Huntsman Updates Outlook for Q4 2025 Amid Unplanned Outages

Core Insights - Huntsman Corporation (HUN) has revised its fourth-quarter 2025 outlook due to an unplanned outage at its Polyurethanes facility in Rotterdam, which is expected to negatively impact adjusted EBITDA by approximately $10 million [1][7] - The company now anticipates fourth-quarter 2025 adjusted EBITDA to be at the lower end of the previously announced range of $25 million to $50 million [2][7] - HUN's shares have declined by 43.3% over the past year, compared to a 21.4% decline in the industry [2] Financial Performance - HUN's restructuring programs are projected to yield over $100 million in savings this year, with a focus on cost management and cash generation [3] - The company has reset its regular dividend to 35 cents per share annually, reflecting a reduction of 65% to maintain financial flexibility [3] Market Position - HUN currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) [4] - In the Basic Materials sector, better-ranked stocks include Kinross Gold Corporation (KGC) with a Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy), and Fortuna Mining Corp. (FSM) and Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited (HMY) both with a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy) [4]