Koppers (KOP) Reports Q4 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say

Core Insights - Koppers reported revenue of $477 million for the quarter ended December 2024, a decrease of 7.1% year-over-year, and EPS of $0.77, up from $0.67 in the same quarter last year [1] - The revenue fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $497 million, resulting in a surprise of -4.02%, while the EPS also missed the consensus estimate of $0.91 by -15.38% [1] Financial Performance Metrics - Net Sales in Carbon Materials & Chemicals were $113.50 million, below the average estimate of $127.05 million, reflecting a year-over-year decline of -14.3% [4] - Net Sales in Performance Chemicals reached $147.90 million, compared to the average estimate of $160.95 million, marking a year-over-year decrease of -10% [4] - Net Sales in Railroad & Utility Products and Services amounted to $215.60 million, slightly below the average estimate of $226.90 million, with a minimal year-over-year change of -0.4% [4] Stock Performance - Koppers shares have returned +5.8% over the past month, contrasting with a -2.2% change in the Zacks S&P 500 composite [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), suggesting it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term [3]