Koppers Holdings Inc.

NYSE:KOP Stock Report

Market Cap: US$776.2m

Koppers Holdings Future Growth

Future criteria checks 2/6

Koppers Holdings is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 19.2% and 2.9% per annum respectively while EPS is expected to grow by 18.3% per annum.

Key information

19.2%

Earnings growth rate

18.30%

EPS growth rate

Chemicals earnings growth17.2%
Revenue growth rate2.9%
Future return on equityn/a
Analyst coverage

Low

Last updated12 May 2026

Recent future growth updates

Analysis 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...
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...

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 Alpha
Analysis 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 Alpha
Analysis 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 Alpha
Analysis 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...
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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 Alpha
Analysis 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...

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NYSE:KOP - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
12/31/20271,977881251883
12/31/20261,9392951693
3/31/20261,87877139192N/A
12/31/20251,8795668123N/A
9/30/20251,9241695152N/A
6/30/20251,9931572132N/A
3/31/20252,0512644109N/A
12/31/20242,0925242119N/A
9/30/20242,1287623111N/A
6/30/20242,1247962163N/A
3/31/20242,1387733149N/A
12/31/20232,1548926146N/A
9/30/20232,12490-2114N/A
6/30/20232,10983-3379N/A
3/31/20232,03570-1495N/A
12/31/20221,98164-3102N/A
9/30/20221,90373-7111N/A
6/30/20221,79264-3288N/A
3/31/20221,73078-25102N/A
12/31/20211,67985-22103N/A
9/30/20211,666828121N/A
6/30/20211,67911037142N/A
3/31/20211,67511354137N/A
12/31/20201,6699058128N/A
9/30/20201,6589380134N/A
6/30/20201,6557294140N/A
3/31/20201,6625781117N/A
12/31/20191,63763N/A118N/A
9/30/20191,68038N/A121N/A
6/30/20191,68928N/A76N/A
3/31/20191,68114N/A91N/A
12/31/20181,5630N/A85N/A
9/30/20181,65110N/A61N/A
6/30/20181,59323N/A74N/A
3/31/20181,53543N/A97N/A
12/31/20171,47630N/A102N/A
9/30/20171,42352N/A86N/A
6/30/20171,40944N/A117N/A
3/31/20171,41635N/A93N/A
12/31/20161,41629N/A120N/A
9/30/20161,467-65N/A115N/A
6/30/20161,529-67N/A84N/A
3/31/20161,576-70N/A111N/A
12/31/20151,627-72N/A128N/A
9/30/20151,690-18N/A120N/A
6/30/20151,696-31N/A122N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: KOP's forecast earnings growth (19.2% per year) is above the savings rate (3.5%).

Earnings vs Market: KOP's earnings (19.2% per year) are forecast to grow faster than the US market (16.8% per year).

High Growth Earnings: KOP's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.

Revenue vs Market: KOP's revenue (2.9% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (11.7% per year).

High Growth Revenue: KOP's revenue (2.9% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: Insufficient data to determine if KOP's Return on Equity is forecast to be high in 3 years time

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/26 08:28
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/22 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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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.

AnalystInstitution
Gary PrestopinoBarrington Research Associates, Inc.
Liam BurkeBrean Capital Historical (Janney Montgomery)
Liam BurkeB. Riley Securities, Inc.