Koppers (KOP) Q4 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

Core Insights - Koppers reported a revenue of $432.7 million for the quarter ended December 2025, reflecting a decline of 9.3% year-over-year and a surprise of -2.66% compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $444.5 million [1] - The company's EPS was $0.70, down from $0.77 in the same quarter last year, but exceeded the consensus estimate of $0.59 by +17.98% [1] Financial Performance Metrics - Koppers' net sales in Railroad & Utility Products and Services were $208.7 million, below the two-analyst average estimate of $213.7 million, representing a year-over-year decline of -3.2% [4] - In the Carbon Materials and Chemicals segment, net sales were $96.2 million, compared to the average estimate of $101.85 million, marking a -15.2% change year-over-year [4] - Performance Chemicals net sales reached $127.8 million, slightly below the average estimate of $128.7 million, with a year-over-year decline of -13.6% [4] Stock Performance - Koppers shares have returned +18.1% over the past month, significantly outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite, which saw a change of +0.6% [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating potential performance in line with the broader market in the near term [3]