Huntsman (HUN) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Huntsman Corporation (NYSE: HUN) is a global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated specialty chemicals. Founded in 1970 by Jon M. Huntsman Sr., the company has expanded its portfolio through strategic acquisitions and internal growth, evolving into a diversified enterprise with operations spanning polyurethanes, performance products, textile effects, and advanced materials. Headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, Huntsman serves a broad range of end markets, including automotive, construction, consumer goods, and industrial applications.

The company’s product offerings include polyurethanes used in foams, elastomers, and coatings, performance products such as surfactants and additives, and specialized solutions for textile processing. Huntsman’s advanced materials segment develops high-performance resins and composites employed in aerospace, electronics, and renewable energy industries. The business model emphasizes innovation through research and development centers located on multiple continents, enabling the introduction of sustainable chemistries and process technologies that address evolving customer requirements.

Huntsman maintains a global footprint, operating manufacturing facilities and sales offices in over 30 countries. In North America, Europe and Asia, the company collaborates closely with regional partners and customers to tailor products to local regulations and performance standards. Through this presence, Huntsman supports industries ranging from automotive lightweighting in Germany to polyurethane insulation solutions in North America, as well as textile effect chemistries in Asia’s fast-growing apparel markets.

Under the leadership of Chairman, President and CEO Peter R. Huntsman, the company has pursued strategic initiatives to optimize its portfolio and improve operational efficiency. The executive team emphasizes sustainability, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase the use of renewable feedstocks in core products. Looking ahead, Huntsman continues to invest in innovation and digital technologies, seeking to strengthen its competitive position and deliver value for customers and shareholders worldwide.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $11.08 to $11.36
• 50-Day Range: $10.27 to $13.46
• 52-Week Range: $10.13 to $25.12
• Volume: 2.72 million shs
• Average Volume: 2.84 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $1.93 billion
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: 8.98%
• Price Target: $15.00
• Consensus Rating: Reduce

Huntsman Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Huntsman scored higher than 91% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 79th out of 576 stocks in the basic materials sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 4.0 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Reduce

Consensus Rating

Huntsman has received a consensus rating of Reduce. The company's average rating score is 1.90, and is based on 1 buy rating, 7 hold ratings, and 2 sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Huntsman has been the subject of 7 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 153.13%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Huntsman are expected to grow by 153.13% in the coming year, from $0.32 to $0.81 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Huntsman is -12.23, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Huntsman is -12.23, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Huntsman has a P/B Ratio of 0.61. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

5.11% of the float of Huntsman has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Huntsman has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Huntsman has recently decreased by 1.99%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Leadership

Huntsman is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 9.00%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

Dividend Growth

Huntsman has only been increasing its dividend for 4 years.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on EPS estimates, Huntsman will have a dividend payout ratio of 123.46% in the coming year. This indicates that Huntsman may not be able to sustain their current dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 0.2 / 5
• Environmental Score: -5.08

Percentage of Shares Shorted

5.11% of the float of Huntsman has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Huntsman has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Huntsman has recently decreased by 1.99%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.6 / 5
• News Sentiment: -0.19

News Sentiment

Huntsman has a news sentiment score of -0.19. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.51 average news sentiment score of Basic Materials companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 18 news articles for Huntsman this week, compared to 12 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

15 people have searched for HUN on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 67% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

Only 6 people have added Huntsman to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -14% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Huntsman insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 5.60% of the stock of Huntsman is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

84.81% of the stock of Huntsman is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

HUN Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have HUN shares performed this year?

Huntsman's stock was trading at $18.03 at the start of the year. Since then, HUN shares have decreased by 38.3% and is now trading at $11.13.

How were Huntsman's earnings last quarter?

Huntsman Corporation (NYSE:HUN) announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May, 1st. The basic materials company reported ($0.11) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, hitting analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.11). Huntsman's revenue for the quarter was down 4.1% compared to the same quarter last year.
Read the conference call transcript.

Does Huntsman have any subsidiaries?

Huntsman subsidiaries include Airstar Corporation, Arabian Amines Company, BASF Huntsman Shanghai Isocyanate Investment B.V., Brockhues GmbH & Co. KG, Changshu Rockwood Pigments Co. Ltd., Chemical Blending Holland B.V., Chemical Specialties LLC, and more.

How do I buy shares of Huntsman?

Shares of HUN stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Huntsman own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Huntsman investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), Intel (INTC), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Cisco Systems (CSCO), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) and Tesla (TSLA).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/01/2025
• Record date for 6/30 Dividend: 6/13/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 6/30 Dividend: 6/13/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/30/2025
• Today: 7/05/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/04/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Basic Materials
• Industry: CHEM - DIVERSIFD
• Sub-Industry: Diversified Chemicals
• Current Symbol: NYSE:HUN
• CIK: 1307954
• Web: www.huntsman.com
• Phone: (281) 719-6000
• Fax: 281-719-6416
• Employees: 6,300
• Year Founded: 1970

Price Target and Rating

• Average Stock Price Target: $15.00
• High Stock Price Target: $21.00
• Low Stock Price Target: $12.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +34.8%
• Consensus Rating: Reduce
• Rating Score (0-4): 1.90
• Research Coverage: 10 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($0.91)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: 34.78
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$189 million
• Net Margins: -2.63%
• Pretax Margin: 0.40%
• Return on Equity: -0.65%
• Return on Assets: -0.29%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.53
• Current Ratio: 1.48
• Quick Ratio: 0.82

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $6.04 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.32
• Cash Flow: $1.60 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 6.96
• Book Value: $18.28 per share
• Price / Book: 0.61

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 173,750,000
• Free Float: 164,016,000
• Market Cap: $1.93 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.70