KWR Earnings Prediction
The chart below shows how KWR performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, KWR sees a -0.06% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +4.15% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +0.02%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
KWR Key Earning Data
2024/Q4
Year Over Year
Quarter Over Quarter
Total Revenue
462.27M
-5.78%
-0.28%
Gross Margin
37.33%
-0.11%
-1.53%
Operating Margin
11.75%
-4.78%
-7.33%
Net Margin
7.00%
1.89%
-7.04%
EPS
1.81
-3.21%
-6.70%
No Data Available
KWR Earnings Analysis
Quaker Houghton Corporation (KWR.N) Earnings Conference Call
Positive
Third Quarter Net Sales: Third quarter net sales were $462 million, 6% below the prior year, but consistent with the second quarter.
Stable Gross Margins: Gross margins in the third quarter were 37.3%, overall in line with the prior year and the prior quarter.
Adjusted EBITDA Performance: We generated adjusted EBITDA of $79 million in the third quarter, reflecting our focus on cost management and operational efficiency.
Cash Position and Leverage Ratio: We ended the third quarter with over $200 million of cash and a net leverage ratio of 1.6 times our trailing 12 months adjusted EBITDA.
Shareholder Returns Overview: We have returned approximately $50 million to shareholders through dividends and opportunistic share repurchases.
Negative
Net Sales Decline: Net sales declined approximately 6% from the prior year to $462 million, driven by lower selling price and product mix of approximately 4%.
EBITDA Decline Analysis: Adjusted EBITDA in the third quarter was $79 million, a decline of 7% year-over-year.
Gross Margin Decline: Gross margins in the third quarter were 37.3%, 60 basis points below the prior quarter, primarily due to lower gross margins in EMEA and Asia-Pacific.
EMEA Segment Earnings Decline: Segment earnings in EMEA decreased by $3 million or 12%, compared to the prior year driven by higher manufacturing costs and mix.
Americas Net Sales Decline: Net sales in the Americas declined 10% year-over-year, due to lower sales volumes and selling price and product mix.
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KWR Earning Call Sentiment
Quaker Chemical Corporation (KWR) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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The earnings call reveals mixed signals: a 6% decline in net sales and a 7% drop in adjusted EBITDA suggest challenges, but a 4% increase in non-GAAP EPS and a 6.6% dividend increase reflect some positives. The Q&A highlights ongoing market softness and potential revenue impacts from factory shutdowns, yet also mentions organic growth in Asia and new business wins. The lack of specific guidance for 2025 adds uncertainty. Overall, the balance of positive and negative factors suggests a neutral stock price movement.
