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Koppers Holdings (KOP) Q2 2025 earnings results (second quarter 2025)
10-Q filed Aug 8, 2025
Koppers Holdings (KOP) reported revenue of $505M for the second quarter 2025 (Q2 2025), -10% from a year earlier and +11% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 7.7%, net earnings $16.4M (3.2% of revenue).
Koppers Holdings, Q2 2025: revenue $505M (-10% year over year), operating margin 7.7%, net earnings $16.4M, operating cash flow $50.5M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q2 2025 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $505M | +11% | -10% |
| Operating profit | $39.1M | +45% | -32% |
| Net earnings | $16.4M | — | -39% |
| Operating cash flow | $50.5M | — | +86% |
| Free cash flow | $38.4M | — | +280% |
What changed
Revenue was $504.8M in Q2 2025, down 10% year over year and up 11% from the previous quarter.
Operating profit was $39.1M, a 7.7% margin (down 2.5 points year over year). Total costs fell 8% while revenue fell 10%. The fastest-growing cost line was Other operating costs (+96%). Net earnings were $16.4M, down 39% year over year. The effective tax rate was 31.4%.
Operating cash flow was $50.5M (up 86% year over year), 308% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $18.0M of depreciation and amortization and $1.7M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $14.4M. Capital expenditures of $12.1M left free cash flow of $38.4M.
Questions
What was Koppers Holdings' revenue in the second quarter 2025?
Koppers Holdings (KOP) reported revenue of $505M for the second quarter 2025 (Q2 2025), -10% from a year earlier and +11% from the quarter before.
Was Koppers Holdings profitable in the second quarter 2025?
Operating profit was $39.1M (7.7% of revenue) and net earnings $16.4M.
Source: Koppers Holdings 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.