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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) 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.
Quaker Houghton (NYSE: KWR) reported Q3 2025 net sales of $493.8M, up 7% year‑over‑year driven by 3% organic volume growth, 5% from acquisitions and 1% FX, partially offset by a 2% selling‑price/product‑mix decline. GAAP net income was $30.5M ($1.75/sh)/b); non‑GAAP net income was
Quaker Houghton (NYSE: KWR) scheduled its third quarter 2025 earnings release for Thursday, October 30, 2025 (after market close) and an investor teleconference on Friday, October 31, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. ET.
Investors can participate by phone or listen via live audio webcast on the company investor relations website. Dial-in numbers are +1-877-269-7756 (toll-free) and +1-201-689-7817 (toll); no password is required. Replay options are available through November 14, 2025 with conference ID 13756544, and an archived webcast will be posted on the investor relations website.
Quaker Houghton (NYSE: KWR) has announced two key executive appointments to strengthen its leadership team. Christine Johnson has joined as Senior Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer, bringing experience from McKinsey & Company where she was a partner specializing in materials and energy companies.
Additionally, Dr. André Frodl, a 20-year company veteran, has been promoted to Vice President, R&D – Metals and Metalworking, following Dr. Dave Slinkman's retirement. Dr. Frodl will oversee global research and development for the company's metals, metalworking, and operating solutions business.
Quaker Houghton (NYSE:KWR) reported mixed Q2 2025 results with net sales of $483.4 million, up 4% year-over-year. The company recorded a net loss of $66.6 million ($3.78 per share), primarily due to an $88.8 million goodwill impairment charge in its EMEA segment. Excluding non-recurring items, Q2 non-GAAP earnings were $1.71 per share.
The company saw organic sales volume growth of 2%, driven by new business wins of approximately 5%. Adjusted EBITDA was $75.5 million with a 15.6% margin. The Asia/Pacific segment showed strong performance with 8% organic growth, while Americas and EMEA faced challenges. The company returned capital to shareholders through $32.7 million in share repurchases and increased its quarterly dividend by 5%.
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