Koppers Holdings Inc. operates within the Basic Materials sector, specializing in treated wood products, carbon compounds, and chemicals. With a current market capitalization of approximately USD 538.04 Million, the company holds a significant position in the specialty chemicals industry. This analysis will delve into the technical indicators to provide a short-term trading perspective on its stock.

Our technical scoring system assigns Koppers Holdings Inc. a rating of Sell with a total score of -2. The primary driver for this negative outlook is the long-term trend, as the current price is trading below its 200-day Simple Moving Average (SMA), contributing a score of -2. This is further supported by a bearish MACD crossover, which adds a -1 to the score. However, the trend's weakness is notable; the ADX indicator is at a low 14.29, suggesting the current downtrend lacks strong conviction. The RSI is neutral, and interestingly, the On-Balance Volume (OBV) shows signs of accumulation, providing a single positive point (+1) that counters the prevailing bearish signals.

In conclusion, the technical Sell rating is primarily based on a bearish long-term trend and negative momentum signals. When contextualized with fundamentals, the picture becomes more concerning. The company's P/E ratio of 32.88 is relatively high, suggesting the stock may be overvalued compared to its earnings. The most alarming signal comes from the latest earnings report, where the reported EPS of $0.29 represented a staggering negative surprise of -3371.0%. This significant earnings miss aligns perfectly with the bearish technical sentiment. While the dividend yield appears exceptionally high at 117.0%, this figure should be treated with extreme caution as it may be unsustainable or indicative of data anomalies. Investors will be closely watching the next earnings report scheduled for 26/02/2026 for any signs of a turnaround.