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EX-99.1

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EX-99.1

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Exhibit 99.1

NEWS

Contact: John Dalhoff

Director, Investor Relations

investor@quakerhoughton.com

T. 1.610.684.7822

For Release: Immediate

QUAKER HOUGHTON ANNOUNCES SECOND QUARTER 2026 RESULTS

•Q2’26 net sales of $532.6 million, an increase of 10% Y/Y

•Q2’26 net income of $26.8 million and earnings per diluted share of $1.55

•Sales volumes increased 7% Y/Y primarily driven by new business wins across all segments

•Q2’26 non-GAAP net income of $37.9 million and non-GAAP earnings per diluted share of $2.19, a 28% increase Y/Y

•Delivered Q2’26 adjusted EBITDA of $85.2 million, a 13% increase Y/Y

•Increased quarterly dividend by approximately 4.3% and repurchased $24.2 million of shares in Q2’26; announced new $250 million stock repurchase program

July 30, 2026

CONSHOHOCKEN, PA – Quaker Houghton (“the Company”) (NYSE: KWR), the global leader in industrial process fluids, announced its second quarter 2026 results today.

Three Months Ended June 30,

Six Months Ended June 30,

($ in thousands, except per share data)

2026

2025

2026

2025

Net sales

$

532,550

$

483,400

$

1,013,029

$

926,314

Net income (loss) attributable to Quaker Chemical Corporation

26,835

(66,580)

46,504

(53,658)

Net income (loss) attributable to Quaker Chemical Corporation common shareholders – diluted

1.55

(3.78)

2.68

(3.04)

Non-GAAP net income *

37,903

30,000

66,277

58,029

Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share *

2.19

1.71

3.82

3.29

Adjusted EBITDA *

85,166

75,479

157,696

144,527

*Refer to the Non-GAAP Measures and Reconciliations section below for additional information

Second Quarter 2026 Consolidated Results

Net sales in the second quarter of 2026 were $532.6 million, an increase of 10% compared to $483.4 million in the second quarter of 2025. This increase was primarily driven by an increase in sales volumes of 7%, a favorable impact from foreign currency translation of 2%, and an improvement in selling price and product mix of 1%. The increase in sales volumes compared to the prior year was primarily the result of net new business wins across all segments.

The Company reported net income in the second quarter of 2026 of $26.8 million, or $1.55 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $66.6 million, or $3.78 loss per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2025. Excluding non-recurring and non-core items in each period, the Company’s non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP earnings per diluted share were $37.9 million and $2.19, respectively, in the second quarter of 2026 compared to $30.0 million and $1.71, respectively, in the second quarter of 2025. The Company generated adjusted EBITDA of $85.2 million in the second quarter of 2026, an increase of approximately 13% compared to $75.5 million in the second quarter of 2025, primarily driven by the increase in net sales, partially offset by higher SG&A expenses. See the Non-GAAP Measures and Reconciliations section below for additional information.

Joe Berquist, Chief Executive Officer and President, commented, “We achieved our fourth consecutive quarter of year-over-year profitability growth in Q2 2026, resulting in record adjusted EBITDA. Net sales increased 10% against prior year, driven by strong share gains and pricing during a period of significant raw material inflation. Volume growth reflected new business wins across all regions that exceeded the high end of our target range, while underlying markets were flat to slightly positive. Demand has remained steady against the backdrop of the conflict in the Strait of Hormuz, and we have observed selective areas of market growth. We experienced modest pre-buy activity from our customers early in the period in reaction to the conflict, with normal seasonal patterns returning by the end of the quarter. I’m proud of our team’s ability to maintain reliable supply to our customers despite heightened volatility.

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Looking ahead, we expect stable demand trends entering the third quarter with flat to slightly positive end markets throughout the remainder of the year. We anticipate gross margin percentage to stabilize in the third quarter in the range of second quarter gross margins as we work through the timing of raw material cost inflation, inventory movements and price recovery actions. Our pricing and cost initiatives have kept us on track to exit the year within our target gross margin range. We anticipate meaningful revenue and adjusted EBITDA growth in 2026 supported by continued share gains, disciplined cost management, and the resilience of our global network.”

Second Quarter 2026 Segment Results

The Company’s second quarter of 2026 operating performance for each of its three reportable segments: (i) Americas; (ii) EMEA; and (iii) Asia/Pacific, is further described below.

Three Months Ended June 30,

Six Months Ended June 30,

2026

2025

2026

2025

Net Sales *

Americas

$

236,513

$

221,062

$

450,241

$

434,773

EMEA

158,436

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

February 23, 2026 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

QUAKER CHEMICAL CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Commission File Number 001-12019

Pennsylvania23-0993790

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

901 E. Hector Street Conshohocken, Pennsylvania 19428 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (610) 832-4000 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) Not Applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

oWritten communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

oSoliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

oPre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

oPre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, $1 par valueKWRNew York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company o If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT

Item 2.02.    Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On February 23, 2026, Quaker Chemical Corporation announced its results of operations for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025 in a press release, the text of which is included as Exhibit 99.1 hereto. Supplemental information related to the same period is also included as Exhibit 99.2 hereto.

Item 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits. The following exhibits are included as part of this report:

Exhibit No.Description 99.1 Press Release of Quaker Chemical Corporation dated February 23, 2026 (furnished herewith).

99.2 Supplemental Information related to the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025 (furnished herewith).

104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

QUAKER CHEMICAL CORPORATION

Date: February 23, 2026 By:/s/ Thomas Coler Thomas Coler Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

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