Huntsman (NYSE:HUN) Posts Quarterly Earnings Results, Misses Estimates By $0.26 EPS

Huntsman (NYSE:HUN) posted its earnings results on Thursday. The basic materials company reported ($0.20) earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.06 by ($0.26), Briefing.com reports. Huntsman had a negative return on equity of 4.60% and a negative net margin of 5.83%.The business had revenue of $1.66 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.60 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted ($0.20) earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 14.1% compared to the same quarter last year.

Huntsman Price Performance

Shares of Huntsman stock traded up $0.08 during trading on Thursday, reaching $12.04. 3,404,733 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 3,684,026. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.58, a quick ratio of 0.75 and a current ratio of 1.27. The company has a market cap of $2.11 billion, a P/E ratio of -6.27 and a beta of 0.69. Huntsman has a 1-year low of $7.30 and a 1-year high of $16.08. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $12.75 and its 200 day moving average price is $12.82.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Daiwa Securities Group Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Huntsman by 8.6% during the 4th quarter. Daiwa Securities Group Inc. now owns 13,863 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $139,000 after acquiring an additional 1,099 shares in the last quarter. Guggenheim Capital LLC increased its stake in shares of Huntsman by 2.9% in the fourth quarter. Guggenheim Capital LLC now owns 43,022 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $430,000 after buying an additional 1,226 shares during the period. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC raised its holdings in Huntsman by 0.3% in the 4th quarter. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC now owns 477,566 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $4,776,000 after buying an additional 1,372 shares during the last quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC raised its holdings in Huntsman by 0.3% in the 1st quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 599,296 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $9,463,000 after buying an additional 1,581 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Treasurer of the State of North Carolina boosted its position in Huntsman by 2.7% during the 2nd quarter. Treasurer of the State of North Carolina now owns 76,769 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $800,000 after buying an additional 2,008 shares during the period. 84.81% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several equities research analysts have issued reports on the company. Wells Fargo & Company raised their price target on Huntsman from $12.00 to $14.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Tuesday, May 5th. Royal Bank Of Canada lifted their target price on shares of Huntsman from $14.00 to $15.00 and gave the stock a “sector perform” rating in a report on Monday, May 4th. Morgan Stanley increased their price target on shares of Huntsman from $11.00 to $15.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Tuesday, May 5th. Bank of America boosted their price objective on Huntsman from $10.00 to $11.00 and gave the stock an “underperform” rating in a report on Tuesday, June 30th. Finally, Mizuho lowered their price target on shares of Huntsman from $14.00 to $13.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, July 1st. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, one has given a Buy rating, ten have issued a Hold rating and three have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $13.67.

Key Headlines Impacting Huntsman

Here are the key news stories impacting Huntsman this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Second-quarter revenue increased 14.1% year over year to approximately $1.66 billion, exceeding analysts’ $1.60 billion estimate. All major segments grew, led by a 16% gain in Polyurethanes and a 19% increase in Advanced Materials. Huntsman Announces Second Quarter 2026 Earnings
• Positive Sentiment: Net loss narrowed dramatically to $6 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, from a $158 million loss, or $0.92 per share, in the prior-year quarter. Adjusted results improved to roughly breakeven from an adjusted loss of $34 million. Huntsman Q2 revenue rises to $1.66 billion as net loss narrows
• Positive Sentiment: Huntsman declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.0875 per share, payable September 30 to shareholders of record September 15, providing continued income support for investors. Huntsman Announces Third Quarter 2026 Common Dividend
• Neutral Sentiment: The planned all-stock merger of equals with Olin Corporation remains in progress, with a stockholder vote scheduled for August 25. The transaction could reshape Huntsman’s strategic and financial outlook, but approval and execution remain key risks.
• Negative Sentiment: Huntsman’s reported EPS of $(0.20) missed the $0.06 consensus estimate by $0.26, underscoring that profitability remains weak despite stronger sales. The company also used $90 million in free cash flow and $60 million in operating cash from continuing operations, which may concern investors focused on liquidity.

Huntsman Company Profile

Huntsman Corporation is a global manufacturer and marketer of specialty chemicals with headquarters in The Woodlands, Texas. Founded in 1970 by entrepreneur Jon Huntsman Sr., the company has grown through strategic acquisitions and organic expansion to establish a broad portfolio of products serving diverse end markets. Huntsman maintains a presence in more than 30 countries, operating manufacturing facilities across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and the Middle East.

The company organizes its operations into several core business segments, including Polyurethanes, Performance Products, Advanced Materials, and Textile Effects.