Koppers Q4 Revenue Drops 9.3% to $432.7M While EPS Beats by 18%
Koppers reported Q4 revenue of $432.7 million, down 9.3% year over year and 2.7% below forecasts, with EPS of $0.70 topping estimates by 18%. Railroad & Utility slipped 3.2% to $208.7M, Carbon Materials fell 15.2% to $96.2M and Performance Chemicals declined 13.6% to $127.8M.
1. Q4 Financial Results
Koppers recorded revenue of $432.7 million for the quarter ended December 2025, marking a 9.3% decline year over year and missing forecasts by 2.7%. EPS stood at $0.70, representing an 18% surprise to the upside despite slipping from $0.77 in the prior-year period.
2. Segment Performance
Railroad & Utility division sales decreased 3.2% to $208.7 million, Carbon Materials & Chemicals fell 15.2% to $96.2 million and Performance Chemicals slid 13.6% to $127.8 million, with all segments underperforming analyst projections.
3. Stock Reaction
Shares have rallied 18.1% over the past month, outperforming broader indices as investors focused on the notable EPS beat despite top-line weakness.
4. Analyst Outlook
The company maintains a consensus hold rating, reflecting expectations for in-line performance with industry peers as the market digests mixed quarterly results.