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Stock Price: $42.89 • 11/5/26
Koppers (KOP) makes treated railroad ties, utility poles and chemicals that protect wood.
June-quarter domestic utility pole volumes rose 16%, while first-half free cash flow reached $72.6 million. Its November 6 results will test whether stronger wood-treatment demand and plant changes can offset weaker margins elsewhere.
With a market cap of approximately $811 million, KOP trades at approximately 6.8x the midpoint of management's 2026 free cash flow forecast. Payment timing and lower inventory helped cash flow; substantial plant charges left the first half at a reported loss. Heavy debt, closure costs, environmental liabilities and dilution remain risks.
Opinion: KOP appears potentially undervalued if wood-treatment demand sustains cash flow and November's report supports debt reduction despite weaker margins and plant costs.
Daily closes 路 through Nov 04, 2026 路 Yahoo Finance
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