Quaker Chemical Corp (KWR) Stock Price & Analysis
Quaker Chemical Corp (KWR) rose 1.75% to USD 151.43 as of July 25, 2026 at 03:03 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
KWR last closed at USD 148.82; the session ranged USD 149.74–152.18 on volume of 99,290 shares. Market capitalization is —, with a 52-week range of USD 111.42–183.01 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 03:03 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of July 25, 2026 at 03:03 UTC)
| Price | USD 151.43 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 1.75% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 148.82 |
| Open | USD 149.93 |
| Day Range | USD 149.74 – 152.18 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 111.42 – 183.01 |
| Volume | 99,290 shares |
| Market Cap | — |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (KWR)
Nexqual's technical model rates KWR "BUY" based on 4 bullish and 1 bearish signals across 125 daily candles, as of July 25, 2026 at 03:03 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 53.04 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 147.63) |
| MACD | 0.49 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (KWR)
Wall Street analysts rate KWR "Strong Buy" based on 7 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 173.43 (range USD 165–180), per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 03:03 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Strong Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 7 |
| Mean Target | USD 173.43 |
| High Target | USD 180 |
| Low Target | USD 165 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 7 / 0 / 0 |
Earnings (KWR)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-07-30 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 1.66 |
| Revenue Estimate | $504.52M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | USD 1.63 vs est 1.63 ▼ miss |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 1.65 vs est 1.75 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 2.08 vs est 1.98 ▲ beat |
| 2025-06-30 | USD 1.71 vs est 1.83 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 03:03 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (KWR)
| Total Revenue | $1.93B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | +8.50% |
| Gross Margin | +36.39% |
| Operating Margin | +8.62% |
| Profit Margin | +0.22% |
| ROE | +0.32% |
| Debt / Equity | 65.95 |
| Current Ratio | 2.45 |
| Total Cash | $169.73M |
| Total Debt | $909.50M |
| Free Cash Flow | $108.36M |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 03:03 UTC.
Financial Health Score (KWR)
Nexqual rates Quaker Chemical Corp's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of July 25, 2026 at 03:03 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +9% YoY (latest Q) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Gross margin 36%, operating 9% |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $170M cash vs $909M debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — FCF $108M, 6% margin |
| Efficiency | Weak — ROE 0%, ROA 4.3% |
Ownership (KWR)
| Insider Ownership | +21.97% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +93.44% |
| Float | 13.53M |
| Short % of Float | +16.09% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 03:03 UTC.
Leadership (KWR)
Quaker Chemical Corp is led by Joseph A. Berquist (age 54), CEO, President & Director, per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 03:03 UTC.
| CEO, President & Director | Joseph A. Berquist (age 54) |
|---|
Major Backers & Investors (KWR)
Notable institutional backers of Quaker Chemical Corp include Royce & Associates LP, Wellington Management, Morgan Stanley, according to Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 03:03 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Royce & Associates LP | 4.74% |
| Wellington Management | 4.31% |
| Morgan Stanley | 3.54% |
| GW&K Investment Management, LLC | 2.28% |
| William Blair Investment Management, LLC | 2.24% |
| Calvert Impact Fund, Inc.-Calvert Small-Cap Fund | 1.57% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 18.33% |
| Vanguard Group | 14.53% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 4.32% |
| State Street | 3.13% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 03:03 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: July 25, 2026 at 03:03 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.