Kronos Worldwide Sees Decrease in Short Interest

The specialty chemicals company's stock has an average 'Strong Sell' rating from analysts.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 9:07pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of the intricate, heavy machinery used in the industrial production of titanium dioxide pigments, capturing the complex, mechanical nature of Kronos Worldwide's core business.A close-up view of the industrial machinery behind Kronos Worldwide's titanium dioxide pigment production, reflecting the company's focus on heavy manufacturing and chemical processing.Dallas Today

Kronos Worldwide Inc (NYSE:KRO), a leading global producer of titanium dioxide pigments, saw a 17% decrease in short interest during March, with 1.75 million shares shorted as of March 31st. The company's stock has an average 'Strong Sell' rating from analysts, who cited concerns over the company's financial performance.

Why it matters

Short interest can be an indicator of investor sentiment, and a significant decrease may suggest that some investors are becoming more optimistic about the company's prospects. However, the 'Strong Sell' rating from analysts indicates broader concerns about Kronos Worldwide's financial health and outlook.

The details

Kronos Worldwide's short interest decreased from 2.11 million shares on March 15th to 1.75 million shares on March 31st, a drop of 17%. This represents approximately 1.5% of the company's outstanding stock. The decrease in short interest comes as analysts have expressed concerns about the company's financial performance, with Zacks Research and Weiss Ratings both issuing 'sell' ratings on the stock.

  • As of March 31st, 2026, Kronos Worldwide had 1.75 million shares shorted.
  • On March 15th, 2026, Kronos Worldwide had 2.11 million shares shorted.

The players

Kronos Worldwide Inc

A leading global producer of titanium dioxide pigments, headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

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The takeaway

The decrease in short interest for Kronos Worldwide may indicate some investor optimism, but the company's stock continues to receive 'Strong Sell' ratings from analysts due to concerns over its financial performance and outlook.