Koppers Holdings Inc. (KOP) AI Stock Analysis

Koppers Holdings Inc. specializes in treated wood products, wood preservation chemicals, and carbon compounds across global markets. The Railroad and Utility Products and Services (RUPS) segment procures and treats crossties, switch ties, lumber, rail joint bars, and utility transmission poles, while providing engineering, design, repair, and inspection of railroad bridges. The Performance Chemicals (PC) segment develops and manufactures copper-based wood preservatives, such as micronized copper azole and alkaline copper quaternary, as well as fire-retardant chemicals for pressure-treated wood. The Carbon Materials and Chemicals (CMC) segment produces creosote, carbon pitch, and naphthalene for industries such as aluminum, steel, concrete, and plastics.

In FY2021, revenue was $1.68B with net income of $85.2M. Revenue rose 18.0% to $1.98B in FY2022 and reached $2.15B in FY2023 before declining 2.9% to $2.09B in FY2024. Revenue fell 10.2% to $1.88B in FY2025, but gross margin reached 23.8% and operating margin rose to 11.7%, yielding net income of $56.0M and EPS of $4.10. Over the five years from FY2020 to FY2025, revenue grew at a CAGR of 2.4%. For the trailing twelve months ending June 30, 2026, revenue was $1.89B with an operating margin of 9.7% and EPS of -$4.64. In the quarter ended June 30, 2026, quarterly revenue grew 3.0% year-over-year while quarterly earnings rose 7.3%.

As of June 30, 2026, Koppers held $40.7M in cash and short-term investments against total debt of $1.00B, resulting in net debt of $960.9M. Total assets stood at $1.72B and shareholders' equity was $387.0M, reflecting a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.59 and a current ratio of 2.33. In FY2025, operating cash flow was $122.5M and free cash flow reached $67.5M. Cash allocations included capital expenditures of $55.0M, share buybacks of $38.2M, and dividends paid of $6.4M. Over the past five years, the share count declined 12.7%.

At $43.32, Koppers has a market capitalization of $819.2M and an enterprise value of $1.83B. The stock trades at a forward P/E of 9.5x, below the 13.4x median of its US-listed Basic Materials peers. Its price-to-sales ratio of 0.4x is also below the peer median of 1.8x, though its EV to EBITDA ratio of 46.4x exceeds the peer median of 10.5x. Over the past year, Koppers gained 63.5%, outperforming the S&P 500 return of 16.8%. Over a five-year horizon, its 34.5% return trailed the S&P 500 return of 83.0%.

Koppers pays a quarterly dividend with an annual forward dividend of $0.36 per share, representing a dividend yield of 0.83%. The company holds a payout ratio of 9.1% and has paid dividends for 5 consecutive years. Its last ex-dividend date occurred on August 28, 2026, following total dividend payments of $6.4M in FY2025.

Wall Street analyst coverage includes 1 Strong Buy and 1 Buy rating, with 0 Hold, 0 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell ratings. The mean price target is $57.00, which is 31.6% above the last close of $43.32. For the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, consensus estimates project revenue of $1.94B and EPS of $4.06. For the next fiscal year, 3 analysts project revenue of $2.01B and EPS of $4.90. Koppers beat EPS estimates in each of the last 4 quarters, and its next earnings release is scheduled for November 6, 2026.

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