Tronox’s stock fell 26.5% after earnings, as softer-than-anticipated demand, unplanned Yanbu downtime, and higher input costs weighed on the outlook. Investors may also be focused on the company’s warning that new pricing will not fully offset higher costs.
- Third-quarter revenue was $827 million, up 18% year over year; adjusted EBITDA was $101 million, with a 12.2% margin. Tronox reported a $55 million net loss and adjusted diluted EPS of negative $0.34.
- Demand was softer than anticipated, particularly in Europe. Sequentially, TiO₂ revenue fell 7% as volumes declined 11%, partly offset by a 4% increase in average selling prices, including mix.
- Yanbu experienced unplanned downtime after a pipeline shutdown interrupted natural gas supply. The facility is back up and running, but the conflict also contributed to weaker demand and higher input costs.
- Higher-than-anticipated costs included natural gas, sulfur, and sulfuric acid. Tronox announced additional price increases in Europe but does not expect pricing alone to fully offset those costs.
- Free cash flow was a $5 million source, in line with expectations. The company also restarted the Namakwa furnace and West mine during the quarter.
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