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Kirby Corporation

KEX

Industrial

2w

Shift in Chemical Market Demand and Impact on Inland Marine Operations

Chemical demand has shown signs of weakening starting July, with a slight pullback in volumes after a strong second quarter.
Chemical customers are facing macroeconomic and geopolitical challenges, including tariffs and export complexities, which are impacting demand.
Despite downturns, Kirby's inland marine business has maintained solid results due to disciplined pricing and operational execution.

KAI

Industrial

2w

Impact of Global Trade Policies and Tariffs on Business Operations

Trade policy uncertainty and evolving tariffs, especially on steel imports and Chinese tariffs, significantly impact project timing and costs.
Tariffs on steel increased from 25% to 50% in June, affecting costs and supplier negotiations.
China tariffs reduced from 145% to 30% in May, offering some mitigation opportunities.
Market uncertainty caused customers to delay capital equipment orders, affecting revenue recognition and cost planning.
Management emphasizes ongoing efforts to mitigate tariff impacts through supplier negotiations, cost sharing, and manufacturing adjustments.

CF Industries Holdings, Inc.

CF

Industrial

1w

Operational Performance and Supply Chain Management

CF maintained a high utilization rate of 99% for ammonia production, with 5.2 million tons produced in H1 2025.
Operational safety was highlighted with only 3 recordable incidents and zero lost time days, demonstrating operational excellence at scale.
The company effectively managed logistics and inventory, delaying UAN fill programs to optimize supply and meet customer needs amid tight global inventories.

Quaker Chemical Corporation

KWR

Industrial

2w

Strong Organic Growth and Share Gains Across All Regions

Achieved 2% organic volume growth year-over-year, with Asia/Pacific leading at 8%.
All segments showed sequential organic growth, mitigating macroeconomic pressures.
Gained market share in all regions, especially in Asia/Pacific, driven by new business wins and cross-selling.
Confident in sustaining 2-4% long-term growth despite external market challenges.

Douglas Dynamics, Inc.

PLOW

Industrial

1w

Record Performance and Profit Growth in Solutions Segment

Solutions delivered a fifth consecutive record quarter with significant profit increase.
Backlog remains near record levels, driven by strong municipal demand.
Margin improvements offset lower preseason shipment volumes, with expectations of continued margin growth into 2026.

Koppers Holdings Inc.

KOP

Industrial

1w

Strategic Sale of Railroad Structures Business to Focus on Core Operations

Koppers signed a definitive agreement to sell its Railroad Structures business (KRS) to a valued customer, with the transaction expected to close by the end of July 2025.
The sale was driven by the business's recent challenges and a strategic decision to focus on higher-margin core operations.
The KRS business, acquired in 2014, struggled to move up the priority list for capital deployment and was considered a less optimal fit for long-term growth.
Leadership expressed confidence that the new owner will better support the team and unlock additional opportunities for the business.
The divestment is part of a broader strategic transformation to streamline the portfolio and improve overall profitability.
This move is expected to free up capital and resources that can be redirected toward growth initiatives and margin improvement.

Hudson Technologies, Inc.

HDSN

Industrial

2w

Impact of Weather and Supply Chain on Refrigerant Sales and Reclamation Business

Cooler spring weather delayed the start of the cooling season, impacting sales volume.
Despite external challenges, the company posted solid results with $72.8 million revenue and 31% gross margin.
Reclaimed refrigerant returns typically trail sales by one quarter, with ongoing growth in reclamation activities.