Quaker Chemical CORP (KWR) — SEC Filings

Overview

Quaker Chemical CORP (KWR) is a publicly traded company tracked on ReadTheFiling. The most recent enriched filing is a 10-Q filed on Oct 30, 2025: Quaker Chemical Corp (KWR) reported a mixed financial performance for the nine months ended September 30, 2025. While net sales increased to $1,420.156 million, up from $1,395.600 million in the prior year, the company experienced a significant net loss of $23.160 million, a sharp decline from a net

Sentiment Summary

Across 33 filings, the sentiment breakdown is: 1 bullish, 2 bearish, 30 neutral. The dominant filing sentiment for Quaker Chemical CORP is neutral.

Filing Type Overview

Quaker Chemical CORP (KWR) has filed 6 10-Q, 12 8-K, 2 DEF 14A, 2 10-K, 5 SC 13D/A, 1 10-K/A, 4 SC 13G/A, 1 SC 13G with the SEC between Jan 2024 to Oct 2025.

Filings by Year

2025 · 2024

Recent Filings (33)

• Quaker Chemical Swings to Loss on Impairment Charges, Sales Up — 10-Q · Oct 30, 2025 Risk: high
  Quaker Chemical Corp (KWR) reported a mixed financial performance for the nine months ended September 30, 2025. While net sales increased to $1,420.156 million,
• Quaker Chemical Q2 Net Income Jumps 23.5% to $35.2M — 10-Q · Jul 31, 2025 Risk: low
  Quaker Chemical Corp (KWR) reported a net income of $35.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025, a significant increase from $28.5 million in the sam
• Quaker Chemical Corp Announces Board and Executive Changes — 8-K · Jul 22, 2025 Risk: low
  Quaker Chemical Corporation announced on July 18, 2025, changes in its board of directors and executive compensation. Specifically, the company reported the dep
• Quaker Chemical Files 8-K on Officer/Director Changes — 8-K · May 16, 2025 Risk: low
  Quaker Chemical Corporation filed an 8-K on May 16, 2025, reporting events as of May 14, 2025. The filing covers the departure of directors, election of directo
• Quaker Chemical Files 8-K on Shareholder Votes & Exhibits — 8-K · May 8, 2025 Risk: low
  Quaker Chemical Corporation filed an 8-K on May 7, 2025, reporting on the submission of matters to a vote of security holders and financial statements and exhib
• Quaker Chemical Q1 2025 Financial Update — 10-Q · May 1, 2025 Risk: low
  Quaker Chemical Corp. reported its first quarter 2025 results for the period ending March 31, 2025. The company's filing details its financial position, includi
• Quaker Chemical Files 8-K — 8-K · Apr 3, 2025 Risk: low
  Quaker Chemical Corporation filed an 8-K on April 3, 2025, reporting other events and financial statements as of April 1, 2025. The filing details the company's
• Quaker Chemical's 2024 Executive Pay Revealed — DEF 14A · Mar 31, 2025 Risk: low
  Quaker Chemical Corp filed a DEF 14A on March 31, 2025, detailing executive compensation for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. The filing includes infor
• Quaker Chemical Files 8-K: Other Events & Financials — 8-K · Mar 27, 2025 Risk: low
  On March 25, 2025, Quaker Chemical Corporation filed an 8-K report. The filing primarily concerns "Other Events" and "Financial Statements and Exhibits," indica
• Quaker Chemical Corp. Files 2024 10-K — 10-K · Feb 24, 2025 Risk: medium
  Quaker Chemical Corp. filed its 2024 10-K on February 24, 2025, reporting on its fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. The company, headquartered in Conshohocke
• Quaker Chemical Appoints New CEO, Adds Directors — 8-K · Dec 17, 2024 Risk: medium
  Quaker Chemical Corporation announced on December 15, 2024, changes in its executive team and board of directors. Specifically, Michael F. Barry has been appoin
• QH Hungary Holdings Amends Quaker Chemical Stake — SC 13D/A · Dec 12, 2024 Risk: medium
  QH Hungary Holdings Limited, through Gulf Hungary Holding Korlatolt Felelossegu Tarsasag, has filed an amendment (No. 23) to its Schedule 13D/A for Quaker Chemi
• Quaker Chemical Appoints New CFO — 8-K · Dec 11, 2024 Risk: low
  Quaker Chemical Corporation announced on December 5, 2024, the appointment of Michael F. Barry as Chief Financial Officer, effective December 9, 2024. Barry wil
• Gulf Hungary Holding Amends Quaker Chemical Stake Filing — SC 13D/A · Dec 9, 2024 Risk: medium
  Gulf Hungary Holding Korlatolt Felelossegu Tarsasag, along with QH Hungary Holdings Limited, filed an amendment (No. 22) to their Schedule 13D on December 9, 20
