Quaker Houghton
KWRQuaker Houghton (KWR) is a global leader in manufacturing specialized industrial process fluids and chemical products. The company serves a variety of industries, including automotive, aerospace, metalworking, and machinery, providing solutions that enhance manufacturing efficiency and product quality. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, Quaker Houghton offers a wide range of customized and innovative chemical solutions tailored to industrial processing needs.
Dividend History
Investors can expect a dividend payout of $0.51 per share, scheduled to be distributed in 7 days on January 30, 2026
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 30, 2026 | $0.51 | 2026-01-16 | 2026-01-16 |
| October 31, 2025 | $0.51 | 2025-10-17 | 2025-10-17 |
| July 31, 2025 | $0.48 | 2025-07-17 | 2025-07-17 |
| April 30, 2025 | $0.48 | 2025-04-16 | 2025-04-16 |
| January 31, 2025 | $0.48 | 2025-01-17 | 2025-01-17 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: Quaker Houghton has rewarded shareholders with 89 dividend payments over the past 22 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held KWR shares during this period received a total of $28.04 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.51/share was paid 84 days ago, on October 31, 2025.
- Yield & Schedule: KWR currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 1.28%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2004, the dividend payout has grown by 141.9%, from $0.21 to $0.51.
- Dividend Reliability: KWR has maintained or increased its dividend for 89 consecutive payments.
Company News
Quaker Houghton declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.508 per share, payable on January 30, 2026, to shareholders of record as of January 16, 2026.
Luminus Management sold 42,585 shares of Quaker Chemical, reducing its stake to 60,466 shares valued at $8 million. Despite sales growth, the company experienced a decline in net income and stock performance.
Quaker Houghton has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.508 per share, representing a 4.7% increase from the previous dividend. The dividend will be payable on October 31, 2025, to shareholders of record as of October 17, 2025.
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