KRONOS WORLDWIDE, INC. REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2026 RESULTS

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Kronos Worldwide shows a strong operational recovery with a swing to net income and significant TiO2 segment profit growth. The combination of permanent cost reductions and successful pricing power suggests a fundamental improvement in margins that outweighs currency headwinds.

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The company reversed a $9.2 million net loss in Q2 2025 to a $15.2 million profit in Q2 2026, driven by a surge in TiO2 segment profit to $41 million and permanent structural cost reductions implemented in late 2025.

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