Shares of Huntsman Corporation (HUN) surged 5.53% in Friday's trading session, as investors responded positively to the company's better-than-expected third-quarter 2025 financial results. The specialty chemicals maker demonstrated resilience in the face of ongoing market challenges, outperforming analysts' estimates in key financial metrics.

Huntsman reported Q3 adjusted EBITDA of $94 million, significantly surpassing the consensus estimate of $70.86 million. The company's adjusted net loss of $5 million was also narrower than anticipated, beating the IBES estimate of a $21.9 million loss. While revenue met expectations at $1.46 billion, investors appeared to focus more on the company's profitability and cost management efforts.

The positive market reaction came despite Huntsman's announcement of a 65% reduction in its quarterly dividend to $0.0875 per share. This move, aimed at preserving financial flexibility, was offset by the company's forward-looking statements. Huntsman expects restructuring savings to exceed $100 million by 2026 and is maintaining a strong focus on cash generation and cost control amid ongoing market challenges. The firm's ability to navigate a difficult economic environment while exceeding earnings expectations seems to have bolstered investor confidence in its operational efficiency and strategic direction.