Koppers Holdings(US:KOP)2025-11-07 16:00Financial Performance - Q3 2025 sales were $485.3 million, a decrease of 12.4% compared to $554.3 million in Q3 2024[17, 85] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 2025 was $70.9 million, a decrease of 8.4% compared to $77.4 million in Q3 2024[20, 85] - The company generated approximately $50 million in cash flow during Q3 2025[9] - The company deployed $50 million to dividends, share buybacks, and debt reduction[9] Segment Performance - Railroad and Utility Products and Services (RUPS) sales decreased by 6.2%, from $248 million in Q3 2024 to $233 million in Q3 2025[17] - Performance Chemicals (PC) sales decreased by 18.3%, from $177 million in Q3 2024 to $144 million in Q3 2025[17] - Carbon Materials and Chemicals (CMC) sales decreased by 16.4%, from $130 million in Q3 2024 to $108 million in Q3 2025[17] Business Optimization and Market Dynamics - Year-to-date adjusted SG&A expenses decreased by 14% compared to the prior year[9] - The company reduced headcount for five consecutive quarters, with full-time employees (FTEs) 17% lower compared to April 2024[9] - Most end markets remain soft, with PC volumes down 5% in residential (excluding market share loss) and up 2.5% in industrial, Class I demand down 3% year-to-date, and CMC markets at a trough[9] - UIP volumes for Q3 2025 increased by 6.5% compared to the prior year[9] 2025 Guidance - The company forecasts sales of approximately $1.9 billion for 2025[70, 71] - Adjusted EBITDA is forecasted to be between $255 million and $260 million for 2025[72] - Adjusted EPS is forecasted to be between $4.00 and $4.15 for 2025[75]