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Kronos Worldwide vs LSB Industries: KRO and LXU compared
Kronos Worldwide is the larger company: $541M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $159M for LSB Industries (Q3 2026). Kronos Worldwide is growing faster (+18% against +2% a year earlier). LSB Industries is more profitable, with an operating margin of 16.9% against 10.7%.
Where the money goes: KRO and LXU
Kronos Worldwide (KRO) · Q3 2026
Kronos Worldwide, Q3 2026: revenue $541M (+18% year over year), operating margin 10.7%, net earnings $34.8M, operating cash flow $52.9M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
LSB Industries (LXU) · Q3 2026
LSB Industries, Q3 2026: revenue $159M (+2% year over year), operating margin 16.9%, net earnings $16.3M, operating cash flow $20.5M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Kronos Worldwide (KRO) | LSB Industries (LXU) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $541M | $159M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +18% | +2% |
| Gross margin | 23.5% | 27.2% |
| Operating margin | 10.7% | 16.9% |
| Net earnings | $34.8M | $16.3M |
| Net margin | 6.4% | 10.3% |
| Operating cash flow | $52.9M | $20.5M |
| Free cash flow | — | $2.4M |
| Market value | $859M | — |
| Analysts’ mean target | $8.50 | — |
Questions
Which is bigger, Kronos Worldwide or LSB Industries?
Kronos Worldwide is the larger company: $541M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $159M for LSB Industries (Q3 2026).
Is Kronos Worldwide or LSB Industries growing faster?
Kronos Worldwide is growing faster (+18% against +2% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Kronos Worldwide or LSB Industries?
LSB Industries is more profitable, with an operating margin of 16.9% against 10.7%.
More: Kronos Worldwide earnings · how Kronos Worldwide makes money · LSB Industries earnings · how LSB Industries makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026; 10-Q filed Oct 29, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.