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KRONOS WORLDWIDE, INC. REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2026 RESULTS

DALLAS, TEXAS…August 5, 2026…Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:KRO) today reported net income of $15.2 million, or $.13 per share, in the second quarter of 2026 compared to a net loss of $9.2 million, or $.08 per share, in the second quarter of 2025. For the first six months of 2026, Kronos reported net income of $10.4 million, or $.09 per share, compared to net income of $8.9 million, or $.08 per share, in the first six months of 2025. Net income increased in the second quarter and first six months of 2026 compared to the prior year periods primarily due to higher sales volumes and lower production costs resulting from cost reduction initiatives implemented in the fourth quarter of 2025, as well as lower raw material costs (primarily feedstock costs) and lower unabsorbed fixed costs. These favorable factors were partially offset by lower average TiO2 selling prices. Comparability of our results was also impacted by the effects of changes in currency exchange rates.

Net sales of $558.1 million in the second quarter of 2026 were $63.7 million, or 13%, higher than in the second quarter of 2025. Net sales of $1.1 billion in the first six months of 2026 were $83.7 million, or 9%, higher than the first six months of 2025. Net sales increased in the second quarter and first six months of 2026 compared to the same periods of 2025 primarily due to market share gains across all markets and the favorable impact of changes in currency exchange rates (primarily the euro), which we estimate increased our net sales by approximately $10 million and $41 million, respectively. These favorable impacts were partially offset by lower average TiO2 selling prices and the unfavorable impact of both lower average selling prices and sales volumes within our complementary businesses. We started 2026 with average TiO2 selling prices lower than at the beginning of 2025; however, our average TiO2 selling prices increased 4% during the first six months of 2026. During the second quarter of 2026, we announced and implemented various price increases and surcharges in response to higher operating costs. The table at the end of this press release shows how each of these items impacted net sales.

Our TiO2 segment profit (see description of non-GAAP information below) was $41.0 million in the second quarter of 2026 compared to $10.9 million in the second quarter of 2025. For the first six months of 2026, our segment profit was $56.1 million compared to $52.5 million in the first six months of 2025. Segment profit increased in both the second quarter and first six months of 2026 compared to corresponding 2025 periods primarily due to higher sales volumes, lower production costs, including lower raw material costs (primarily feedstock) and lower unabsorbed fixed costs, and the benefits of the cost reduction initiatives implemented in the fourth quarter of 2025 designed to permanently improve our cost structure and operational efficiency. These favorable factors were partially offset by lower average TiO2 selling prices and the unfavorable impact of changes in currency exchange rates. Fluctuations in currency exchange rates (primarily the euro) decreased our segment profit by approximately $12 million in the second quarter of 2026 and approximately $18 million in the first six months of 2026 compared to the same prior year periods.

Our net income (loss) before interest expense, income taxes and depreciation and amortization expense (EBITDA) (see description of non-GAAP information below) in the second quarter of 2026 was $52.9 million compared to EBITDA of $22.2 million in the second quarter of 2025. For the first six months of 2026, our EBITDA was $80.6 million compared to EBITDA of $73.4 million in the first six months of 2025.

"Our second quarter results reflect solid progress against the priorities we established at the beginning of the year," said Brian Christian, President and Chief Executive Officer. "Higher sales volumes, improving operating performance and the benefits of our cost reduction initiatives contributed to stronger results during the quarter. We believe we have positive momentum entering the second half of 2026, driven by continued execution of our operational, commercial and cost reduction initiatives. While energy and related costs remain elevated, we expect ongoing pricing actions and disciplined cost management to help offset these pressures. Despite a challenging macroeconomic environment, we remain focused on controlling what we can control through disciplined execution, delivering sustainable earnings improvement and generating stronger cash flow."

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Our net income for the six months ended June 30, 2026 includes an income tax expense of $2.0 million ($.02 per share) to recognize an uncertain tax position related to a German tax audit.

