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Quaker Chemical (KWR) Latest Stock Analysis Report – Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
KWR ends flat (+0.1%) to $158.55. Closed at $158.55, +0.08% vs the prior close of $158.43. Day range $155.96–$160.99, opened at $159.79.
Last close$158.55+0.08%
Day range155.96–160.99
Open159.79
Volume111.00K
52-week range112.18–183.01
Avg volume (20d)141.95K
KWR daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 15, 2026 — KWR ends flat (+0.1%) to $158.55
- Closed at $158.55, +0.08% vs the prior close of $158.43. Day range $155.96–$160.99, opened at $159.79.
- Volume was 111.00K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 147.79K.
- Price is -1.8% vs its 50-day average ($161.50) and +5.9% vs its 200-day average ($149.71).
- 52-week range $112.18–$183.01; today's close sits at 65% of that range, 13.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — KWR dips 1.5% to $158.43
- Closed at $158.43, -1.49% vs the prior close of $160.82. Day range $157.12–$160.30, opened at $159.40.
- Volume was 113.50K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 148.93K.
- Price is -2.1% vs its 50-day average ($161.75) and +5.9% vs its 200-day average ($149.63).
- 52-week range $112.18–$183.01; today's close sits at 65% of that range, 13.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — KWR rises 2.5% to $160.82
- Closed at $160.82, +2.47% vs the prior close of $156.95. Day range $157.72–$161.13, opened at $157.72.
- Volume was 96.70K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 150.10K.
- Price is -0.8% vs its 50-day average ($162.05) and +7.5% vs its 200-day average ($149.56).
- 52-week range $112.18–$183.01; today's close sits at 69% of that range, 12.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — KWR rises 0.6% to $156.95
- Closed at $156.95, +0.64% vs the prior close of $155.95. Day range $152.36–$157.63, opened at $155.16.
- Volume was 111.80K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 153.45K.
- Price is -3.2% vs its 50-day average ($162.19) and +5.0% vs its 200-day average ($149.47).
- 52-week range $112.18–$183.01; today's close sits at 63% of that range, 14.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — KWR dips 1.4% to $155.95
- Closed at $155.95, -1.37% vs the prior close of $158.11. Day range $155.41–$158.36, opened at $158.36.
- Volume was 75.50K shares, 0.5x its 50-day average of 156.80K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -3.9% vs its 50-day average ($162.26) and +4.4% vs its 200-day average ($149.41).
- 52-week range $112.18–$183.01; today's close sits at 62% of that range, 14.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — KWR rises 0.5% to $158.11
- Closed at $158.11, +0.50% vs the prior close of $157.33. Day range $155.00–$159.07, opened at $155.81.
- Volume was 198.00K shares, 1.3x its 50-day average of 155.52K.
- Price is -2.5% vs its 50-day average ($162.24) and +5.9% vs its 200-day average ($149.34).
- 52-week range $112.18–$183.01; today's close sits at 65% of that range, 13.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — KWR dips 2.3% to $157.33
- Closed at $157.33, -2.33% vs the prior close of $161.08. Day range $157.12–$160.56, opened at $158.28.
- Volume was 179.60K shares, 1.2x its 50-day average of 153.99K.
- Price is -2.9% vs its 50-day average ($162.05) and +5.4% vs its 200-day average ($149.28).
- 52-week range $112.18–$183.01; today's close sits at 64% of that range, 14.0% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — KWR ends flat (+0.0%) to $161.08, 4 up days in a row
- Closed at $161.08, +0.02% vs the prior close of $161.05. Day range $159.66–$162.60, opened at $162.36.
- Volume was 100.90K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 154.43K.
- Price is -0.6% vs its 50-day average ($161.99) and +8.0% vs its 200-day average ($149.21).
- 52-week range $112.18–$183.01; today's close sits at 69% of that range, 12.0% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight gains.
Oct 5, 2026 — KWR ends flat (+0.2%) to $161.05, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $161.05, +0.20% vs the prior close of $160.73. Day range $159.30–$162.42, opened at $160.57.
- Volume was 192.10K shares, 1.3x its 50-day average of 153.02K.
- Price is -0.5% vs its 50-day average ($161.80) and +8.0% vs its 200-day average ($149.10).
- 52-week range $112.18–$183.01; today's close sits at 69% of that range, 12.0% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 2, 2026 — KWR rises 1.5% to $160.73
- Closed at $160.73, +1.48% vs the prior close of $158.39. Day range $159.99–$163.69, opened at $160.78.
- Volume was 158.70K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 152.87K.
- Price is -0.5% vs its 50-day average ($161.60) and +7.9% vs its 200-day average ($148.99).
- 52-week range $112.18–$183.01; today's close sits at 69% of that range, 12.2% below the 52-week high.
