Huntsman (NYSE:HUN – Get Free Report) issued its earnings results on Monday. The basic materials company reported $0.04 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.07 by ($0.03), FiscalAI reports. The firm had revenue of $1.72 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.61 billion. Huntsman had a negative net margin of 3.05% and a negative return on equity of 3.49%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 17.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm earned ($0.03) earnings per share.
Huntsman Trading Up 3.2%
NYSE HUN opened at $9.94 on Tuesday. Huntsman has a 1 year low of $7.30 and a 1 year high of $16.08. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.59, a current ratio of 1.33 and a quick ratio of 0.78. The company has a market capitalization of $1.74 billion, a PE ratio of -9.56 and a beta of 0.73. The company has a fifty day moving average of $9.00 and a 200 day moving average of $11.67.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Several brokerages have weighed in on HUN. Jefferies Financial Group lowered their price target on Huntsman from $16.00 to $11.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Friday, October 2nd. Barclays began coverage on shares of Huntsman in a report on Monday, October 12th. They set an “equal weight” rating and a $10.00 price objective on the stock. Royal Bank Of Canada decreased their price objective on shares of Huntsman from $10.00 to $9.00 and set a “sector perform” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, October 13th. UBS Group decreased their price objective on shares of Huntsman from $10.00 to $9.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, October 5th. Finally, KeyCorp started coverage on shares of Huntsman in a research note on Friday, September 11th. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $14.00 target price for the company. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, two have assigned a Buy rating, nine have given a Hold rating and four have given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Huntsman currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $11.31.
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Huntsman News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting Huntsman this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Revenue growth exceeded expectations: Third-quarter revenue rose 17.6% year over year to $1.72 billion, surpassing the $1.61 billion analyst consensus. Huntsman Corporation Reports Earnings Results for the Third Quarter and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2026
- Positive Sentiment: Profitability improved: Huntsman reported adjusted net income of $7 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, compared with an adjusted net loss of $5 million, or $0.03 per share, in the prior-year quarter. Huntsman Announces Third Quarter 2026 Earnings
- Positive Sentiment: The reported net loss narrowed: Net loss attributable to Huntsman declined to $18 million, or $0.10 per share, from $25 million, or $0.14 per share, a year earlier. Huntsman Announces Third Quarter 2026 Earnings
- Neutral Sentiment: Coverage highlighted the possibility that Huntsman-related synergies could become increasingly relevant to Olin, potentially keeping strategic considerations in focus for investors. Olin: Attractive As Huntsman Synergies Near
- Negative Sentiment: Adjusted EPS missed estimates: Adjusted earnings of $0.04 per share were below the $0.07 consensus, underscoring that improved revenue has not yet translated into stronger-than-expected earnings. Huntsman reports Q3 adjusted EPS 4c, consensus 7c
About Huntsman
Huntsman Corporation (NYSE:HUN) is a global manufacturer of differentiated and commodity chemical products. Founded in 1970, the company develops and produces materials used by manufacturers in a broad range of industries, including construction, automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, coatings, adhesives and consumer products.
Huntsman’s principal businesses include polyurethane products, performance products and advanced materials. Its portfolio includes polyurethane systems and intermediates, epoxy and other specialty resins, curing agents, amines, maleic anhydride and other chemicals used in insulation, composites, coatings, adhesives and industrial applications.
The company serves customers internationally through manufacturing facilities, research and development operations, and sales offices in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and other regions.
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