Valhi Stock Drops Below 200-Day Average

Analysts Weigh In on What's Next for the Chemical Company

Mar. 24, 2026 at 8:24am

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Shares of Valhi, Inc. (NYSE:VHI), a diversified holding company with subsidiaries in chemical and security products manufacturing, have fallen below their 200-day moving average. Wall Street analysts have mixed views on the stock, with some rating it a 'sell' and others suggesting it could be a 'hold'.

Why it matters

Valhi's stock performance and analyst ratings are closely watched by investors, as the company's chemical and security products businesses are seen as bellwethers for industrial and commercial demand. The stock's drop below a key technical indicator raises questions about the company's near-term outlook.

The details

Valhi's stock price closed at $14.04 on Monday, dipping below its 200-day moving average of $14.02. The company's shares have traded in a range of $13.54 to $14.36 over the past 52 weeks. Wall Street analysts are divided on the stock, with two firms rating it a 'sell' and one upgrading it to a 'hold' rating recently. The company reported a loss of $1.86 per share in its most recent quarter, missing analyst estimates.

  • Valhi's stock price crossed below its 200-day moving average on Monday, March 24, 2026.
  • The company reported its latest quarterly earnings on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

The players

Valhi, Inc.

A diversified holding company with subsidiaries in the manufacture and distribution of chemical and security products for industrial, commercial and consumer markets.

Weiss Ratings

A research firm that has rated Valhi's stock as a 'sell (d+)'.

Wall Street Zen

A research firm that has upgraded Valhi's stock to a 'hold' rating.

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