Why did Wall Street Zen downgrade Quaker Houghton (KWR) to 'Hold'?

Wall Street Zen downgraded Quaker Houghton (NYSE:KWR) from 'buy' to 'hold' to align with a new consensus 'Hold' rating and a target price of $179.50, following the company's recent Q4 earnings in which it missed EPS estimates but slightly beat revenue forecasts; other analysts, including Jefferies and RBC, have also trimmed their price targets for KWR.

What is Wall Street Zen's new target price for Quaker Houghton (KWR) after the downgrade?

Wall Street Zen's new target price for Quaker Houghton (NYSE:KWR) is $179.50, as stated in the downgrade announcement that shifted the rating from 'buy' to 'hold' to reflect revised expectations following Q4 earnings results and broader analyst sentiment.

Quaker Houghton (NYSE:KWR) Rating Lowered to Hold at Wall Street Zen

Apr 12, 2026

Wall Street Zen downgraded Quaker Houghton to a "Hold" rating with a $179.50 target price following Q4 earnings that missed EPS estimates. Other analysts like Jefferies and RBC have also reduced their price targets for the chemical company.

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