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May 24, 2023
Koppers Holdings (KOP) Dividend Announcement - A Profound Analysis

Koppers Holdings (KOP) Dividend Announcement - A Profound Analysis

Koppers Holdings Inc. (KOP), a global provider of treated wood products, wood treatment chemicals, and carbon compounds, recently made a notable announcement. The company declared a dividend payout of $0.06 per share, demonstrating the strength and resilience of its financial operations.

The upcoming dividend has a record date of June 12, 2023, and an ex-dividend date of May 25, 2023. Investors must have purchased shares by May 24, 2023, to be eligible for this dividend payout. Those purchasing shares on or after the ex-dividend date of May 25, 2023, will need to wait until the next dividend announcement to receive a payout.

The consistency in the dividend payout rate is worth noting. The last dividend, which was also $0.06 per share, was paid on March 27, 2023. This stable dividend payout reflects the company's commitment to providing returns to its shareholders, even in a challenging economic environment.

Investors should always pay attention to the ex-dividend date. This is the date when the ownership of the dividend payment is effectively transferred from the seller to the buyer. If an investor purchases a stock on or after its ex-dividend date, the seller receives the upcoming dividend. Conversely, if the shares are bought before the ex-dividend date, the buyer is entitled to the next dividend payout.

The fact that Koppers is maintaining its dividend payout could signal a positive outlook for the company. Consistent dividends may indicate a firm's profitability and its ability to generate consistent cash flow, a positive sign for investors.

Koppers has an extensive history of delivering regular dividends to shareholders, which can be an indication of the company's commitment to providing returns on investment. This pattern shows that the management team has confidence in the business's long-term prospects.

However, it's essential to remember that dividends are only one piece of the investment puzzle. Investors should consider a company's dividend payment history alongside other factors, such as the strength of its financial performance, market conditions, and long-term growth prospects.

Koppers Holdings Inc.'s (KOP) upcoming dividend payout of $0.06 per share demonstrates the company's stability and commitment to its shareholders. With the record date set for June 12, 2023, and the ex-dividend date for May 25, 2023, potential investors have a clear timeline to consider if they wish to participate in this dividend payout. The consistent dividend pattern indicates a positive outlook for the company, though investors should still consider other financial and market indicators before making an investment decision.

Related Ticker: KOP

KOP sees its Stochastic Oscillator recovers from oversold territory

On September 23, 2026, the Stochastic Oscillator for KOP moved out of oversold territory and this could be a bullish sign for the stock. Traders may want to buy the stock or buy call options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 56 instances where the indicator left the oversold zone. In 42 of the 56 cases the stock moved higher in the following days. This puts the odds of a move higher at over 75%.

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Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bullish Trend Analysis

The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on September 28, 2026. You may want to consider a long position or call options on KOP as a result. In 57 of 83 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are 69%.

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for KOP just turned positive on September 23, 2026. Looking at past instances where KOP's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in 34 of 47 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 72%.

Following a +1.43% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where KOP advanced for three days, in 242 of 325 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 74%.

Bearish Trend Analysis

KOP moved below its 50-day moving average on September 08, 2026 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.

Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where KOP declined for three days, the price rose further in 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 65%.

KOP broke above its upper Bollinger Band on September 04, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.

Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)

The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 41 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. KOP’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 70 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. KOP’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 83, placing this stock better than average.

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 91 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 95 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.

The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 96 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is significantly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (2.256) is normal, around the industry mean (6.363). P/E Ratio (13.536) is within average values for comparable stocks, (209.940). KOP's Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (9.500) is very high in comparison to the industry average of (1.548). Dividend Yield (0.008) settles around the average of (0.013) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (0.490) is also within normal values, averaging (48.960).

Notable companies

The most notable companies in this group are DuPont de Nemours (NYSE:DD), Chemours Company (The) (NYSE:CC).

Industry description

The specialty chemicals sector includes companies that produce chemicals and industrial gases, which are of relatively high-value, often made to customer specifications. Examples of specialty chemicals are electronic chemicals, industrial gases, coatings, adhesives and sealants, industrial and institutional cleaning chemicals. The products are often valued on the basis of their purposes/performances rather than for their composition. Linde Plc, Ecolab Inc., Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., and Dow, Inc. are some of the largest companies making specialty chemicals.

Market Cap

The average market capitalization across the Chemicals: Specialty Industry is 11.08B. The market cap for tickers in the group ranges from 50 to 217.6B. LIN holds the highest valuation in this group at 217.6B. The lowest valued company is JSCPY at 50.

High and low price notable news

The average weekly price growth across all stocks in the Chemicals: Specialty Industry was -3%. For the same Industry, the average monthly price growth was -5%, and the average quarterly price growth was 2%. FEAM experienced the highest price growth at 28%, while CITR experienced the biggest fall at -36%.

Volume

The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the Chemicals: Specialty Industry was -11%. For the same stocks of the Industry, the average monthly volume growth was -21% and the average quarterly volume growth was -22%

Fundamental Analysis Ratings

The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows

Valuation Rating: 55
P/E Growth Rating: 55
Price Growth Rating: 56
SMR Rating: 78
Profit Risk Rating: 83
Seasonality Score: -24 (-100 ... +100)
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a holding company with interest in producing chemicals, carbon compounds and treated wood products

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Industry
Chemicals Specialty
Address
436 Seventh Avenue
Phone
+1 412 227-2001
Employees
1859
Web
https://www.koppers.com