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KRONOS WORLDWIDE, INC. REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2026 RESULTS

DALLAS, TEXAS…May 6, 2026…Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:KRO) today reported a net loss of $4.8 million, or $.04 per share, in the first quarter of 2026 compared to net income of $18.1 million, or $.16 per share, in the first quarter of 2025. Net income decreased in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the prior year period primarily due to lower income from operations as a result of lower average TiO2 selling prices and lower production volumes, partially offset by higher sales volumes and lower production costs driven primarily by cost reduction initiatives implemented in the fourth quarter of 2025 to structurally realign our operations, as well as lower raw material and energy costs. Comparability of our results was also impacted by the effects of changes in currency exchange rates.

Net sales of $509.8 million in the first quarter of 2026 were $20.0 million, or 4%, higher than in the first quarter of 2025. Net sales increased in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the first quarter of 2025 primarily due to the effects of higher sales volumes in our North American, Latin American and export markets and the favorable impact of changes in currency exchange rates (primarily the euro), which we estimate increased our net sales by approximately $30 million. These increases were partially offset by lower sales volumes in our European market and lower average TiO2 selling prices. We started 2026 with average TiO2 selling prices lower than at the beginning of 2025; however, our average TiO2 selling prices increased 2% during the first quarter of 2026 as we work to recover pricing lost during 2025. The table at the end of this press release shows how each of these items impacted net sales.

Our TiO2 segment profit (see description of non-GAAP information below) was $15.1 million in the first quarter of 2026 compared to $41.6 million in the first quarter of 2025. Segment profit decreased in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the first quarter of 2025 primarily due to the effects of lower average TiO2 selling prices, lower production volumes, and the unfavorable impact of changes in currency exchange rates, partially offset by higher sales volumes and lower production costs. Lower production costs benefited in part from cost reduction initiatives implemented in the fourth quarter of 2025, including workforce reductions and other measures, which were designed to permanently improve our cost structure and enable more efficient operation of our facilities at lower production rates for extended periods. Fluctuations in currency exchange rates (primarily the euro) decreased our segment profit by approximately $6 million in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the first quarter of 2025.

Our net income (loss) before interest expense, income taxes and depreciation and amortization expense (EBITDA) (see description of non-GAAP information below) in the first quarter of 2026 was $27.7 million compared to EBITDA of $51.2 million in the first quarter of 2025.

“The fourth quarter of 2025 reflected the difficult actions we took to structurally realign our operations, which contributed to a segment loss of $59.4 million and negative EBITDA in that period,” said Brian W. Christian, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Those actions, together with several other strategic initiatives, were designed to permanently improve our cost structure, and we are encouraged by the $74.5 million sequential improvement in segment profit in the first quarter as these actions begin to benefit our results. We remain focused on executing our pricing and cost initiatives to drive further improvement.”

Our net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2026 includes an income tax expense of $2.0 million ($.02 per share) to recognize an uncertain tax position related to a German tax audit.

The statements in this release relating to matters that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements that represent management's beliefs and assumptions based on currently available information. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot give any assurances that these expectations will prove to be correct. Such statements by their nature involve substantial risks and uncertainties that could significantly impact expected results, and actual future results could differ materially from those described in

such forward-looking statements. While it is not possible to identify all factors, we continue to face many risks and uncertainties. The factors that could cause actual future results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, the following:

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●Our ability to realize expected cost savings from strategic and operational initiatives;

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549 ​

FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ​ Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) March 9, 2026 ​

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​ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2). Emerging growth company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ ​ ​ ​

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. The registrant hereby furnishes the information set forth in its press release issued on March 9, 2026, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference. ​ The press release the registrant furnishes as Exhibit 99.1 to the current report is not deemed “filed” for purposes of section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. Registration statements or other documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission shall not incorporate this information by reference, except as otherwise expressly stated in such filing. ​ Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d)Exhibits ​

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. ​ ​

KRONOS WORLDWIDE, INC.

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Date: March 9, 2026 By: /s/ Bradley E. Troutman

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​ ​ Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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