Quaker Chemical Corp (KWR) Stock Price & Analysis
Quaker Chemical Corp (KWR) rose 0.73% to USD 161.5 as of September 8, 2026 at 04:59 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
KWR last closed at USD 160.33; the session ranged USD 159.17–161.53 on volume of 106,000 shares. Market capitalization is $2.78B, with a 52-week range of USD 112.18–183.01 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, September 8, 2026 at 04:59 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of September 8, 2026 at 04:59 UTC)
| Price | USD 161.5 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 0.73% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 160.33 |
| Open | USD 158.82 |
| Day Range | USD 159.17 – 161.53 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 112.18 – 183.01 |
| Volume | 106,000 shares |
| Market Cap | $2.78B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (KWR)
Nexqual's technical model rates KWR "NEUTRAL" based on 3 bullish and 2 bearish signals across 128 daily candles, as of September 8, 2026 at 04:59 UTC.
| Overall Signal | NEUTRAL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 49.87 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 159.97) |
| MACD | 0.42 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (KWR)
Wall Street analysts rate KWR "Strong Buy" based on 7 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 192.57 (range USD 180–200), per Nexqual as of September 8, 2026 at 04:59 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Strong Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 7 |
| Mean Target | USD 192.57 |
| High Target | USD 200 |
| Low Target | USD 180 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 7 / 0 / 0 |
Earnings (KWR)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-29 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 2.16 |
| Revenue Estimate | $520.84M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 2.19 vs est 1.66 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 1.63 vs est 1.62 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 1.65 vs est 1.75 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 2.08 vs est 1.98 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, September 8, 2026 at 04:59 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (KWR)
| Total Revenue | $1.98B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | +10.20% |
| Gross Margin | +36.06% |
| Operating Margin | +9.13% |
| Profit Margin | +4.95% |
| ROE | +7.17% |
| Debt / Equity | 66.91 |
| Current Ratio | 2.46 |
| Total Cash | $155.19M |
| Total Debt | $923.81M |
| Free Cash Flow | $129.91M |
Source: Nexqual, September 8, 2026 at 04:59 UTC.
Financial Health Score (KWR)
Nexqual rates Quaker Chemical Corp's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of September 8, 2026 at 04:59 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — Revenue +2.7% YoY (annual), slow |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Gross margin 36%, operating 9% |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $155M cash vs $924M debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — FCF $130M, 7% margin |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 7%, ROA 4.1% |
Ownership (KWR)
| Insider Ownership | +22.16% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +92.84% |
| Shares Outstanding | 17.21M |
| Float | 13.37M |
| Short % of Float | +15.64% |
Source: Nexqual, September 8, 2026 at 04:59 UTC.
Leadership (KWR)
Quaker Chemical Corp is led by Joseph A. Berquist (age 54), CEO, President & Director, per Nexqual as of September 8, 2026 at 04:59 UTC.
| CEO, President & Director | Joseph A. Berquist (age 54) |
|---|---|
| Executive VP, CFO & Principal Accounting Officer | Thomas Coler (age 51) |
| Director of Communications | Melissa McClain |
| Senior Vice President of Regional Commercial Lead EMEA | Miguel Moreno Hernandez (age 47) |
| Senior Vice President of Regional Commercial Lead Americas | Renato Carvalho (age 58) |
Major Backers & Investors (KWR)
Notable institutional backers of Quaker Chemical Corp include Royce & Associates LP, Wellington Management, Morgan Stanley, according to Nexqual as of September 8, 2026 at 04:59 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Royce & Associates LP | 5% |
| Wellington Management | 3.95% |
| Morgan Stanley | 3.33% |
| Nomura Asset Management International Inc | 2.54% |
| William Blair Investment Management, LLC | 2.44% |
| ROYCE FUND-Royce Premier Fund | 1.43% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 19.23% |
| Vanguard Group | 14.71% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 4.51% |
| State Street | 3.32% |
Source: Nexqual, September 8, 2026 at 04:59 UTC.
From Quaker Chemical Corp's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-23)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- With a robust presence around the world, including operations in over 25 countries, the Company's customers include thousands of the world's most advanced and specialized steel, aluminum, automotive, aerospace, offshore, can, mining, and metalworking companies.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: September 8, 2026 at 04:59 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.