KOP

Over the past six months, Koppers Holdings, Inc. (KOP) experienced several notable stock events. In Q1 2026, Koppers returned to profitability with a net income of $7.1 million and diluted EPS of $0.35, showing growth in Performance Chemicals despite lower sales in other segments and improved operating cash flow. Q2 2026 saw sharply weaker results with a net loss of $147.5 million, primarily due to large impairment and restructuring charges totaling $215.8 million related to the planned shutdown of its Stickney, Illinois facility, though Performance Chemicals delivered higher sales and adjusted EBITDA, and operating cash flow for the first half reached a record $96.3 million. Koppers announced a conditional plan to discontinue distillation and chemical manufacturing at its Stickney, Illinois facility by the end of 2026, expecting pre-tax charges of $227 million to $262 million through 2029. The company hosted an Investor Day in September 2026 and held management meetings with the financial community in Montreal, Toronto, and New York City. Koppers also declared quarterly cash dividends, such as on August 5, 2026, and published its 2025 Corporate Sustainability Report in June 2026. KOP's stock price increased by 59.90% over the last year as of September 23, 2026, and by 64.24% between September 9, 2025, and September 8, 2026.