Why Kronos Worldwide (KRO) Took a Bigger Hit From Weak TiO2 Pricing in 2025

Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:KRO) is one of the best short-term stocks to buy now. On March 9, 2026, the titanium dioxide producer reported a net loss of $82.8 million, or $0.72 per share, for the fourth quarter of 2025, compared with a net loss of $13.2 million, or $0.12 per share, a year earlier. For full-year 2025, Kronos posted a net loss of $110.9 million, or $0.96 per share, versus net income of $86.2 million, or $0.75 per share, in 2024.

The company said fourth-quarter results were hurt by higher unabsorbed fixed production costs tied to curtailments, lower average TiO2 selling prices, and an $8.5 million non-cash deferred income tax expense related to its German deferred tax asset.

Revenue was softer, but the bigger damage came from profitability. Fourth-quarter net sales slipped 1% to $418.3 million, while full-year net sales fell 1% to $1.9 billion. The TiO2 segment swung to a $59.4 million loss in the quarter from a $33.1 million profit a year earlier, and full-year segment results moved to a $22.2 million loss from a $141.0 million profit. For the full year, Kronos said results were also weighed down by higher distribution and warehousing costs and a $19.3 million non-cash deferred income tax expense.

Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:KRO) is a major international producer of titanium dioxide products.

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