Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (KRO)
NYSEMaterialsChemicals - SpecialtySnapshot 2026-09-04
$8.43-0.24%
Close 2026-09-04 · 1-day change
NYSEMaterialsChemicals - SpecialtySnapshot 2026-09-04
QuarterlyIQ Insights · KRO
What must go right, what could break, what the price assumes, and what evidence comes next.
The current health of the standing investment case.
Recent financial performance sits below its industry cohort — worth keeping an eye on, though it has not freshly broken.
One-year growth currently built into the price, compared with our model's estimate.
| Measure | Marker shape | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Growth built into the price | circle | -56.5% |
| Our one-year growth estimate | diamond |
For each item: what to watch, what would become a concern, and what would make it less concerning.
A reporting-risk estimate, not a forecast of the stock-price response.
Historical relationships that met the evidence threshold. They do not prove cause or forecast a move.
Usually moved in the same direction.
Price observations: 365 days
Most sensitive to the broad stock market.
Based on historical daily prices through 2026-09-04.
Past price behavior in dollars on a $10,000 position. This does not measure permanent business risk.
How much price usually moves either way.
A larger daily loss that occurred about once in every 20 trading days.
Use the underlying financial and sector pages to investigate the cause.
Not investment advice. Scores describe historical and current data; they are not forecasts of future returns. Consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.
| 6.1% |
Growth built into the price is above our model estimate.
The price assumes 62.6 percentage points less one-year growth.
The one-year revenue growth assumption on Valuation.
Worth watching into the next print: this name has been missing across recent quarters and has erratic recent earnings surprises. A fundamental tilt, not a price call.
Model as of 2026-09-04 · Compared with 41 industry peers · Company calendar date is not available
KRO — dividend update
Dated 2026-08-05
Regulation FD Disclosure The registrant hereby furnishes the information set forth in its press release entitled “Kronos Worldwide, Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend ” that the registrant also issued on August 5, 2026, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and incorporated herein by reference. The press release the registrant furnishes as Exhibit 99.2 to this current report is not “filed” for purposes of section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherw…
Why it matters: Earnings results will show how well Kronos is doing financially. Investors will look for signs of recovery or more losses.
Watch forThe earnings report shows better revenue or smaller losses than before.
Also watch forThe earnings report shows more losses or worse financial numbers.
Why it matters: Strong sales growth would confirm market share gains and effective pricing strategies.
Supportive ifQ3 net sales grow more than 10% year over year.
Worry ifQ3 net sales grow less than 5% year over year.
Why it matters: Earnings results will show if the company can keep making more money and growing sales.
Watch forNet income is positive or shows big improvement from Q1 2026's loss of $4.8 million.
Also watch forNet income remains negative or worsens compared to Q1 2026's loss of $4.8 million.
Why it matters: An increase in TiO2 prices would support revenue growth and improve profit margins.
Supportive ifAverage TiO2 selling prices increase more than 4% compared to the previous quarter.
Worry ifAverage TiO2 selling prices decrease or stay flat compared to the previous quarter.
We watch for confirming and disproving signals on each item. Resolutions are found automatically where possible and checked by hand for unclear cases. Last 90 days shown.
Deepest peak-to-trough drop in the last year.
| Measure | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Typical day | ±$220 on $10,000 · ±2.2% | How much price usually moves either way. |
| Bad day | $518 loss on $10,000 · 5.2% | A larger daily loss that occurred about once in every 20 trading days. |
| Largest peak-to-trough drop in the past year | $3,276 loss on $10,000 · 32.8% | Deepest peak-to-trough drop in the last year. |
Past year. 1.00 means similar movement; 1.20 means about 20% more.
Past year. 1.00 means similar movement to the sector. This is secondary context.
Latest 30 trading days, shown as an annual percentage.
Latest 252 trading days, shown as an annual percentage.
20-trading-day average in US dollars.
Trading days used by the source risk snapshot.
Past results, not a forecast. Not investment advice.
Why it matters: Cutting costs will help margins and boost profits.
Supportive ifGross profit improves by at least 10% in Q3 2026 compared to Q2 2026.
Worry ifGross profit declines or remains flat compared to Q2 2026.
Why it matters: A shift in sector growth could signal improved demand for Kronos' products and better performance.
Supportive ifSector revenue growth turns positive after being near -1% for three years.
Worry ifSector revenue growth is still negative or goes down more.
Why it matters: Growing revenue shows that demand and market conditions are improving.
Supportive ifQ2 2026 revenue reported above $509.8 million.
Worry ifQ2 2026 revenue reported below $509.8 million.
Why it matters: If the materials sector improves, it could benefit Kronos. A stronger sector can lift company performance.
Supportive ifMaterials sector revenue growth turns positive after a year of decline.
Worry ifRevenue growth in the materials sector keeps going down.
Why it matters: Net income over $15 million shows better profits.
Supportive ifQ3 net income reported above $15 million.
Worry ifQ3 net income reported below $10 million.
Why it matters: Positive cash flow means better cash handling and efficiency.
Supportive ifOperating cash flow was positive in Q3.
Worry ifOperating cash flow remains negative in Q3.
Why it matters: Higher segment profit shows good cost cuts and sales plans.
Supportive ifQ3 segment profit was over $41 million.
Worry ifQ3 segment profit was below $30 million.