In a report released yesterday, Duffy Fischer from Barclays maintained a Sell rating on Valhi (NYSE: VHI), with a price target of $4. The company’s shares closed yesterday at $5.
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The the analyst consensus on Valhi is currently a Hold rating.
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Based on Valhi’s latest earnings release for the quarter ending June 30, the company reported a quarterly net profit of $11.3 million. In comparison, last year the company had a net profit of $8.8 million.
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Valhi, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in the manufacture and marketing of titanium dioxide pigments. It operates through the following segments: Chemicals, Component Products, Waste Management, and Real Estate Management and Development.
