Koppers Holdings Inc (NYSE: KOP) has reported earnings for its third fiscal quarter (ending September 30) of $1.12 versus $1.27 for the same period a year ago — a decline of -12%. This performance was $-0.16 short of the consensus estimate of $1.27. For the latest four quarters through September 30, E.P.S. were $3.63 versus $4.33 for the same period a year ago — a decline of -16%.
Recent Price Action
Koppers Holdings Inc (NYSE: KOP) stock declined by -2.1% on 11/8/24. The shares closed at $37.22. Moreover, above average trading volume at 143% of normal accompanied the decline. The stock has risen 9.4% during the last week but has been extremely weak relative to the market over the last nine months.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
KOP’s future returns on capital are forecasted to be above the cost of capital. Accordingly, the company is expected to continue to be an important Value Builder.
Koppers Holdings has a current Value Trend Rating of D (Negative). With this rating, PTR’s two proprietary measures of a stock’s current attractiveness are providing very contradictory signals. Koppers Holdings has a good Appreciation Score of 74 but a very low Power Rating of 6, with the Negative Value Trend Rating the result.
Rating Review
In light of this discouraging new earnings information we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of D. This review will be completed in the next several days.
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