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Kronos Worldwide (KRO): analyst forecast and price target
Analyst consensus
Hold1 Buy0 Hold1 Sell
Ratings of 2 analysts in the last 3 months12-month forecast
Based on 2 price targets given in the last 3 months, the average target is $8.00, the highest $9.00, the lowest $7.00. The average is +7.7% from the last price of $7.43.
| Analyst | Firm | Price target | Rating | Upside | Action | Date | Move vs SPY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Begleiter★★★★★★★★★★#4870 · hits 52% · avg +1.4% | Deutsche Bank | $6.00 → $9.00+50.0% | Buy | +21.1% | Reiterated | 25.08.26on TipRanks 08:16 | +2.0%next day −1.4% · 5 days −5.2% | ↗ |
| AI xAi Chemicals - SpecialtyxAI Grok-4 | TipRanks - xAI | $6.00 → $6.50+8.3% | Hold | −12.5% | Reiterated | 06.08.26on TipRanks 10:09 | — | |
| AI OpenAI Chemicals - SpecialtyOpenAI 5.2 | TipRanks - OpenAI | $6.00 → $6.50+8.3% | Hold | −12.5% | Reiterated | 06.08.26on TipRanks 10:09 | — | |
| AI PerPlexity Chemicals - SpecialtyPerPlexity SonarPro | TipRanks - PerPlexity | $6.00 → $6.50+8.3% | Hold | −12.5% | Reiterated | 06.08.26on TipRanks 10:09 | — | |
| AI Anthropic Chemicals - SpecialtyAnthropic Opus-4.6 | TipRanks - Anthropic | $5.50 → $6.00+9.1% | Sell | −19.2% | Reiterated | 06.08.26on TipRanks Aug 5 23:08 | — | |
| AI Google Chemicals - SpecialtyGemini 3.1Pro | TipRanks - Google | $6.00 → $6.50+8.3% | Hold | −12.5% | Reiterated | 06.08.26on TipRanks Aug 5 23:08 | — | |
| AI DeepSeek Chemicals - SpecialtyDeepSeek V3.2-Speciale | TipRanks - DeepSeek | $6.00 | Hold | −19.2% | Reiterated | 06.08.26on TipRanks Aug 5 23:08 | — | |
| Duffy Fischer★★★★★★★★★★#1090 · hits 61% · avg +12.2% | Goldman Sachs | $7.00 | Sell | −5.8% | Reiterated | 22.07.26on TipRanks Jul 23 21:15 | +5.6%next day −5.2% · 5 days −10.4% | ↗ |
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The latest rating of each analyst in the last 12 months, as TipRanks lists them. Every rating kept, earlier ones included
Best analysts covering Kronos Worldwide
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How the average price target moved
The average target of all analysts (their ratings of the 3 months before) on each day, the top analysts’ dashed, against the price; the site keeps this record since 1 October 2026. On 01.10.26: target $8.00 at a price of $7.65 (+4.6%); now: $8.00 at $7.43 (+7.7%).
PriceAverage targetTop analysts’ target
Recommendation trend
Strong BuyBuyHoldSell
| Rating | 05.26 | 06.26 | 07.26 | 08.26 | 09.26 | 10.26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Hold | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sell | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Earnings and sales forecast
Next report: 05.11.26 (Q3 2026, date not confirmed)
Earnings per share
Next quarter’s EPS estimate — $0.19 (from $0.16 to $0.22). Last quarter: $0.13.
Sales
Next quarter’s sales estimate — $537M (from $526M to $549M). Last quarter: $558M.
Best top-analyst consensus in the sector · Basicmaterials
About Kronos Worldwide
- CEO: Brian W. Christian
- Employees: 2,263
- 5430 LBJ Freeway, Dallas, TX, 75240-2620, US
- www.kronosww.com
Kronos Worldwide, Inc. stands as a prominent global producer and supplier of titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigments, with operations spanning Europe, North America, the Asia Pacific, and other international territories. The company manufactures TiO2 in both its rutile and anatase crystalline structures, which are essential for contributing whiteness, brilliance, opacity, and resilience to a broad spectrum of goods. This includes everyday items such as paints, coatings, plastics, paper, fibers, and ceramics, alongside specialized applications in inks, food products, and cosmetics. In addition to its primary TiO2 business, Kronos also processes ilmenite, a foundational raw material crucial for sulfate-process TiO2 manufacturing facilities. Its diverse product portfolio further encompasses iron-based chemicals, which are indispensable for treating and conditioning industrial and municipal wastewater, as well as for use in producing iron pigments, cement, and various agricultural solutions. The firm also develops specialized chemicals utilized in crafting pearlescent pigments, fabricating electroceramic capacitors for mobile phones and other electronic gadgets, and for various specific industrial purposes, including natural gas piping. The company extends technical support and services for its entire product range. Its KRONOS-branded offerings are distributed to manufacturers of paints, plastics, decorative laminates, and paper via an extensive network of agents and distributors. Founded in 1916, Kronos Worldwide, Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Dallas, Texas, and operates as a subsidiary of Valhi, Inc.
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