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Summary of Huntsman Corp. Equity Research Report

Rating and Target

• Jefferies assigns a "Buy" rating to Huntsman Corp. (Ticker: HUN) with a 12-month price target of $17, representing a 56% upside from the current closing price of $10.90.
• The target multiple is 6.5x EBITDA based on 2027E expectations, equivalent to 16.1x price-to-earnings.

Key Headwinds

• Demand in construction and automotive sectors remains soft due to elevated mortgage rates, weak consumer durables, and auto demand.
• Construction accounts for 55% of sales, with regional US residential demand weakening. A cyclical recovery is delayed until late 2026–2027, contingent on credit easing and interest rate cuts.
• Lowered 2025 EBITDA estimate to $130 million from prior expectations, reflecting ongoing demand weakness.

Financial Projections

• Q2 EBITDA expected near the low end of $60–$90 million.
• Cyclical rebound anticipated in 2H26–2027, with a return to mid-cycle by 2028–2029.
• Estimated EBITDA at mid-cycle could reach $800 million, and at cyclical peak $1.4 billion.

Catalysts and Upside

• Positive drivers include resilience in auto trends, robust demand for its products during economic recovery.
• Opportunity from secular trends: energy-efficient buildings, renewable energy (e.g., wind), electrification (EVs), and hydrogen economy, with products supporting margins.
• Sustainability initiatives, such as energy management and carbon neutrality, aligned with >GDP growth.

Company Description

• Huntsman is a global leader in MDI, epoxy-based polymers, maleic anhydride, and amines, manufacturing in 21 countries, with 45% sales outside the US.
• Full-year 2025E revenue projected at $5.8 billion, with EBITDA targeted at $486 million.

Valuation and Risks

• Key risks: End-market demand, energy costs, and foreign exchange volatility.
• Peer-based valuation, with EBITDA multiple at 7x for cyclical peak. Analysts emphasize demand dependency and macroeconomic uncertainties.

This summary focuses on critical aspects of the equity research, derived from the provided report.