• Quaker Chemical Corp Announces Executive Changes — 8-K · Dec 4, 2024 Risk: medium
  Quaker Chemical Corporation announced on December 2, 2024, the departure of director Michael L. McCollam and the election of new director Robert J. K. Smith. Ad
• Gulf Hungary Holding Amends Quaker Chemical Filing — SC 13D/A · Nov 27, 2024 Risk: medium
  Gulf Hungary Holding Korlatolt Felelossegu Tarsasag and QH Hungary Holdings Limited filed an amendment (No. 20) to their Schedule 13D on November 27, 2024, rega
• Gulf Hungary Holding Amends Quaker Chemical Stake Filing — SC 13D/A · Nov 26, 2024 Risk: medium
  Gulf Hungary Holding Korlatolt Felelossegu Tarsasag and QH Hungary Holdings Limited filed an amendment (No. 19) to their Schedule 13D on November 26, 2024, rega
• Quaker Chemical Corp Announces Executive and Board Changes — 8-K · Nov 20, 2024 Risk: medium
  Quaker Chemical Corporation announced on November 14, 2024, a series of executive and board changes. Effective November 14, 2024, Michael L. McCollam resigned f
• Quaker Chemical Files Q3 2024 10-Q — 10-Q · Oct 31, 2024 Risk: medium
  Quaker Chemical Corp. filed its 10-Q for the period ending September 30, 2024. The filing details financial performance and operational updates for the third qu
• Quaker Chemical Files 10-Q for Q2 2024 — 10-Q · Aug 5, 2024 Risk: low
  Quaker Chemical Corp. filed its 10-Q for the period ending June 30, 2024. The filing details the company's financial performance and position, including balance
• Quaker Chemical Elects New Directors, Adjusts Executive Pay — 8-K · Jul 31, 2024 Risk: low
  Quaker Chemical Corporation announced on July 31, 2024, changes in its board of directors and executive compensation arrangements. Specifically, the company ele
• Gulf Hungary Holding Amends Quaker Chemical Stake Filing — SC 13D/A · May 24, 2024 Risk: medium
  Gulf Hungary Holding Korlatolt Felelossegu Tarsasag and QH Hungary Holdings Limited filed an amendment (No. 18) to their Schedule 13D on May 24, 2024, regarding
• Quaker Chemical Appoints New CFO — 8-K · May 9, 2024 Risk: medium
  Quaker Chemical Corporation announced on May 6, 2024, the appointment of Ms. Jennifer L. Palumbo as the new Chief Financial Officer, effective May 13, 2024. Ms.
• Quaker Chemical Elects New Directors, Amends Compensation Plan — 8-K · May 9, 2024 Risk: low
  Quaker Chemical Corporation announced on May 8, 2024, changes in its board of directors and executive compensation. Specifically, the company elected two new di
• Quaker Chemical Corp. Files 10-Q for Period Ending March 31, 2024 — 10-Q · May 2, 2024 Risk: medium
  QUAKER CHEMICAL CORP (KWR) filed a Quarterly Report (10-Q) with the SEC on May 2, 2024. Quaker Chemical Corp. reported financial results for the quarter ended M
• QUAKER CHEMICAL CORP Files Definitive Proxy Statement — DEF 14A · Mar 28, 2024 Risk: low
  QUAKER CHEMICAL CORP (KWR) filed a Proxy Statement (DEF 14A) with the SEC on March 28, 2024. The filing is a Definitive Proxy Statement (DEF 14A) for Quaker Che
• Quaker Chemical Corp. Files Amendment to Annual Report — 10-K/A · Mar 14, 2024 Risk: low
  QUAKER CHEMICAL CORP (KWR) filed a Amended Annual Report (10-K/A) with the SEC on March 14, 2024. Quaker Chemical Corporation filed an amendment (10-K/A) to its
• QUAKER CHEMICAL CORP Files 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K — 10-K · Feb 29, 2024 Risk: medium
  QUAKER CHEMICAL CORP (KWR) filed a Annual Report (10-K) with the SEC on February 29, 2024. QUAKER CHEMICAL CORP filed its 2023 Form 10-K on February 29, 2024. T
• SC 13G/A Filing — SC 13G/A · Feb 16, 2024
• SC 13G Filing — SC 13G · Feb 14, 2024
• Vanguard Trims Quaker Chemical Stake to 9.7% — SC 13G/A · Feb 13, 2024 Risk: low
  The Vanguard Group, a major investment firm, filed an amended SC 13G/A on February 13, 2024, indicating a change in its beneficial ownership of Quaker Chemical
• Durable Capital Partners Exits Quaker Chemical Stake — SC 13G/A · Feb 12, 2024 Risk: medium
  Durable Capital Partners LP, a Delaware-based investment firm, filed an amended SC 13G/A on February 12, 2024, indicating a significant change in its holdings o
• BlackRock Updates Quaker Chemical Stake in SC 13G/A Filing — SC 13G/A · Jan 23, 2024
  BlackRock, Inc. filed an amended SC 13G/A on January 23, 2024, indicating its ownership of Quaker Chemical Corp. common stock as of December 31, 2023. This fili

