On April 17, 2026, Seaport Global upgraded Quaker Chemical (NYSE: KWR) from **Neutral** to **Buy**, indicating strong future potential for the company.
The average one-year price target for Quaker Chemical is now $179.52 per share, representing a projected increase of 28.24% from its latest closing price of $139.99. The range of price forecasts spans from a low of $171.70 to a high of $193.20. Additionally, the company is expected to generate annual revenue of $2.066 billion, marking a 9.39% increase, with a non-GAAP EPS projection of 11.14.
Institutional ownership has seen a decrease of 47.91%, with 299 funds reporting positions in Quaker Chemical, down from 574. Total shares owned by institutions have fallen by 24.99% to 15.4 million shares. Notable shareholders include Wellington Management (757K shares, +12.56% from last quarter) and JPMorgan Chase (523K shares, -25.01% from last quarter).
