Koppers Holdings (KOP) Stock Overview
Provides treated wood products, wood preservation chemicals, and carbon compounds in the United States, Australasia, Europe, and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 5/6 |
| Future Growth | 2/6 |
| Past Performance | 3/6 |
| Financial Health | 4/6 |
| Dividends | 2/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
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| Current Share Price | US$46.59 |
| 52 Week High | US$48.63 |
| 52 Week Low | US$25.00 |
| Beta | 1.25 |
| 1 Month Change | 11.30% |
| 3 Month Change | 24.44% |
| 1 Year Change | 34.69% |
| 3 Year Change | 30.21% |
| 5 Year Change | 51.66% |
| Change since IPO | 195.81% |
Recent News & Updates
Seeking Alpha • May 14
Koppers PC Segment Is Stronger Than Believed, But Cost Inflation Remains A Huge Risk
Summary Koppers Holdings delivered mixed 1Q26 results, with strong recovery in Performance Chemicals but overall EBITDA down 10%. PC segment's 20% sales growth and 30% EBITDA increase reduce concerns over permanent competitive impairment, though end markets remain pressured. Management maintained sales guidance but cut the adjusted EBITDA outlook to $240–$260 million, citing rising oil and input costs amid weak demand. I maintain a Hold rating as KOP trades above 10x earnings, faces cyclical and cost headwinds, and leverage remains elevated. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • May 12
Koppers Holdings Inc. Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Predictions
Koppers Holdings Inc. ( NYSE:KOP ) just released its latest first-quarter results and things are looking bullish...Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • May 14
Koppers PC Segment Is Stronger Than Believed, But Cost Inflation Remains A Huge Risk
Summary Koppers Holdings delivered mixed 1Q26 results, with strong recovery in Performance Chemicals but overall EBITDA down 10%. PC segment's 20% sales growth and 30% EBITDA increase reduce concerns over permanent competitive impairment, though end markets remain pressured. Management maintained sales guidance but cut the adjusted EBITDA outlook to $240–$260 million, citing rising oil and input costs amid weak demand. I maintain a Hold rating as KOP trades above 10x earnings, faces cyclical and cost headwinds, and leverage remains elevated. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • May 12
Koppers Holdings Inc. Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Predictions
Koppers Holdings Inc. ( NYSE:KOP ) just released its latest first-quarter results and things are looking bullish...
Narrative Update • May 02
KOP: Buybacks And Higher 2026 Dividend Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have reiterated a $49.67 price target for Koppers Holdings, citing consistent assumptions for fair value, revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate and future P/E. This keeps their overall outlook on the shares broadly unchanged.Analysis Article • Apr 27
Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Koppers Holdings Inc. (NYSE:KOP)?
Koppers Holdings Inc. ( NYSE:KOP ), might not be a large cap stock, but it received a lot of attention from a...Narrative Update • Apr 17
KOP: Buybacks And Higher 2026 Dividend Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have maintained their Koppers Holdings fair value estimate at approximately $49.67 per share, making only slight adjustments to inputs such as the discount rate, long term revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions that support their current price target view. What's in the News Koppers Holdings issued financial guidance for 2026, with expected net sales in a range of approximately US$1.9b to US$2.0b.Narrative Update • Apr 03
KOP: Share Repurchases And Higher Dividend Will Support Future Upside
Analysts kept their average price target for Koppers Holdings steady at about $49.67, citing only minor adjustments in discount rate, long term revenue growth, profit margin assumptions and expected future P/E as reasons for maintaining their view. What's in the News Koppers issued financial guidance for 2026, with expected net sales in a range of about $1.9 billion to $2.0 billion (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Mar 19
KOP: Share Repurchases And Higher Dividend Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed their average price target on Koppers Holdings to about $49.67 from $52.50, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, discount rates, and a higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News Koppers completed a share repurchase program announced on February 27, 2025, buying back a total of 1,123,456 shares, or 5.59% of shares, for $33.52 million, including 175,000 shares, or 0.89%, for $5.01 million between October 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025 (Key Developments).Analysis Article • Feb 15
Koppers Holdings' (NYSE:KOP) Dividend Will Be Increased To $0.09
The board of Koppers Holdings Inc. ( NYSE:KOP ) has announced that the dividend on 23rd of March will be increased to...Analysis Article • Nov 10
Koppers Holdings (NYSE:KOP) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.08
Koppers Holdings Inc. ( NYSE:KOP ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.08 per share on the 16th of...Analysis Article • Aug 16
There May Be Reason For Hope In Koppers Holdings' (NYSE:KOP) Disappointing Earnings
NYSE:KOP 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Koppers Holdings's Fair Values from the Community and select yours...Analysis Article • Aug 13
Koppers Holdings Inc. Just Missed Earnings - But Analysts Have Updated Their Models
NYSE:KOP 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Koppers Holdings's Fair Values from the Community and select yours...Analysis Article • Aug 11
Koppers Holdings (NYSE:KOP) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.08
Koppers Holdings Inc. ( NYSE:KOP ) will pay a dividend of $0.08 on the 15th of September. The dividend yield is 1.1...Narrative Update • Aug 10
Global Infrastructure Investment And Sustainability Will Revitalize Markets
Despite a notable upgrade in revenue growth expectations and a substantial decrease in the future P/E ratio, the consensus analyst price target for Koppers Holdings has been revised downward from $59.50 to $55.00. What's in the News Koppers Holdings lowered its 2025 net sales guidance to $1.9 billion–$2.0 billion from a previous range of $2.0 billion–$2.2 billion.Analysis Article • Aug 02
Is Koppers Holdings Inc. (NYSE:KOP) Potentially Undervalued?
