KWR at a glance
QUAKER CHEMICAL CORP (KWR, SEC CIK 81362) filed its latest 10-K annual report on February 23, 2026, a 10-Q quarterly report on July 30, 2026, an 8-K current report on October 1, 2026 and Form 4 insider filings as recently as August 24, 2026. SignalX summarizes each filing with AI and tracks the company's insider trades and institutional holders.
- For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 (FY2025), QUAKER CHEMICAL CORP (KWR) reported revenue of $1.9 billion (up 2.7% from FY2024) and a net loss of $2.5 million. Diluted EPS was -$0.14.
- As of June 30, 2026, 32 institutional investment managers tracked by SignalX reported holding QUAKER CHEMICAL CORP (KWR) shares worth $1.1 billion in 13F-HR filings.
- The most recent insider open-market sale reported on Form 4 was by Osborne William H on August 4, 2026 of 600 shares at $168.31 per share.
- In the last 90 days, KWR insiders reported 0 open-market purchases ($0) and 1 open-market sale ($101K) on Form 4, a net sale of $101K.
Source: SEC EDGAR (XBRL financial data, 13F-HR and Form 4 filings).
- Revenue · FY2025
- $1.9B
- +2.7% vs prior year
- Insiders · 90 days
- 0 buys · 1 sell
- Net −$101K
- 13F holders
- 32 funds
- $1.1B · +2 vs prior quarter
- Latest 8-K
- Oct 1, 2026
- Item 1.01
AI 10-K Annual Report Analysis
Latest 10-K, fiscal year ended Dec 31, 2025
Business Overview
- Core business: Global leader in industrial process fluids serving steel, aluminum, automotive, aerospace, and metalworking sectors through chemical formulations and Fluidcare™ services
- New emphasis on Surface solutions segment rising to 10.9% of net sales in 2025 from ~5% in prior two years
- Geographic segment reporting maintained with Americas, EMEA, and Asia/Pacific divisions, no strategic restructuring disclosed
- Notable sales metric: five largest customers accounted for 11% of net sales in 2025, largest customer 3%
- Raw materials cost volatility from oil, natural gas derivatives impacted earnings in 2024 and 2025
Risk Factors
- No cybersecurity incidents materially affecting business as of report date
- Quarterly cybersecurity risk updates to Board via Audit Committee
- Global Cyber Security team led by Senior Director with certified expertise
- Cybersecurity risk management follows NIST framework categories
- 24/7 monitoring via Company and third-party Cybersecurity Operations Centers
Management Discussion & Analysis
- Operating earnings: Asia/Pacific up on sales and acquisitions despite lower margins; EMEA and Americas down due to margin declines, Americas also down on sales
- Operating cash flow $136.5M in 2025 vs $204.6M in 2024; cash used in investing $214.1M vs $76.4M; financing cash provided $61.8M vs used $122.7M
- Share repurchases $41.5M in 2025 with $59.2M capacity remaining under $150M 2024 program
- Recorded $88.8M pre-tax goodwill impairment charge in EMEA segment due to lower earnings and increased cost of capital
- Management expects sufficient liquidity to fund operations, dividends, buybacks, capex, and acquisitions; evaluating tax law impacts for 2026-27
AI summary of the KWR 10-K filed . Generated from the filing text; verify against the original.View on SEC EDGARHow to read a 10-K
AI 10-Q Quarterly Report Analysis
Latest 10-Q, quarter ended Jun 30, 2026
Management Discussion & Analysis
- Revenue $532.6M, up 10% YoY from $483.4M, driven by volumes up 7%
- Reported gross margin 35.5% vs 35.5% YoY; non-GAAP gross margin 35.5% vs 36.0%
- Asia/Pacific best segment, sales up 12%; Americas worst, sales up 7% with lower segment gross margins
