Kronos Worldwide (KRO) Expected to Announce Earnings on Wednesday

Kronos Worldwide (NYSE:KRO - Get Free Report) is expected to be issuing its Q1 2025 quarterly earnings data after the market closes on Wednesday, May 7th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $0.17 per share and revenue of $466.56 million for the quarter.

Kronos Worldwide (NYSE:KRO - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, March 6th. The specialty chemicals company reported ($0.12) EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.19 by ($0.31). Kronos Worldwide had a net margin of 5.05% and a return on equity of 11.74%. The firm had revenue of $423.10 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $494.19 million.

Kronos Worldwide Stock Performance

NYSE:KRO traded up $0.15 during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $7.58. The stock had a trading volume of 157,027 shares, compared to its average volume of 209,981. Kronos Worldwide has a twelve month low of $6.19 and a twelve month high of $14.50. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.56, a quick ratio of 1.30 and a current ratio of 2.68. The stock has a market cap of $872.32 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 9.36 and a beta of 1.21. The company's 50 day simple moving average is $7.54 and its 200 day simple moving average is $9.38.

Kronos Worldwide Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, March 20th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, March 11th were given a $0.05 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, March 11th. This represents a $0.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.64%. Kronos Worldwide's payout ratio is 27.03%.

Insider Transactions at Kronos Worldwide

In other news, Director Kevin B. Kramer purchased 14,000 shares of the company's stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, March 11th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $7.43 per share, with a total value of $104,020.00. Following the acquisition, the director now owns 21,460 shares in the company, valued at approximately $159,447.80. This trade represents a 187.67 % increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Corporate insiders own 0.11% of the company's stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Separately, StockNews.com upgraded Kronos Worldwide from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a research note on Tuesday, March 18th.

Kronos Worldwide Company Profile

Kronos Worldwide, Inc produces and markets titanium dioxide pigments (TiO2) in Europe, North America, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. The company produces TiO2 in two crystalline forms, rutile and anatase to impart whiteness, brightness, opacity, and durability for various products, including paints, coatings, plastics, paper, fibers, and ceramics, as well as for various specialty products, such as inks, foods, and cosmetics.