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Quarterly ResultAug 5, 2026, 04:34 PM

NL Industries Q2 Net Income $9.89M, EPS $0.18

AI Summary

NL Industries Inc. reported significantly improved financial results for the second quarter and first six months of 2026. Net income for Q2 surged to $9.89 million, up from $1.05 million in the prior year, with EPS increasing to $0.18. The company also saw a substantial turnaround in operating cash flow for the first six months, moving from a deficit to a positive $7.42 million. Additionally, NLI Holdings, Inc. reincorporated in Delaware, and the company continues to manage ongoing environmental and legal contingencies.

Key Highlights

  • Q2 2026 net income was $9.89 million, a significant increase from $1.05 million in Q2 2025.
  • Q2 2026 basic and diluted EPS was $0.18, up from $0.01 in Q2 2025.
  • Net sales for the six months ended June 30, 2026, increased to $84.18 million, up 4.4% from $80.64 million in 2025.
  • Net cash provided by operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2026, was $7.42 million, a substantial improvement from a $40.19 million use in 2025.
  • Equity in earnings of Kronos Worldwide, Inc. for Q2 2026 was $4.64 million, a turnaround from a $2.81 million loss in Q2 2025.
  • NLI Holdings, Inc. reincorporated in Delaware on May 26, 2026.
  • Accrued environmental remediation and related costs decreased to $12.73 million at June 30, 2026.