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Huntsman CORP (HUN): Results of Operations and Financial Condition

Huntsman CORP (HUN) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. EX-99.1 2 tm2621698d1_ex99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Investor Relations: July 30, 2026 Ivan Marcuse The Woodlands, TX (281) 719-4637 NYSE: HUN Huntsman Announces Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Second Quarter Highlights · Second quarter 2026 net loss attr

Original reporting
SEC EDGAR 8-K
Published Jul 30, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
Analysis
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Primary signal
$HUN
Neutral
high confidence
Mentioned
$HUN
Relevance
7/10
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$HUNNeutralMed
01

Why it matters

Traders can update near-term expectations for earnings quality (EBITDA vs free cash flow) and merger execution (Aug 25, 2026 stockholder vote).

02

Market read

The filing combines a fresh quarterly earnings release with a concrete merger timeline milestone, creating two potential drivers for price action.

03

What to watch

High effective tax rate (65% in 2Q26) and ongoing raw-material and energy volatility could limit the durability of earnings gains into subsequent quarters.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 8/10Timing: after-hours filing for 2Q26 results, with earnings call scheduled July 31, 2026

Background

This is an SEC 8-K (Item 2.02) with Huntsman’s 2Q26 results and commentary, including progress on its planned all-stock merger with Olin.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$HUNNeutralHigh confidence
Context

Huntsman reported 2Q26 results with net loss of $6 million, adjusted EBITDA of $120 million, and free cash flow use of $90 million.

Expected impact

Near-term trading likely hinges on how investors weigh EBITDA improvement versus free-cash-flow weakness and merger execution risk.

Evidence & confidence

The filing provides concrete quarterly P&L and cash metrics plus a specific merger timeline milestone (stockholder vote date), which can drive sentiment and positioning.

Market effects

Sector

Improved volumes and pricing actions in Huntsman’s segments may signal relative resilience in industrial chemicals demand, despite construction softness.

Regional

Management cites Europe energy and crude-related cost headwinds, which can affect regional margins for chemical producers.

Global

The OlinHuntsman merger progress and synergy framing can influence expectations for consolidation and cost structure in specialty chemicals.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

The EBITDA improvement may not translate into cash generation, as free cash flow used $90 million in 2Q26, suggesting working-capital or capex pressures persist.

Key entities

  • company
    Huntsman Corporation

    Reported 2Q26 revenues of $1,663 million, net loss of $6 million, adjusted EBITDA of $120 million, and free cash flow use of $90 million.

  • company
    Olin Corporation

    Counterparty to Huntsman’s planned all-stock merger of equals; stockholder vote scheduled for Aug 25, 2026.

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