Quaker Houghton stock posts a Q2 earnings beat as targets hold
Published on 10/01/2026 at 02:38 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Quaker Houghton stock is anchored by a Q2 2026 earnings beat, with revenue of USD 532.55 million and quarterly EPS of USD 2.19. The figures, reported for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, give investors a sharper benchmark ahead of the next scheduled report.
Revenue beats the consensus
According to MarketBeat on September 27, 2026, Quaker Houghton reported quarterly EPS of USD 2.19 against USD 1.66 consensus, a USD 0.53 beat. Revenue reached USD 532.55 million versus USD 504.63 million expected, while the company recorded 10.2 percent year-over-year revenue growth.
The comparison matters because the same report places the prior-year quarterly EPS at USD 1.71. The current result therefore exceeded the prior-year figure by USD 0.48, while the revenue comparison shows growth alongside the earnings improvement.
Analysts keep a higher target
TradingView reported on September 30, 2026, that Freedom Capital Markets maintained a Buy rating and a USD 195.00 price target. The analyst note linked its view to expected 2026 revenue and adjusted EBITDA growth, cost actions and stable gross margins.
MarketBeat listed a broader average target of USD 187.00 from six ratings firms on September 27, 2026. It also reported that Deutsche Bank raised its target from USD 165.00 to USD 185.00 on August 25, 2026, while Royal Bank of Canada raised its target from USD 177.00 to USD 198.00 on August 3, 2026.
Next report is dated October 29
TradingView lists October 29, 2026 as Quaker Houghton's next earnings date and gives the next-quarter revenue estimate as USD 520.78 million. Its EPS estimate is USD 2.09, creating a concrete checkpoint against the USD 2.19 reported for Q2 2026.
Market cap and yearly range
Quaker Houghton had a market capitalization of USD 2.7 billion as of September 30, 2026. The 52-week range was USD 112.18 to USD 183.01, placing the latest finance snapshot inside a broad annual trading band rather than at its upper boundary.
Quaker Houghton stock facts
- Company: Quaker Chemical Corporation
- Ticker: KWR
- Primary exchange: NYSE
- Market capitalization: USD 2.7 billion as of September 30, 2026
- 52-week range: USD 112.18-183.01 as of September 30, 2026
- Sector / Industry: Basic Materials / Specialty Chemicals
- Next earnings date: October 29, 2026
