Valhi, Inc. (NYSE:VHI) is one of the The best short-term stocks to buy now.. On March 10, 2026, the company reported a net loss attributable to shareholders of $53.2 million, or $1.86 per share, for the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to net income of $22.8 million, or $0.80 per share, in the prior-year quarter. For the full year 2025, Valhi posted a net loss of $57.6 million, or $2.02 per share, compared to net income of $108.0 million, or $3.79 per share, in 2024. Management said the decline was primarily due to weaker operating results in its Chemicals segment.
That business continued to be the main obstacle. Chemicals segment net sales fell 1% to $418.3 million in the fourth quarter and 1% to $1.9 billion for the full year. The segment swung to an operating loss of $60.1 million in the quarter from an operating income of $32.6 million a year earlier, as lower TiO2 selling prices, reduced operating rates and about $10.3 million of workforce reduction costs affected results.
For the full year, the segment posted an operating loss of $24.5 million versus $138.5 million in operating income in 2024. Valhi also said fourth-quarter results included a non-cash deferred income tax expense of $8.5 million tied to a valuation provision in the Chemicals segment’s German deferred tax asset.
Valhi, Inc. (NYSE: VHI) operates in chemicals, component products, and real estate management and development.
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