- Beat earnings estimates in 3 of the last 4 quarters
- +62.8% YTD performance
- Attractive free cash flow ratio of 6.0x
Koppers Holdings Inc stock upgraded to Strong Buy Candidate
(Updated on Jun 12, 2026)
The Koppers Holdings Inc stock price gained 4.55% on the last trading day (Friday, 12th Jun 2026), rising from $41.52 to $43.41. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 4.26% from a day low at $41.87 to a day high of $43.66. The price has risen in 6 of the last 10 days and is up by 6.4% over the past 2 weeks. Volume has increased on the last day along with the price, which is a positive technical sign, and, in total, 60 thousand more shares were traded than the day before. In total, 138 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $5.99 million.
The stock lies in the middle of a wide and strong rising trend in the short term and a further rise within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to rise 14.91% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $45.88 and $53.17 at the end of this 3-month period.
KOP Signals & Forecast
Mostly positive signals in the chart today. The Koppers Holdings Inc stock holds buy signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a positive forecast for the stock. Also, there is a general buy signal from the relation between the two signals where the short-term average is above the long-term average. On corrections down, there will be some support from the lines at $41.81 and $41.42. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, and so far it has risen 13.31%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Volume is rising along with the price. This is considered to be a good technical signal.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Koppers Holdings Inc stock
Koppers Holdings Inc finds support from accumulated volume at $42.41 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
This stock has average movements during the day and with good trading volume, the risk is considered to be medium. During the last day, the stock moved $1.79 between high and low, or 4.26%. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 3.31%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $41.27 (-4.94%) (This stock has medium daily movements and this gives medium risk. There is a buy signal from a pivot bottom found 17 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (KOP) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Monday 15th
For the upcoming trading day on Monday, 15th we expect Koppers Holdings Inc to open at $42.98, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $42.64 and $44.18, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$1.55 (+/-3.63%) up or down from last closing price. If Koppers Holdings Inc takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 3.63% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $43.55 (0.32%) than the support at $42.41 (2.30%), our systems don't find the trading risk/reward intra-day attractive and any bets should be held until the stock is closer to the support level.
Is Koppers Holdings Inc stock A Buy?
Koppers Holdings Inc holds several positive signals and is within a strong rising trend. As the old saying says, "Let the trend be your friend.'". We therefore consider it to be a good choice at these current levels and we are expecting further gains during the next 3 months. We have upgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Buy to a Strong Buy candidate.
Current score:
5.153
Strong Buy Candidate
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Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on June 15, 2026 - $42.98 ( 0.99%).
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KOP Performance
Trading levels for KOP
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 44.76 | 3.12% |
| R2 | 44.08 | 1.55% |
| R1 | 43.66 | 0.576% |
| Price | 43.41 | |
| S1 | 42.30 | -2.57% |
| S2 | 41.88 | -3.54% |
| S3 | 41.19 | -5.11% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 0 | - |
| R2 | 43.99 | 1.34% |
| R1 | 43.55 | 0.323% |
| Price | 43.41 | |
| S1 | 42.41 | -2.30% |
| S2 | 42.16 | -2.88% |
| S3 | 35.10 | -19.14% |
KOP Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 07, 2026 | May 29, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 | $0.0900 | 0.205% |
| 2 | Mar 06, 2026 | Mar 06, 2026 | Mar 23, 2026 | $0.0900 | 0.263% |
| 3 | Nov 28, 2025 | Nov 28, 2025 | Dec 16, 2025 | $0.0800 | 0.300% |
| 4 | Aug 29, 2025 | Aug 29, 2025 | Sep 15, 2025 | $0.0800 | 0.277% |
| 5 | May 30, 2025 | May 30, 2025 | Jun 17, 2025 | $0.0800 | 0.254% |
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