Koppers Holdings (NYSE:KOP) Second Quarter 2024 Results

Key Financial Results

• Revenue: US$563.2m (down 2.4% from 2Q 2023).

• Net income: US$26.8m (up 9.4% from 2Q 2023).

• Profit margin: 4.8% (up from 4.2% in 2Q 2023). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses.

• EPS: US$1.28 (up from US$1.18 in 2Q 2023).

All figures shown in the chart above are for the trailing 12 month (TTM) period

Koppers Holdings Earnings Insights

Looking ahead, revenue is forecast to grow 3.9% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 4.8% growth forecast for the Chemicals industry in the US.

Performance of the American Chemicals industry.

The company's shares are down 4.2% from a week ago.

Risk Analysis

It's necessary to consider the ever-present spectre of investment risk. We've identified 2 warning signs with Koppers Holdings (at least 1 which doesn't sit too well with us), and understanding these should be part of your investment process.

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