3% (Apr 2024→Apr 2025) |
KOP revenue by business segment (quarter ended Jun 30, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railroad and Utility Products and Services | $245.9M | 47.3% | -1.8% |
| Carbon Materials and Chemicals | $106.0M | 20.4% | +2.3% |
| Total revenue | $520.1M | 100% | — |
KOP revenue by product line (quarter ended Jun 30, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Preservative Products & Other | $168.2M | 32.3% | +11.5% |
| Railroad Treated Products | $147.3M | 28.3% | -2.4% |
| Utility Poles | $86.7M | 16.7% | +14.4% |
| Pitch & Related Products | $75.0M | 14.4% | +0.8% |
| Carbon Black Feedstock & Distillates | $22.9M | 4.4% | +59.0% |
| Railroad Infrastructure Products & Services | $11.9M | 2.3% | -49.8% |
| Naphthalene Phthalic Anhydride & Other Chemicals | $8.1M | 1.6% | -45.3% |
| Total revenue | $520.1M | 100% | — |
KOP revenue by region (fiscal year ended Dec 31, 2025)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.28B | 68.2% | -13.2% |
| Non Us | $598.4M | 31.8% | -2.9% |
| — Australia (part of Non Us) | $249.0M | 13.2% | +0.8% |
| — Other Countries (part of Non Us) | $177.9M | 9.5% | -5.3% |
| — Europe (part of Non Us) | $171.5M | 9.1% | -5.6% |
| Total revenue | $1.88B | 100% | — |
As tagged by the company in its SEC 10-Q / 10-K filings (XBRL).
KOP suppliers, customers and competitors (named in its 10-K)
| Relationship | Company | Sentence in the filing |
|---|---|---|
| Partner | Beazer East | “In July 2004, we entered into an agreement with Beazer East to amend the December 29, 1988 asset purchase agreement to provide, among other things, for the continued tender of pre-closing environmental liabilities to Beazer East under the Indemnity through July 2019.” |
Quoted from the company's 10-K filed Feb 26, 2026.
KOP company outlook (results filed Aug 6, 2026)
- “The company believes the current, more challenging margin environment will persist through the remainder of 2026, with overall profitability likely to be toward the lower end of previously stated guidance.”
Quoted word-for-word from the SEC 8-K results press release.
KOP analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $1.35 | $1.37 | -1.2% | $518.0M | 3 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.77 | $1.05 | -27.0% | $481.0M | 3 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $4.06 | $4.09 | -0.7% | $1.94B | 3 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $4.90 | $4.70 | +4.2% | $2.01B | 3 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC)
| Price | USD 40.75 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 1.43% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 41.34 |
| Open | USD 40.98 |
| Day Range | USD 40.48 – 41.51 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 25 – 53 |
| Volume | 173,320 shares |
| Market Cap | $770.65M |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (KOP)
Nexqual's technical model rates KOP "SELL" based on 2 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 26.24 (oversold) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 45.42) |
| MACD | -1.21 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (KOP)
Wall Street analysts rate KOP "Buy" based on 2 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 57 (range USD 54–62), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 2 |
| Mean Target | USD 57 |
| High Target | USD 62 |
| Low Target | USD 54 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 2 / 0 / 0 |
Earnings (KOP)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-06 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 1.35 |
| Revenue Estimate | $518.00M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 1.37 vs est 1.1 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.57 vs est 0.38 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.7 vs est 0.62 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 1.21 vs est 1.18 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (KOP)
| Total Revenue | $1.89B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +3.00% |
| Gross Margin | +22.36% |
| Operating Margin | +9.65% |
| Profit Margin | -4.59% |
| ROE | -19.01% |
| Debt / Equity | 2.59 |
| Current Ratio | 2.33 |
| Total Cash | $41.40M |
| Total Debt | $1.00B |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Jun 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | $138.70M (7.3% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Financial Health Score (KOP)
Nexqual rates Koppers Holdings Inc.'s overall financial health "Weak" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| Growth | Critical — Revenue -10% YoY (annual), sharp decline |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Mixed — Gross margin 22%, operating 10% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Weak — $41M cash and investments vs $906M debt (Jun 2026, SEC) |
| Cash Flow | Solid — FCF $139M (last 4 quarters to Jun 2026, SEC), 7% margin |
| Efficiency | Critical — ROE -19%, ROA 6.5% |
Ownership (KOP)
| Insider Ownership | +7.15% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +104.98% |
| Shares Outstanding | 18.91M |
| Float | 16.50M |
| Short % of Float | +5.60% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Leadership (KOP)
Koppers Holdings Inc. is led by Leroy Mangus Ball, Chairman & CEO, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| Chairman & CEO | Leroy Mangus Ball |
|---|---|
| CFO & Treasurer | Eric Brenner |
| Vice President of Investor Relations | Quynh T. McGuire |
| Senior Vice President of Global Carbon Materials & Chemicals | Christian A. Nielsen |
| President of Koppers Performance Chemicals | Douglas J. Fenwick |
Major Backers & Investors (KOP)
Notable institutional backers of Koppers Holdings Inc. include Simcoe Capital Management, LLC, Pzena Investment Management LLC, Fuller & Thaler Asset Management Inc., according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Simcoe Capital Management, LLC | 7.49% |
| Pzena Investment Management LLC | 5.61% |
| Fuller & Thaler Asset Management Inc. | 4.99% |
| LSV Asset Management | 4.98% |
| American Century Companies Inc | 4.48% |
| UNDISCOVERED MANAGERS Fd.S-Undiscovered Managers Behavioral Value Fd. | 4.07% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 16.12% |
| Vanguard Group | 7.15% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 6.54% |
| State Street | 4.25% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
From Koppers Holdings Inc.'s Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-26)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- Our RUPS and CMC operations are, to a substantial extent, vertically integrated.
- In North America, our PC business is vertically integrated through the manufacturing of copper compounds for our copper-based wood preservatives.
- We believe that being vertically integrated in copper manufacturing provides our PC business with an important competitive advantage and also provides our customers with the security of a supply of copper-based wood preservatives.
- We believe we have a competitive advantage due to our vertically integrated RUPS and CMC operations.
Legal & Regulatory Risks (Item 1A, quoted)
- Future climate change regulation could result in increased operating costs and reduced demand for our products.
- Litigation and other proceedings against us could be costly and time-consuming to defend, and due to the nature of our business and products, we may be liable for damages arising out of our acts or omissions, which may have a material adverse effect on us.
- We may be subject to information technology systems failures, network disruptions and breaches of data security, which could harm our relationships with our customers and third-party business partners, subject us to negative publicity and litigation and cause substantial harm to our business.
- Changes to United States tariffs, import and export regulations and potential countermeasures could increase our costs and disrupt our global supply chain, which could negatively impact our business, results of operations and cash flows.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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