Quaker Chemical Corporation (KWR) Options Chain

The options chain displays all available contracts with real-time quotes, Greeks, volume, and open interest for each strike and expiration. It is the primary tool for options trade selection.

Quaker Chemical Corporation (KWR) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Chemicals - Specialty industry, with a market capitalization near $2.47B, listed on NYSE, employing roughly 4,400 people, carrying a beta of 1.42 to the broader market. Quaker Chemical Corporation develops, produces, and markets various formulated chemical specialty products for a range of heavy industrial and manufacturing applications. Led by Joseph A. Berquist, public since 1980-03-17.

Snapshot as of May 13, 2026.

Spot Price
$141.43
Total OI
476
Total Volume
0
Front Expiration
36 days
Second Expiration
65 days
ATM IV
31.9%
Avg Bid/Ask Spread
41.77%

As of May 13, 2026, Quaker Chemical Corporation (KWR) has 476 open contracts and 0 contracts traded. The nearest expiration is 36 days out, followed by 65 days. ATM implied volatility is 31.9%. Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 41.77%: wider spreads, size positions conservatively. The options chain aggregates every listed strike and expiration, letting traders evaluate skew, term structure, and liquidity in a single view.

How KWR options chain Data Feeds Strategy Selection

Strategy selection on Quaker Chemical Corporation options does not derive from any single metric in isolation. The options chain view above sits inside a broader read: ATM IV currently sits at 31.9% and dealer gamma exposure is positive, so dealer hedging is mechanically mean-reverting. Combine the options chain data here with the volatility-skew surface, dealer-gamma exposure, max-pain level, and upcoming-events calendar to build a positioning thesis. Risk-defined structures (credit spreads, debit spreads, iron condors) are usually safer than naked positions while the regime is uncertain; the data on this page anchors the inputs but does not by itself constitute a trade thesis.

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Frequently asked KWR options chain questions

What does the KWR options chain show right now?
As of May 13, 2026, Quaker Chemical Corporation (KWR) has 476 contracts outstanding and 0 traded today, with ATM IV of 31.9%. The full chain spans every listed strike and expiration with bid/ask, Greeks, volume, and open interest per contract.
What expirations are available for KWR options?
The nearest expiration is 36 days out, followed by 65 days. Listed expirations typically extend monthly with weeklies between, plus LEAPS one to two years out for liquid names.
How tight are KWR options bid/ask spreads?
Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 41.77%. Wider spreads warrant conservative sizing; mid-market fills are unreliable for retail-size orders.