Huntsman(HUN) Prnewswire·2025-05-01 20:30Core Insights - Huntsman Corporation reported first quarter 2025 revenues of $1,410 million, a decrease of 4% compared to $1,470 million in the same period of 2024 [2][11] - The net loss attributable to Huntsman was $5 million, significantly improved from a net loss of $37 million in the prior year [11] - Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter of 2025 was $72 million, down from $81 million in the same period of 2024, reflecting an 11% decline [11][17] Financial Performance - Revenues decreased across all segments: Polyurethanes by 2% to $912 million, Performance Products by 12% to $257 million, and Advanced Materials by 5% to $249 million [16][17] - Adjusted net loss for the first quarter was $19 million, compared to an adjusted net loss of $11 million in the prior year [11][17] - The diluted loss per share improved to $0.03 from $0.22 year-over-year [11] Segment Analysis - In the Polyurethanes segment, lower average selling prices were partially offset by higher sales volumes, leading to an increase in adjusted EBITDA by 8% [4] - The Performance Products segment saw a decrease in revenues primarily due to lower sales volumes and unplanned production outages, resulting in a 29% drop in adjusted EBITDA [5] - Advanced Materials experienced a decline in revenues due to lower average selling prices, with adjusted EBITDA decreasing by 16% [6] Liquidity and Capital Resources - Free cash flow used in continuing operations was $107 million, slightly higher than the $105 million used in the same period of 2024 [8][11] - As of March 31, 2025, Huntsman had approximately $1.3 billion in combined cash and unused borrowing capacity [8] Management Commentary - The CEO noted significant changes in short-term business conditions, with low visibility and customer uncertainty impacting demand trends in key markets [3] - The company is focusing on cost management, including workforce reductions and asset optimization, while prioritizing balance sheet protection and cash generation [3]