Kronos Worldwide (NYSE:KRO) Issues Quarterly Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.06 EPS

Kronos Worldwide (NYSE:KRO) posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday. The specialty chemicals company reported $0.13 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.07 by $0.06, FiscalAI reports. Kronos Worldwide had a negative net margin of 7.12% and a negative return on equity of 15.01%. The firm had revenue of $558.10 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $484.51 million.

Kronos Worldwide Trading Up 16.5%

Shares of KRO opened at $7.23 on Thursday. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $6.53 and its 200-day moving average price is $6.34. The company has a quick ratio of 1.41, a current ratio of 3.18 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.81. Kronos Worldwide has a twelve month low of $4.08 and a twelve month high of $7.89. The stock has a market cap of $832.18 million, a PE ratio of -6.36 and a beta of 1.01.

Kronos Worldwide Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 17th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, September 3rd will be issued a dividend of $0.05 per share. This represents a $0.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, September 3rd. Kronos Worldwide’s payout ratio is presently -17.24%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research firms have weighed in on KRO. Weiss Ratings raised Kronos Worldwide from a “sell (d)” rating to a “sell (d+)” rating in a research report on Friday, July 10th. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Kronos Worldwide from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, April 25th. Finally, Zacks Research raised shares of Kronos Worldwide from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 8th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $5.00.

More Kronos Worldwide News

Here are the key news stories impacting Kronos Worldwide this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Strong earnings and revenue beat: KRO earned $0.13 per share in the second quarter, exceeding the $0.07 analyst consensus and the Zacks estimate for a $0.04 loss. Revenue reached $558.1 million, well above the $484.5 million analyst estimate. Kronos Worldwide Surpasses Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Return to profitability: Net income was $15.2 million, or $0.13 per share, compared with a $9.2 million loss in the year-earlier quarter. TiO2 segment profit increased to $41.0 million from $10.9 million, while EBITDA more than doubled to $52.9 million. Higher sales volumes, lower feedstock costs and cost-reduction initiatives drove the improvement. Kronos Worldwide Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend maintained: The company declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share, equivalent to $0.20 annually and an indicated yield of approximately 3.2%. The dividend is payable September 17 to shareholders of record September 3. Kronos Worldwide Announces Quarterly Dividend
• Neutral Sentiment: Management sees continued momentum: Kronos expects pricing actions and disciplined cost management to help offset elevated energy and related costs in the second half of 2026.
• Negative Sentiment: Pricing and currency remain concerns: Lower average TiO2 selling prices reduced results, while currency movements—primarily the euro—cut second-quarter segment profit by approximately $12 million. A $2.0 million tax expense tied to a German tax audit also affected first-half earnings.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in KRO. PDT Partners LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Kronos Worldwide by 5.0% during the second quarter. PDT Partners LLC now owns 52,743 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock valued at $327,000 after purchasing an additional 2,500 shares during the last quarter. Tolleson Wealth Management Inc. boosted its position in Kronos Worldwide by 9.6% in the second quarter. Tolleson Wealth Management Inc. now owns 32,045 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock worth $199,000 after purchasing an additional 2,800 shares during the last quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. grew its stake in shares of Kronos Worldwide by 1.9% during the 4th quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. now owns 175,962 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock valued at $778,000 after purchasing an additional 3,244 shares during the period. Barclays PLC increased its position in shares of Kronos Worldwide by 10.6% during the 4th quarter. Barclays PLC now owns 34,015 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock valued at $150,000 after purchasing an additional 3,273 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Squarepoint Ops LLC grew its position in Kronos Worldwide by 13.6% during the third quarter. Squarepoint Ops LLC now owns 34,165 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock valued at $196,000 after buying an additional 4,092 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 15.11% of the company’s stock.

Kronos Worldwide Company Profile

Kronos Worldwide, Inc is a leading global producer of titanium dioxide (TiO?) pigments, a white pigment widely used in paints, coatings, plastics, paper, and many other industrial and consumer applications. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, the company markets its products under the “Kronos” brand and has built a reputation for high-quality pigment performance, technical support, and reliable supply. Kronos serves a diverse customer base across coatings manufacturers, plastic compounders, and paper producers, delivering solutions tailored to enhance opacity, color strength, and durability.

In addition to its core TiO? offerings, Kronos produces and markets iron oxide pigments and zircon-based specialty chemicals, expanding its portfolio to meet the needs of markets such as construction, ceramics, and glass.