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Kronos Worldwide (KRO) Q1 2026 earnings results (first quarter 2026)
10-Q filed May 6, 2026
Kronos Worldwide (KRO) reported revenue of $510M for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), +4% from a year earlier and +22% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 2.5%, net loss $4.8M (0.9% of revenue).
Kronos Worldwide, Q1 2026: revenue $510M (+4% year over year), operating margin 2.5%, net loss $4.8M, operating cash flow −$51.3M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q1 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $510M | +22% | +4% |
| Operating profit | $12.6M | — | -67% |
| Net earnings | −$4.8M | — | -127% |
| Operating cash flow | −$51.3M | -156% | — |
What changed
Revenue was $509.8M in Q1 2026, up 4% year over year and up 22% from the previous quarter.
Gross margin was 16.3%, down 5.5 points from Q1 2025. Operating profit was $12.6M, a 2.5% margin (down 5.4 points year over year). Operating profit fell $25.8M even though revenue rose $20.0M versus Q1 2025, so costs grew faster than sales. Operating expenses grew 3% against revenue growth of 4%. The quarter ended with a net loss of $4.8M, narrower than the previous quarter's $82.8M loss. Net interest and other expense of $14.6M was the main reason.
Operating cash flow was −$51.3M. Non-cash charges added back $15.4M of depreciation. Working capital and other items used $61.9M.
Questions
What was Kronos Worldwide's revenue in the first quarter 2026?
Kronos Worldwide (KRO) reported revenue of $510M for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), +4% from a year earlier and +22% from the quarter before.
Was Kronos Worldwide profitable in the first quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $12.6M (2.5% of revenue) and net loss $4.8M.
Source: Kronos Worldwide 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.