Risk Profile

Risk Assessment: Of KWR's 30 recent filings, 1 were flagged as high-risk, 14 as medium-risk, and 15 as low-risk. The overall risk profile suggests relatively low risk with generally favorable filings.

Financial Highlights

Key financial metrics from Quaker Chemical CORP's most recent 10-Q filing (Oct 30, 2025):

• Revenue: $1,420.156M
• Net Income: -$23.160M
• EPS: -$1.32
• Operating Margin: 1.53%

Key Executives

• Berquist Member
• Tometich Member
• Michael F. Barry
• Robert L. Zeman
• Sarah E. Jones
• David M. Lee
• Judit Rozsa
• Reb D. Wheeler, Esq.
• Michael L. McCollam
• Robert J. K. Smith
• Michael J. Barry
• Michael J. McCollam
• Dr. Robert J. P. Smith
• Mary Henderson
• David Schanzer

Industry Context

The specialty chemicals industry, where Quaker Chemical operates, is characterized by a focus on performance-driven products and solutions for diverse end markets. Key trends include sustainability, digitalization, and consolidation through M&A. Companies like KWR compete on innovation, technical service, and global reach.

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Key Numbers

• Net Sales: $1,420.156M — Increased from $1,395.600M in 2024 for nine months
• Net Income (Loss): -$23.160M — Significant decline from $102.540M net income in 2024 for nine months
• Impairment Charges: $88.840M — New charge in 2025, zero in 2024, contributing to net loss
• Restructuring Charges: $31.128M — Increased from $4.787M in 2024 for nine months
• Operating Income: $21.755M — Fell sharply from $165.693M in 2024 for nine months
• Diluted EPS: -$1.32 — Decreased from $5.70 in 2024 for nine months
• Dividends Declared per Share: $1.478 — Increased from $1.395 in 2024 for nine months
• Dipsol Acquisition Price: $185.6M — Funded by existing credit facility in April 2025
• Natech Acquisition Price: $6.5M — Acquired in April 2025
• Acquisition Sales Contribution: $41.5M — Sales from Dipsol and Natech for nine months ended Sept 30, 2025
• Q2 2025 Net Income: $35.2M — Increased by 23.5% from Q2 2024's $28.5M
• Six-Month Net Income (2025): $68.7M — Up from $55.1M in the prior year period
• Total Shareholder Equity: $1.05B — Increased from $1.02B at year-end 2024
• Retained Earnings: $935.4M — Grew from $900.2M at December 31, 2024
• Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income: -$97.2M — Improved from -$100.1M at December 31, 2024

Forward-Looking Statements

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• {"claim":"Other institutional investors might re-evaluate their positions in Quaker Chemical Corp following Vanguard's adjustment.","entity":"institutional investors","targetDate":"next 3-6 months","confidence":"low"}
• {"claim":"Quaker Chemical Corporation's stock price may experience downward pressure due to the perceived lack of institutional confidence.","entity":"Quaker Chemical Corporation","targetDate":"Q1 2024","confidence":"medium"}

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