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Sep 30, 2025
Koppers Q3 2025 Earnings Report
Koppers reported its Q3 2025 results with lower revenues but slightly improved net income compared to the same period last year.
Key Takeaways
Koppers delivered solid earnings despite a year-over-year revenue decline, driven by ongoing market softness. Cost control and portfolio optimization helped boost net income and cash flow.
Revenue declined to $485.3M, down from $554.3M a year ago.
Net income rose to $23.8M despite weaker top-line performance.
Performance Chemicals and CMC segments faced significant volume and pricing pressure.
Strong free cash flow and debt reduction achieved through cost discipline and divestitures.
Revenue by Segment
Forward Guidance
Koppers expects full-year 2025 revenue of approximately $1.9B with adjusted EBITDA between $255M to $260M and adjusted EPS of $4.00 to $4.15.
Positive Outlook
- Tightened 2025 forecast despite macro pressures
- Free cash flow expected to remain strong
- Lower capital spending helping offset earnings pressure
- Transformation initiatives (Catalyst) improving efficiency
- 2026 set for improved earnings due to lower interest and taxes
Challenges Ahead
- Lower sales forecast versus prior guidance
- Softness in end markets expected to persist
- Higher-than-expected effective tax rate
- Performance Chemicals hit by U.S. market share loss
- Continued volume and pricing pressure in CMC segment
Historical Earnings Impact
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