Quaker Chemical Corporation (KWR) Quarterly Institutional 13F Update (Q2 2026)

KWR ranks #2013 out of 37501 tracked stocks by institutional interest — one of the most closely watched names in our coverage.

KWR is a top-conviction position for Luminus Management LLC — at 8.5% of their entire disclosed 13F portfolio, it's one of their largest single bets, not just a passing allocation.

The largest dollar stake in KWR belongs to BlackRock, Inc., but the position matters far more to Luminus Management LLC, who has 8.5% of their own portfolio riding on it — a reminder that the biggest holder by size and the holder with the biggest bet aren't always the same fund.

California State Teachers Retirement System has added to its KWR position for two straight quarters, increasing it by $13.9M to reach $15.7M today.

Victory Capital Management Inc has trimmed its KWR position for two straight quarters, cutting it by $16.1M while still holding $28.6M.

KWR is down 0.1% today, but institutions show net buying of $377.6M this quarter — a divergence between today's price move and the underlying institutional flow.

KWR posted net income of $97.7M over the trailing twelve months.

• Profitable — net income of $97.7M over the trailing twelve months
• Revenue grew 7.8% year over year
• Net income improved year over year, from -$7.1M to $97.7M
• Generated $136.5M in positive operating cash flow
• Current ratio of 2.42x — enough short-term assets to cover short-term liabilities
• Liabilities run 1.04x equity — within a conventional range