While Koppers Holdings Inc. ( NYSE:KOP ) might not have the largest market cap around , it led the NYSE gainers with a...Analysis Article • May 12
Koppers Holdings (NYSE:KOP) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.08
Koppers Holdings Inc. ( NYSE:KOP ) will pay a dividend of $0.08 on the 17th of June. This takes the annual payment to...Analysis Article • Apr 07
Koppers Holdings (NYSE:KOP) Seems To Be Using A Lot Of Debt
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Seeking Alpha • Feb 28
Koppers Guides Aggressively For FY25, But As The Business Declines, I Prefer To Wait
Summary Koppers Holdings Inc. faces revenue declines and structural challenges, with a downcycle in margins driven by the PC segment, making FY25 guidance aggressive and risky. Despite guiding for higher adjusted earnings in FY25, past unreliable forecasts and competitive pressures in key segments raise concerns about achieving these targets. The KOP stock price is approaching interesting levels, but I remain cautious, maintaining a Hold rating and considering positions below $25, adding more at $20. Koppers' debt levels are concerning, especially with lower EBITDA, making leverage reduction a priority to avoid potential financial strain during downturns. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Feb 16
Koppers Holdings' (NYSE:KOP) Dividend Will Be $0.08
Koppers Holdings Inc.'s ( NYSE:KOP ) investors are due to receive a payment of $0.08 per share on 24th of March...Analysis Article • Feb 04
Investors Met With Slowing Returns on Capital At Koppers Holdings (NYSE:KOP)
What are the early trends we should look for to identify a stock that could multiply in value over the long term...Analysis Article • Dec 10
Is Koppers Holdings (NYSE:KOP) Using Too Much Debt?
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Seeking Alpha • Nov 13
Koppers Indicates For A Flat 2025, And I Wait For Lower Prices
Summary Koppers' 3Q24 results show stable business segments, with RUPS expected to grow in 2025, while PC and CMC face challenges. Management forecasts flat sales and improved margins for 2025, with RUPS driving revenue and profitability recovery. Valuation remains fair, with a cycle-average yield of 10%, making KOP a Hold, pending potential dips for long-term opportunities. Despite being cheaper than a year ago, cyclical downturns in PC and CMC suggest waiting for lower prices before investing. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Nov 09
Koppers Holdings Inc.'s (NYSE:KOP) Price Is Right But Growth Is Lacking
When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 20x, you may...Analysis Article • Oct 24
Koppers Holdings (NYSE:KOP) Shareholders Will Want The ROCE Trajectory To Continue
If you're looking for a multi-bagger, there's a few things to keep an eye out for. Firstly, we'll want to see a proven...
New Narrative • Sep 17
Enhanced Carbon Products And Decisive Acquisitions Spearhead Market Expansion And Profit Growth
Introduction of enhanced carbon products in Denmark and acquisition of Brown Wood Preserving Company signal strategic expansions aimed at boosting revenue and profit margins.Seeking Alpha • Aug 26
Koppers Cyclical Downturn Continues, Stock Can Become An Opportunity Soon
Summary Koppers' 2Q24 results show negative YoY revenues in the PC and CMC segments, with management expecting continued challenges in these markets. Market drove Koppers' share price down after 1Q24 results, reaching a market cap of $700 million, which is considered a fair valuation ceiling. Debt increased to $945 million, raising concerns about leverage, while valuation remains fair but could become more opportunistic in the future. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Aug 11
Earnings Report: Koppers Holdings Inc. Missed Revenue Estimates By 5.8%
Koppers Holdings Inc. ( NYSE:KOP ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell 4.2...Shareholder Returns
| KOP | US Chemicals | US Market | |
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| 7D | 0.8% | -3.8% | 0.6% |
| 1Y | 34.7% | 2.4% | 19.5% |
Return vs Industry: KOP exceeded the US Chemicals industry which returned 2.6% over the past year.
Return vs Market: KOP exceeded the US Market which returned 18.4% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| KOP volatility | |
|---|---|
| KOP Average Weekly Movement | 5.4% |
| Chemicals Industry Average Movement | 6.6% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.3% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.7% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: KOP has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: KOP's weekly volatility (5%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 1,859 | Leroy Ball | www.koppers.com |
Koppers Holdings Inc. provides treated wood products, wood preservation chemicals, and carbon compounds in the United States, Australasia, Europe, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Railroad and Utility Products and Services; Performance Chemicals; and Carbon Materials and Chemicals. The company procures and treats crossties, switch ties, and various types of lumber used for railroad bridges and crossings; offers utility products, including pressure treatment of transmission and distribution poles for electric and telephone utilities; untreated wood products and rail joint bars; provides railroad markets and inspection services to the utility markets; and operate a business related to the recovery of used crossties.
Koppers Holdings Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| KOP fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$911.59m |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$77.00m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$1.88b |
11.6x
P/E Ratio0.5x
P/S RatioIs KOP overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| KOP income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$1.88b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$1.45b |
| Gross Profit | US$428.60m |
| Other Expenses | US$351.60m |
| Earnings | US$77.00m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 4.00 |
| Gross Margin | 22.82% |
| Net Profit Margin | 4.10% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 167.8% |
How did KOP perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
0.8%
Current Dividend Yield8%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/09 12:16 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/09 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
Koppers Holdings Inc. is covered by 11 analysts. 3 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Gary Prestopino | Barrington Research Associates, Inc. |
| Liam Burke | Brean Capital Historical (Janney Montgomery) |
| Liam Burke | B. Riley Securities, Inc. |