Koppers Q3 net income falls to $14.7 million; cuts 2026 profit outlook
Koppers reported third-quarter 2026 net sales of $499.1 million, up 2.8% from a year earlier, but net income fell to $14.7 million and diluted EPS fell to $0.75 as raw material and logistics costs rose. The company also lowered its 2026 adjusted EPS and adjusted EBITDA forecasts while raising its free cash flow outlook. For shareholders, higher sales and strong year-to-date cash generation are offset by weaker earnings and a reduced profit forecast.
Key points
- Net sales rose 2.8% to $499.1 million, but net income fell to $14.7 million from $23.8 million and diluted EPS fell to $0.75 from $1.17.
- Adjusted EBITDA fell 18.2% to $58.0 million from $70.9 million, mainly due to higher raw material and logistics costs.
- 2026 adjusted EPS forecast was cut to $3.10-$3.25 from $3.80-$4.20; adjusted EBITDA forecast was cut to $220-$225 million from $240-$250 million.
- Free cash flow forecast was raised to $115-$135 million from $110-$130 million; year-to-date free cash flow was a record $92.0 million.
The filing
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