NYSE:KOP · New York Stock Exchange
+$0.25 today
Vol 0.08M · Avg 0.20M
Management
Put operating results in leadership context
Review returns on capital, executive background, insider transactions, and growth quality to judge whether management is compounding value well.
Management quality matters because capital allocation choices determine how much of Koppers Holdings Inc. earnings power becomes long-term shareholder value. Use this page to compare KOP returns on capital, executive context, insider transactions, ownership signals, and growth trends against peers, then decide whether leadership appears disciplined, aligned, and capable of compounding through changing market conditions.
Return Metrics
ROE, ROIC & ROA over time
ROE
9.8%
avg 64.8%
ROIC
8.9%
avg 6.7%
ROA
3.0%
avg 2.9%
Analysis
ROE is currently the strongest return metric at 9.8% versus its period average of 64.8%. 0 of 3 return metrics are above their quality threshold, which helps indicate how efficiently the company turns capital and assets into profit.
Management
Key executives, compensation & ownership
| Name | Title | Compensation | Tenure | Age | Shares Owned | Ownership % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Leroy Ball Jr. | Chairman & CEO | $1.21M | — | 57 | $436,243.40 | 2.27% |
James A. Sullivan | President & Chief Transformation Officer | $893,362.00 | — | 62 | $178,986.74 | 0.93% |
Douglas J. Fenwick | President of Koppers Performance Chemicals | $630,661.00 | — | 60 | $10,664.00 | 0.06% |
Stephanie L. Apostolou | Chief Legal & Sustainability Officer and Secretary | $616,045.00 | — | 45 | $66,299.00 | 0.34% |
Stephen G. Lucas | Senior Vice President of Culture & Engagement | $442,001.00 | — | 60 | $38,062.00 | 0.20% |
Eric Brenner | CFO & Treasurer | — | — | — | $0.00 | <0.01% |
Travis Gross | Vice President of Railroad Products & Services | — | — | — | — | — |
Bradley A. Pearce | Chief Accounting Officer | — | — | 59 | $43,037.00 | 0.22% |
Christian A. Nielsen | Senior Vice President of Global Carbon Materials & Chemicals | — | — | 63 | $178,986.74 | 0.93% |
Jessica Franklin | Manager of Corporate Communications, Branding & Giving | — | — | — | — | — |
Quynh T. McGuire | Vice President of Investor Relations | — | — | — | — | — |
Insider Trading
SEC Form 4 transactions — last 12 months
Buys
0
$0.00
Sells
8
$834,460.60
Net Sentiment
$834,460.60
Net selling
Most Active
BALL M LEROY
8 transactions
Analysis
Insiders reported 0 buys worth $0.00 and 8 sells worth $834,460.60 over the last 12 months. That adds up to net selling of $834,460.60. BALL M LEROY was the most active insider with 8 transactions.
Growth Analysis
Historical CAGR & forward analyst estimates
| Metric | 10yr | 5yr | 3yr | Fwd Est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A3 analysts |
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | +1.5% | +1.6% (12yr)3 analysts |
| Net Income | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A3 analysts |
| EBIT | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A3 analysts |
Analysis
Recent growth has been strongest in Revenue at +1.5% over three years. Forward estimates point to Revenue at +1.6% (12yr), giving you a quick check on whether expectations are accelerating or cooling.
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Who manages KOP?
Koppers Holdings Inc. (KOP) lists 11 active executives. The top listed executive is James A. Sullivan, President & Chief Transformation Officer.
Are KOP insiders buying or selling?
Recent insider activity shows net selling of $5.98M.
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