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Quaker Houghton reports developments for an industrial process fluids business serving steel, aluminum, automotive, aerospace, offshore, container, mining and metalworking customers. News commonly covers quarterly and annual results, sales volume and pricing trends, adjusted EBITDA, cash flow, segment activity across the Americas, EMEA and Asia/Pacific, and demand tied to metalworking and industrial end markets.
Company updates also include dividend declarations, share repurchases, acquisitions, credit agreement amendments, debt maturity and liquidity actions, cost and transformation programs, and corporate responsibility recognition. Product themes include metal removal and forming fluids, cleaners, corrosion inhibitors, die-cast mold releases, quenchants, hydraulic fluids, specialty greases, rolling lubricants, and surface treatment chemicals.
Quaker Houghton (NYSE: KWR) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.508 per share, payable July 31, 2026, to shareholders of record on July 17, 2026.
The board also authorized a new $250 million stock repurchase program, replacing the prior 2024 program, to be funded with cash on hand and future free cash flow.
Quaker Houghton (NYSE:KWR) announced that its Board has elected Mark A. Douglas, an independent director, as Chairman of the Board, effective immediately. He succeeds Michael F. Barry, who is retiring as Chairman and director, prompting a Board size reduction from eleven to ten directors.
The Board also eliminated the Lead Independent Director role following Douglas’s election. Quaker Houghton will recognize Barry’s contributions by naming a new employee learning center and sponsoring a manufacturing leadership fellowship at Drexel University in his honor.
Quaker Houghton (NYSE: KWR) reported Q1 2026 net sales of $480.5M, up 8% year-over-year, with net income of $19.7M and diluted EPS of $1.13. Adjusted EBITDA was $72.5M (+5% Y/Y). Organic volumes rose 3% driven by ~4% new business wins. The company amended its credit agreement to extend the nearest maturity to April 2031 and launched a global transformation program targeting $20–$30M annual savings by 2028.
Quaker Houghton (NYSE: KWR) announced its Q1 2026 earnings release will be published Thursday, April 30, 2026 (after market close), followed by a teleconference on Friday, May 1, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. ET.
Investors can access the release, live audio webcast, and archived webcast via the company investor relations website. Live dial-in numbers and replay details with Conference ID 13759650 are provided for those unable to join live.
Quaker Houghton (NYSE: KWR) entered an amended credit agreement on April 14, 2026 that extends its nearest debt maturity to 2031, improves credit terms, and raises available liquidity.
The deal establishes a $550M U.S. dollar term loan, a $250M-equivalent euro term loan, and an $800M revolving credit facility with a right to increase revolver capacity by approximately $331M.
Proceeds repaid prior loans, terminated previous revolving commitments, and will support strategic growth and capital allocation priorities. Bank of America acted as administrative agent for a syndicate of sixteen banks.
Quaker Houghton (NYSE: KWR) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.508 per share, payable April 30, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on April 16, 2026.
The dividend was approved by the Board of Directors and specifies the payment and record dates for shareholders.
Quaker Houghton (NYSE: KWR) reported Q4 2025 net sales of $468.5M (+6% Y/Y) and Q4 net income of $20.7M ($1.18 diluted). Q4 adjusted EBITDA was $71.9M (+11% Y/Y). Full‑year net sales were $1.89B with a GAAP net loss of $2.5M that included an $88.8M impairment and $35.1M of restructuring charges. Full‑year non‑GAAP net income was $123.2M and non‑GAAP EPS was $7.02. The company generated $136.5M operating cash flow, completed three acquisitions, and returned $75.9M to shareholders via dividends and repurchases.
Quaker Houghton (NYSE: KWR) will release fourth quarter and full year 2025 earnings on Monday, February 23, 2026 after market close, followed by an investor teleconference on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. ET. Participate via phone or live webcast on the company's investor relations website.
Dial-in numbers, replay options through March 10, 2026, and conference ID details are provided for investors and media.
Quaker Houghton (NYSE: KWR) was named one of America's Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek and Statista on Dec. 8, 2025, marking the company's third consecutive year on the list.
The ranking evaluated the top 2,000 U.S. public companies and recognized the top 600 across 14 industry subcategories, using publicly available environmental, social and governance indicators and an independent perception survey.
The company's CEO cited the award as evidence of its sustained investments in corporate responsibility and disciplined execution toward sustainability goals.
Quaker Houghton (NYSE: KWR) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.508 per share. The dividend is payable on January 30, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on January 16, 2026.