Kronos Worldwide (KRO)
NYSE:KRO
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KRO Stock Chart & Stats
$5.16
-$0.22(-2.35%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$5.16
-$0.22(-2.35%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$4.08 - $7.89
Previous CloseN/A
Volume51.30K
Average Volume (3M)267.65K
Market Cap
$782.36M
Enterprise Value$1.39B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$28.20M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$621.50M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.26
Next Earnings
Aug 05, 2026EPS Estimate
0.02Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.39%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-1.16
Shares Outstanding115,053,116
10 Day Avg. Volume278,751
30 Day Avg. Volume267,649
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.02
Price to Book (P/B)0.68
Price to Sales (P/S)0.27
P/FCF Ratio-12.58
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.78
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.74
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit7.35
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-480.32
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$7.00Price Target Upside35.66% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Sell
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.33
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.02B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Market Scale And TiO2 FocusKronos's specialization and scale in TiO2 supply create durable customer relationships and technical know-how across coatings, plastics and paper. That focused footprint supports stable long-term demand exposure and potential cost and service advantages versus smaller, diversified competitors.
Consistent Dividend And Governance ContinuityA maintained quarterly dividend and re-elected board indicate disciplined capital allocation and stable governance. This continuity reduces execution risk, preserves investor confidence, and supports predictable shareholder returns while management executes medium-term operational improvements.
Positive Operating And Free Cash Flow (TTM)Return to positive operating and free cash flow demonstrates the business can generate internal funding for working capital, maintenance capex and dividends. Although volatile historically, current cash generation provides a foundation for debt servicing and strategic reinvestment over the next several months.
Bears Say
Cyclical Weak ProfitabilityRecurring swings into loss years and a low gross margin constrain the company's ability to absorb cost shocks and invest. Weak, cyclical profitability undermines earnings visibility, limits retained earnings for growth or deleveraging, and raises the risk of repeated downcycles.
Rising LeverageMaterial increase in leverage reduces financial flexibility and increases interest burden during weak operating periods. With earnings volatile and recent losses, higher debt elevates refinancing and covenant risk and limits the company's ability to fund strategic investments without raising additional capital.
Volatile Free Cash Flow And ConversionLarge swings in free cash flow weaken planning for capex, dividends and debt reduction. Even though FCF is positive now, uneven conversion from revenue to cash increases reliance on external financing in downturns and constrains long-term capital allocation flexibility.
Kronos Worldwide News
KRO FAQ
What was Kronos Worldwide’s price range in the past 12 months?
Kronos Worldwide lowest stock price was $4.08 and its highest was $7.89 in the past 12 months.
What is Kronos Worldwide’s market cap?
Kronos Worldwide’s market cap is $782.36M.
When is Kronos Worldwide’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kronos Worldwide’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 05, 2026 which is in 42 days.
How were Kronos Worldwide’s earnings last quarter?
Kronos Worldwide released its earnings results on May 06, 2026. The company reported -$0.04 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -$0.33 by $0.29.
Is Kronos Worldwide overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Kronos Worldwide’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Kronos Worldwide pay dividends?
Kronos Worldwide pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.05 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.39%. See more information on Kronos Worldwide dividends here
What is Kronos Worldwide’s EPS estimate?
Kronos Worldwide’s EPS estimate is 0.02.
How many shares outstanding does Kronos Worldwide have?
Kronos Worldwide has 115,053,116 shares outstanding.
What happened to Kronos Worldwide’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Kronos Worldwide reported an EPS of -$0.04 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -$0.33. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -6.865%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Kronos Worldwide?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in KRO
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Kronos Worldwide Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Sell
Average Price Target:
$7.00 (35.66% Upside)
$7.00 (35.66% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bearish
KRO Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 12.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $98.5K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 8.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 8.4%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
17.52%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-17.00%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-7.59%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Kronos Worldwide
Kronos Worldwide, Inc. stands as a prominent global producer and supplier of titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigments, with operations spanning Europe, North America, the Asia Pacific, and other international territories. The company manufactures TiO2 in both its rutile and anatase crystalline structures, which are essential for contributing whiteness, brilliance, opacity, and resilience to a broad spectrum of goods. This includes everyday items such as paints, coatings, plastics, paper, fibers, and ceramics, alongside specialized applications in inks, food products, and cosmetics. In addition to its primary TiO2 business, Kronos also processes ilmenite, a foundational raw material crucial for sulfate-process TiO2 manufacturing facilities. Its diverse product portfolio further encompasses iron-based chemicals, which are indispensable for treating and conditioning industrial and municipal wastewater, as well as for use in producing iron pigments, cement, and various agricultural solutions. The firm also develops specialized chemicals utilized in crafting pearlescent pigments, fabricating electroceramic capacitors for mobile phones and other electronic gadgets, and for various specific industrial purposes, including natural gas piping. The company extends technical support and services for its entire product range. Its KRONOS-branded offerings are distributed to manufacturers of paints, plastics, decorative laminates, and paper via an extensive network of agents and distributors. Founded in 1916, Kronos Worldwide, Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Dallas, Texas, and operates as a subsidiary of Valhi, Inc.
KRO Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$7.00
▲(35.66% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.22% Insiders
4.19% Mutual Funds
1.11% Other Institutional Investors
90.90% Public Companies and
Individual Investors