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KWR

Quaker Chemical Corporation

KWR

Basic Materials · Specialty Chemicals · Stock · quarterly payer

$158.43

Fairly valued · -10% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

1.32%

Annual Dividend

$2.04

Payout Ratio

36%

5-Yr Growth

4.8%

Ex-Date

Oct 16, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about KWR's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 15, 2026, Quaker Chemical Corporation (KWR) has a forward dividend yield of 1.32%, based on an annual dividend of $2.04 per share and a share price of $158.43.
  • As of Oct 15, 2026, KWR's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is A (96 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very safe.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, Quaker Chemical Corporation (KWR) has raised its dividend for 18 consecutive years as of Oct 15, 2026.
  • KWR has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • KWR's next ex-dividend date is Oct 16, 2026, with payment on Oct 30, 2026. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
  • As of Oct 15, 2026, KWR pays out 36% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • KWR's dividend has grown at an average rate of 4.8% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 15, 2026, KWR's 1.32% yield is 28% above its five-year average yield of 1.03%.
  • As of Oct 15, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for KWR is $142.67 per share, 10% below the $158.43 share price, so KWR screens as fairly valued.
  • Quaker Chemical Corporation (KWR) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "KWR Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 15, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/KWR

Summary

As of Oct 15, 2026, Quaker Chemical Corporation (KWR) yields 1.32% ($2.04 a year per share), has a dividend safety grade of A (96/100) and has 18 consecutive years of dividend increases on record.

Is KWR a good dividend stock?

Yes

Quaker Chemical Corporation (KWR) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.32% ($2.04/yr), with 18 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • 18 consecutive years of dividend growth
  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Comfortable payout ratio (36%)
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
1.32%
Payout Ratio
36%
Annual Dividend
$2.04
5-Yr Avg Growth
4.8%
Ex-Dividend Date
Oct 16, 2026
Years of Growth
18
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
1.40
Market Cap
$2.7B
P/E Ratio
28.6
5-Yr Total Return
-37%
52-Week Range
$112.18 – $183.01
Dividend Safety
A · 96/100
Ever Cut?
No
KWR ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Oct 16, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →KWR dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is KWR a good dividend stock?

Yes. Quaker Chemical Corporation (KWR) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.32% ($2.04/yr), with 18 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is KWR undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, KWR's fair value is about $142.67 versus a $158.43 share price — so it looks fairly valued (-10% vs. fair value).

Is KWR's dividend safe?

KWR has a dividend-safety grade of A (96/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 18-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is KWR's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for KWR is about $142.67 per share, about 10% below the current $158.43 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is KWR a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data KWR screens as "yes" and fairly valued. Quaker Chemical Corporation (KWR) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.32% ($2.04/yr), with 18 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will KWR cut its dividend?

KWR earns a dividend-safety grade of A (96/100), with no dividend cut on record. A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does KWR pay a dividend?

Yes. Quaker Chemical Corporation pays a quarterly dividend of about $2.04 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 1.32%.

What is KWR's dividend yield?

As of Oct 15, 2026, KWR's forward dividend yield is 1.32%, based on a $2.04 annual dividend and a $158.43 share price.

What is KWR's dividend per share?

As of Oct 15, 2026, KWR pays $2.04 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is KWR's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 15, 2026, KWR's payout ratio is 36% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has KWR grown its dividend?

As of Oct 15, 2026, KWR has increased its dividend for 18 consecutive years.

When is the next KWR ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 15, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for KWR is Oct 16, 2026.

Income Calculator

At $2.04 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$50.90
Annual$203.60
Monthly avg$16.97

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