Things to know before you trade KWR
- Last results release: Jul 30, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: Apr 30, 2026, Feb 23, 2026, Oct 30, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Oct 29, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 1.09% (largest 2.6%).
- Liquidity: about 141.95K shares (≈$22.51M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $158.55 vs a range of $112.18–$183.01 (65% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Jul 17, 2026 ($0.508/share); 4 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 0 open-market buys, 2 sales; latest: William H Osborne sold 600 shares on Aug 4, 2026.
- Latest filings: 8-K Oct 1, 2026; 8-K Sep 8, 2026; 10-Q Jul 30, 2026.
- Share count: 17.21M shares outstanding (Jul 27, 2026), -1.1% vs a year earlier.
- Listing: NYSE · industry: Miscellaneous Products of Petroleum & Coal.
KWR market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 159.79 | 160.99 | 155.96 | 158.55 | 111.00K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 159.40 | 160.30 | 157.12 | 158.43 | 113.50K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 157.72 | 161.13 | 157.72 | 160.82 | 96.70K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 155.16 | 157.63 | 152.36 | 156.95 | 111.80K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 158.36 | 158.36 | 155.41 | 155.95 | 75.50K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 155.81 | 159.07 | 155.00 | 158.11 | 198.00K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 158.28 | 160.56 | 157.12 | 157.33 | 179.60K |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 162.36 | 162.60 | 159.66 | 161.08 | 100.90K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 160.57 | 162.42 | 159.30 | 161.05 | 192.10K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 160.78 | 163.69 | 159.99 | 160.73 | 158.70K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 156.39 | 159.40 | 154.89 | 158.39 | 104.80K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 157.62 | 159.92 | 156.73 | 157.76 | 194.60K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 161.98 | 161.98 | 156.00 | 158.02 | 206.20K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 160.92 | 163.55 | 160.28 | 160.38 | 99.50K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 160.19 | 163.79 | 159.72 | 163.45 | 107.00K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 157.83 | 160.26 | 157.27 | 159.47 | 109.40K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 156.47 | 160.09 | 156.47 | 158.86 | 83.80K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 158.32 | 161.24 | 158.15 | 159.47 | 146.30K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 156.06 | 156.88 | 153.94 | 155.42 | 180.90K |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 155.41 | 155.41 | 152.10 | 154.42 | 268.70K |
About Quaker Chemical
Quaker Chemical (KWR) is listed on the NYSE and classified by the SEC under “Miscellaneous Products of Petroleum & Coal”. Its business address is in CONSHOHOCKEN, PA. State of incorporation: PA. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 81362.
KWR board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Nandita Bakhshi | Director | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Michael F Barry | Director | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Joseph A Berquist | CEO and President | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Mark Douglas | Director | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Jeffry D Frisby | Director | Jun 2, 2026 |
| - De Ridder Lucrece Foufopoulos | Director | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Charlotte C. Henry | Director | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Sanjay Hinduja | Director | Jun 2, 2026 |
| William H Osborne | Director | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Russell Shaller | Director | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Fay West | Director | Jun 2, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Joseph A Berquist | CEO and President | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Jeewat Bijlani | EVP, Glob. Spec. & CGO | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Renato Carvalho | SVP, Reg Comm Lead-Americas | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Thomas Coler | EVP, CFO | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Steven R. Dassing | VP, Principal Acctg. Officer | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Andre Frodl | VP, R&D-Metals & Metalworking | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Christine Procopio Johnson | SVP, CTO | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Jun Ma | SVP, Reg Comm Lead-APAC | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Kevin K. Meagher | VP, R&D - Advanced Solutions | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Hernandez Miguel Moreno | SVP, Reg Comm Lead-EMEA | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Kristin Rokosky | SVP, CHRO | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Robert T Traub | SVP, GC & Corp. Sec. | Mar 17, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | William H Osborne | Sale | 600 | $168.31 |
| May 26, 2026 | Jeewat Bijlani | Sale | 731 | $145.77 |
KWR financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $1.89B | $-2.49M | -0.14 | $136.45M |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $1.84B | $116.64M | 6.51 | $204.58M |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $1.95B | $112.75M | 6.26 | $279.02M |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $1.94B | $-15.93M | -0.89 | $41.79M |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $1.76B | $121.37M | 6.77 | $48.93M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $2.85B, total liabilities $1.47B, cash $155.09M (as of Jun 30, 2026).
KWR earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $154.92 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $135.89 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $169.97 |
| Oct 30, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $125.74 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $114.42 |
| May 1, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $106.01 |
| Feb 24, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $140.74 |
| Oct 31, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $151.58 |
| Aug 5, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| May 2, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Feb 29, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Nov 2, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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