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Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: KRO) is a major international producer of titanium dioxide products, and its news flow reflects the dynamics of the titanium dioxide pigment market and the company’s financial performance. This page aggregates news releases, earnings announcements and other public updates related to KRO stock.
Company press releases furnished on Form 8-K frequently cover quarterly and year-to-date results, highlighting changes in net income or loss, TiO2 sales volumes, average TiO2 selling prices, product mix, production volumes and fixed cost absorption. These earnings updates often discuss how operating rates at TiO2 production facilities, raw material and energy costs, distribution and warehousing costs, and currency exchange rates affect reported segment profit and EBITDA.
Investors following Kronos Worldwide news will also see capital markets and financing announcements, such as private offerings of euro-denominated 9.50% senior secured notes due 2029 issued by its subsidiary Kronos International, Inc. The related filings describe the use of proceeds, key terms of the notes, and covenants that apply to the company and its subsidiaries. These items help readers understand how Kronos Worldwide manages its capital structure and upcoming debt maturities.
Another recurring category of news involves dividend declarations and corporate governance events. The company has issued press releases announcing regular quarterly dividends on its common stock, as well as the results of its annual stockholder meeting, including director elections and advisory votes on executive compensation.
Because Kronos Worldwide operates in a cyclical industry, its news releases often include commentary on demand trends, tariffs, trade tensions, competition, and other risk factors that may influence future results. By reviewing the news feed on this page, readers can track how management describes current market conditions, operational decisions and strategic actions affecting KRO.
Kronos Worldwide (NYSE:KRO), a major international producer of titanium dioxide products, has announced a quarterly dividend declaration. The company's board of directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share on its common stock. The dividend will be payable on September 18, 2025 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on September 5, 2025.
Kronos Worldwide (NYSE:KRO) reported a net loss of $9.2 million ($0.08 per share) in Q2 2025, compared to net income of $19.5 million ($0.17 per share) in Q2 2024. Net sales decreased 1% to $494.4 million in Q2 2025.
The company's performance was impacted by lower production volumes, with facilities operating at 81% capacity in Q2 2025 compared to 99% in Q2 2024. This resulted in approximately $20 million in unabsorbed fixed production costs. TiO2 selling prices declined 4% during the first six months of 2025, affected by global uncertainty, trade policies, and customer hesitancy to build inventories.
The results include the full consolidation of Louisiana Pigment Company operations following the acquisition of the remaining 50% stake from Venator Investments in July 2024.
Kronos Worldwide (NYSE:KRO), a leading international titanium dioxide products manufacturer, has announced its plans to release second quarter 2025 earnings results. The company will publish its financial results via press release after the market closes on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
Kronos Worldwide (NYSE: KRO) has announced a quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share on its common stock. The dividend will be payable on June 18, 2025, to stockholders of record as of June 9, 2025.
At its 2025 annual stockholder meeting, shareholders elected eight directors for one-year terms and approved a nonbinding advisory resolution on executive compensation. The company is a major international producer of titanium dioxide products.
Kronos Worldwide (NYSE: KRO), a major international producer of titanium dioxide products, has announced its plans to release its first quarter 2025 earnings report. The company expects to publish the results after market close on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, pending the completion of quarter-end closing procedures.
Kronos Worldwide (NYSE:KRO) reported Q4 2024 results with a net loss of $13.2 million (-$0.12 per share), compared to a $5.3 million loss (-$0.05 per share) in Q4 2023. For full-year 2024, net income was $86.2 million ($0.75 per share) versus a loss of $49.1 million in 2023.
Q4 2024 net sales increased 6% to $423.1 million, driven by 4% higher TiO2 sales volumes and 2% higher selling prices. Full-year 2024 sales rose 13% to $1.9 billion despite 5% lower average TiO2 prices, offset by 20% higher sales volumes.
Key highlights include:
- Acquisition of remaining 50% stake in Louisiana Pigment Company, resulting in a $64.5 million non-cash gain
- Production capacity utilization increased to 96% in 2024 vs 72% in 2023
- Q4 TiO2 segment profit of $33.1 million compared to $1.3 million loss in Q4 2023
- Improved demand across all major markets with lower production costs in energy and raw materials
Kronos Worldwide (NYSE: KRO), a major international producer of titanium dioxide products, has announced its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share on its common stock. The dividend will be payable on March 20, 2025 to stockholders of record at the close of business on March 11, 2025.
Kronos Worldwide reported significant financial improvements in Q3 2024, with net income of $71.8 million ($0.62 per share) compared to a net loss of $20.4 million in Q3 2023. Net sales increased 22% to $484.7 million, driven by 21% higher TiO2 sales volumes and improved demand across major markets. The company acquired the remaining 50% stake in Louisiana Pigment Company, recognizing a non-cash gain of $64.5 million. Production volumes increased 37% year-over-year, with capacity utilization reaching 93% in the first nine months of 2024. Despite these improvements, average TiO2 selling prices were 1% lower compared to Q3 2023.
Kronos Worldwide (NYSE: KRO) has announced a quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share on its common stock. The dividend will be paid on December 12, 2024 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on November 29, 2024. Kronos Worldwide is a major international producer of titanium dioxide products.