Kronos Worldwide (KRO) in Focus: Stock Moves 6.8% Higher - Tale of the Tape - Kronos Worldwide (NYSE:KRO), Dow (NYSE:DOW)

Kronos Worldwide, Inc. KRO was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise nearly 7% on the day. The move came on solid volume too with far more shares changing hands than in a normal session. This breaks the recent trend of the company as the stock is now trading above the volatile price range of $14.90–$15.65 in the past one-month time frame.

This specialty chemicals stock witnessed no estimate revision over the past 30 days. The Zacks Consensus Estimate also remained unchanged over the same time frame. Yesterday's price action is encouraging though, so make sure to keep a close watch on this firm in the near future.

Kronos Worldwide has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), while its Earnings ESP is 0.00%.

However, some better-ranked stocks in the same sector include Methanex Corporation MEOH, The Dow Chemical Company DOW and Akzo Nobel NV (AKZOY). While Methanex Corp. sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), Dow Chemical and Akzo Nobel hold a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

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