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Kronos Worldwide(NYSE) KRO

Market Cap$879.35MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (2003)+151%
5 Year-25%
1 Year+67%
1 Month-11%
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$7.65
+2.27%
+0.17Today
After hours$7.64-$0.01 (-0.13%)
Kronos Worldwide last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 7.642026-10-22
Kronos Worldwide stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+3.24%USD 7.402026-10-15
1 month-10.96%USD 8.582026-09-22
3 month+16.25%USD 6.572026-07-24
Year to date+76.71%USD 4.322025-12-31
1 year+66.71%USD 4.582025-10-22
3 year+25.68%USD 6.082023-10-23
5 year-25.26%USD 10.222021-10-22
Since inception+151.19%USD 2.982003-12-05

Kronos Worldwide Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$879.35MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$1.94B

Net Income (TTM)

-$109.40M

EPS (TTM)

-$0.95

P/E Ratio

-8.03

Dividend

$0.20

Beta (Volatility)

1.08 (Average)

Price

$7.65

Volume

7.708

Open

$7.42

Previous Close

$7.64

Daily Range

$7.39 - $7.68

52-Week Range

$4.08 - $9.17

Estimated Earnings Date

Nov 5, 2026

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About Kronos Worldwide

Kronos Worldwide, Inc. NYSE:KRO makes bright-white pigments for everyday items. It helps manufacturers add color and durability to paints and plastics. The company sells these essential chemicals to businesses across the globe.

What Kronos Makes

  • Titanium Dioxide Pigments: White chemical powders that provide opacity and brightness to paints, coatings, and plastics.
  • Specialty Chemicals: Iron-based materials used for water treatment, cement production, and agricultural solutions.
  • Electronics Components: Specialized chemicals used for making capacitors in mobile phones and other electronic devices.

Strategic Cost Initiatives

  • Implemented cost reduction initiatives in the fourth quarter of 2025 to improve efficiency.
  • Adjusted manufacturing capacity ranges in 2026 to reflect a new cost structure.
  • Increased titanium dioxide average selling prices by 4% during the first six months of 2026.
  • Realized cost savings from workforce reductions initiated in the final quarter of 2025.

Why Operations Matter

The company operates production facilities across Europe and North America to serve a global customer base. It produces titanium dioxide in both rutile and anatase crystalline structures for specialized industrial and cosmetic applications.

A Look at the Numbers

  • Net sales reached $558.1 million in the second quarter of 2026, up 13% year over year.
  • Net income was $15.2 million in the second quarter of 2026.
  • Gross margin as a percentage of net sales was 18% in the second quarter of 2026.
  • Cash provided by operating activities was $2.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026.
  • Sales volumes increased 16% in the second quarter of 2026 compared to the prior year period.

Evolution of the Business

Kronos has transitioned from a focus on high production volume to a restructured model designed for operational efficiency. Its focus on pricing discipline and cost management helps the company navigate the cyclical nature of the global chemicals market.

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Industry

Chemicals

Sector

Materials

Employees

2,263

CEO

Brian W. Christian

Website

www.kronosww.com

Headquarters

Dallas, TX 75240-2620, US

KRO Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

11.81%

Operating Margin

-1.39%

Net Income Margin

-5.63%

Return on Equity

-14.34%

Return on Capital

-3.15%

Return on Assets

-6.27%

Earnings Yield

-12.45%

Dividend Yield

2.62%

Payout Ratio

-21.02%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$879.35MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

115.10M

Volume

7.708

Avg. Volume

405.34K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$229.50M

Operating Income

-$27.00M

EBITDA

$27.90M

Operating Cash Flow

$87.70M

Capital Expenditure

-$19.70M

Free Cash Flow

$68.00M

Cash & ST Invst.

$26.60M

Total Debt

$588.60M

Kronos Worldwide Performance Analysis

Kronos Worldwide annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 1,930,200,000-0.5%
20232023-12-31USD 1,666,500,000-13.7%
20242024-12-31USD 1,887,100,00013.2%
20252025-12-31USD 1,859,400,000-1.5%
Kronos Worldwide sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-09-30-7.6%
Q42025-12-31-8.4%
Q12026-03-3121.9%
Q22026-06-309.5%
Kronos Worldwide annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 0.90-7.4%
20232023-12-31USD -0.43N/A
20242024-12-31USD 0.75N/A
20252025-12-31USD -0.96N/A
Kronos Worldwide sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-09-30-300.0%
Q42025-12-31-125.0%
Q12026-03-3194.2%
Q22026-06-30411.8%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$558.10M

+12.9%

Gross Profit

$102.80M

+63.7%

Gross Margin

18.42%

N/A

Market Cap

$879.35MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$388.58K

N/A

Employees

2,263

N/A

Net Income

$15.20M

+265.2%

EBITDA

$54.00M

+132.8%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$26.60M

+40.7%

Total Debt

$588.60M

-3.6%

Accounts Receivable

$393.30M

+13.3%

Inventory

$498.30M

-27.1%

Long Term Debt

$584.70M

+12.8%

Short Term Debt

$3.90M

-95.8%

Return on Assets

-6.27%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

-1.85%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$63.50M

+568.4%

Operating Cash Flow

$53.30M

+157.5%

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Questions About KRO

What is the current price of Kronos Worldwide?

Kronos Worldwide is trading at $7.64 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Kronos Worldwide?

Over the past 52 weeks, Kronos Worldwide has traded between $4.08 and $9.17.

How much debt does Kronos Worldwide have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Kronos Worldwide reported total debt of $588.60M.

How much cash does Kronos Worldwide have on hand?

Kronos Worldwide reported $29.10M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Kronos Worldwide’s dividend yield?

Kronos Worldwide currently has a dividend yield of 2.62%.

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