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Quarterly ResultAug 5, 2026, 04:24 PM

Kronos Worldwide Q2 Net Income $15.2M, EPS $0.13; Sales $558.1M

AI Summary

Kronos Worldwide reported a net income of $15.2 million, or $0.13 per share, for the second quarter of 2026, a significant improvement from a net loss of $9.2 million, or $0.08 per share, in the same period last year. Net sales increased by 13% to $558.1 million. These positive results were primarily driven by higher sales volumes, lower production costs due to cost reduction initiatives, and lower raw material costs. The company also announced a regular quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share.

Key Highlights

  • Q2 2026 Net Income: $15.2 million, compared to a net loss of $9.2 million in Q2 2025.
  • Q2 2026 Diluted EPS: $0.13, compared to a loss of $0.08 in Q2 2025.
  • Q2 2026 Net Sales: $558.1 million, up 13% from $494.4 million in Q2 2025.
  • Q2 2026 TiO2 Segment Profit: $41.0 million, up from $10.9 million in Q2 2025.
  • Q2 2026 EBITDA: $52.9 million, up from $22.2 million in Q2 2025.
  • Quarterly Dividend: $0.05 per share, payable September 17, 2026.
  • Q2 2026 TiO2 Sales Volumes: 153 thousand metric tons, up from 132 thousand in Q2 2025.