Huntsman Reports Quarterly Earnings Miss

Shares of the basic materials company fall 6.8% after disappointing results

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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Huntsman (NYSE:HUN), a global manufacturer and marketer of specialty chemicals, reported quarterly earnings that missed analysts' expectations. The company reported a loss of $0.37 per share, falling short of the consensus estimate of a $0.29 per share loss. Huntsman also reported negative net margins of 5.69% and a negative return on equity of 3.26%.

Why it matters

Huntsman's earnings miss reflects the ongoing challenges facing the basic materials industry, which has been impacted by factors such as supply chain disruptions and economic uncertainty. The company's performance is closely watched as an indicator of broader trends in the specialty chemicals sector.

The details

Huntsman reported a loss of $0.37 per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of a $0.29 per share loss. The company's net margins were negative 5.69%, and it had a negative return on equity of 3.26%. Shares of Huntsman fell 6.8% on the news, closing at $12.31.

  • Huntsman reported its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

The players

Huntsman Corporation

A global manufacturer and marketer of specialty chemicals with headquarters in The Woodlands, Texas.

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The takeaway

Huntsman's earnings miss highlights the ongoing challenges facing the basic materials industry, as companies navigate supply chain disruptions and economic uncertainty. The company's performance will continue to be closely watched as an indicator of broader trends in the specialty chemicals sector.