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Koppers Holdings Inc

Koppers Holdings Inc

KOP
$49.14USD↑+0.18%+0.09 today

MARKET CAP

945.1M

P/E (TTM)

12.4x

FWD P/E

10.8x

DAY RANGE

$48 – $49

52W RANGE

$25
$50

AI Summary

Stalk
StalkMedium

KOP remains in a Stage 2 advancing medium-term uptrend, though its longer-term context is structurally bearish. The recent Bullish Exhaustion at the peak, combined with extreme overbought readings on the Options Score and extended price above rising EMAs, signals near-term fatigue. Short-term timing is unfavorable for new long exposure; a pullback into the rising 9/20 EMA confluence or recent breakout support offers a structurally preferable entry aligned with the medium-term trend.

  • ↑Q1 adjusted EPS $0.57 tops estimates by ~29.7%.
  • ↑Q1 free cash flow $34.9M with positive leverage supports debt.
  • ↓Flat Q1 revenue of $455M with negative growth factor.
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The case for & against

Bull & Bear analysis

Bullish

Koppers Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KOP) is a leading player in the chemical sector, specializing in the production of performance chemicals and utility products. The company operates primarily in the Railroad Utility Products (RUP), Performance Chemicals (PC), and Chemical Manufacturing and Construction (CMC) segments. Koppers has strategically positioned itself to capitalize on the demand for high-performance materials while integrating sustainable practices throughout its operations. Notably, the company is navigating a challenging market environment while targeting the optimization of operational efficiency and enhancing shareholder value through disciplined capital allocation and strategic growth initiatives.

Bull says

  • ↑Q1 adjusted EPS $0.57 tops estimates by ~29.7%.
  • ↑Q1 free cash flow $34.9M with positive leverage supports debt.
  • ↑Dividend raised 12.5% to $0.09, yielding 0.37%.
  • ↑Moderate Buy consensus and 16.7% average upside potential.
  • ↑Stickney facility wind-down expected to bolster long-term cash flow.
  • ↑High earnings yield and positive leverage factor imply value.

Bear says

  • ↓Flat Q1 revenue of $455M with negative growth factor.
  • ↓Adjusted EBITDA margin falls to 10.8% from 12.2% YoY.
  • ↓Low profitability factor raises margin-sustainability concerns.
  • ↓Stickney shutdown heightens operational and supply-chain risk.
  • ↓Rising raw material costs from geopolitical tensions squeeze profits.
  • ↓$55M annual CapEx plan may limit near-term cash flexibility.

Earnings Call · Q1 2026 · Mgmt. Guidance

Updated 05-13-2026neutral

Transcript signals

Bull points

  • Our share buyback activity in the first quarter totaled approximately $29 million, including those associated with tax withholding from our incentive stock plans.
  • We have approximately $45 million remaining on our $100 million repurchase authorization.
  • our Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend on May 7th of $0.09 per share, reflecting a 12.5% increase from the prior year.

Bear points

  • RUP sales decreased by 15 million or 6%,
  • CM&C reported adjusted EBITDA of 1 million, or 1% EBITDA margin.
  • The remaining decrease in sales can be attributed to customer mix and price decreases in our Class I cross-tie business.
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