NYSE:KRO

Kronos Worldwide (KRO) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$7.89

-0.23 (-2.83%)

(As of 09/22/2023 ET)

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Today's Range: $7.89
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$8.14
50-Day Range: $7.81
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$9.74
52-Week Range: $7.76
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$12.01

Volume: 141,625 shs
Average Volume: 149,628 shs
Market Capitalization: $907.59 million

P/E Ratio: N/A
Dividend Yield: 9.63%
Price Target: $9.00

Kronos Worldwide MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating: Reduce
1.67 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 14.1% Upside
$9.00 Price Target
Short Interest: Bearish
11.47% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: -3.53
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment: N/A
Insider Trading: Acquiring Shares
$25,016 Bought Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth: Growing
From ($0.17) to $0.25 Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

1.52 out of 5 stars

Basic Materials Sector

156th out of 169 stocks

Industrial Inorganic Chemicals Industry

6th out of 8 stocks

1.8

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Kronos Worldwide has received a consensus rating of Reduce. The company's average rating score is 1.67, and is based on 1 buy rating, no hold ratings, and 2 sell ratings.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of $9.00, Kronos Worldwide has a forecasted upside of 14.1% from its current price of $7.89.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Kronos Worldwide has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

0.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
11.47% of the float of Kronos Worldwide has been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
Kronos Worldwide has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 13.3, which indicates bearish sentiment.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in Kronos Worldwide has recently increased by 2.07%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

1.7

Dividend Strength

Dividend Leadership
Kronos Worldwide is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 9.36%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.
Dividend Growth
Kronos Worldwide has only been increasing its dividend for 1 years.
Dividend Sustainability
Based on EPS estimates, Kronos Worldwide will have a dividend payout ratio of 304.00% in the coming year. This indicates that Kronos Worldwide may not be able to sustain their current dividend.

0.4

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
Kronos Worldwide has received a -80.90% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of Kronos Worldwide in category "GHG emissions" is driven by its "Titanium dioxide" product. See details.
Environmental Sustainability
The Environmental Impact score for Kronos Worldwide is -3.53.

3.5

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Kronos Worldwide has a news sentiment score of 1.25. 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 higher news sentiment than the 0.49 average news sentiment score of Basic Materials companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Kronos Worldwide this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
7 people have searched for KRO on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 250% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
2 people have added Kronos Worldwide to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

1.7

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Kronos Worldwide insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $25,016.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 0.11% of the stock of Kronos Worldwide is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
Only 16.67% of the stock of Kronos Worldwide is held by institutions.

1.3

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for Kronos Worldwide are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($0.17) to $0.25 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Kronos Worldwide is -39.45, 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 Kronos Worldwide is -39.45, 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
Kronos Worldwide has a P/B Ratio of 0.95. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Kronos Worldwide (NYSE:KRO) Stock

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. It also produces ilmenite, a raw material used directly as a feedstock by sulfate-process TiO2 plants; iron-based chemicals, which are used as treatment and conditioning agents for industrial effluents and municipal wastewater, as well as in the manufacture of iron pigments, cement, and agricultural products; specialty chemicals for use in the formulation of pearlescent pigments, and production of electroceramic capacitors for cell phones and other electronic devices, as well as for use in pearlescent pigments, natural gas pipe, and other specialty applications. In addition, the company provides technical services for its products. It sells its products under the KRONOS brand through agents and distributors to paint, plastics, decorative laminate, and paper manufacturers. The company was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Kronos Worldwide, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Valhi, Inc.

KRO Price History

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KRO Stock News Headlines

September 14, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com

Surpassing Expectations: Kronos Worldwide Unleashes Growth Potential and Rewards Investors

August 27, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

The past five years for Kronos Worldwide (NYSE:KRO) investors has not been profitable

September 24, 2023 | Stansberry Research (Ad)

1907, 1929, 1998, 2007--and now 2023?

Analyst who called Lehman Bros. collapse says exact same scenario that occurred in 4 of America’s biggest economic calamities is unfolding again now. More here.

