Zacks Equity Research named Kronos Worldwide a Strong Buy, citing long-term titanium dioxide demand growth and margin-supporting cost and pricing initiatives. The stock has rallied 33% year-to-date, outpacing the Zacks Chemical - Diversified industry's 17.9% gain, and trades at a forward price-to-sales ratio of 0.34 versus the industry's 0.88. The consensus earnings estimate for 2026 is a loss of 33 cents per share, a 65.6% year-over-year improvement, while the 2027 estimate of 17 cents implies 151.5% growth. First-quarter TiO2 sales volumes rose roughly 4% to 142 thousand metric tons, driven by North American, Latin American, and export markets, though European demand weakened. The firm also highlighted other Zacks Rank #1 stocks in Basic Materials: CSW Industrials, Albemarle, and Perimeter Solutions.
Kronos Worldwide IncZacks highlights long-term TiO2 demand growth and Q1 sales volumes rose 4% driven by North America, Latin America, and export markets.
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