Kronos Worldwide Reports Q1 Net Loss of $0.04/Share, Significantly Beats Analyst Estimates
KRO sits 83% above its 52-week low of $4.08.
Summary
Kronos Worldwide reported a Q1 2026 net loss of $0.04 per share, significantly beating analyst estimates, with increased sales volumes and improved operating cash flow, despite lower TiO2 selling prices and higher debt.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · KRO
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Q1 Earnings Beat
Reported a net loss of $0.04 per share, significantly better than analyst estimates of a $0.22 loss per share.
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Sales Growth Despite Price Declines
Net sales increased 4% year-over-year to $509.8 million, driven by higher sales volumes and favorable currency exchange rates, despite a 6% decrease in average TiO2 selling prices.
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Improved Operating Cash Flow
Net cash used in operating activities improved to $51.3 million, down from $102.4 million in the prior year period.
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Increased Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt increased to $602.7 million from $557.4 million at December 31, 2025, with net borrowings of $58.9 million on the revolving credit facility.
Analysis · KRO · Industrial Applications And Services
Kronos Worldwide's Q1 2026 results show a net loss of $0.04 per share, significantly outperforming analyst expectations of a $0.22 loss. While net income declined year-over-year, the company achieved a 4% increase in net sales to $509.8 million, driven by higher sales volumes and favorable currency exchange rates, despite a 6% decrease in average TiO2 selling prices. Operating cash flow improved substantially, with net cash used in operating activities decreasing to $51.3 million from $102.4 million in the prior year. The company also disclosed an amended long-term supply agreement for titanium bearing slag, providing stability for a critical raw material. However, long-term debt increased by $45.3 million, and a $2.0 million income tax expense was recorded for an uncertain tax position related to a German tax audit. Management anticipates gross margin improvement as lower-cost inventory is sold and expects TiO2 selling prices to rise, mitigating increasing production costs from geopolitical conflicts.
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At the time of this filing, KRO was trading at $7.45 on NYSE in the Industrial Applications And Services sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $871M. The 52-week trading range was $4.08 to $7.90. This filing was assessed with neutral market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10.