Huntsman CORP
Huntsman (NYSE:HUN) reported Q2 2026 results with sales of $1,663 million and a net loss of $6 million, and affirmed a $0.0875 per-share quarterly cash dividend payable Sept. 30, 2026. The company said it completed a $1.45 billion share repurchase covering over 48 million shares, and projects $6.6 billion revenue and $602.8 million earnings by 2029.
Dow Chemical Co. and Huntsman agreed to settle a price-fixing lawsuit alleging they, with other companies, manipulated prices of chemicals used to make polyurethane. According to the settlement terms, the two firms will pay a combined $20 million. The deal ends the claims in the suit.
Huntsman Peter R (Chairman, President & CEO) purchased 100,000 shares of Huntsman CORP (HUN) at $9.81 ($0.98M total) on 2026-08-03.
Over the past 7 days, alphai's AI scored 1 news story mentioning HUN (Huntsman CORP). Coverage has been balanced: 0 bullish, 1 neutral, and 0 bearish.
Recent HUN coverage spans financial news, earnings and regulation.
In the last 30 days, HUN insiders filed 1 SEC Form 4 transaction — 1 purchase ($981K) and no sales. The most active reporter was Huntsman Peter R, Chairman, President & CEO, with 1 filing.
Capital return (dividend plus completed buyback) supports the bull case, but the article stresses profitability still depends on construction/housing recovery and easing European cost pressure.
Settlement should cap this specific lawsuit, but reinforces antitrust/regulatory risk in the chemical supply chain.
Insider open-market buying by the CEO can be read as a modest positive signal, but it is not a fundamental catalyst by itself.
Q2 call highlights point to a flatter near-term MDI supply-demand backdrop, with anti-dumping benefits expected to build over multiple quarters.
The dividend declaration is a direct shareholder return update that can modestly support near-term sentiment but is unlikely to change fundamentals materially.
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Huntsman (NYSE:HUN) reported Q2 2026 results with sales of $1,663 million and a net loss of $6 million, and affirmed a $0.0875 per-share quarterly cash dividend payable Sept. 30, 2026. The company said it completed a $1.45 billion share repurchase covering over 48 million shares, and projects $6.6 billion revenue and $602.8 million earnings by 2029.
6 min readDow Chemical Co. and Huntsman agreed to settle a price-fixing lawsuit alleging they, with other companies, manipulated prices of chemicals used to make polyurethane. According to the settlement terms, the two firms will pay a combined $20 million. The deal ends the claims in the suit.
2 min readHuntsman Peter R (Chairman, President & CEO) purchased 100,000 shares of Huntsman CORP (HUN) at $9.81 ($0.98M total) on 2026-08-03.
2 min readHuntsman (NYSE:HUN) said global MDI capacity utilization is in the mid-80% range, with U.S. tighter and Europe looser. It expects no significant impact from returning U.S. MDI supply disruptions in Q3. Huntsman reiterated support for its merger with Olin, targeting about $300 million in synergies, and said net debt is about $1.7 billion with leverage improving to 5.4x.
4 min readTHE WOODLANDS, Texas, July 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Huntsman Corporation (NYSE: HUN) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a $0.0875 per share cash dividend on its common stock. The dividend is payable on September 30, 2026, to stockholders of record as of September 15, 2026. About Huntsman: Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of diversified chemical products with 2025 revenues of approximately $6 billion from our continuing operations.
2 min readHuntsman 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
6 min readJefferies said the Fed’s 2027 policy focus will shape chemical sector returns, with the sector pricing higher-for-longer rates. It recommended buy-rated stocks LIN, CTVA, IFF and KWR under higher-for-longer, and CE, HUN, EMN, MEOH, CBT, DCI and AVNT if demand improves. It estimated 100 bps higher borrowing costs could cut EPS 1%-3% and valuation multiples about 5%.
3 min readMonteverde & Associates PC says it is investigating merger-related claims involving Pulmatrix (PULM) and Eos SenolyTix, Simulations Plus (SLP) and Altaris affiliates, Olin (OLN) and Huntsman (HUN). It cites expected ownership and deal terms, including $18.50 per SLP share cash and Huntsman receiving 0.5476 OLN shares. Shareholder votes are scheduled for Aug. 25, 2026.
2 min readHuntsman Corp. (NYSE:HUN) received a consensus “Hold” rating from 15 analysts, with an average 12-month price target of $13.5833, MarketBeat reported. Ratings included 3 sells, 10 holds, 1 buy and 1 strong buy. Analysts cited recent target increases (e.g., Morgan Stanley to $15; RBC to $15). Huntsman reported Q1 EPS of -$0.20 on $1.42B revenue and announced a $0.0875 quarterly dividend.
3 min readMarkets were mixed overseas as energy and software shares fell. WTI crude dropped more than 3% to a 3.25-month low, weighing on energy stocks. US 10-year yields fell 2.6 bp to 4.447% as inflation expectations eased. Software names like Atlassian and Palantir fell over 3%. Investors also priced a 4% chance of a +25 bp Fed hike.
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