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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
$8.14
50-Day Range
$7.81
$9.74
52-Week Range
$7.76
$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


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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 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

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Industrial inorganic chemicals
Sub-Industry
Commodity Chemicals
CUSIP
50105F10
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

Net Income
$104.50 million
Pretax Margin
-2.21%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$1.93 billion
Cash Flow
$1.35 per share
Book Value
$8.29 per share

Miscellaneous

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













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.
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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.
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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.
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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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