Quaker Chemical Corporation

Quaker Chemical reported total revenue of $532.55 million for the quarter ending June 2026, a 10.2% year-over-year increase, with international segments outperforming analyst estimates. The EMEA region contributed $158.44 million, or 29.8% of total revenue, surpassing the consensus estimate of $147 million by 7.78%. Asia/Pacific generated $137.6 million, or 25.8% of total revenue, exceeding the $130.8 million projection by 5.2%. Wall Street analysts forecast that for the ongoing fiscal quarter, Asia/Pacific and EMEA will contribute 26.7% and 28% of projected total revenue of $520.59 million, respectively. For the full year, total revenue is expected to reach $2.01 billion, with Asia/Pacific and EMEA accounting for 26.5% and 28.6% of that total.

Quaker Houghton posted record quarterly adjusted EBITDA of $85 million, the highest in its 160-plus-year history, driven by a 7% increase in sales volumes. Net sales rose 10% year-over-year to $533 million, with broad-based volume growth and net share gains across all regions. Gross margin declined to 35.5% due to higher raw material costs, while adjusted EBITDA margin expanded 40 basis points year-over-year to 16%. Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share increased 28% to $2.19. The company also announced a new $250 million stock repurchase authorization and a 4% dividend increase, marking its 17th consecutive annual increase.

Quaker Houghton has inaugurated a new manufacturing facility in Zhangjiagang, China, alongside an expanded laboratory, strengthening its production and research capabilities in a key growth market. The investment aims to meet rising customer demand across China and the Asia-Pacific region while enhancing localized manufacturing, technical support, and product innovation. The new site incorporates advanced production technologies to improve operational efficiency, product quality, and supply chain responsiveness, while the expanded lab will accelerate development of customized industrial process fluid solutions for sectors including automotive, steel, aluminum, mining, and wind power. The expansion follows a June upgrade of the company's Shanghai laboratory, which added dedicated grease business and QH FLUID INTELLIGENCE platform capabilities. Quaker Houghton stated the investment marks an important milestone in strengthening its regional footprint and will enhance collaboration with customers and responsiveness to local market needs.