AU · rank #2 · 2026-07-20
KOP
NYSE · $945M (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Composite score Z-score blend of all factors below. | 2.094 |
|---|---|
| EPS revisions (30d) Change in consensus EPS estimate over the past 30 days ($/share). | +$4.70 |
| Net revisions (30d) Number of analysts revising upward minus downward. | 1 |
| Insider signal (90d) $0 across 0 unique buyers. | -0.194 |
| Analyst upside Consensus target $51.00 | +3.8% |
| Momentum acceleration 3-month minus 12-month momentum. | +17.68% |
| Analyst rating 5 = Strong Buy, 1 = Strong Sell. | 4.50 |
| Gross margin TTM | +22.8% |
| 52w high | $50.00 |
| Market cap (USD) | $945M |
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Summary
Koppers Holdings Inc. is an integrated global provider of treated wood products, wood treatment chemicals, and carbon compounds serving railroad, utility, and industrial customers [5].
Rationale
The positive 30-day EPS revisions and momentum are supported by a massive 51.3% Q1 2026 earnings surprise, strong demand in the Performance Chemicals and RUPS segments, and a 12.5% dividend increase [5].
Material risks
- 1Profitability headwinds in the Carbon Materials and Chemicals (CMC) segment from volatile oil-price impacts, which have already forced management to trim 2026 EBITDA guidance [5].
- 2Cyclical exposure to capital spending in the railroad and utility markets combined with a lack of a fixed long-term order backlog [5].
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