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Quaker Chemical (KWR)
NYSE:KWR
Earnings Data
Report Date
May 01, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
1.69Last Year’s EPS
2.09Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 2 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Feb 24, 2025
|% Change Since: -5.17%
|Next Earnings Date:May 01, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
Quaker Houghton demonstrated resilience and strategic focus in a challenging market environment, with stable volumes and strong cash flow supporting growth initiatives. However, the decline in sales and gross margins, particularly in the EMEA and Americas segments, highlights ongoing market challenges. The company's strategic actions and long-term growth outlook provide a positive counterbalance to current market headwinds.Company Guidance
In the recent earnings call, Quaker Houghton provided guidance reflecting a challenging but optimistic outlook for 2025. The company reported fourth-quarter net sales of $444 million, representing a 5% decline from the previous year, or 3% on a constant currency basis. Despite these declines, Quaker Houghton maintained stable volumes due to market share gains, driven by their targeted 2% to 4% range of net new business wins. Gross margins were reported at 35.2% for the quarter, impacted by factors such as manufacturing absorption and raw material cost increases, with expectations of sequential improvement in the first quarter of 2025. The company generated $65 million in adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter and $311 million for the full year, alongside $205 million in operating cash flow. Looking forward, Quaker Houghton anticipates a modest 1% to 2% growth in end markets in 2025, with revenue, adjusted EBITDA, and earnings growth expected as macroeconomic conditions improve, particularly in the second half of the year. The company also plans to implement $20 million in cost actions, with $15 million of in-year savings anticipated.Stable Performance in Challenging Markets
Despite a 5% decline in net sales to $444 million in Q4, Quaker Houghton's volumes were consistent due to market share gains. The company outperformed challenging end markets with stable volumes over nine quarters.
Strong Cash Flow and Capital Allocation
In 2024, Quaker Houghton generated $205 million in operating cash flow, enabling investments in organic growth, increased dividends, debt repayment, two acquisitions, and $50 million in share repurchases.
Strategic Expansion and Globalization
Quaker Houghton expanded its market presence with investments in regions like India, Southeast Asia, and China. The acquisition of Chemical Solutions & Innovations in South Africa supports growth in emerging geographies.
Cost Management and Operational Efficiency
Identified $20 million of cost actions expected to drive $15 million of savings in 2025, along with ongoing procurement and manufacturing improvements.
Positive Long-term Outlook
End markets expected to grow 1% to 2% in 2025, driven by increased production at new steel and aluminum mills, with expected revenue, adjusted EBITDA, and earnings growth.
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KWR Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
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KWR Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
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| Feb 24, 2025 | $140.74 | $144.41 | +2.61% |
| Oct 31, 2024 | $151.03 | $160.50 | +6.27% |
| Aug 05, 2024 | $163.89 | $159.62 | -2.61% |
| May 02, 2024 | $190.97 | $183.90 | -3.70% |
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FAQ
When does Quaker Chemical (KWR) report earnings?
Quaker Chemical (KWR) is schdueled to report earning on May 01, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is Quaker Chemical (KWR) earnings time?
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What is KWR EPS forecast?
KWR EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q1) is 1.69.
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