Kronos Worldwide Faces Mounting Challenges as Losses Deepen

Kronos Worldwide finds itself navigating turbulent financial waters, with recent quarterly results revealing significant deterioration in performance. The specialty chemicals manufacturer reported a net loss of $37 million for the third quarter of 2025, marking a dramatic reversal from the $71.8 million profit recorded during the same period last year. Revenue figures also disappointed, coming in at $456.9 million—well below the $519.27 million that market analysts had projected.

Several factors converged to create this challenging quarter for the titanium dioxide producer. The company faced substantial headwinds from declining selling prices for its primary product and reduced sales volumes across European markets. Compounding these operational difficulties, Kronos incurred a $19.3 million tax charge resulting from Germany’s recent Read more...