Valhi, Inc. reported earnings results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2023. For the third quarter, the company reported sales was USD 468.9 million compared to USD 556.3 million a year ago. Revenue was USD 476.4 million compared to USD 579.4 million a year ago. Net loss was USD 6 million compared to net income of USD 26.2 million a year ago. Basic loss per share from continuing operations was USD 0.21 compared to basic earnings per share from continuing operations of USD 0.92 a year ago. Diluted loss per share from continuing operations was USD 0.21 compared to diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of USD 0.92 a year ago.
For the nine months, sales was USD 1,468.7 million compared to USD 1,819.9 million a year ago. Revenue was USD 1,499.8 million compared to USD 1,858 million a year ago. Net loss was USD 16 million compared to net income of USD 99.6 million a year ago. Basic loss per share from continuing operations was USD 0.56 compared to basic earnings per share from continuing operations of USD 3.49 a year ago. Diluted loss per share from continuing operations was USD 0.56 compared to diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of USD 3.49 a year ago.