Company Performance - Kronos Worldwide reported a quarterly loss of $0.08 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.13, and down from earnings of $0.17 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of -161.54% [1] - The company posted revenues of $494.4 million for the quarter ended June 2025, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.32%, and down from $500.5 million in the same quarter last year [2] - Over the last four quarters, Kronos Worldwide has surpassed consensus EPS estimates only once and has topped consensus revenue estimates just once [2] Stock Performance - Kronos Worldwide shares have declined approximately 43.6% since the beginning of the year, contrasting with the S&P 500's gain of 7.1% [3] - The current Zacks Rank for Kronos Worldwide is 4 (Sell), indicating expectations of underperformance in the near future [6] Earnings Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.14 on revenues of $484.36 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $0.53 on revenues of $1.9 billion [7] - The trend of estimate revisions for Kronos Worldwide was unfavorable prior to the earnings release, which may impact future stock movements [5][6] Industry Context - The Chemical - Diversified industry, to which Kronos Worldwide belongs, is currently ranked in the bottom 7% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting a challenging environment [8]

Company Performance - Eastman Chemical reported quarterly earnings of $1.6 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.72 per share, and down from $2.15 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of -6.98% [1] - The company posted revenues of $2.29 billion for the quarter ended June 2025, which also missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.13%, and compared to year-ago revenues of $2.36 billion [2] - Over the last four quarters, Eastman Chemical has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times, but has topped consensus revenue estimates only once [2] Stock Performance - Eastman Chemical shares have lost about 19.6% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P 500 has gained 8.2% [3] - The current status of estimate revisions for Eastman Chemical translates into a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), indicating expected underperformance in the near future [6] Future Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the coming quarter is $1.83 on revenues of $2.41 billion, and for the current fiscal year, it is $7.16 on revenues of $9.25 billion [7] - The outlook for the industry, specifically the Chemical - Diversified sector, is currently in the bottom 6% of over 250 Zacks industries, which may materially impact the stock's performance [8]

Company Overview - Kronos Worldwide (KRO) is expected to report a year-over-year decline in earnings despite higher revenues for the quarter ended June 2025, with earnings projected at $0.13 per share, reflecting a -23.5% change from the previous year [3][12] - Revenues are anticipated to be $500.99 million, which is a slight increase of 0.1% compared to the same quarter last year [3] Earnings Estimates and Revisions - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised down by 51.86% over the last 30 days, indicating a significant reassessment by analysts [4] - The Most Accurate Estimate for Kronos Worldwide matches the Zacks Consensus Estimate, resulting in an Earnings ESP of 0% [12] Earnings Surprise Prediction - The Zacks Earnings ESP model suggests that a positive or negative reading indicates the likely deviation of actual earnings from the consensus estimate, but its predictive power is significant primarily for positive readings [9][10] - Kronos Worldwide currently holds a Zacks Rank of 4, which complicates the prediction of an earnings beat [12] Historical Performance - In the last reported quarter, Kronos Worldwide was expected to post earnings of $0.17 per share but delivered only $0.16, resulting in a surprise of -5.88% [13] - Over the past four quarters, the company has only beaten consensus EPS estimates once [14] Industry Context - In comparison, DuPont de Nemours (DD), another player in the Zacks Chemical - Diversified industry, is expected to post earnings of $1.06 per share for the same quarter, indicating a year-over-year increase of +9.3% [18] - DuPont's revenues are projected to be $3.22 billion, up 1.4% from the previous year, with a lower Most Accurate Estimate leading to an Earnings ESP of -0.62% [19]

Core Viewpoint - Kronos Worldwide reported quarterly earnings of $0.16 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.17 per share, but showing an improvement from $0.07 per share a year ago, indicating a mixed performance in earnings despite a revenue increase [1][2]. Financial Performance - The company posted revenues of $489.8 million for the quarter ended March 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 4.98% and showing an increase from $478.8 million year-over-year [2]. - Over the last four quarters, Kronos Worldwide has only surpassed consensus EPS estimates once [2]. Stock Performance - Shares of Kronos Worldwide have declined approximately 23.6% since the beginning of the year, contrasting with the S&P 500's decline of 4.7% [3]. - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.23 on revenues of $528.43 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $0.90 on revenues of $2 billion [7]. Industry Outlook - The Zacks Industry Rank for Chemical - Diversified is currently in the bottom 24% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting that the industry outlook may negatively impact stock performance [8]. - Empirical research indicates a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions, which could influence investor sentiment [5].

Core Viewpoint - Air Products and Chemicals reported quarterly earnings of $2.69 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.84 per share, and down from $2.85 per share a year ago [1][2] Financial Performance - The company posted revenues of $2.92 billion for the quarter ended March 2025, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.15%, and down from $2.93 billion year-over-year [3] - The earnings surprise for the quarter was -5.28%, and the company has not beaten consensus revenue estimates over the last four quarters [2][3] Stock Performance - Air Products and Chemicals shares have declined approximately 6.5% since the beginning of the year, compared to a decline of 5.3% for the S&P 500 [4] - The current Zacks Rank for the stock is 3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the market in the near future [7] Future Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $3.31 on revenues of $3.03 billion, and for the current fiscal year, it is $12.65 on revenues of $12.15 billion [8] - The estimate revisions trend for the company is mixed, and future earnings expectations will be influenced by management's commentary on the earnings call [5][6] Industry Context - The Chemical - Diversified industry, to which Air Products and Chemicals belongs, is currently in the bottom 17% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating potential challenges ahead [9]