KOPBasic Materials · Specialty ChemicalsThe 2 Wall Street analysts covering Koppers Holdings, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $55 — +25.9% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 88 of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
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
Accruals (99): Reported profit is backed by cash, and the company is not expanding recklessly.
Growth (18): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.
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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.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +25.9% 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.
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.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 14 Oct 2026, Koppers Holdings, Inc. returned +65.1% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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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 48% of US stocks
Cheaper than 83% of US stocks
Cheaper than 40% of US stocks
Cheaper than 49% of US stocks
Higher than 34% of US stocks
Higher than 39% of US stocks
Higher than 22% of US stocks
Higher than 63% of US stocks
Higher than 24% of US stocks
Higher than 32% of US stocks
Higher than 83% of US stocks
Higher than 68% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Koppers Holdings, Inc. has a market value of $839.9M and an enterprise value of $1.8B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.9B. The latest quarter grew 3.0% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: −$86.9M, a −4.6% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $−4.72.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $138.7M, after $52.3M of capital spending.
Koppers Holdings, Inc. spent $52.9M on share buybacks and $7.0M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 13.8×; forward P/E: 9.1× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 0.81%, paying out 9% of earnings.
Koppers Holdings, Inc. employs 1,859 people — $1.0M of revenue per employee.
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Koppers Holdings Inc. held an Analyst/Investor Day, and Seeking Alpha published the full transcript of the event. The transcript covers the company's presentations and discussion from that session.
Why it matters — KOP watchers can review the investor day transcript for management's commentary and the insights shared during the event.
Koppers Holdings Inc. announced it will host an Investor Day on Thursday, September 17, 2026, beginning at 9 a.m. Eastern Time in Atlanta, Georgia. The company is an integrated global provider of treated wood products, wood treatment chemicals, and carbon compounds.
Why it matters — Investors and analysts tracking KOP will have the opportunity to hear directly from management about the company's strategy and outlook at the upcoming Investor Day.
Koppers Holdings reported second-quarter earnings and revenue that topped analyst estimates, driven by strong performance in its PC (preserved commodities) unit and robust utility pole demand, which helped offset pricing pressure and higher costs.
Why it matters — The results show that Koppers' core businesses — particularly preserved commodities and utility poles — remain strong enough to overcome industry headwinds like pricing pressure and rising costs.
Zacks Investment Research highlighted Koppers (KOP) as a strong candidate for momentum investors, evaluating whether the company has the characteristics to be a top momentum stock pick. The article frames KOP as a notable choice within the momentum investing strategy.
Why it matters — KOP watchers would care because the stock is being featured by a research firm as a momentum pick, signaling notable interest and attention from the investing community.
Zacks Investment Research reports that Koppers (KOP) passed its "Fast-Paced Momentum at a Bargain" screening criteria, indicating the stock has recently gained strong momentum while still trading at a reasonable price. The article suggests this combination may appeal to investors seeking momentum stocks at attractive valuations.
Why it matters — A KOP watcher would care because the stock being identified by Zacks' screening tool highlights that it is exhibiting strong recent price momentum without having become overvalued, which could signal continued investor attention.
The 2 Wall Street analysts covering Koppers Holdings, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $55, with estimates ranging from $54 to $62. 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. 88 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 14 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 14 Oct 2026, Koppers Holdings, Inc. ranks 88 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 Accruals (99 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 2 analysts implies +25.9% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Koppers Holdings, Inc. 88 out of 100 as at 14 Oct 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: $54 to $62 over the next 12 months.
Koppers Holdings, Inc. returned +65.1% over the 12 months to 14 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Koppers Holdings Inc. is a specialty materials company that supplies treated wood products, wood preservation chemicals, and carbon compounds for industrial and infrastructure uses.
The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 17 Sept 2026): "Koppers Holdings Inc. (KOP) Analyst/Investor Day Transcript". Koppers Holdings Inc. held an Analyst/Investor Day, and Seeking Alpha published the full transcript of the event. The transcript covers the company's presentations and discussion from that session.
Koppers Holdings Inc. is a specialty materials company that supplies treated wood products, wood preservation chemicals, and carbon compounds for industrial and infrastructure uses. Koppers Holdings Inc. serves a range of end markets, including railroads, utilities, specialty chemicals, residential lumber, agriculture, aluminum, steel, rubber, and construction. Its core business is organized around railroad and utility products and services, performance chemicals, and carbon materials and chemicals, with products and services that support railroad crossties, utility poles, bridge components, and related maintenance needs. The company plays an important role in infrastructure protection and industrial processing by providing materials designed for durability, treatment, and performance in demanding environments. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Koppers Holdings Inc. operates as a global supplier with a broad manufacturing and distribution network.
CEO Mr. Leroy Mangus Ball Jr. · 1,859 employees · United States · https://www.koppers.com
