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KRO Stock Forecast: Kronos Worldwide, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 3 Aug 2026
$6.15
+2.16% on the day

The 2 Wall Street analysts covering Kronos Worldwide, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $6.5 — +5.7% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 40 of 100 as at 1 Aug 2026 — in the lower half.

Market cap
$692.6M
Ticker Nerd rank
40 / 100
Median analyst target
$6.50
Analysts covering
2
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+0.3%
1M
+3.0%
YTD
+41.4%
1Y
+22.6%
From 52W high
−21.4%
From 52W low
+46.0%
$4.21
$7.82
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

KRO stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Kronos Worldwide, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 1 Aug 2026
40 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Accruals
87
Value
61
Revisions
51
Size
49
Issuance
48
Volatility
44
Quality
40
Momentum
36
Growth
16

Accruals (87): Reported profit is backed by cash, and the company is not expanding recklessly.

Growth (16): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Kronos Worldwide, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership.

Wall Street

KRO stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on KRO, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$4.00$5.00$6.00$7.00$8.00Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26KROHigh $7.00Median $6.50Low $6.00

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

What Wall Street says2 analysts
1 Buy0 Hold1 Sell
Low $6.00Median $6.50High $7.00

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +5.7% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
17 Dec 2025Goldman SachsMaintainsSell$6.00 → $5.00
17 Oct 2025Goldman SachsMaintainsSell—
28 May 2025BarclaysMaintainsUnderweight—
14 May 2025Goldman SachsMaintainsSell—
25 Sept 2024BarclaysMaintainsUnderweight—
28 May 2024Deutsche BankMaintainsBuy—
16 May 2024Goldman SachsMaintainsSell—
15 May 2024BarclaysMaintainsUnderweight—
26 Mar 2024BarclaysMaintainsUnderweight—
11 Mar 2024Goldman SachsMaintainsSell—
14 Dec 2023Goldman SachsMaintainsSell—
7 Nov 2023Goldman SachsMaintainsSell—
4 Oct 2023BarclaysMaintainsUnderweight—
22 May 2023Deutsche BankMaintainsBuy—
17 Oct 2022Deutsche BankMaintainsBuy—
13 Oct 2022Goldman SachsInitiatesSell—
27 Sept 2022BarclaysMaintainsUnderweight—
17 Aug 2022Deutsche BankMaintainsBuy—
8 Aug 2022BarclaysMaintainsUnderweight—
24 Mar 2022Deutsche BankMaintainsBuy—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Estimates

KRO analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (KRO) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
7.5×

Cheaper than 63% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.4×

Cheaper than 87% of US stocks

Price / book
0.9×

Cheaper than 74% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
−192.3×

Cheaper than 97% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
4.1%

Higher than 39% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
—
Gross margin
16.3%

Higher than 17% of US stocks

Operating margin
3.4%

Higher than 54% of US stocks

Net margin
−7.1%

Higher than 22% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
−16.8%

Higher than 32% of US stocks

Return on assets
−2.3%

Higher than 36% of US stocks

Dividend yield
3.3%

Higher than 70% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

KRO vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelSpecialty Chemicals
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
KROKronos Worldwide, Inc.$692.6M
40
KOPKoppers Holdings, Inc.$961.5M
92
LWLGLightwave Logic, Inc.$995.4M
21
MATVMativ Holdings, Inc.$481.2M
82
ASPNAspen Aerogels, Inc.$381.3M
56
OECOrion SA$379.0M
67
STDNStandard Nuclear, Inc.$1.3B
0
Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. KRO appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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News

Latest KRO news & analysis

Is Kronos Worldwide Stock Still a Buy After a 36% YTD Rally?

Zacks Investment Research · 3 Aug 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research reported that Kronos Worldwide shares have rallied 36% year-to-date, supported by healthy long-term TiO2 demand, higher sales volumes, and cost and pricing actions that could strengthen margins and support future growth.

Why it matters — KRO watchers would care because the article highlights the company's improving operational momentum through volume gains and margin-strengthening measures.

Is Kronos Worldwide (KRO) Outperforming Other Basic Materials Stocks This Year?

Zacks Investment Research · 31 July 2026neutral

The article compares year-to-date performance of Kronos Worldwide (KRO) and Nucor (NUE) against the broader basic materials sector.

Why it matters — KRO watchers would care about this comparison to understand how the stock is tracking relative to a major peer and its sector.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about KRO stock

What is the KRO stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 2 Wall Street analysts covering Kronos Worldwide, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $6.5, with estimates ranging from $6 to $7. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is KRO stock a buy right now?

Of the 2 analysts covering Kronos Worldwide, Inc., 1 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Kronos Worldwide, Inc. 40 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 1 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank KRO?

As at 1 Aug 2026, Kronos Worldwide, Inc. ranks 40 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Accruals (87 of 100).

Will KRO stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 2 analysts implies +5.7% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Kronos Worldwide, Inc. 40 out of 100 as at 1 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the KRO stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Kronos Worldwide, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for KRO are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $6 to $7 over the next 12 months.

How has KRO stock performed over the past year?

Kronos Worldwide, Inc. returned +22.6% over the 12 months to 3 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Kronos Worldwide, Inc. do?

Kronos Worldwide Inc. is a global manufacturer specializing in the production and distribution of titanium dioxide pigments.

What is the latest news on KRO?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 3 Aug 2026): "Is Kronos Worldwide Stock Still a Buy After a 36% YTD Rally?". Zacks Investment Research reported that Kronos Worldwide shares have rallied 36% year-to-date, supported by healthy long-term TiO2 demand, higher sales volumes, and cost and pricing actions that could strengthen margins and support future growth.

Company

About Kronos Worldwide, Inc.

Kronos Worldwide Inc. is a global manufacturer specializing in the production and distribution of titanium dioxide pigments. Its primary function is to generate these pigments, which provide opacity, brightness, and durability to various products. The pigments produced by Kronos are integral to many industries including paints, coatings, plastics, paper, and fibers, making them pivotal in ensuring high-quality finishes and functional coatings across these sectors. Operating with a diversified customer base, Kronos Worldwide leverages state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities spread across Europe and North America, underscoring its significant role in the global chemicals industry. As one of the top producers worldwide, the company's contributions are critical to the supply chains of numerous consumer and industrial goods, aiding in the advancement of products that demand stringent quality standards and aesthetic appeal. Founded in 1916, Kronos Worldwide continues to enhance its market presence through strategic improvements in technology and sustainability initiatives.

CEO Mr. James M. Buch · 2,524 employees · United States · https://www.kronosww.com