Valhi, Inc. reported earnings results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2023. For the second quarter, the company reported sales was USD 507.1 million compared to USD 634.6 million a year ago. Revenue was USD 517.6 million compared to USD 649.6 million a year ago. Net loss was USD 5.1 million compared to net income of USD 28 million a year ago. Basic loss per share from continuing operations was USD 0.18 compared to basic earnings per share from continuing operations of USD 0.98 a year ago. Diluted loss per share from continuing operations was USD 0.18 compared to diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of USD 0.98 a year ago.
For the six months, sales was USD 999.8 million compared to USD 1,263.6 million a year ago. Revenue was USD 1,023.4 million compared to USD 1,278.6 million a year ago. Net loss was USD 10 million compared to net income of USD 73.4 million a year ago. Basic loss per share from continuing operations was USD 0.35 compared to basic earnings per share from continuing operations of USD 2.57 a year ago. Diluted loss per share from continuing operations was USD 0.35 compared to diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of USD 2.57 a year ago.