Valhi Q2 FY26 net income attributable to stockholders rises to $22.3 million; net sales increase 12.2% to $606.1 million

Valhi posted net income attributable to stockholders of $22.3 million, or $0.78 per share, in Q2 2026, returning to profit from $0.9 million.

Total net sales rose 12% to $606.1 million, led by Chemicals net sales up 13% to $558.1 million.

Operating income climbed to $67.7 million from $35.5 million, driven by Chemicals operating income rising to $40.4 million from $10.3 million.

Six-month net income attributable to stockholders increased to $24.3 million, or $0.85 per share, from $17.8 million.

Six-month Chemicals net sales rose 9% to $1.07 billion on market share gains and favorable currency effects, partly offset by lower average TiO2 pricing.