Kronos Worldwide Inc (KRO) Stock Price & Analysis
Kronos Worldwide Inc (KRO) fell 0.45% to USD 6.61 as of July 25, 2026 at 06:11 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
KRO last closed at USD 6.64; the session ranged USD 6.52–6.66 on volume of 255,922 shares. Market capitalization is $760.50M, with a 52-week range of USD 4.08–7.89 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 06:11 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of July 25, 2026 at 06:11 UTC)
| Price | USD 6.61 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 0.45% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 6.64 |
| Open | USD 6.66 |
| Day Range | USD 6.52 – 6.66 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 4.08 – 7.89 |
| Volume | 255,922 shares |
| Market Cap | $760.50M |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (KRO)
Nexqual's technical model rates KRO "BUY" based on 4 bullish and 1 bearish signals across 125 daily candles, as of July 25, 2026 at 06:11 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 53.76 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 6.67) |
| MACD | 0.04 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (KRO)
Wall Street analysts rate KRO "Hold" based on 2 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 6.5 (range USD 6–7), per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 06:11 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 2 |
| Mean Target | USD 6.5 |
| High Target | USD 7 |
| Low Target | USD 6 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 1 / 0 / 1 |
Earnings (KRO)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-08-05 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.08 |
| Revenue Estimate | $508.04M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | USD -0.04 vs est -0.12 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD -0.72 vs est -0.23 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD -0.32 vs est -0.06 ▼ miss |
| 2025-06-30 | USD -0.08 vs est 0.14 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 06:11 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (KRO)
| Total Revenue | $1.88B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | +4.10% |
| Gross Margin | +10.29% |
| Operating Margin | +3.37% |
| Profit Margin | -7.12% |
| ROE | -16.81% |
| Debt / Equity | 83.42 |
| Current Ratio | 3.18 |
| Total Cash | $25.70M |
| Total Debt | $621.50M |
| Free Cash Flow | $52.25M |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 06:11 UTC.
Financial Health Score (KRO)
Nexqual rates Kronos Worldwide Inc's overall financial health "Weak" across five dimensions, as of July 25, 2026 at 06:11 UTC.
| Growth | Weak — Revenue -1% YoY (annual), declining |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Weak — Gross margin 10%, operating 3% |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $26M cash vs $622M debt |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — FCF $52M, slim 2.8% margin |
| Efficiency | Critical — ROE -17%, ROA -2.3% |
Ownership (KRO)
| Insider Ownership | +81.31% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +16.19% |
| Shares Outstanding | 115.05M |
| Float | 21.45M |
| Short % of Float | +6.52% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 06:11 UTC.
Leadership (KRO)
Kronos Worldwide Inc is led by Brian W. Christian (age 46), President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 06:11 UTC.
| President, CEO & Director | Brian W. Christian (age 46) |
|---|---|
| SVP & CFO | Bradley E. Troutman (age 50) |
| Senior Vice President of Human Resources | Erica A. Austin (age 34) |
| President of Americas | Benjamin R. Corona (age 64) |
| Executive Vice President | Andrew B. Nace (age 60) |
Major Backers & Investors (KRO)
Notable institutional backers of Kronos Worldwide Inc include Boston Partners, DFA INVESTMENT DIMENSIONS GROUP INC-U.S. Small Cap Value Portfolio, Trust for Professional Managers-Column Small Cap Select Fund, according to Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 06:11 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Boston Partners | 2.6% |
| DFA INVESTMENT DIMENSIONS GROUP INC-U.S. Small Cap Value Portfolio | 0.9% |
| Trust for Professional Managers-Column Small Cap Select Fund | 0.9% |
| Russell Investments Group, Ltd. | 0.63% |
| WisdomTree Trust-WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Fund | 0.54% |
| Renaissance Technologies | 0.5% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 3.3% |
| BlackRock | 1.88% |
| Vanguard Group | 1.67% |
| BNY Mellon | 0.7% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 06:11 UTC.
From Kronos Worldwide Inc's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-03-09)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- Kronos Worldwide, Inc. produces and markets titanium dioxide pigments (TiO2) in Europe, North America, the Asia Pacific, and internationally.
- The company offers TiO2 in two crystalline forms comprising rutile and anatase to impart whiteness, brightness, opacity, and durability for various products, including paints, coatings, plastics, paper, fibers, and ceramics, as well as for various specialty products, such as inks, foods, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.
- In addition, the company provides technical services for its products.
- It sells its products under the KRONOS brand through agents and distributors to paint, plastics, decorative laminate, and paper manufacturers.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: July 25, 2026 at 06:11 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.