Top 3 Materials Stocks That May Plunge This Month

As of Feb. 23, 2026, three stocks in the materials sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.

Benzinga • Feb 23, 2026

Koppers Holdings Inc. Announces Increase to Quarterly Cash Dividend

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Koppers Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KOP), an integrated global provider of treated wood products, wood treatment chemicals, and carbon compounds, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a 12.5 percent increase in the planned quarterly dividend rate for 2026, from $0.08 to $0.09 per share of Koppers common stock.  A quarterly dividend will be paid on March 23, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of trading on March 6, 2026.

PRNewsWire • Feb 11, 2026

Koppers Holdings Inc. Schedules Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Conference Call

PITTSBURGH, Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Koppers Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KOP), an integrated global provider of treated wood products, wood treatment chemicals, and carbon compounds, today announced that the company plans to release its financial results for the fourth quarter and full-year 2025 before the market opens on Thursday, February 26, 2026, and discuss its outlook on a conference call later that day at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

PRNewsWire • Jan 29, 2026

Koppers Announces Retirement of Chief Financial Officer Jimmi Sue Smith

Bradley Pearce Elected as Interim Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer Company Undergoing Search for Successor PITTSBURGH, Jan. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Koppers Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KOP) today announced that Jimmi Sue Smith is retiring from her position as Chief Financial Officer effective January 5, 2026. Ms. Smith will continue to serve as Treasurer, as well as in an advisory role, to assist with a smooth transition through February 28, 2026.

PRNewsWire • Jan 9, 2026

Koppers Named To Newsweek 'America's Most Responsible Companies' Listing

Sixth Consecutive Year of Recognition PITTSBURGH , Dec. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Koppers Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KOP), an integrated global provider of treated wood products, wood treatment chemicals and carbon compounds, has been named as one of America's Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek magazine for the sixth consecutive year for 2026.  "We are honored to once again be named among America's Most Responsible Companies – a reflection of our employees' unwavering commitment to living out our values of People, Planet and Performance," said Stephanie Apostolou, Chief Legal and Sustainability Officer and Secretary.

PRNewsWire • Dec 16, 2025

Koppers Management Participating in Sidoti Year End Virtual Investor Conference

PITTSBURGH , Dec. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Koppers Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KOP) today announced that the company will host meetings with the investment community as part of its participation in the Sidoti Year End Virtual Investor Conference, which will be held virtually on December 10, 2025. Koppers management will be represented by Bradley Pearce, Chief Accounting Officer, and Quynh McGuire, Vice President of Investor Relations.

PRNewsWire • Dec 8, 2025

Koppers Holdings Inc. (KOP) Presents at Bank of America Leveraged Finance Conference Transcript

Koppers Holdings Inc. (KOP) Presents at Bank of America Leveraged Finance Conference Transcript

Seeking Alpha • Dec 2, 2025

Koppers Management Participating in BofA Securities Leveraged Finance Conference

PITTSBURGH , Nov. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Koppers Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KOP) today announced that the company will host meetings with the investment community as part of its participation in the BofA Securities Leveraged Finance Conference, which will be in-person in Boca Raton, Florida, on December 2, 2025. Koppers management will be represented by Jimmi Sue Smith, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and Quynh McGuire, Vice President of Investor Relations.

PRNewsWire • Nov 26, 2025

Koppers Trades At 7x Cycle-Average Income, But All Businesses Are In Retreat

Koppers reported Q3 2025 results showing continued market pressures, especially in Performance Chemicals, but maintained profitability through cost cuts and divestments. KOP reduced full-year guidance due to rail segment weakness, with all segments except PC actively shrinking or divesting to protect margins. Valuation appears fair at 7x earnings, but cyclical risks and high leverage warrant caution; deleveraging is prioritized over buybacks.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 23, 2025

Koppers Announces Participation in Southwest IDEAS Investor Conference

PITTSBURGH , Nov. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Koppers Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KOP), an integrated global provider of treated wood products, wood treatment chemicals and carbon compounds, today announced that the company will host meetings with the investment community as part of its participation in the Southwest IDEAS Investor Conference, which will be held in Dallas, on November 20, 2025. Koppers management will be represented by Bradley Pearce, Chief Accounting Officer, and Quynh McGuire, Vice President of Investor Relations.

PRNewsWire • Nov 17, 2025