Tronox (NYSE: TROX) reported Q1 EPS of $0.43, $0.16 better than the analyst estimate of $0.27. Revenue for the quarter came in at $891 million versus the consensus estimate of $840.51 million.

• First Quarter 2021 Financial Highlights:
• Record revenue of $891 million increased 14 percent sequentially, driven primarily by double-digit growth in both TiO2 and zircon volumes and 3 percent higher TiO2 average selling prices
• Income from operations of $125 million; Net income of $26 million
• GAAP diluted income per share of $0.12; Adjusted diluted EPS of $0.43 (Non-GAAP); the difference is primarily due to costs associated with the Q1 debt refinancing transactions and the break fee associated with the TiZir Titanium and Iron ("TTI") transaction
• Adjusted EBITDA of $225 million, ahead of guidance; Adjusted EBITDA margin of 25 percent (Non-GAAP); sequential improvement driven by TiO2 and zircon sales volumes, and TiO2 selling prices, offset by unfavorable exchange rates and increased pigment costs, as projected
• TiO2 sales volumes increased 15 percent sequentially, at the top end of the guided range, driven by global demand strength led by growth in Europe and Asia Pacific; TiO2 average selling prices increased 3 percent sequentially, with price increases implemented in all regions
• Zircon sales volumes increased 30 percent sequentially as a result of stronger than expected market growth, particularly in China, while selling prices remained level
• Feedstock and other products sales decreased 29 percent sequentially, primarily due to the conclusion in the fourth quarter of 2020 of the mandated chloride slag sales per the Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") consent order relating to the Cristal acquisition

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