Huntsman Q1 2024 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Huntsman Corporation reported first quarter 2024 revenues of $1,470 million, a net loss attributable to Huntsman of $37 million, and an adjusted EBITDA of $81 million. The company saw sequential improvement compared to the fourth quarter due to higher sales volumes and improved margins. While demand and margins in Polyurethanes remain below historical averages, Huntsman expects improvement as key markets recover.
Q1 2024 revenues reached $1,470 million.
Net loss attributable to Huntsman was $37 million.
Adjusted EBITDA stood at $81 million.
The company expects continued improvement in the second quarter due to seasonal factors.
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Forward Guidance
Huntsman expects trends to continue into a seasonally stronger second quarter. The company is focused on controlling costs to drive higher returns and cash flow to invest in the Company for the long-term and return cash to shareholders.
Positive Outlook
- Expects trends to continue into a seasonally stronger second quarter.
- Focused on controlling costs to drive higher returns
- Focused on controlling costs to drive higher cash flow
- Flexibility to invest in the Company for the long-term
- Return cash to shareholders
Challenges Ahead
- Overall demand for our products remains below historical averages
- Margins in Polyurethanes remain below historical averages
- Key markets need to recover.
- Effective tax rate was 56% and our adjusted effective tax rate was 57%
- Free cash flow from continuing operations was a use of cash of $105 million