Koppers Lifts 2026 Dividend 12.5% to $0.09/Share

Annual payout increases to $0.36 per share, subject to board review.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Koppers Holdings Inc., a global provider of treated wood products and chemicals, announced a 12.5% increase in its planned quarterly dividend rate for 2026, from $0.08 to $0.09 per share. The new quarterly dividend will be paid on March 23, 2026, to shareholders of record as of March 6, 2026. At this rate, the annual dividend for 2026 will increase to $0.36 per share, subject to the board's standard quarterly review.

Why it matters

The dividend increase reflects Koppers' confidence in the growth and sustainability of its free cash flow outlook. The company's balanced capital deployment strategy involves investing for the future while also returning cash to shareholders through regular quarterly dividends.

The details

Koppers' Board of Directors approved the 12.5% increase in the quarterly dividend rate. The company cited its strong financial position, results of operations, cash flows, and capital requirements as factors supporting the decision. Future dividend declarations will continue to be subject to board approval and a determination that the payouts are in the best interests of Koppers and its shareholders.

  • The new $0.09 quarterly dividend will be paid on March 23, 2026.
  • The dividend is payable to shareholders of record as of the close of trading on March 6, 2026.

The players

Koppers Holdings Inc.

An integrated global provider of essential treated wood products, wood preservation technologies, and carbon compounds.

Leroy Ball

Chief Executive Officer of Koppers Holdings Inc.

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What they’re saying

“This latest increase to our dividend is driven and supported by our confidence in the growth and sustainability of our free cash flow outlook. This decision is consistent with our balanced capital deployment strategy of investing for the future while returning cash to shareholders.”

— Leroy Ball, Chief Executive Officer (Koppers Holdings Inc.)

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The takeaway

Koppers' dividend increase demonstrates its commitment to rewarding shareholders while also investing in the future growth of the business, highlighting the company's financial strength and stability.