Tronox Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results

 STAMFORD, Conn., Aug. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tronox Holdings plc (NYSE:TROX) ("Tronox" or the "Company"), the world's leading integrated manufacturer of titanium dioxide ("TiO₂") pigment, today reported its financial results for the quarter ending June 30, 2026, as follows:

Second Quarter 2026 Financial Highlights:

• Revenue of $868 million, a 14% increase compared to the prior quarter and a 19% increase compared to the prior year
• Loss from operations of $21 million; net loss attributable to Tronox of $171 million (including $103 million tax valuation allowance); adjusted net loss attributable to Tronox was $82 million (non-GAAP)
• GAAP diluted loss per share was $1.07; Adjusted diluted loss per share was $0.51 (non-GAAP)
• Adjusted EBITDA of $73 million; Adjusted EBITDA margin of 8.4% (non-GAAP)
• Capital expenditures of $45 million 
• Generated free cash flow of $60 million

Outlook:

• Expect to deliver meaningful positive free cash flow for full year 2026, with Q3 relatively neutral
• Expect Q3 2026 TiO₂ volumes to be down moderately, in the mid-single-digit percentage range, in-line with normal, seasonal patterns
• Expect Q3 zircon volumes to moderate slightly compared to Q2, due to inventory availability following a very strong first half
• TiO₂ pricing expected to improve sequentially in the mid-single-digit percentage range and zircon pricing to improve in the mid- to high single-digit percentage range in Q3 2026
• Q3 2026 Adjusted EBITDA expected to be $95-$115 million

This outlook is based on Tronox's views on current global economic activity and is subject to changes and impacts associated with the general macroeconomic and industry-related conditions, global supply chain, and inflation-related challenges, among others.

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Note: For the Company's guidance with respect to Adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow, we are not able to provide without unreasonable effort the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, or reconciliation to such GAAP financial measure, because certain items that impact such measures are uncertain, out of the Company's control or cannot be reasonably predicted.

Summary of Select Financial Results for the Quarter Ending June 30, 2026 

CEO's Remarks
Chief Executive Officer John Romano stated, "The strong commercial momentum we experienced during the first quarter continued into the second quarter. TiO₂ volumes came in at the high end of our guidance and at the highest level since the second quarter of 2022. Our ability to reliably serve customers through our global footprint supported volume performance during the quarter, and we continue to benefit from trade defense measures and structural shifts across the industry. Zircon volumes continued to strengthen in the second quarter, exceeding expectations and outperforming the already strong volumes delivered in the first quarter as supply remained constrained across the industry. Pricing for both TiO₂ and zircon increased 5% sequentially, as previously announced increases were implemented across our markets. During the quarter, we also announced additional pricing increases for both TiO₂ and zircon that are in effect for the third quarter.

"Operationally, we continued to realize benefits from our cost improvement program, which remains on track to deliver at the higher end of the $125-$175 million annual run-rate savings target by the end of 2026. Our second quarter cost profile was in-line with our expectations, as higher costs, primarily related to the successful completion of two planned outages, were partially offset by the sale of more lower-cost inventory during the quarter. As a result, we delivered Adjusted EBITDA within our guided range."

Mr. Romano concluded, "Cash generation remains a key priority for our business and we delivered $60 million of positive free cash flow in the second quarter. We continued to execute on working capital initiatives, reducing total inventory approximately $120 million from first quarter levels to its lowest value since June 2024. These actions improved liquidity and further strengthened our financial position. While geopolitical developments in the Middle East continue to create uncertainty across portions of the industry, we remain focused on the factors within our control, including disciplined working capital management, commercial and operational execution, and strengthening our balance sheet. At the same time, we are making targeted operating decisions to support future demand and product availability, including the restart of a furnace and advancing plans to bring production back online at our West Mine, both at Namakwa, to support inventory levels, including zircon, to meet demand. Based on our outlook today, we continue to expect meaningful positive free cash flow generation for the full year."

Second Quarter 2026 Results

(Comparisons are to prior year (Q2 2026 vs. Q2 2025) unless otherwise noted)

The Company recorded second quarter revenue of $868 million, an increase of 19% primarily driven by higher sales volumes of TiO₂ and zircon, and a favorable exchange rate impact, partially offset by lower average selling prices of zircon including mix.

