Risk factors
Quaker Chemical (KWR) risk factors
Item 1A of every Quaker Chemical Corp. 10-K on file, and what changed from one year to the next. Readings are automated and can be wrong; check the filing for the exact wording.
- FY2025 10-K risk factors29 risks3 new4 reworded
Quaker Houghton added risks regarding new tariffs, crude-oil-linked raw material costs, and AI deployment challenges.
Filed Feb 23, 2026 - FY2024 10-K risk factors26 risks
Exposed to cyclical demand from steel, automotive, and aerospace customers, relying on top five clients for 12% of sales. Operates globally in specialty chemicals with single-supplier raw material risks and stringent environmental regulations. Gulf Affiliates hold a significant minority stake influencing corporate decisions.
Filed Feb 24, 2025