KRONOS WorldwideKRO
KRO
About: Kronos Worldwide Inc manufactures and sells titanium dioxide pigments. Titanium dioxide is a white inorganic pigment used in various products. The majority of Kronos' sales come from titanium dioxide used for coatings on automobiles, aircraft, machines, appliances, traffic paint, and in both commercial and residential interiors and exteriors. The second product category is titanium dioxide used for plastics such as packaging materials and food packaging, houseware, appliances, toys, and computer cases. The majority of revenue comes from the United States.
Employees: 2,524
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Funds holding %
of 7,327 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
143% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $56K | Put options by funds: $23K
9% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 49 | Existing positions reduced: 45
0.48% more ownership
Funds ownership: 15.55% [Q4 2024] → 16.03% (+0.48%) [Q1 2025]
0% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q4 2024] → 1 (+0) [Q1 2025]
7% less first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 14 | Existing positions closed: 15
2% less funds holding
Funds holding: 138 [Q4 2024] → 135 (-3) [Q1 2025]
21% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $174M [Q4 2024] → $138M (-$36.4M) [Q1 2025]
Research analyst outlook
2 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$7
35%
upside
Avg. target
$7.75
49%
upside
High target
$8.50
63%
upside
2 analyst ratings
0 positive
0%
0 neutral
0%
2 negative
100%
Barclays Michael Leithead | 35%upside $7 | Underweight Maintained | 28 May 2025 |
Goldman Sachs Duffy Fischer | 63%upside $8.50 | Sell Maintained | 14 May 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 3 articles about KRO published over the past 30 days
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
2 days ago
Analysts Estimate Kronos Worldwide (KRO) to Report a Decline in Earnings: What to Look Out for
Kronos Worldwide (KRO) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Negative
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
Kronos: Lack Of Vertical Integration, Operational Leverage Limits Upside
Kronos is a HOLD: TiO2 demand should rise, but KRO lacks operating leverage and control over key feedstocks to benefit from upside. KRO faces significant competition from Chinese producers, especially in the US, with limited tariff protection and high industry excess capacity globally. High debt levels and rising refinancing costs are a risk, reducing long-term free cash flow and owner earnings despite manageable near-term maturities.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
2 weeks ago
KRONOS WORLDWIDE, INC. ANNOUNCES EXPECTED SECOND QUARTER 2025 EARNINGS RELEASE DATE
Dallas, Texas, July 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: KRO) announced today that, subject to the completion of quarter-end closing procedures, it expects to report second quarter 2025 earnings in a press release after market close on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
3 Diversified Chemical Stocks to Watch Amid Demand Headwinds
Soft demand in specific markets and the sluggishness in China and Europe pose headwinds for the Zacks Chemicals Diversified industry. DD, ALB and KRO are poised to navigate the industry challenges.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
Kronos Worldwide: Dividend Trends By The Numbers Post Q1 Earnings Release
Kronos' dividend cut and persistent negative free cash flow highlight ongoing financial strain, with no clear catalysts for improvement on the horizon. Dividend yield is now just 2.99%, lagging behind safer alternatives like US Treasuries, with long-term dividend growth rates remaining negative, eroding investor confidence. KRO's rising debt and declining earnings estimates increase risk, as high interest expenses further constrain both dividend and reinvestment potential.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
2 months ago
Kronos Worldwide, Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend and Results of Annual Stockholder Meeting
Dallas, Texas, May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: KRO) announced that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of five cents ($0.05) per share on its common stock, payable on June 18, 2025 to stockholders of record at the close of business on June 9, 2025.
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
Kronos Worldwide's Q1 Earnings Miss Estimates, Sales Beat
Average TiO2 selling prices of KRO rise 2% year over year in the first quarter.
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
Kronos Worldwide (KRO) Lags Q1 Earnings Estimates
Kronos Worldwide (KRO) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.16 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.17 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.07 per share a year ago.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
2 months ago
KRONOS WORLDWIDE, INC. REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2025 RESULTS
Dallas, Texas, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:KRO) today reported net income of $18.1 million, or $.16 per share, in the first quarter of 2025 compared to net income of $8.1 million, or $.07 per share, in the first quarter of 2024. Net income increased in the first quarter of 2025 as compared to the first quarter of 2024 primarily due to higher income from operations as a result of higher sales and production volumes, higher average TiO2 selling prices, and decreases in per metric ton production costs (primarily raw materials, utilities and unabsorbed fixed costs due to improved operating rates in 2025). Comparability of our results was also impacted by the effects of changes in currency exchange rates. As previously reported, effective July 16, 2024, we acquired the 50% joint venture interest in Louisiana Pigment Company, L.P. (“LPC”) previously held by Venator Investments, Ltd. Prior to the acquisition, we held a 50% joint venture interest in LPC. Following the acquisition, LPC became a wholly-owned subsidiary of ours. We accounted for the acquisition as a business combination. The results of operations of LPC have been included in our results of operations beginning as of the acquisition date.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
3 months ago
KRONOS WORLDWIDE, INC. ANNOUNCES EXPECTED FIRST QUARTER 2025 EARNINGS RELEASE DATE
Dallas, Texas, April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: KRO) announced today that, subject to the completion of quarter-end closing procedures, it expects to report first quarter 2025 earnings in a press release after market close on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Kronos Worldwide, Inc. is a major international producer of titanium dioxide products.
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