Quarterly ResultApr 30, 2026, 04:43 PM
KWR Q1 Net Sales +8.5% to $480.5M; EPS $1.13, up 54.8%
AI Summary
Quaker Chemical Corporation reported strong first-quarter 2026 results with net sales increasing 8.5% to $480.5 million and net income attributable to the company surging 52.2% to $19.7 million. Diluted earnings per share rose to $1.13 from $0.73 in the prior year. The company also initiated a new global business transformation program while continuing its 2022 cost optimization efforts.
Key Highlights
- Net sales for Q1 2026 increased 8.5% to $480.5 million from $442.9 million.
- Net income attributable to KWR rose 52.2% to $19.7 million from $12.9 million.
- Diluted EPS was $1.13, up 54.8% from $0.73 in Q1 2025.
- Dividends declared increased to $0.508 per share from $0.485 per share.
- Net cash provided by operating activities was $3.8 million, compared to $(3.1) million used in Q1 2025.
- Americas segment net sales were $213.7 million, flat year-over-year.
- EMEA segment net sales increased 9.9% to $142.1 million.
- Asia/Pacific segment net sales surged 24.8% to $124.7 million.
Price Impact
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Quarterly ResultApr 30, 4:43 PM
KWR Q1 Net Sales +8% to $480.5M; EPS $1.13; Adjusted EBITDA +5%