Dallas, Texas, Aug. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:KRO) today reported a net loss of $9.2 million, or $.08 per share, in the second quarter of 2025 compared to net income of $19.5 million, or $.17 per share, in the second quarter of 2024. For the first six months of 2025, Kronos Worldwide reported net income of $8.9 million, or $.08 per share, compared to net income of $27.6 million, or $.24 per share, in the first six months of 2024. Net income decreased in the second quarter of 2025 as compared to the second quarter of 2024 primarily due to lower production volumes resulting in lower absorption of our fixed production costs. Net income for the first six months of 2025 was lower than net income for the first six months of 2024 primarily due to higher unabsorbed fixed costs as a result of operating our production facilities at reduced rates and higher distribution and warehousing costs resulting from an increase in finished goods inventory. Comparability of
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