Revenue from TiO₂ sales was $700 million, an increase of 19% driven by a 18% increase in sales volumes and a 1% favorable exchange rate impact, while average selling prices including mix remained flat. Sequentially, TiO₂ sales increased 14%, driven by a 9% increase in sales volumes and a 5% increase in average selling prices including mix.

Zircon revenue increased 43% to $97 million, driven by a 61% increase in sales volumes, partially offset by a 18% decrease in average selling prices including mix. Sequentially, zircon revenue increased 9%, driven by a 4% increase in sales volumes, and a 5% increase in average selling prices including mix.

Revenue from other products was $71 million, a decline of 7% year-over-year, driven by lower sales volumes. Sequentially, revenue from other products increased 29% primarily due to higher sales volumes of pig iron.

Net loss attributable to Tronox in the quarter was $171 million, or a loss of $1.07 per diluted share, compared to net loss attributable to Tronox of $84 million, or a loss of $0.53 per diluted share in the year-ago period. Non-recurring adjustments totaled $89 million, or $0.56 per diluted share. Excluding these items, adjusted net loss attributable to Tronox (non-GAAP) was $82 million, or a loss of $0.51 per diluted share.

Adjusted EBITDA of $73 million represented a 22% decrease, driven by unfavorable exchange rate movements, lower average selling prices including mix, higher production costs, freight and other costs, partially offset by higher sales volumes. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 8.4%.

Sequentially, Adjusted EBITDA increased 18% due to higher average TiO₂ and zircon selling prices including mix and higher sales volumes, partly offset by higher production costs, unfavorable exchange rate impacts, and higher freight and other costs.

The Company's selling, general and administrative expenses were $72 million for the quarter. Tronox's net interest expense in the quarter was $56 million. Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense was $76 million.

Balance Sheet, Cash Flow and Capital Allocation

Tronox ended the quarter with $3.2 billion of total debt, $3.0 billion of net debt and a net leverage ratio of 11.4x on a trailing twelve-month basis. Available liquidity at the end of the quarter totaled $527 million, including $194 million in cash and cash equivalents and $333 million available under revolving credit agreements. The Company replaced an expired short-term revolving credit facility with a new long-term financing arrangement providing the Company with greater financial flexibility. The next significant debt maturity for the Company is not until 2029. Tronox does not have any financial covenants on its term loans or bonds. The Company has ample liquidity and does not expect to trigger the springing covenant on the US revolving credit facility.

The Company generated free cash flow of $60 million. Capital expenditures were $45 million.

Rare Earths

Tronox continued to advance its rare earths strategy during the quarter, with a clear focus on moving further downstream in a disciplined manner. The definitive feasibility study for the cracking and leaching facility is expected to conclude by third quarter 2027. The Company continued to evaluate development pathways that prioritize returns and limit incremental leverage. Tronox remains actively engaged with potential customers, partners, and funding sources as it assesses the most responsible and value-accretive path forward, leveraging its existing mining footprint and expertise in hydrometallurgical and chemical operations. The Company believes this strategy positions Tronox to participate in longer‑term efforts to diversify rare earth supply chains.

Outlook
Following a strong first half of the year, Tronox expects TiO₂ volumes in the third quarter of 2026 to moderate sequentially in the mid-single-digit percentage range compared to the second quarter, consistent with normal seasonal patterns. Zircon volumes in the second quarter are expected to moderate slightly following a very strong first half, primarily due to inventory availably. Pricing for TiO₂ is expected to increase sequentially in the mid-single-digit percentage range and zircon is expected to increase sequentially in the mid- to high single-digit percentage range as pricing actions announced during the second quarter have taken effect and are having a positive impact on our margins. Adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter of 2026 is expected to be in the range of $95-$115 million and margins are expected to improve sequentially. This range reflects the continued realization of pricing actions implemented during the first half of the year and higher operating rates as the second quarter extended outages are complete. These benefits are expected to be partially offset by elevated input costs resulting from continued volatility in the Middle East. The Company continues to evaluate opportunities to recover these higher costs through pricing and other commercial and operating initiatives over time. The Company expects free cash flow to be relatively neutral in the third quarter. Tronox continues to expect meaningful positive free cash flow generation for the full year 2026.

