Huntsman 2025 Q2 Earnings Misses Targets as Net Income Declines 481.6%

Huntsman (HUN) reported its fiscal 2025 Q2 earnings on Jul 31st, 2025. Huntsman Corporation posted lower-than-expected second-quarter results for 2025, with revenues declining to $1.46 billion, a 7.4% decrease from $1.57 billion in the previous year. The company's net income significantly underperformed, swinging to a net loss of $158 million, compared to a net income of $22 million in 2024 Q2. Huntsman's guidance remains in line with expectations, as the company anticipates continued pressure on volumes due to challenging market conditions in the construction sector.

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Huntsman swung to a loss of $0.92 per share in 2025 Q2 from a profit of $0.13 per share in 2024 Q2, reflecting a significant deterioration in financial performance. Meanwhile, the company reported a net loss of $145 million, a stark contrast to the $38 million net income achieved in the same quarter of the previous year. The EPS performance indicates a considerable negative impact on profitability.

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Post-Earnings Price Action Review
The investment strategy of acquiring Huntsman (HUN) shares after a quarter of revenue growth and holding for 30 days has consistently underperformed in the market. Over the past three years, this approach resulted in a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of -8.70%, with no maximum drawdown. Even though the strategy avoided losses, it failed to align with the overall market, which yielded an impressive 85.57% return during the same timeframe. This underperformance highlights the ineffective nature of this investment strategy compared to broader market trends. Investors might need to reassess their approach to Huntsman shares to better align with prevailing market conditions, especially given the company's current financial performance and market challenges.

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Recently, Huntsman Corporation announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share for the third quarter of 2025, which will be paid on September 30 to shareholders of record as of September 15. In leadership news, the company appointed Steen Weien Hansen as the new Division President of Huntsman's Polyurethanes segment, succeeding Tony Hankins, who is set to retire at the end of 2025 after over 40 years with the company. Furthermore, Huntsman has completed its strategic review of the European Maleic Anhydride business, leading to the closure of its Moers, Germany facility, with European customers to be served from North American locations.