Tronox Holdings plc Q2 FY26 Results

The strong commercial momentum we experienced during the first quarter continued into the second quarter. TiO2 volumes came in at the high end of our guidance and at the highest level since the second quarter of 2022. Our ability to reliably serve customers through our global footprint supported volume performance during the quarter, and we continue to benefit from trade defense measures and structural shifts across the industry. Zircon volumes continued to strengthen in the second quarter, exceeding expectations and outperforming the already strong volumes delivered in the first quarter as supply remained constrained across the industry. Pricing for both TiO2 and zircon increased 5% sequentially, as previously announced increases were implemented across our markets. During the quarter, we also announced additional pricing increases for both TiO2 and zircon that are in effect for the third quarter. Operationally, we continued to realize benefits from our cost improvement program, which remains on track to deliver at the higher end of the $125-$175 million annual run-rate savings target by the end of 2026. Our second quarter cost profile was in-line with our expectations, as higher costs, primarily related to the successful completion of two planned outages, were partially offset by the sale of more lower-cost inventory during the quarter. As a result, we delivered Adjusted EBITDA within our guided range. Cash generation remains a key priority for our business and we delivered $60 million of positive free cash flow in the second quarter. We continued to execute on working capital initiatives, reducing total inventory approximately $120 million from first quarter levels to its lowest value since June 2024. These actions improved liquidity and further strengthened our financial position. While geopolitical developments in the Middle East continue to create uncertainty across portions of the industry, we remain focused on the factors within our control, including disciplined working capital management, commercial and operational execution, and strengthening our balance sheet. At the same time, we are making targeted operating decisions to support future demand and product availability, including the restart of a furnace and advancing plans to bring production back online at our West Mine, both at Namakwa, to support inventory levels, including zircon, to meet demand. Based on our outlook today, we continue to expect meaningful positive free cash flow generation for the full year.