Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (KRO)

Over the past six months, Kronos Worldwide, Inc. has experienced a consensus rating of "Strong Sell" from analysts. Multiple analysts have lowered price targets for KRO stock. In November 2025, Kronos Worldwide reported a Q3 loss and missed revenue estimates. Short interest in the company's stock increased, indicating a decrease in investor sentiment. The stock's 52-week high was $9.85, while its 52-week low was $4.08. As of January 30, 2026, the closing stock price was $5.25, and as of February 3, 2026, it was $5.89. The stock has trended up by 12.18% in the past six months, but down by 37.06% in the past year.

Demand for Kronos Worldwide's titanium dioxide products is more cyclical than strictly seasonal, closely correlating with the overall health of the global economy and global GDP growth. Demand is influenced by broader economic cycles rather than predictable seasonal fluctuations.

Kronos Worldwide, Inc. is a global producer and marketer of titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigments, which are used to provide whiteness, brightness, opacity, and durability to various products. The company produces both rutile and anatase forms of TiO2, along with ilmenite, iron-based chemicals, and specialty chemicals. Founded in 1916 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, it operates as a subsidiary of Valhi, Inc., which is controlled by Contran Corporation.

Kronos Worldwide has a global presence, serving approximately 3,000 to 4,000 customers in around 100 countries, with a concentration of sales in Europe, North America, and the Asia Pacific region. The company has manufacturing facilities in North America, including TiO2 plants in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and Varennes, Quebec, and in Europe, with four TiO2 plants in Germany, Belgium, and Norway. Kronos Worldwide also owns an ilmenite mine in Norway.

Kronos Worldwide has a reputation for producing high-quality titanium dioxide pigments, supported by technical assistance and reliable supply. The company prides itself on a long history of innovation in TiO2 production since 1916. In 2020, Kronos implemented a "Global Safety Culture Guideline" to enhance safety performance. Negative financial performance and analyst downgrades can implicitly impact market perception and investor confidence in the brand.

Kronos Worldwide, Inc. has a diverse ownership structure, including major institutional owners such as Dimensional Fund Advisors Lp, Boston Partners, Vanguard Group Inc, and BlackRock, Inc. The company operates as a subsidiary of Valhi, Inc., which is controlled by Contran Corporation. Contran Corp. holds a substantial majority of the common stock, owning 81.13% of the shares outstanding.