$0.02 dividends are now a reality for Valhi, Inc. (NYSE:VHI) shareholders. Here’s why.

December 4, 2017 – By Linda Rogers

Investors sentiment increased to 2.75 in Q2 2017. Its up 1.22, from 1.53 in 2017Q1. It increased, as 4 investors sold Valhi, Inc. shares while 8 reduced holdings. 12 funds opened positions while 21 raised stakes. 7.25 million shares or 29.00% more from 5.62 million shares in 2017Q1 were reported.
California-based Wells Fargo & Mn has invested 0% in Valhi, Inc. (NYSE:VHI). Panagora Asset Management owns 14,552 shares or 0% of their US portfolio. Hillsdale Invest Mngmt holds 0.12% of its portfolio in Valhi, Inc. (NYSE:VHI) for 202,200 shares. Jpmorgan Chase And owns 109,702 shares. Schwab Charles Inv Mngmt stated it has 0% in Valhi, Inc. (NYSE:VHI). Morgan Stanley has invested 0% of its portfolio in Valhi, Inc. (NYSE:VHI). The Ontario – Canada-based Manufacturers Life Insurance The has invested 0% in Valhi, Inc. (NYSE:VHI). 3,231 were reported by Natl Bank Of America Corporation De. Art Advsrs Limited Liability Com reported 18,207 shares. Bnp Paribas Arbitrage, New York-based fund reported 2,812 shares. Barclays Public Ltd holds 0% in Valhi, Inc. (NYSE:VHI) or 518 shares. Blackrock Incorporated has 0% invested in Valhi, Inc. (NYSE:VHI) for 1.42M shares. Vaughan David Il accumulated 11,421 shares. Citadel Advsrs stated it has 29,522 shares. Chicago Equity Ptnrs Limited accumulated 51,945 shares.

Valhi, Inc. (NYSE:VHI) is expected to pay $0.02 on Dec 22, 2017. The indicated annual dividend is $0.08. Shareholders owning the stock before Dec 5, 2017 will be eligible to receive the payout. Based on Valhi, Inc.’s current price of $6.59, the dividend is 0.30 %. This dividend’s record date is Dec 6, 2017 and the announcement date is Nov 2, 2017. The stock decreased 2.37% or $0.16 during the last trading session, reaching $6.59. About 469,976 shares traded or 75.75% up from the average. Valhi, Inc. (NYSE:VHI) has risen 79.27% since December 4, 2016 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 62.57% the S&P500.

Valhi, Inc. engages in the chemicals, component products, waste management, and real estate businesses worldwide. The company has market cap of $2.24 billion. The companyÂ’s Chemicals segment produces and markets titanium dioxide pigments , which are white inorganic pigments used in various applications by paint, plastics, decorative laminate, and paper manufacturers. It has a 73.22 P/E ratio. It offers TiO2 under the Kronos name through agents and distributors.

Valhi, Inc. (NYSE:VHI) Ratings Coverage

Among 2 analysts covering Valhi Inc (NYSE:VHI), 0 have Buy rating, 2 Sell and 0 Hold. Therefore 0 are positive. Valhi Inc had 4 analyst reports since August 28, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. The company was downgraded on Wednesday, September 2 by Zacks. Barclays Capital maintained it with “Underweight” rating and $5 target in Wednesday, November 15 report.

Another recent and important Valhi, Inc. (NYSE:VHI) news was published by Nasdaq.com which published an article titled: “Ex-Dividend Reminder: Lam Research, Donaldson and Valhi” on December 01, 2017.