Titanium stocks are equities that have significant exposure to titanium production. Whether used in its pure form or as titanium dioxide, titanium is a vital metal across various industries. From the healthcare industry, which uses the metal in the manufacturing of prosthetic limbs, to the aerospace and defense industries, which use titanium in aircraft and weapons, titanium is found in a wide swath of industrial applications. But that's not all. Everyday products from cosmetics to house paints also rely on titanium dioxide.
Undeniably, titanium is used in a broad range of applications, making it a metal stock worth considering by investors -- especially in light of its increasing demand. Market research firm Precedence Research estimates the global titanium market will be valued at $32.4 billion in 2026 and forecasts it will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 6.5% through 2034, when it's expected to reach $53.7 billion.
Four top titanium stocks for 2026
There's no one way to strengthen one's portfolio with exposure to titanium. Investors can choose from a number of options, ranging from diversified chemical companies that produce various materials to those that are singularly focused on the metal.
1. ATI
NYSE: ATI
Key Data Points
Dividing its business into two operating segments, ATI (ATI +1.48%) produces various high-performance materials, components, and advanced metallic powder alloys in its High Performance Materials and Components segment. In contrast, its Advanced Alloy and Solutions segment provides flat products to energy, aerospace, and defense industry customers, with titanium present in both segments.
In 2025, sales of titanium and titanium-based alloys accounted for 18% of the company's revenue. This was notably lower than the nickel-based alloys and specialty alloys business, which accounted for 45% of the company's 2025 sales, but this shouldn't prevent titanium investors from considering ATI shares. Rather, it should appeal to investors who want to strengthen their portfolios with titanium exposure but who are similarly interested in mitigating the risk of a downturn in the titanium market.
Although ATI serves multiple industries, its largest customers are the aerospace and defense businesses, which accounted for about 68% of total sales in 2025. For people considering a position in ATI, it's important to recognize that the aerospace industry is cyclical, and investors should be prepared for occasional turbulence.
The company is making a more concerted effort to grow its titanium business. It recently completed an expansion at its titanium production facility in Richland, Wash., where it invested in a second Electron Beam Hearth furnace and Vacuum Arc Remelting capability, which together doubled the company's titanium production capacity.
2. Chemours
Through its titanium technologies segment, Chemours serves about 500 customers worldwide with more than 20 different grades of titanium dioxide pigment, customized for various applications, including house paint, coated paper, and plastic packaging. Chemours manufactures its titanium dioxide pigments at four production facilities located in the United States, Mexico, and Taiwan.
Although it's involved in the production of numerous materials, titanium accounts for the majority of the company's revenue. In 2025, for example, Chemours reported that its total titanium technologies business represented 42% of net sales -- the next largest was the thermal and specialized solutions business, which represented 36% of sales during the same time period.
In addition to its position as a leading titanium dioxide producer, investors seeking to grow their passive income streams will also be attracted to Chemours. As of April 2026, Chemours offered a forward dividend yield of 1.5%.
3. Kronos Worldwide
4. Tronox
With six mines in operation, Tronox is working to further strengthen its vertical integration, helping to reduce the cost of its titanium dioxide production. In 2023, the company began operations at a new mine in Australia. The Atlas/Campaspe mine will provide high-quality ilmenite, an ore used to produce titanium dioxide. Additionally, Tronox allocated $135 million in 2024 toward two expansion projects in South Africa. Management projects that these two projects, located at the Namakwa and Fairbreeze mines, will provide internal rates of return topping 30%.
Working to navigate the challenges posed by a recent decline in titanium dioxide prices, Tronox has implemented an initiative to reduce costs, and management expects to deliver $125 million to $175 million in run-rate savings by the end of 2026.
How to invest in titanium stocks
If you want to buy titanium stocks, here's how to do it. Just follow these steps:
- Open your brokerage app: Log in to your brokerage account where you handle your investments. If you don't have one yet, take a look at our favorite brokers and trading platforms to find the right one for you.
- Search for the stock: Enter the ticker or company name into the search bar to bring up the stock's trading page.
- Decide how many shares to buy: Consider your investment goals and how much of your portfolio you want to allocate to this stock.
- Select order type: Choose between a market order to buy at the current price or a limit order to specify the maximum price you're willing to pay.
- Submit your order: Confirm the details and submit your buy order.
- Review your purchase: Check your portfolio to ensure your order was filled as expected and adjust your investment strategy accordingly.
Benefits and risks of investing in titanium stocks
Those interested in gaining exposure to titanium must remember that it's critical to be aware of both the benefits and risks of investing in the metal.
Benefits
- Exposure to various industries like aerospace and defense, medical, and automotive.
- Titanium stocks can help investors diversify their portfolios.
- The U.S. Geological Survey listed titanium on its 2025 Draft List of Critical Minerals, so government policies should support its production.
- The titanium market is projected to grow steadily over the next decade.
Risks
- Titanium prices are cyclical, which may contribute to volatility in titanium stocks.
- Projects dedicated to titanium production can be capital-intensive.
- Mining companies may face local environmental regulations that preclude the development of titanium production projects.
Should you invest in titanium stocks??
For people looking to fortify their portfolios with a conservative investment, titanium stocks are a wise approach. The metal serves a critical role in a variety of applications, from airplane wings to paper laminates. For people especially seeking exposure to the aerospace industry, ATI is worth considering. Income investors, on the other hand, will want to dig in deeper to titanium dioxide stocks Chemours, Kronos Worldwide, and Tronox as possible ways to strengthen their passive income streams.
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