August 25, 2023 | benzinga.com

Unleashing Growth Potential: Westlake Chemical Surpasses Expectations with Strong Performance and Increasing Profits

August 6, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Kronos Worldwide (NYSE:KRO) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.19

August 3, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Kronos Worldwide, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2023 Results

August 3, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Kronos Worldwide (KRO) Reports Q2 Loss, Lags Revenue Estimates

July 27, 2023 | bizjournals.com

UKG expands with 155,000-square-foot Weston headquarters

September 24, 2023 | Stansberry Research (Ad)

1907, 1929, 1998, 2007--and now 2023?

Analyst who called Lehman Bros. collapse says exact same scenario that occurred in 4 of America’s biggest economic calamities is unfolding again now. More here.

July 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Earnings Preview: Kronos Worldwide (KRO) Q2 Earnings Expected to Decline

July 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Dow Inc. (DOW) Surpasses Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

July 18, 2023 | seekingalpha.com

Kronos Worldwide: Decent Outlook As Prices Improve

June 6, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:KRO) Stock's On A Decline: Are Poor Fundamentals The Cause?

June 2, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Kronos Worldwide (KRO) Up 1.2% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?

May 30, 2023 | msn.com

Kronos Worldwide's Ex-Dividend Date Is Friday, Here's What You Need To Know

May 27, 2023 | fool.com

Kronos Worldwide (NYSE: KRO)

May 22, 2023 | msn.com

Deutsche Bank Maintains Kronos Worldwide (KRO) Buy Recommendation

May 21, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Kronos Worldwide (NYSE:KRO) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.19

May 19, 2023 | msn.com

Kronos Worldwide (KRO) Declares $0.19 Dividend

May 14, 2023 | marketwatch.com

Pigments Market Research | 2023-2030

May 11, 2023 | marketwatch.com

2030, Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) Market Growth | Future Prospects and Competitive Analysis

May 9, 2023 | marketwatch.com

Nanocatalysts Market Industry 2023 Value with Status and Global Analysis TOTO Corporation, KRONOS Worldwide, CRISTAL

May 5, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Kronos Worldwide First Quarter 2023 Earnings: US$0.13 loss per share (vs US$0.50 profit in 1Q 2022)

May 4, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Kronos Worldwide (KRO) Earnings and Sales Lag Estimates in Q1

May 3, 2023 | msn.com

KRONOS Worldwide GAAP EPS of -$0.13 misses by $0.04, revenue of $426.3M beats by $88.56M

May 3, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

KRONOS WORLDWIDE, INC. REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2023 RESULTS

May 2, 2023 | marketwatch.com

Dyes & Pigments Market : Explore Top Factors that Will Boost the Global Market in the Future

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KRO Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 8/02/2023
Ex-Dividend for 9/14 Dividend: 8/31/2023
Dividend Payable: 9/14/2023
Today: 9/23/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/01/2023
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2023

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NYSE
Industry: Industrial inorganic chemicals
Sub-Industry: Commodity Chemicals
Sector: Basic Materials
Current Symbol: NYSE:KRO
CUSIP: 50105F10
CIK: 1257640
Web: www.kronostio2.com
Phone: (972) 233-1700
Fax: 972-448-1445
Employees: 2,266
Year Founded: 1916

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast: $9.00
High Stock Price Forecast: $11.00
Low Stock Price Forecast: $7.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside: +14.1%
Consensus Rating: Reduce
Rating Score (0-4): 1.67
Research Coverage: 3 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): ($0.20)
Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: $104.50 million
Net Margins: -1.33%
Pretax Margin: -2.21%
Return on Equity: -2.46%
Return on Assets: -1.19%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.51
Current Ratio: 4.05
Quick Ratio: 1.98

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $1.93 billion
Price / Sales: 0.47
Cash Flow: $1.35 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 5.83
Book Value: $8.29 per share
Price / Book: 0.95

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 115,030,000
Free Float: 114,900,000
Market Cap: $907.59 million
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 1.09

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Key Executives

Mr. James M. Buch (Age 62)
CEO, Pres & Director
Comp: $1.77M

Mr. Tim C. Hafer (Age 61)
Exec. VP & CFO
Comp: $879k

Mr. Brian W. Christian (Age 44)
Exec. VP & COO
Comp: $1.47M

Mr. John A. Sunny (Age 60)
Exec. VP & Chief Information Officer
Comp: $802k

Mr. Benjiman R. Corona (Age 62)
Pres of Americas
Comp: $820.17k

Mr. Michael S. Simmons (Age 51)
Vice Chairman

Mr. Rainer F. Gruber (Age 55)
Exec. VP and Chief Manufacturing & Technology Officer

