Huntsman (NYSE:HUN – Get Free Report) announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday. The basic materials company reported ($0.20) EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.06 by ($0.26), Briefing.com reports. Huntsman had a negative net margin of 5.83% and a negative return on equity of 4.60%. The firm had revenue of $1.66 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.60 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned ($0.20) EPS. The business’s revenue was up 14.1% compared to the same quarter last year.
Huntsman Stock Performance
Shares of NYSE HUN traded up $0.08 during mid-day trading on Thursday, reaching $12.04. 3,404,733 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 3,684,026. The stock has a market capitalization of $2.11 billion, a P/E ratio of -6.27 and a beta of 0.69. The company has a quick ratio of 0.75, a current ratio of 1.27 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.58. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $12.75 and its 200-day simple moving average is $12.82. Huntsman has a twelve month low of $7.30 and a twelve month high of $16.08.
Institutional Investors Weigh In On Huntsman
Several hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of HUN. NewEdge Advisors LLC increased its stake in shares of Huntsman by 20.8% during the first quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 56,481 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $892,000 after purchasing an additional 9,720 shares during the period. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. boosted its stake in Huntsman by 97.0% in the 1st quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 2,137,285 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $33,748,000 after purchasing an additional 1,052,127 shares during the period. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC grew 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 in the last quarter. Focus Partners Wealth acquired a new position in Huntsman in the 1st quarter valued at $680,000. Finally, Prudential Financial Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Huntsman by 34.5% during the second quarter. Prudential Financial Inc. now owns 14,250 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $148,000 after buying an additional 3,655 shares in the last quarter. 84.81% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Trending Headlines about Huntsman
- 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.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
HUN has been the topic of a number of research analyst reports. Weiss Ratings raised shares of Huntsman from a “sell (d-)” rating to a “sell (d)” rating in a report on Wednesday, May 6th. Citigroup lifted their price target on Huntsman from $14.00 to $16.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Monday, May 4th. Wall Street Zen raised Huntsman from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, May 9th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft restated a “hold” rating and issued a $15.00 price objective on shares of Huntsman in a research note on Tuesday, May 19th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group set a $12.00 target price on Huntsman in a research note on Thursday, July 16th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, one has assigned a Buy rating, ten have given a Hold rating and three have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $13.67.
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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.
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