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KOP today

$31.50-$0.20 (-0.63%)close Nov 13, 2026

Trend

DailyDowntrend (confirmed)

4 hourLeaning Bullish

1 hourSymmetric Triangle

15 minBearish

5 minStrong Bearish

Daily trend turns up above $43.36

Key levels

Resistance$38.13

Resistance$35.62

Support$30.21

Support$26.86

Latest news & SEC filings

AnalystB. Riley Securities keeps Buy rating on Koppers Holdings, cuts target to $54

LegalLevi & Korsinsky opens investigation into Koppers Holdings

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About Koppers

Koppers supplies preserved lumber goods, wood-protection chemistry, and carbon-based materials to industrial customers around the world. Its Railroad and Utility Products and Services unit serves railroads and utilities with treated timber, rail components, and poles and pilings. The Performance Chemicals unit makes preservatives and treatment systems for construction, infrastructure, and agricultural uses. The Carbon Materials and Chemicals unit turns coal tar into industrial inputs used in wood treatment, aluminum and steel production, rubber manufacturing, and concrete. Operations span North America, South America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region.

Based on the company's 10-K filed Feb 26, 2026.

NYSE · Basic Materials

Koppers Holdings Inc. (KOP)

$31.50-0.20 (-0.63%)
HOLDGrade: CRisk: MEDIUM
1D5D1M1Y5YMaxSign up for all timeframes
32.8736.4139.9643.5031.50Oct 13Oct 21Oct 29Nov 6
High32.43
Low31.14
Open32.43
Volume72K
Avg Vol158K
VWAP31.47
30d High47.04
30d Low29.33
30d Chg-33.04%

What Is the Price Target for KOP?

SEPT Low Target

$0.00

SEPT Mid Target

$0.00

SEPT High Target

$0.00

Analyst Consensus

$0.00

Current: $31.70Upside: +0.0%Confidence: 20%Method: No Coverage

Is KOP a Buy or Sell Right Now?

40
Investability Score
HOLD12-18 months
News summary · last 30 days
Nov 6▼ DownEarningsGuidance3 articles
Koppers Holdings reported its Q3 2026 results and filed a Form 8-K on a major company event, but the key catalyst was guidance: the company cut its FY26 adjusted EBITDA outlook to $220M-$225M from a prior $240M-$250M range, while lifting its free cash flow target to $115M-$135M from $110M-$130M. Despite the reduced profit outlook, KOP shares closed up 1.71% at $29.97, though the session was extremely volatile with a high of $33.51 and a low of $26.86 on volume of 350,277. The EBITDA cut is a bearish signal for earnings power, but the higher free cash flow guidance may have offset some of that negativity in the market's reaction.

Thesis

  • •Revenue growing -10.2% YoY with DECLINING trend — consistent growth.
  • •SEC filings signal active product innovation — 1 new product/expansion keywords detected in 10-K. R&D investment stable.

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Is KOP Overvalued or Undervalued?

Valuation Verdict

UNDERVALUED

Methods Used

P/E Forward, P/B

Fair Value

$64.20

8

Moat Score

NONE

7/9

Piotroski Score

2.4

Altman Z-Score

What Is Smart Money Doing with KOP?

Insider Signal

SELLING

0 buys / 6 sells (90d)

Congress Signal

NEUTRAL

0 buys / 0 sells (90d)

Institutional

N/A

Short Squeeze Risk

MEDIUM

Signal: NEUTRAL

Recent Insider Activity

NameTitleTypeSharesValueDate
BALL M LEROYdirector officerSale4,000$184KAug 31, 2026
BALL M LEROYdirector officerSale200-Aug 31, 2026
BALL M LEROYdirector officerSale4,141$171KJun 11, 2026
BALL M LEROYdirector officerSale300-Jun 11, 2026
Feng XudongdirectorSale5,695-Jun 3, 2026
Brenner Eric D.officerBuy6,620-May 26, 2026

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KOP Growth Story

Revenue YoY

-10.2%

3yr Revenue CAGR

-1.7%

EPS Growth YoY

11.38%

FCF Growth YoY

60.7%

Revenue Trend

DECLINING

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TimePriceSizeValueSide
16:08:23$31.211,000$$31KSELL
21:00:39$31.704,600$$146KBUY
20:40:24$32.102,303$$74KSELL
20:07:00$32.281,268$$41KMIDPOINT
19:33:29$32.212,500$$81KSELL

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KOP — frequently asked questions

What is KOP stock price today?

Koppers Holdings Inc. (KOP) is at $31.50, down 0.63% (-$0.20) at the Nov 13, 2026 close.

Why is KOP stock moving today?

Latest KOP news — Nov 9, 2026: B. Riley Securities keeps Buy rating on Koppers Holdings, cuts target to $54 · Nov 7, 2026: Levi & Korsinsky opens investigation into Koppers Holdings

Why did KOP stock move on Nov 6, 2026?

Koppers Holdings reported its Q3 2026 results and filed a Form 8-K on a major company event, but the key catalyst was guidance: the company cut its FY26 adjusted EBITDA outlook to $220M-$225M from a prior $240M-$250M range, while lifting its free cash flow target to $115M-$135M from $110M-$130M. Despite the reduced profit outlook, KOP shares closed up 1.71% at $29.97, though the session was extremely volatile with a high of $33.51 and a low of $26.86 on volume of 350,277.

What do analysts rate KOP?

Analyst ratings for KOP: 2 Buy, 0 Hold, 0 Sell — consensus Buy.

Did KOP beat earnings?

KOP last reported on Nov 6, 2026: EPS $0.77 vs $1.37 expected — a miss of 43.8%.

Does KOP pay a dividend?

Yes. KOP's dividend yield is 1.19%.

What are KOP support and resistance levels?

Support: $30.21, $26.86. Resistance: $35.62, $38.13, $40.85.

What are insiders doing with KOP?

Insider activity: SELLING, 0 buys and 6 sells in the last 90 days.

What is the latest news on KOP?

Nov 9, 2026: B. Riley Securities keeps Buy rating on Koppers Holdings, cuts target to $54 · Nov 7, 2026: Levi & Korsinsky opens investigation into Koppers Holdings