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NEW YORK - Huntsman Corporation (NYSE:HUN) announced Thursday that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share on its common stock.
The dividend will be payable on September 30, 2025, to stockholders of record as of September 15, 2025, according to a company press release.
Huntsman, a global manufacturer and marketer of specialty chemicals, operates more than 60 manufacturing, R&D and operations facilities across approximately 25 countries. The company employs about 6,300 associates within its continuing operations and reported revenues of approximately $6 billion in 2024.
The Texas-based chemical producer makes thousands of chemical products that are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving various consumer and industrial markets.
This dividend announcement represents part of Huntsman’s regular quarterly shareholder distribution program.
In other recent news, Huntsman Corporation reported its first-quarter 2025 earnings, missing analysts’ expectations. The company posted an earnings per share (EPS) of -$0.11, slightly below the forecast of -$0.10, with revenue also falling short at $1.41 billion against the expected $1.5 billion. Moody’s Ratings has downgraded Huntsman International LLC’s senior unsecured ratings to Ba1 from Baa3, citing reduced earnings and elevated debt leverage as key factors. The downgrade includes a Ba1 Corporate Family Rating and a negative outlook. Huntsman Corporation and its subsidiary have amended their credit agreement to adjust the leverage ratio, allowing for an increased maximum permitted ratio of Consolidated Net Debt to Consolidated EBITDA through December 31, 2026. This amendment also reduces the general debt and liens baskets and amends the restricted payments covenant. Jefferies has lowered its price target on Huntsman stock to $17.00 from $19.00, maintaining a Buy rating due to ongoing softness in construction and automotive demand.
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