Kronos Worldwide, Inc. KRO

Zacks Investment Research 5 nov

Kronos Worldwide reported Q3 2026 earnings of $0.30 per share, beating consensus estimates of $0.19 and reversing a year-ago loss. Revenue of $541.1 million also exceeded expectations by 0.72%. The stock has gained 75.1% year-to-date, significantly outperforming the S&P 500's 12.3% gain. However, the company holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating with mixed estimate revisions, and its industry (Chemical - Diversified) ranks in the bottom 18% of sectors.

Zacks Investment Research 4 nov

Avient (AVNT) reported Q3 2026 earnings of $0.86 per share, beating consensus estimates of $0.81, with revenues of $891.2 million exceeding expectations by 4.12%. The stock has gained 38.4% year-to-date, outperforming the S&P 500. However, the company received a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating due to mixed estimate revisions, and its industry (Chemical - Diversified) ranks in the bottom 18% of sectors, suggesting near-term performance in line with the market.

Zacks Investment Research 2 nov

Huntsman Corporation reported Q3 2026 earnings of $0.04 per share, missing consensus estimates of $0.07 and marking a 42.86% earnings surprise. Despite beating revenue expectations at $1.72 billion, the company's stock has underperformed the S&P 500 by 14.3% year-to-date. Huntsman received a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating with negative forward guidance. Peer company Kronos Worldwide is expected to report results on November 5 with anticipated earnings of $0.16 per share, representing significant year-over-year growth.

Zacks Investment Research 12 oct

Kronos Worldwide (KRO) has seen its shares surge 72.2% year-to-date, driven by a 16% increase in titanium dioxide sales volumes, market-share gains, and improving profitability. The company is implementing cost-reduction and pricing initiatives to support margin expansion, while maintaining strong liquidity with $261 million in revolving credit availability.

Zacks Investment Research 12 oct

Kronos Worldwide (KRO) has significantly outperformed its Basic Materials sector peers in 2026, returning 72.2% year-to-date compared to the sector average of 10.8%. The stock holds a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) rating with analyst consensus estimates for full-year earnings rising 205.2% in the past quarter, indicating strong improving sentiment. Quaker Chemical (KWR) is also highlighted as another outperforming Basic Materials stock with a 13.6% return and Zacks Rank #2 rating.