Mr. Bryan A. Hanley (Age 42)
Sr. VP & Treasurer

Ms. Alexis A. Thomason (Age 42)
VP & Gen. Counsel

Ms. Patricia A. Kropp (Age 63)
Sr. VP of Global HR

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Insiders & Institutions

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KRO Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Kronos Worldwide stock right now?: 3 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Kronos Worldwide in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "reduce" KRO shares.
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What is Kronos Worldwide's stock price forecast for 2023?: 3 brokers have issued 12 month price objectives for Kronos Worldwide's shares. Their KRO share price forecasts range from $7.00 to $11.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $9.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 14.1% from the stock's current price.
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How have KRO shares performed in 2023?: Kronos Worldwide's stock was trading at $9.40 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, KRO stock has decreased by 16.1% and is now trading at $7.89.
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When is Kronos Worldwide's next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, November 1st 2023.
View our KRO earnings forecast.
How were Kronos Worldwide's earnings last quarter?: Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:KRO) issued its earnings results on Wednesday, August, 2nd. The specialty chemicals company reported ($0.07) EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.10 by $0.17. The specialty chemicals company had revenue of $443.20 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $527.74 million. Kronos Worldwide had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 2.46% and a negative net margin of 1.33%.
How often does Kronos Worldwide pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Kronos Worldwide?: Kronos Worldwide declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, August 2nd. Shareholders of record on Friday, September 1st will be paid a dividend of $0.19 per share on Thursday, September 14th. This represents a $0.76 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 9.63%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, August 31st.
Read our dividend analysis for KRO.
What ETFs hold Kronos Worldwide's stock?: ETFs with the largest weight of Kronos Worldwide (NYSE:KRO) stock in their portfolio include Global SuperDividend US ETF (DIV).WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Quality Dividend Growth Fund (DGRS).
Is Kronos Worldwide a good dividend stock?: Kronos Worldwide (NYSE:KRO) pays an annual dividend of $0.76 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 9.36%. KRO has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer.
Read our dividend analysis for KRO.

What is Steve Watson's approval rating as Kronos Worldwide's CEO?: 2 employees have rated Kronos Worldwide Chief Executive Officer Steve Watson on Glassdoor.com. Steve Watson has an approval rating of 100% among the company's employees. This puts Steve Watson in the top 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.
What other stocks do shareholders of Kronos Worldwide own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Kronos Worldwide investors own include Micron Technology (MU), CA (CA), Workday (WDAY), Applied Materials (AMAT), NVIDIA (NVDA), AT&T (T), Boeing (BA), BlackRock (BLK), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Caterpillar (CAT).
What is Kronos Worldwide's stock symbol?: Kronos Worldwide trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "KRO."
Who are Kronos Worldwide's major shareholders?: Kronos Worldwide's stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (2.24%), BlackRock Inc. (1.49%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.95%), Renaissance Technologies LLC (0.71%), State Street Corp (0.47%) and Geode Capital Management LLC (0.39%). Insiders that own company stock include Amy A Samford, Andrew B Nace, Bryan A Hanley and Corp Contran.
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How do I buy shares of Kronos Worldwide?: Shares of KRO stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Kronos Worldwide's stock price today?: One share of KRO stock can currently be purchased for approximately $7.89.
How much money does Kronos Worldwide make?: Kronos Worldwide (NYSE:KRO) has a market capitalization of $907.59 million and generates $1.93 billion in revenue each year. The specialty chemicals company earns $104.50 million in net income (profit) each year or ($0.20) on an earnings per share basis.
How many employees does Kronos Worldwide have?: The company employs 2,266 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Kronos Worldwide?: Kronos Worldwide's mailing address is 5430 LBJ FREEWAY SUITE 1700, DALLAS TX, 75240. The official website for the company is www.kronostio2.com. The specialty chemicals company can be reached via phone at (972) 233-1700 or via fax at 972-448-1445.

This page (NYSE:KRO) was last updated on 9/24/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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