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Huntsman Q3 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q3 2026 earnings summary3 Nov, 2026
Executive summary
Q3 revenue rose 18% YoY to $1.717B and adjusted EBITDA increased 40% to $132M; net loss narrowed to $18M from $25M.
Nine-month revenue increased 11% to $4.800B; net loss narrowed to $77M from $188M, while operating cash flow and free cash flow weakened.
Management expects 2026 EBITDA to exceed 2025 by more than $100M and 2027 to be materially better than 2026.
Financial highlights
Q3 adjusted net income was $7M versus an adjusted net loss of $5M; adjusted diluted EPS was $0.04 versus a $0.03 loss.
Q3 gross profit was $237M versus $204M; operating income was $39M versus $6M.
Nine-month adjusted EBITDA was $325M versus $240M; adjusted net loss was $28M versus $58M.
Q3 continuing-operations operating cash flow was $115M versus $200M, and free cash flow was $82M versus $157M.
Outlook and guidance
Q4 adjusted EBITDA guidance: Polyurethanes $35M–$50M, Performance Products $20M–$25M, Advanced Materials $42M–$47M, Corporate ~($40M), total ~$60M–$80M.
2026 cost optimization benefits are expected to exceed $50M, excluding inflation; cost realignment had delivered an annualized run-rate benefit above $120M in Q3.
FY 2026 capital expenditures are expected to be ~$160M; full-year free cash flow is expected to cover dividends, with a substantial Q4 working-capital release.
Year-end leverage is expected to move toward 4x from 4.7x at Q3 end.
Q4 assumptions include rising benzene and European natural gas costs, pricing actions, continued savings, weak construction markets and YoY growth in aerospace and power.
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- Recovery lifted sales and Adjusted EBITDA, but debt costs and cash outflow weighed on earnings.HUNQ4 2010
- Recession cut annual revenue 24%, while settlement income lifted reported EBITDA to $1.158B.HUNQ4 2009
Next Huntsman earnings date
Q4 202617 Feb, 2027
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Next Huntsman earnings date
Q4 202617 Feb, 2027
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Huntsman Corporation is a global manufacturer of differentiated chemicals serving industries such as construction, automotive, aerospace, textiles, and consumer goods. Its products include polyurethanes, performance products, and advanced materials, which are used in a wide range of industrial and consumer applications. The company operates manufacturing facilities and sales offices around the world. The company is headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, and its shares are listed on the NYSE.