Huntsman (HUN) News Today

Huntsman Corporation (NYSE: HUN) is under pressure after its second-quarter results showed substantial year-over-year improvement but fell short of analysts’ earnings expectations. Investors are also weighing ongoing cash burn and the company’s planned merger with Olin Corporation.

• Positive Sentiment: Huntsman’s second-quarter revenue increased 14.1% year over year to approximately $1.66 billion, exceeding the $1.60 billion consensus estimate. Revenue rose across all major segments, led by Polyurethanes, Advanced Materials and Performance Products. Huntsman Announces Second Quarter 2026 Earnings
• Positive Sentiment: The net loss narrowed sharply to $6 million from $158 million a year earlier, while adjusted EBITDA reached $120 million. The improvement suggests operating conditions are recovering despite continued pressure on profitability. Huntsman Q2 Revenue and Net Loss
• Positive Sentiment: The board declared another $0.0875-per-share quarterly dividend, payable September 30 to shareholders of record September 15. The ongoing payout may support income-oriented investors, although it is relatively modest compared with the company’s earnings challenges. Huntsman Announces Third Quarter 2026 Common Dividend
• Neutral Sentiment: Huntsman said its planned all-stock merger of equals with Olin remains in progress, with a shareholder vote scheduled for August 25, 2026. The transaction could create longer-term strategic benefits, but approval and integration remain important execution risks. Huntsman Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Adjusted earnings were approximately breakeven, missing the Zacks consensus estimate of $0.06 per share. The company also used $90 million of free cash flow and reported $60 million of operating cash outflow, reinforcing concerns about near-term cash generation. Huntsman Reports Break-Even Earnings for Q2