Koppers CAO Bradley Pearce sells $102,020 in shares

Bradley A. Pearce, Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) at Koppers Holdings Inc. (NYSE:KOP), recently disposed of company stock, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

On August 10, 2026, Mr. Pearce sold 2,000 shares of Koppers common stock. The shares were sold at a price of $51.01 per share, totaling $102,020 from this transaction.

Following this sale, Mr. Pearce directly beneficially owns 41,037 shares of Koppers Holdings Inc. common stock.The transaction comes as Koppers stock has declined 8% over the past week, though the shares remain up 61% over the last year. According to InvestingPro analysis, the stock currently trades above its Fair Value, suggesting limited upside from current levels. Investors seeking deeper insights can access comprehensive analysis and 9 additional ProTips on the platform’s detailed Pro Research Report.

In other recent news, Koppers Holdings reported its second-quarter 2026 results, showcasing a mixed performance. The company exceeded Wall Street expectations with adjusted earnings of $1.37 per share, surpassing the projected $1.13. However, revenue slightly missed forecasts, coming in at $504.8 million compared to the anticipated $506.47 million. Despite the revenue shortfall, Koppers achieved a 3% increase in net sales from the previous year, driven by 5.1% organic growth. Adjusted EBITDA, however, declined by 7.9% to $71 million, attributed to higher input and logistics costs. Operating cash flow saw a significant rise to a record $96 million for the first half of the year, up from $28 million a year earlier. The company’s Catalyst transformation program is reportedly ahead of its original benefit target, according to management. Demand in utility infrastructure and performance chemicals bolstered the portfolio, although railroad and carbon materials faced challenges.