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Dec 31, 2023
Tronox Q4 2023 Earnings Report
Tronox reported fourth quarter revenue increase driven by higher sales volumes, but experienced a net loss due to lower average selling prices and higher operating costs.
Key Takeaways
Tronox reported a 6% increase in revenue to $686 million for the fourth quarter of 2023, driven by higher sales volumes of TiO2 and other products. However, the company experienced a net loss of $56 million, or $0.36 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $15 million in the year-ago period. Adjusted EBITDA decreased by 17% to $94 million due to lower average selling prices and higher operating costs.
Revenue increased by 6% year-over-year to $686 million, driven by higher sales volumes.
Net loss attributable to Tronox was $56 million, or $0.36 per diluted share.
Adjusted EBITDA decreased by 17% to $94 million with a margin of 13.7%.
Free cash flow was $51 million, an improvement over the third quarter of 2023.
Revenue by Segment
Forward Guidance
For the first quarter of 2024, Tronox expects TiO2 volumes to increase 12-16% and zircon volumes to increase 15-30% compared to the fourth quarter of 2023. TiO2 pricing is expected to remain relatively flat, with adjusted EBITDA between $100-120 million and adjusted EBITDA margins in the mid-teens.
Positive Outlook
- TiO2 volumes expected to increase 12-16% compared to Q4 2023.
- Zircon volumes expected to increase 15-30% compared to Q4 2023.
- TiO2 pricing expected to remain relatively flat to the prior quarter.
- Lower operating costs expected due to higher utilization rates.
- Adjusted EBITDA expected to be $100-120 million.
Challenges Ahead
- Headwind from non-repeating sales in other products.
- Headwind from higher cost inventory moving off the balance sheet.
- Guidance is subject to changes and impacts associated with global supply chain and inflation-related challenges.
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