Huntsman Corporation Reports Widening First-Quarter Loss Despite Stable Revenue

Huntsman Corporation (HUN) has reported a widening net loss for the first quarter of 2026, reflecting increased financial pressure despite a slight uptick in top-line performance. The results highlight a challenging operational environment for the chemical manufacturer, where stable revenues were insufficient to offset the factors contributing to the bottom-line decline. Financially, the company posted a net loss of $53 million, a sharp increase from the $5 million loss recorded during the same period last year. This translated to a loss per share of $0.31, compared to a loss of $0.03 in the prior-year quarter. On the revenue side, the company reported $1,420 million for the quarter, representing a marginal increase from the $1,410 million generated in the first quarter of the previous year. Despite the widening loss, shares of HUN traded higher in after-hours activity, rising 4.38% to $15.00 on the New York Stock Exchange. This positive price action suggests that investors may have anticipated a steeper decline or are focusing on the stability of the company's revenue streams.