Kronos Worldwide has returned about 50% since the start of the calendar year, significantly outperforming the Basic Materials sector's average gain of 10.5%. The company is part of the Chemical - Diversified industry, which has gained an average of 41.8% year-to-date, meaning Kronos Worldwide is also outperforming its industry peers. Analyst sentiment has improved, with the Zacks Consensus Estimate for full-year earnings moving 0.3% higher over the past three months, and the stock currently holds a Zacks Rank of 2, or Buy. Another stock in the same industry, Air Products and Chemicals, has returned 13.3% year-to-date and also carries a Zacks Rank of 2, with its consensus earnings estimate increasing 1.7% over the past three months.
Kronos Worldwide IncArticle highlights 50% YTD return, improved analyst sentiment, and Zacks Rank 2 (Buy), indicating positive analyst/valuation outlook.
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