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Koppers Q2 2026 results with impairment and strong cash flow guidance

Aug 6, 2026, 7:58 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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GAAP impairment drives a meaningful near-term earnings/stock-headwind, even as cash flow strength and guidance support longer-term value. Historical peers show stock downside on large impairment despite improving cash generation.

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Koppers reported Q2 2026 results with higher sales but a large impairment, driving a GAAP loss, while cash flow and a robust YTD cash generation improved. Management highlighted Catalyst transformation, Stickney CMC plant closure, and RUPS optimization as catalysts, guiding toward a 2026 forecast of $1.9-2.0B in net sales and $240-250m Adjusted EBITDA, signaling a focus on debt reduction and shareholder returns amid margin headwinds.

Q2 2026 net sales $520.1m; impairment $215.8m.
Net loss $(147.5)m; impairment included.
Diluted EPS $(7.71); Adjusted EPS $1.37.
Adjusted EBITDA $71.0m; down 7.9% YoY.
Record YTD cash flow: operating $96.3m; free cash flow $72.6m.

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Koppers Q2 2026 results with impairment and strong cash flow guidance

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