Valhi (VHI) Q2 EPS Drops 96%
Valhi (NYSE:VHI), a diversified company involved in chemicals, component products, and real estate management, reported its earnings for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 on August 7, 2025. The headline news: its GAAP earnings per share (EPS) came in at $0.03, missing the analyst GAAP estimate of $0.76 and significantly lower than the $0.70 GAAP posted in Q2 2024. GAAP revenue also slid to $540.4 million from $559.7 million in Q2 2024. The quarter was shaped by sharp weakness in the core Chemicals segment, especially within its titanium dioxide (TiO₂) business, and a volatile result in real estate, despite a one-time gain. Overall, the period reflected pressures on profitability and operational performance compared to expectations and recent quarters, as GAAP EPS was $0.03, missing the analyst estimate of $0.76.
Source: Analyst estimates for the quarter provided by FactSet.
Valhi operates across three main areas: chemicals, primarily through its Kronos subsidiary responsible for titanium dioxide (TiO₂) pigment production; component products used in security and marine applications; and real estate management and development, mostly in Nevada. TiO₂ is a pigment used to add brightness and opacity in coatings, plastics, and paper. Real estate activity focuses on developing and selling land parcels to builders and homeowners.
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