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Quaker Chemical and EV Fluids: Why APAC Wins Matter in 2026
by Anindya Barman
KWR leans on APAC growth and EV wins to fuel 2026 outgrowth, with China expansion, Dipsol synergies and share gains offsetting soft markets.
ASHPositive Net Change KWRPositive Net Change IOSPNegative Net Change
basic-materials chemicals
KWR Stock: Undervalued Play or Execution Risk Waiting to Unfold?
by Anindya Barman
KWR trades at a discount after sharp declines, as investors weigh margin targets and share gains against tariffs, flat demand and rising costs.
ASHPositive Net Change KWRPositive Net Change IOSPNegative Net Change
basic-materials chemicals
Can Execution Power Quaker Chemical's Growth in a Soft Market?
by Anindya Barman
KWR eyes 2026 share gains and margin lift despite soft demand, leaning on APAC momentum, China capacity and cost savings to drive steady growth.
ASHPositive Net Change KWRPositive Net Change IOSPNegative Net Change
basic-materials chemicals
Bear of the Day: FMC Corp. (FMC)
by Bryan Hayes
Weak financial metrics and debt pressures resulted in a recent downgrade from major credit rating agencies.
FMCNegative Net Change
agriculture basic-materials chemicals dividends earnings investing
3 Diversified Chemical Stocks to Watch Amid Demand Headwinds
by Anindya Barman
Soft demand in key end markets and sluggishness in Europe and China have put a dent in the Zacks Chemicals Diversified industry. APD, ALB and AVNT are poised to navigate the industry challenges.
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basic-materials chemicals
Bear of the Day: Ashland (ASH)
by Tracey Ryniec
Uncertainty is hitting the chemical makers.
ASHPositive Net Change
chemicals
Chemical Stocks Plunge: Values or Traps?
by Tracey Ryniec
Many chemical companies are trading near 5-year lows. Are they deals?
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chemicals value-stocks
Bear of the Day: Eastman Chemical (EMN)
by Tracey Ryniec
Earnings estimates continue to fall as tough industry conditions persist.
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chemicals
Bear Of The Day: Stepan (SCL)
by Brian Bolan
A big recent earnings miss has sent estimates lower and pushed the Zacks Rank for this stock to #5.
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chemicals
Bear of the Day: Westlake (WLK)
by Bryan Hayes
Sluggish construction activity in North America remains a concern over the short-term.
WLKNegative Net Change
basic-materials chemicals construction earnings industrial-products investing