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Quaker Chemical (KWR) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Oct 29, 2026
Quaker Chemical (KWR) reported revenue of $545M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +10% from a year earlier and +2% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 9.0%, net earnings $30.0M (5.5% of revenue).
Quaker Chemical, Q3 2026: revenue $545M (+10% year over year), operating margin 9.0%, net earnings $30.0M, operating cash flow $14.3M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $545M | +2% | +10% |
| Gross profit | $194M | +2% | +7% |
| Operating profit | $48.9M | +20% | +5% |
| Net earnings | $30.0M | +12% | -2% |
| Operating cash flow | $14.3M | -51% | -72% |
| Free cash flow | $2.9M | -85% | -92% |
What changed
Revenue was $544.5M in Q3 2026, up 10% year over year and up 2% from the previous quarter.
Gross margin was 35.5%, down 1.1 points from Q3 2025. Operating profit was $48.9M, a 9.0% margin (down 0.5 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q3 2025, 4% reached operating profit, below the 9% margin then. Operating expenses grew 8% against revenue growth of 10%. Net earnings were $30.0M, down 2% year over year. The effective tax rate was 28.3%.
Operating cash flow was $14.3M (down 72% year over year), 48% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $17.5M of depreciation and amortization and $3.7M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $36.8M. Capital expenditures of $11.4M left free cash flow of $2.9M.
Questions
What was Quaker Chemical's revenue in the third quarter 2026?
Quaker Chemical (KWR) reported revenue of $545M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +10% from a year earlier and +2% from the quarter before.
Was Quaker Chemical profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $48.9M (9.0% of revenue) and net earnings $30.0M.
Source: Quaker Chemical 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.