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Dec 31, 2022

Kronos Q4 2022 Earnings Report

Kronos Worldwide reported a net loss due to lower sales volumes and higher production costs, partially offset by higher average TiO2 selling prices.

Key Takeaways

Kronos Worldwide, Inc. reported a net loss of $19.9 million, or $.18 per share, in Q4 2022, compared to a net income of $31.6 million, or $.28 per share, in Q4 2021. Net sales were $342.4 million, a decrease of 31% compared to Q4 2021. The TiO2 segment experienced a loss of $15.0 million, compared to a profit of $55.6 million in the same quarter of the previous year.

Net loss of $19.9 million, or $.18 per share, compared to net income of $31.6 million, or $.28 per share in Q4 2021.

Net sales decreased by 31% to $342.4 million compared to $496.0 million in Q4 2021.

TiO2 sales volumes were 40% lower compared to Q4 2021.

Average TiO2 selling prices were 15% higher compared to Q4 2021.

Total Revenue
$342M
Previous year: $496M
-31.0%
EPS
-$0.18
Previous year: $0.28
-164.3%
Gross Profit
$37.3M
Previous year: $119M
-68.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$328M
Previous year: $406M
-19.3%
Free Cash Flow
$3.8M
Previous year: $57.8M
-93.4%
Total Assets
$1.93B
Previous year: $2.01B
-3.9%

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Forward Guidance

The statements in this release relating to matters that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements that represent management's beliefs and assumptions based on currently available information. Actual future results could differ materially from those described in such forward-looking statements.