Kronos Worldwide Q2 FY26 swings to net income of $15.2 million; net sales rise 13% to $558.1 million

• KRONOS Worldwide posted Q2 net income of $15.2 million, or $0.13 per share, swinging from a net loss of $9.2 million, or $0.08 per share.
• Net sales rose 13% to $558.1 million, driven by a 16% increase in TiO2 sales volumes to 153,000 metric tons.
• Gross margin widened 5 percentage points to 18%, reflecting lower production costs and lower unabsorbed fixed costs.
• Outlook calls for full-year net sales above 2025, with gross margin and operating income margins expected to improve.

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