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.
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.
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From Koppers Holdings, Inc.'s 10-Q and 10-K filings (SEC XBRL). YoY compares each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier; it is blank when the year-ago figure is missing or negative.
Annual results
Fiscal year
Revenue
Growth
EPS (diluted)
Growth
Net margin
FY2025
$1.88B
-10.2%
$2.74
+11.4%
3.0%
FY2024
$2.09B
-2.9%
$2.46
-40.6%
2.5%
FY2023
$2.15B
+8.8%
$4.14
+38.9%
4.1%
FY2022
$1.98B
+18.0%
$2.98
-23.2%
3.2%
FY2021
$1.68B
+0.6%
$3.88
-32.0%
5.1%
Frequently asked questions
When is Koppers Holdings's next earnings date?
Koppers Holdings (KOP) is scheduled to report on Friday, November 06, 2026 before the market opens. Analysts expect EPS of $1.37.
What did Koppers Holdings earn last quarter?
For the quarter ended Sep 2026, Koppers Holdings reported diluted EPS of $0.75 (-35.9% year over year) on revenue of $499.10M (+2.8%).
Where do these numbers come from?
Reported revenue, net income and EPS come from the company's own 10-Q and 10-K filings with the SEC (XBRL data). The report date and consensus estimate come from the Nasdaq earnings calendar.
Not investment advice. Figures can be restated by the company in later filings.