Kronos Worldwide (KRO) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (KRO) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
the company's inability to cover fixed overheads, resulting in a negative 0.9% net margin in 2026Q1, combined with a 56.40x EV/EBITDA multiple, suggests the current valuation does not adequately reflect the underlying financial distress.
Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (KRO) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (KRO) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | May 6, 2026 | $0.04vs $0.33+87.9% | $510Mvs $524M-2.7% |
| Q2 2026 | Mar 9, 2026 | $0.72vs $0.26-176.9% | $418Mvs $373M+12.1% |
| Q4 2025 | Nov 6, 2025 | $0.18vs $0.06-200.0% | $457Mvs $373M+22.4% |
| Q3 2025 | Aug 6, 2025 | $0.08vs $0.13-161.5% | $494Mvs $505M-2.0% |
Recent stock market news and headlines for Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (KRO)
Kronos Worldwide (KRO) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

Here is how Kronos Worldwide (KRO) and Air Products and Chemicals (APD) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

Key metrics vs top competitors for Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (KRO)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $6.13 | $705.28M | -6.39 | -1.47% | -5.96% | -14.14% | 3.26% | |
| $6.44 | $1.03B | -2.17 | -5.73% | -12.3% | -30.42% | — | |
| $14.42 | $408.12M | -7.14 | -1.32% | -3.45% | -5.21% | — | |
| $10.55 | $1.84B | -6.64 | -5.85% | -5.69% | -8.14% | — | |
| $20.14 | $3.02B | -7.87 | 0.45% | -7.06% | -163.42% | — | |
| $67.09 | $7.67B | 16.36 | -6.71% | 4.62% | 6.69% | — |
Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (KRO) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (KRO) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
May 6, 2026·SEC
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Feb 25, 2026·SEC
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Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (KRO) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (KRO) reported $1.88B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 115% increase from $875.2M in 2002.
Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (KRO) saw revenue decline by 1.5% over the past year.
Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (KRO) reported a net loss of $133.8M for fiscal year 2025.
Yes, Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (KRO) pays a dividend with a yield of 3.26%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (KRO) has a return on equity (ROE) of -14.1%. Negative ROE indicates the company is unprofitable.
Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (KRO) generated $25.2M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.