Zacks Investment Research·23h ago
NL Upgraded to Outperform on CompX Strength, Kronos RecoveryNLI Holdings' "Outperform" upgrade reflects stronger CompX margins, broad Security Products demand and improved Kronos execution after restructuring.
NL Industries operates as a niche industrial entity where core manufacturing performance is frequently obscured by volatile non-operating items and significant legacy legal liabilities. While the company maintains a debt-free balance sheet with $105.0M in cash...
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q3 2026Latest Aug 5, 2026 | $0.18-15.9% vs $0.21 | $44M-0.0% vs $44M |
Q2 2026 May 6, 2026 | $0.09-60.2% vs $0.23 | $41M+0.1% vs $41M |
Q2 2026 Mar 9, 2026 | -$0.63-440.5% vs $0.18 | $38M+0.0% vs $38M |
Q4 2025 Nov 6, 2025 | -$0.16-189.4% vs $0.18 | $40M vs — |
NLI Holdings' "Outperform" upgrade reflects stronger CompX margins, broad Security Products demand and improved Kronos execution after restructuring.
NLI Holdings' Q2 earnings rise y/y as CompX margins improve and Kronos returns to profit, supporting an upbeat 2026 outlook despite cost pressures.
Dallas, Texas, Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NLI Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: NL) today announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of ten cents ($0.10) per share on its common stock, payable on September 22, 2026 to stockholders of record at the close of business on September 3, 2026.
Dallas, Texas, Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NLI Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: NL) reported net income attributable to NLI stockholders of $9.0 million, or $.18 per share, in the second quarter of 2026 compared to $.3 million, or $.01 per share, in the second quarter of 2025. NLI's results include an unrealized gain of $.5 million in the second quarter of 2026 related to the change in value of marketable equity securities compared to an unrealized loss of $.1 million in the second quarter of 2025. For the first six months of 2026, NLI reported net income attributable to NLI stockholders of $13.3 million, or $.27 per share, compared to $1.0 million, or $.02 per share for the first six months of 2025. NLI results include an unrealized gain of $3.1 million in the first six months of 2026 related to the change in value of marketable equity securities compared to an unrealized loss of $8.6 million in the first six months of 2025.
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| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $6.94 | $339.11M | -9.01 | 8.46% | -23.9% | -9.54% | 8.21% | |
| $156.26 | $2.55B | 23.08 | 11.54% | 5.49% | 26.29% | — | |
| $11.35 | $853.93M | -3.72 | 4.79% | -5.38% | -19% | — | |
| $34.58 | $466.91M | 17.73 | -7.31% | 9.41% | 30.7% | — | |
| $276.91 | $3.35B | 59.68 | 9.64% | 11.74% | 13.8% | — | |
| $9.16 | $5.57B | -91.60 | 23.67% | 0.63% | 3.62% | — |
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Aug 5, 2026·SEC
May 26, 2026·SEC
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NLI Holdings, Inc. (NL) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
NLI Holdings, Inc. (NL) reported $161.8M in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 84% decrease from $986.1M in 1996.
NLI Holdings, Inc. (NL) grew revenue by 8.5% over the past year. This is steady growth.
NLI Holdings, Inc. (NL) reported a net loss of $25.6M for fiscal year 2025.
Yes, NLI Holdings, Inc. (NL) pays a dividend with a yield of 8.21%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
NLI Holdings, Inc. (NL) has a return on equity (ROE) of -9.5%. Negative ROE indicates the company is unprofitable.
NLI Holdings, Inc. (NL) generated $4.2M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.
