KOPBasic Materials · Specialty ChemicalsThe 2 Wall Street analysts covering Koppers Holdings, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $50 — -1.4% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 92 of 100 as at 1 Aug 2026 — among the strongest tenth. The factors read stronger than the Street's target implies. That gap is the story on this page.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Koppers Holdings, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Issuance (97): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.
Growth (38): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.
The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Koppers Holdings, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership.
The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on KOP, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits −1.4% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 May 2026 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | $55 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 2 Mar 2026 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 27 Feb 2026 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 13 Nov 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 11 Nov 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 3 Nov 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 11 Aug 2025 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 8 Aug 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 13 May 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 27 Feb 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 24 Feb 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 12 Nov 2024 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 4 Nov 2024 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 12 Aug 2024 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 9 Aug 2024 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 5 Aug 2024 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 28 May 2024 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 7 May 2024 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 3 May 2024 | Barrington Research | Reiterates | Outperform | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 52% of US stocks
Cheaper than 83% of US stocks
Cheaper than 50% of US stocks
Cheaper than 48% of US stocks
Higher than 29% of US stocks
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Higher than 21% of US stocks
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Higher than 74% of US stocks
Higher than 84% of US stocks
Higher than 16% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. KOP appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Zacks Investment Research highlighted Koppers (KOP) as a top value stock for the long term, recommending it through its Zacks Style Scores system as a potential market-beating pick.
Why it matters — The article positions KOP favorably for long-term investors, reinforcing positive sentiment around the stock's value profile among research analysts.
The 2 Wall Street analysts covering Koppers Holdings, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $50, with estimates ranging from $48 to $55. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 2 analysts covering Koppers Holdings, Inc., 2 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Koppers Holdings, Inc. 92 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 1 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 1 Aug 2026, Koppers Holdings, Inc. ranks 92 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Issuance (97 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 2 analysts implies -1.4% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Koppers Holdings, Inc. 92 out of 100 as at 1 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Koppers Holdings, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for KOP are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $48 to $55 over the next 12 months.
Koppers Holdings, Inc. returned +60.7% over the 12 months to 3 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Koppers Holdings Inc. operates as a global integrated provider of treated wood products, wood treatment chemicals, and carbon compounds.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 31 July 2026): "Why Koppers (KOP) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term". Zacks Investment Research highlighted Koppers (KOP) as a top value stock for the long term, recommending it through its Zacks Style Scores system as a potential market-beating pick.
Koppers Holdings Inc. operates as a global integrated provider of treated wood products, wood treatment chemicals, and carbon compounds. Its primary function is to supply essential materials for infrastructure development and maintenance across industries like construction, transportation, and energy. Koppers' wood products are critical for railroad ties and utility poles, playing a crucial role in supporting transportation networks and power distribution systems. Moreover, the company produces chemicals used for pressure treatment of wood to resist decay and insect infestation, enhancing the durability of these essential materials. Koppers serves a diverse client base, including utility companies, railroads, and industrial manufacturers, ensuring a broad market footprint. The company’s operational strategy extends across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, reflecting its committed presence in major global markets. By leveraging innovation and sustainability initiatives, Koppers aims to offer solutions that meet environmental and regulatory standards. Its role in supplying products crucial for public and industrial infrastructure underscores Koppers Holdings Inc.’s significance in enhancing asset longevity and safety, making it a vital player in industries dependent on long-lasting and reliable wood materials.
CEO Mr. Leroy Mangus Ball Jr. · 1,859 employees · United States · https://www.koppers.com