Valhi, Inc. (VHI)

In the past six months, Valhi, Inc.'s stock has experienced volatility, including a net loss in the third quarter of 2025, though the Component Products Segment saw increased net sales. Valhi declared quarterly dividends on November 6, 2025, and August 7, 2025, and announced an executive leadership change on December 16, 2025. The stock price surged 30% in the month leading up to February 5, 2026, but was still down 22% over the preceding year, with an overall change of -0.48%.

Demand for Valhi, Inc.'s primary product, titanium dioxide (TiO2), is influenced by factors such as housing starts and construction rates, which can exhibit seasonality. Persistently higher interest rates have also been a consideration for capital expenditure commitments towards large-scale building projects, further affecting the end markets for TiO2. The Component Products segment also faces supplier power through metal price volatility, which can impact costs and potentially demand.

Valhi, Inc. is a holding company that manufactures and markets titanium dioxide pigments through its Chemicals segment, operating within the Process Industries sector. It also operates through its Component Products segment, manufacturing mechanical and electrical cabinet locks and other locking mechanisms. The third segment is Real Estate Management and Development, which involves owning real properties, providing utility services to industrial customers, and developing land holdings for commercial, industrial, and residential purposes.

Valhi, Inc. conducts its businesses across Europe, North America, the Asia Pacific, and internationally, with a significant portion of its sales coming from the United States. Other notable regions for sales include Germany, Canada, Norway, and Belgium. The company's headquarters are located in Dallas, Texas, U.S..

Valhi, Inc.'s brand reputation in the past year is closely tied to its financial performance and market perception. The company has faced challenges amidst declining earnings, with profit margins lower than the previous year. Investor sentiment has shown some improvement as the stock rose by 15% in January 2026. However, the company has received a consensus "Sell" rating from analysts.

Valhi, Inc. has 140 institutional owners and shareholders, holding a total of 1,694,155 shares. The Contran Corporation is a major individual owner, holding 91.38% of the company's shares as of March 25, 2025. Key institutional shareholders include Bridgeway Capital Management Inc., BlackRock, Inc., Empowered Funds, LLC, Renaissance Technologies Llc, and Bank of New York Mellon Corp. Insiders hold only 0.15% of the stock, while institutions hold 3.83%.