Webcast Conference Call

Tronox will conduct a webcast conference call on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 9:00 AM ET (New York). The live call is open to the public and can be accessed via live webcast and teleconference. Please visit investor.tronox.com for a link to register for the live webcast and to view the accompanying slides.

Replay: A webcast replay will be available at investor.tronox.com following the call.

About Tronox
Tronox Holdings plc is one of the world's leading producers of high-quality titanium products, including titanium dioxide pigment, specialty-grade titanium dioxide products and high-purity titanium chemicals, and zircon. We mine titanium-bearing mineral sands and operate upgrading facilities that produce high-grade titanium feedstock materials, pig iron and other minerals, including the rare earth-bearing mineral, monazite. With approximately 5,700 employees across six continents, our rich diversity, unmatched vertical integration model, and unparalleled operational and technical expertise across the value chain, position Tronox as the preeminent titanium dioxide producer in the world. For more information about how our products add brightness and durability to paints, plastics, paper and other everyday products, visit tronox.com.

Cautionary Statement about Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this release that are not historical are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements, which are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions about us, may include projections of our future financial performance, our operating rates, anticipated completion of extensions and upgrades to our mining operations, anticipated trends in our business and industry, including trade defense measures in specific jurisdictions and their timing and effectiveness, market penetration and growth rates, anticipated costs, competitive landscape, benefits and timing of capital projects including planned mining expansions, the Company's anticipated capital allocation strategy including future capital expenditures, the benefits and timing of the Company's cost improvement and other cost saving, inventory reduction and asset rationalization plans, our rare earths and critical minerals strategy and our sustainability goals, commitments and programs. These statements are only predictions based on our current expectations and projections about future events. There are important factors that could cause our actual results, level of activity, performance, actual costs, benefits and timing of capital projects, or the cost improvement plan and other cost saving, inventory reduction and asset rationalization plans, or achievements to differ materially from the results, level of activity, performance, anticipated costs, benefits and timing of capital projects, or the cost improvement plan and other cost saving, inventory reduction and asset rationalization plans, or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Significant risks and uncertainties may relate to, but are not limited to, macroeconomic conditions; policy changes affecting international trade, including import/export restrictions and tariffs; inflationary pressures and energy costs; currency movements; interest rate and debt market volatility, including in respect of our debt securities; political instability, including the ongoing conflicts in Eastern Europe and the Middle East and any expansion of such conflicts, and other geopolitical events; supply chain disruptions; market conditions and price volatility for titanium dioxide, zircon and other feedstock materials, as well as global and regional economic downturns, that adversely affect the demand for our end-use products; disruptions in production at our mining and manufacturing facilities; and other financial, economic, competitive, environmental, political, legal and regulatory factors. These and other risk factors are discussed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Moreover, we operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks and uncertainties emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for our management to predict all risks and uncertainties, nor can management assess the impact of all factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Although we believe the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, level of activity, performance, synergies or achievements. Neither we nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of any of these forward-looking statements. You should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Unless otherwise required by applicable laws, we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether because of new information or future developments.

Use of Non-GAAP Information
To provide investors and others with additional information regarding the financial results of Tronox Holdings plc, we have disclosed in this release certain non-U.S. GAAP operating performance measures of EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin and Adjusted net income attributable to Tronox, including its presentation on a per share basis, and a non-U.S. GAAP liquidity measure of Free Cash Flow and net leverage ratio on a trailing twelve-month basis. These non-U.S. GAAP financial measures are a supplement to and not a substitute for or superior to, the Company's results presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The non-U.S. GAAP financial measures presented by the Company may be different from non-U.S. GAAP financial measures presented by other companies. Specifically, the Company believes the non-U.S. GAAP information provides useful measures to investors regarding the Company's financial performance by excluding certain costs and expenses that the Company believes are not indicative of its core operating results. The presentation of these non-U.S. GAAP financial measures is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for results or guidance prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. A reconciliation of the non-U.S. GAAP financial measures to U.S. GAAP results is included herein.

Investor Relations and Media Contact: Jennifer Guenther
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SOURCE Tronox Holdings plc

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