- Cash $155.1M vs $179.8M at December 31, 2025; operating cash flow $33.2M vs $38.5M YoY
- Amended credit facility established $800.0M Revolver maturing April 2031; Iran conflict threatens shipping, supply chains, costs, and margins
Risk Factors
- Newly added geopolitical risk: Iran-related Middle East conflict, including potential regional expansion
- Supply-chain disruption: Strait of Hormuz delays and higher logistics costs threatening raw-material availability
- Regulatory compliance risk: New U.S., EU, or UN sanctions could restrict customers, suppliers, or financial institutions
- Operational cyber risk: Heightened tensions increasing exposure to attacks, data breaches, and business interruption
- Financial market risk: Conflict potentially raising insurance premiums and reducing coverage or capital access
AI summary of the KWR 10-Q filed . Generated from the filing text; verify against the original.View on SEC EDGAR10-K vs 10-Q vs 8-K
AI 8-K Current Report Analysis
The most recent material events, by 8-K item
Item 1.01: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
- $550M senior secured Term Loan B replaces existing U.S. term loans, refinancing rather than adding disclosed principal debt
- Seven-year maturity on October 1, 2033, with quarterly amortization of 0.25% and remaining balance due at maturity
Item 5.02: Departure/Appointment of Directors or Principal Officers
- Jeewat Bijlani departs September 30, 2026 as EVP, Global Specialty and Chief Growth Officer
- Termination without cause, preserving contractual severance and applicable plan benefits
Item 2.02: Results of Operations and Financial Condition
- Q2 2026 results covered quarter ended June 30, 2026
- Earnings press release included as Exhibit 99.1
Item EX-99.1: Item EX-99.1
- Q2 net sales $532.6M, up 10% YoY; volumes rose 7% from new business wins across all segments
- Non-GAAP EPS $2.19, up 28% YoY; adjusted EBITDA $85.2M, up 13%, with margin reaching 16.0%
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Recent Insider Transactions (Form 4)
Latest reported trades by officers, directors and 10% owners
| Insider | Type | Date | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf Hungary Holding Korlatolt Felelossegu Tarsasag | J | Aug 20, 2026 | 5,017 | $169.29 |
| Bijlani Jeewat | J | Aug 7, 2026 | 7 | $153.20 |
| Osborne William H | Sell | Aug 4, 2026 | 600 | $168.31 |
| Coler Thomas | M | Jun 15, 2026 | 2,352 | - |
| Coler Thomas | M | Jun 15, 2026 | 68 | - |
| Coler Thomas | M | Jun 15, 2026 | 2,352 | - |
| Coler Thomas | F | Jun 15, 2026 | 741 | $144.46 |
| Coler Thomas | M | Jun 15, 2026 | 68 | - |
Financial SummaryXBRL
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profitability | |||
| Revenue | - | $1.8B | $1.9B |
| Gross Profit | - | $686.0M | $679.4M |
| Operating Income | - | $194.7M | $53.0M |
| Net Income | - | $116.6M | -$2.5M |
| Gross Margin | - | 37.3% | 36.0% |
| Op. Margin | - | 10.6% | 2.8% |
| Net Margin | - | 6.3% | -0.1% |
| Balance Sheet | |||
| Total Assets | $2.7B | $2.6B | $2.8B |
| Equity | $1.4B | $1.4B | $1.4B |
| ROE | - | 8.6% | -0.2% |
| Per Share | |||
| EPS | - | $6.51 | $-0.14 |
| Cash Flow | |||
| Operating CF | - | $204.6M | $136.5M |
| CapEx | - | $41.8M | $55.9M |
Source: XBRL data in QUAKER CHEMICAL CORP (KWR)'s 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, in USD. Compare across companies →
13F Fund Holdings: Quarterly Trend
Latest: Q2 2026Aggregate KWR share value held by 13F filers tracked by SignalX, by quarter.
