Huntsman Announces Third Quarter 2025 Earnings

Core Insights - Huntsman Corporation reported third quarter 2025 results with revenues of $1,460 million, a decrease of 5% compared to $1,540 million in the same period of 2024 [2][10] - The net loss attributable to Huntsman was $25 million, an improvement from a net loss of $33 million in the prior year [2][10] - Adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter was $94 million, down from $131 million year-over-year [2][10] Financial Performance - Revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, were $4,328 million, compared to $4,584 million in 2024, reflecting a 6% decline [13] - The diluted loss per share for Q3 2025 was $0.14, compared to a diluted loss per share of $0.19 in Q3 2024 [10] - Free cash flow from continuing operations increased to $157 million in Q3 2025 from $93 million in Q3 2024 [6][10] Segment Analysis - Polyurethanes: Revenues decreased by 5% to $956 million due to lower average selling prices, despite higher sales volumes [3][14] - Performance Products: Revenues fell by 12% to $246 million, primarily due to lower sales volumes and average selling prices [4][14] - Advanced Materials: Revenues increased by 2% to $265 million, driven by higher average selling prices [5][14] Cost Management and Restructuring - The company is on track with restructuring programs expected to yield over $100 million in savings by 2026 [2] - Operating expenses for Q3 2025 were $198 million, slightly higher than $192 million in Q3 2024 [13] Dividend and Capital Allocation - The Board of Huntsman Corporation decided to reset the regular dividend to $0.35 annually, a reduction of 65% from previous levels, to maintain financial flexibility [2][10] - The company anticipates returning to a higher dividend payout when conditions improve [2] Liquidity and Capital Resources - As of September 30, 2025, Huntsman had approximately $1.4 billion in combined cash and unused borrowing capacity [6] - Capital expenditures for Q3 2025 were $43 million, slightly up from $41 million in the same period of 2024 [7]