Huntsman CORP (HUN) Earnings History

Huntsman CORP - Q4 2025 EarningsMissed

Filed at: Feb 17, 2026, 4:30 PM EST|Read from source

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Huntsman reported a net loss for Q4 2025, with revenues declining year-over-year across all segments due to lower average selling prices and, in some cases, reduced sales volumes. While the company generated positive operating cash flow, free cash flow significantly decreased compared to the prior year, reflecting a challenging market environment and depressed earnings.

POSITIVE HIGHLIGHTS

  • •

    Net loss attributable to Huntsman improved to $96 million from $141 million in the prior year period.

    positive
  • •

    Diluted loss per share improved to $0.56 from $0.82 in the prior year period.

    positive
  • •

    Generated $77 million in net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations.

    positive
  • •

    Full year free cash flow conversion of 45% reflects timely decisions in a challenging market.

    positive

CONCERNS & RISKS

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    Total revenues decreased 7% year-over-year in Q4 2025 to $1,355 million from $1,452 million.

    negative
  • •

    Full year revenues decreased 6% year-over-year to $5,683 million from $6,036 million.

    negative
  • •

    Adjusted EBITDA decreased 50% year-over-year in Q4 2025 to $35 million from $71 million.

    negative
  • •

    Full year Adjusted EBITDA decreased 34% year-over-year to $275 million from $414 million.

    negative
  • •

    Free cash flow from continuing operations decreased significantly to $20 million in Q4 2025 from $108 million in the prior year period.

    negative
  • •

    Full year free cash flow from continuing operations was $125 million, a modest increase from $101 million in the prior year, but significantly lower than the $298 million in operating cash flow.

    attention
  • •

    Polyurethanes segment revenues decreased 8% YoY due to lower average selling prices, with segment adjusted EBITDA down 50% YoY due to lower MDI margins.

    negative
  • •

    Performance Products segment revenues decreased 6% YoY due to lower average selling prices, with segment adjusted EBITDA down 30% YoY.

    negative
  • •

    Advanced Materials segment revenues decreased 4% YoY due to lower sales volumes, with segment adjusted EBITDA slightly lower.

    negative
  • •

    Inventories decreased to $818 million from $917 million in the prior year, but still represent a significant portion of current assets.

    attention

FINANCIAL METRICS

Revenue
Quarterly
$1.35B
-6.7%
Prior year: $1.45B
Annual (YTD)
$5.68B
N/A
Prior year: $6.04B
Net Income
Quarterly
$-96.00M
+31.9%
Prior year: $-141.00M
Annual (YTD)
$-284.00M
N/A
Prior year: $-189.00M
EPS (Diluted)
Quarterly
$-0.56
+31.7%
Prior year: $-0.82
Operating Income
Quarterly
$-59.00M
+6.3%
Prior year: $-63.00M
Annual (YTD)
$-131.00M
N/A
Prior year: $-25.00M
EPS (Basic)
Quarterly
$-0.56
+31.7%
Prior year: $-0.82

MARGIN ANALYSIS

Gross Margin
Current Quarter
12.1%
Prior Year
12.9%
YoY Change
-85 bps
Operating Margin
Current Quarter
-4.3%
Prior Year
-4.3%
YoY Change
-1 bps
Net Margin
Current Quarter
-7.1%
Prior Year
-9.7%
YoY Change
+263 bps

Margin expansion indicates improving profitability and operational efficiency. Measured in basis points (bps): 100 bps = 1.0%.

REVENUE BY SEGMENT — Q4 2025 2025

VISUAL OVERVIEW

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Polyurethanes
0.0%
N/A
Performance Products
0.0%
N/A
Advanced Materials
0.0%
N/A

DETAILED BREAKDOWN

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SegmentCurrentPrior YrYoY% Total
Polyurethanes
N/A———
Performance Products
N/A———
Advanced Materials
N/A———
Total Revenue$0.00M——100.0%

Segment performance shows business unit health and growth drivers.

SPECIAL ITEMS & ADJUSTMENTS

Q4 2025
Restructuring, impairment and plant closing costs
+$11M
FY 2025
Restructuring, impairment and plant closing and transition costs
+$148M
Q4 2025
Income associated with litigation matter, net
+$0M
FY 2025
Income associated with litigation matter, net
$33M
FY 2025
Gain on acquisition of assets, net
$5M
Q4 2025
Loss on dissolution of subsidiaries
+$0M
FY 2025
Loss on dissolution of subsidiaries
+$0M
FY 2025
Prepaid asset write-off
+$0M
FY 2025
Fair value adjustments to Venator investment, net and other tax matter adjustments
+$0M
FY 2025
Certain legal and other settlements and related expenses, net
$30M
Total Impact
+$91M

Special items are non-recurring events that may distort period-over-period comparisons. Analysts typically adjust for these when calculating normalized earnings.

MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

Generated close to $300 million of cash flow from operations in 2025.

— Huntsman CORP, Q4 2025 2025 Earnings Call

45% full year free cash flow conversion reflects timely, definitive decisions as we recognized the challenging market landscape early in the year.

— Huntsman CORP, Q4 2025 2025 Earnings Call

We remain confident that the economic cycle for chemicals will eventually improve in our core markets, though we recognize that meaningful changes may not occur in the immediate term.

— Huntsman CORP, Q4 2025 2025 Earnings Call

Commentary excerpts from earnings call transcripts provide management's perspective on performance, strategy, and outlook. Always review full transcripts for complete context.

OPERATIONAL METRICS

Accounts Payable
721.0M
-6.4% YoY
Prior year: 770.0M
dollars
Accounts Receivable
677.0M
-6.6% YoY
Prior year: 725.0M
dollars
Inventory
818.0M
-10.8% YoY
Prior year: 917.0M
dollars

Operational metrics provide insight into business drivers and customer engagement beyond traditional financial measures.