Norwegian Cruise Line Cuts Outlook as Headwinds Build Chemours (NYSE:CC) said it opened 2026 with first-quarter results that were “well above earnings expectations,” driven by strong execution in its Thermal & Specialized Solutions and Titanium Technologies segments, while…
vanced Performance Materials continued to recover from an outage at the company’s Washington Works facility. President and Chief Executive Officer Denise Dignam told analysts that the quarter reflected “disciplined execution and strategic focus across the company,” with Thermal & Specialized Solutions, or TSS, delivering a record first quarter and Titanium Technologies, or TT, exceeding earnings expectations despite a challenging market backdrop. – Comparing 3 Cruise Stocks: Which Has the Most Upside in 2026?
The company also highlighted progress on its balance sheet, including the sale of nearly all of its Kuan Yin properties ahead of schedule. Dignam said Chemours used available proceeds to pay down a meaningful portion of near-term debt and remains on track to complete the sale of the remaining parcel in 2026, which is expected to provide an additional $60 million of gross proceeds. TSS Posts Record Quarter on Refrigerant Strength Dignam said Chemours’ TSS business delivered a record first quarter, with net sales rising 22% from the prior-year period.
The gains were largely attributed to higher pricing, stronger volumes and favorable product mix across refrigerant markets. – Nuclear, Pharma & Travel Buybacks: Confident or Cautious Signals? The company cited strength in both Freon and Opteon refrigerants. Opteon posted another quarter of double-digit year-over-year growth, while Freon benefited from automotive aftermarket demand in North America.