NL Industries, Inc. (NL) Earnings History
Annual and quarterly earnings data from 1988 to 2025
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NL EPS Growth (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of diluted earnings per share
CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) shows the annualized growth rate of EPS over the specified period. A higher CAGR indicates stronger earnings momentum.
NL Profitability Analysis
Margin trends over time
| Year | Gross Margin | Operating Margin | Net Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30.4% | 8.6% | -23.9% |
| 2024 | 28.3% | 26.0% | 46.1% |
| 2023 | 30.5% | 8.8% | -1.4% |
| 2022 | 29.3% | 8.2% | 20.3% |
| 2021 | 30.4% | 7.5% | 36.4% |
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NL Industries, Inc. (NL) Earnings Overview
As of May 8, 2026, NL Industries, Inc. (NL) reported trailing twelve-month net income of -$34M, reflecting -155.8% year-over-year growth. The company earned $-0.70 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of -23.9%.
Looking at the long-term picture, NL's historical earnings data spans multiple years. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $367M in fiscal 1998.
NL Industries, Inc. is currently reporting a net loss, though operating performance should be evaluated in the context of growth investments and industry dynamics View revenue history →
Compared to peers including KALU ($153M net income, 3.3% margin), CODI (-$227M net income, -12.2% margin), HBB ($28M net income, 4.4% margin), NL has room to improve margins relative to the peer group. Compare NL vs KALU →
NL Earnings vs Peers
Earnings metrics vs comparable public companies
NL Historical Earnings Data (1988–2025)
38 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -$38M | -156.3% | $14M | $-0.77 | -23.9% | 8.6% |
| 2024 | $67M | +3012.8% | $38M | $1.38 | 46.1% | 26.0% |
| 2023 | -$2M | -106.8% | $14M | $-0.05 | -1.4% | 8.8% |
| 2022 | $34M | -33.9% | $14M | $0.69 | 20.3% | 8.2% |
| 2021 | $51M | +248.7% | $10M | $1.05 | 36.4% | 7.5% |
| 2020 | $15M | -43.2% | $2M | $0.30 | 12.8% | 2.1% |
| 2019 | $26M | +163.0% | -$2M | $0.53 | 20.8% | -1.3% |
| 2018 | -$41M | -135.3% | -$61M | $-0.84 | -34.7% | -51.4% |
| 2017 | $116M | +658.8% | $900,000 | $2.38 | 103.7% | 0.8% |
| 2016 | $15M | +164.0% | -$1M | $0.31 | 14.0% | -0.9% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying NL stock.
Is NL growing earnings?
NL EPS fell to $-0.70, with earnings declining -155.8%. This contrasts with the 5-year CAGR of N/A. TTM net income dropped to $-34M.
What are NL's profit margins?
NL Industries, Inc. net margin is -23.9%, with operating margin at +8.6%. Below-average margins reflect competitive or cost pressures.
How consistent are NL's earnings?
NL earnings data spans 1988-2025. The declining earnings trend is -155.8% YoY. Historical data enables comparison across business cycles.