Huntsman Corporation Receives 'Reduce' Consensus Rating from Analysts

Fourteen ratings firms currently cover the stock, with a majority recommending holding or selling the shares.

Mar. 21, 2026 at 11:35am

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Huntsman Corporation (NYSE:HUN) has been assigned a consensus recommendation of 'Reduce' from the fourteen ratings firms that are currently covering the stock, according to MarketBeat Ratings. The average 12-month price target among brokers is $12.41.

Why it matters

Huntsman is a global manufacturer and marketer of specialty chemicals, with a diverse portfolio of products serving various end markets. The consensus 'Reduce' rating from analysts suggests they see limited upside potential in the stock at its current valuation, which could impact investor sentiment and the company's ability to raise capital for growth initiatives.

The details

The analyst ratings on Huntsman include four 'sell' recommendations, eight 'hold' recommendations, one 'buy' recommendation, and one 'strong buy' recommendation. Brokerage firms have cited factors like the company's recent quarterly earnings miss and ongoing market challenges as reasons for the cautious outlook.

  • Huntsman last posted its quarterly earnings data on February 17, 2026.
  • The company's next quarterly dividend of $0.0875 per share will be paid on March 31, 2026 to shareholders of record on March 13, 2026.

The players

Huntsman Corporation

A global manufacturer and marketer of specialty chemicals, with headquarters in The Woodlands, Texas. The company was founded in 1970 by entrepreneur Jon Huntsman Sr. and has grown through strategic acquisitions and organic expansion.

Jon Huntsman Sr.

The founder of Huntsman Corporation, who established the company in 1970 and has overseen its growth into a global specialty chemicals leader.

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What they’re saying

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The takeaway

The consensus 'Reduce' rating on Huntsman Corporation highlights the cautious outlook from analysts, who see limited upside potential in the stock at its current valuation. This could impact investor sentiment and the company's ability to raise capital for growth initiatives, underscoring the challenges facing the specialty chemicals industry.