Quarterly totals table
| Quarter | Funds | Total value |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 32 | $1.14B |
| Q1 2026 | 30 | $895.5M |
| Q4 2025 | 29 | $1.01B |
| Q3 2025 | 30 | $1.10B |
| Q2 2025 | 29 | $903.4M |
| Q1 2025 | 28 | $705.8M |
| Q4 2024 | 25 | $550.7M |
| Q3 2024 | 20 | $346.1M |
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Source: 13F-HR filings on SEC EDGAR (aggregated from 223 fund-quarter rows). Reflects only 13F filers tracked by SignalX, not the full institutional ownership universe. How 13F filings work
KWR filing archive
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10-K annual reports
10-Q quarterly reports
Latest 2026 SEC Filings: 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K & Form 4
| Form | Filing date | Period | Analysis | SEC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-K | Oct 1, 2026 | - | Analysis | - |
| 8-K | Sep 8, 2026 | - | Analysis | - |
| 4 | Aug 24, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Aug 11, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Aug 6, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 8-K | Jul 30, 2026 | - | Analysis | - |
| 10-Q | Jul 30, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | Analysis | |
| 8-K | Jul 7, 2026 | - | Analysis | - |
| 4 | Jun 17, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Jun 3, 2026 | - | - | |
| 4 | Jun 2, 2026 | - | - | |
| 4 | Jun 2, 2026 | - | - | |
| 4 | Jun 2, 2026 | - | - | |
| 4 | Jun 2, 2026 | - | - | |
| 4 | Jun 2, 2026 | - | - | |
| 4 | Jun 2, 2026 | - | - | |
| 4 | Jun 2, 2026 | - | - | |
| 4 | Jun 2, 2026 | - | - | |
| 4 | May 28, 2026 | - | - | |
| 4 | May 28, 2026 | - | - | |
| 4 | May 28, 2026 | - | - | |
| 8-K | May 15, 2026 | - | Analysis | |
| 8-K | Apr 30, 2026 | - | Analysis | - |
| 10-Q | Apr 30, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | Analysis | |
| SC 13G | Apr 29, 2026 | - | - |
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KWR SEC filings: frequently asked questions
Are KWR insiders buying or selling?
In the last 90 days, QUAKER CHEMICAL CORP (KWR) officers, directors and 10% owners reported no open-market purchases and 1 open-market sale worth $100,986 by 1 insider on Form 4. Many insider sales are pre-planned or for taxes, so purchases usually carry more information.
Which institutions hold KWR stock?
As of June 30, 2026, the largest QUAKER CHEMICAL CORP (KWR) holders among the 13F filers tracked by SignalX were BlackRock ($335.3 million), Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC ($150.1 million), Dimensional Fund Advisors ($123.3 million), Vanguard Capital Management LLC ($99.1 million), Morgan Stanley ($91.1 million). 13F-HR reports are filed up to 45 days after each quarter ends.
What was KWR's revenue in fiscal year 2025?
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 (FY2025), QUAKER CHEMICAL CORP (KWR) reported revenue of $1.9 billion (up 2.7% from FY2024) and a net loss of $2.5 million. Diluted EPS was -$0.14. The figures come from the XBRL data in the 10-K.
What are the main risks in KWR's latest 10-K?
In the 10-K filed February 23, 2026, QUAKER CHEMICAL CORP (KWR) flagged: No cybersecurity incidents materially affecting business as of report date. Quarterly cybersecurity risk updates to Board via Audit Committee. (AI summary of the Risk Factors section.)
What did KWR report in its latest 8-K?
QUAKER CHEMICAL CORP (KWR) filed an 8-K on October 1, 2026 reporting Item 1.01 (Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement). $550M senior secured Term Loan B replaces existing U.S. term loans, refinancing rather than adding disclosed principal debt.
What are the latest KWR SEC filings?
QUAKER CHEMICAL CORP (KWR) filed its latest 10-K annual report on February 23, 2026, a 10-Q quarterly report on July 30, 2026, an 8-K current report on October 1, 2026 and a Form 4 insider filing on August 24, 2026.
What is KWR's SEC CIK number?
QUAKER CHEMICAL CORP (KWR)'s SEC Central Index Key (CIK) is 81362. EDGAR lists every KWR filing under that number.
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