Kronos Worldwide swings to $34.8 million Q3 2026 profit from $37.0 million loss
Kronos Worldwide reported third quarter 2026 net income of $34.8 million, or $.30 per share, compared with a net loss of $37.0 million, or $.32 per share, a year earlier. Net sales rose 18% to $541.1 million, driven by higher sales volumes and higher average TiO 2 selling prices, and segment profit reached $61.0 million. The company said end use demand remains below historical levels and expects softer fourth quarter demand and lower production volumes.
Key points
- Q3 2026 net income $34.8 million ($.30 per share) vs. net loss of $37.0 million ($.32 per share) in Q3 2025
- Q3 2026 net sales $541.1 million, up $84.2 million or 18%; TiO 2 sales volume rose 14%
- Q3 2026 TiO 2 segment profit $61.0 million vs. a loss of $15.3 million in Q3 2025
- Q3 2026 net income includes a $12.1 million non-cash deferred income tax benefit tied to proposed §987 currency regulations
The filing
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