KOP Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
KOP - Koppers Holdings, Inc.
$40.68
-1.73 (-4.08%)
▼
5d:
-7.52%
30d:
+10.01%
90d:
+18.6%
HOLD
LOW Confidence
Analysis Updated: May 15, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: May 08, 2026
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: KOP trades at premium valuation expecting 5.6% growth. Hold existing positions but don't chase. Wait for better entry.
📊 HOLD: KOP trades at premium valuation expecting 5.6% growth. Hold existing positions but don't chase. Wait for better entry.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$55.61
Based on 10.1% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$34.53
Trading above historical range
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 7.2x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: KOP is currently trading at $40.68, which is considered fair relative to its 30-day fair value range of $37.89 to $42.19. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a premium (Forward PE: 8.5) compared to its historical average (7.2). At these levels, the market is pricing in 5.6% annual earnings growth. This growth rate appears achievable given the company's track record, suggesting the valuation is rational.
Technical Outlook: Technically, KOP is in a strong uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $39.50. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside. Short-term momentum is weak, with the stock down 4.1% recently.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (40/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $51.00 (+25.4%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, KOP is in a strong uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $39.50. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside. Short-term momentum is weak, with the stock down 4.1% recently.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (40/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $51.00 (+25.4%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
FAIR
Historical Trading Range
$37.89 -
$42.19
Company Quality Score
54/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
66.7%
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View Profit Protection PlanAll Signals
- NEUTRAL: Price in fair range
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (40/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BEARISH: Downward momentum (-4.1%)
- BULLISH: Trading 25.4% below Wall St target ($51.00)
- NEUTRAL: Trading at premium valuation - market expects 5.6% growth which is achievable
- CAUTION: Recommendation downgraded due to -7.5% 5-day decline
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$37.89 -
$42.19
Current vs Trading Range
FAIR
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$39.50
Resistance Level
$46.40
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
May 15, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
8.47
Wall Street Target
$51.00
(+25.4%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
-0.3%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
7.3%
Profit Margin
4.1%
Valuation Premium vs History
+5.6% premium
PE vs Historical
8.5 vs 7.2
STRETCHED
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+5.6%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$42.96
(+6%)
2-Year Target
$45.36
(+12%)
3-Year Target
$47.90
(+18%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 8→7)
PE COMPRESSION
$40.73
(+0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 22.1, Growth: 16.1%)
$165.96
(+308%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 8.5, Growth: 16.1%)
$63.69
(+57%)
Bear:
(PE: 7.2, Growth: 16.1%)
$54.13
(+33%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (11x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (8x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 11.34 | Current EPS (TTM): $3.74
Bull Case
$59.91
(+47%)
Analyst growth 28.4%, PE expands to 12.5
Base Case
$54.47
(+34%)
Market implied 28.4%, PE stable at 11.3
Bear Case
$28.84
(-29%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 9.6
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Buys
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Sells
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