NL Industries

NL

Market cap $274M

NL Industries remains a strong long-term income play, despite recent share price decline and rangebound technicals. NL's real trailing dividend yield is an impressive 10.4%, boosted by special dividends and supported by a robust cash balance. CompX continues to deliver strong sales and profit growth, offsetting ongoing weakness at Kronos Worldwide.

Dallas, Texas, Nov. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NL Industries, Inc. (NYSE: NL) today reported a net loss attributable to NL stockholders of $7.8 million, or $.16 per share, in the third quarter of 2025 compared to net income attributable to NL stockholders of $36.0 million, or $.74 per share, in the third quarter of 2024. NL results include an unrealized loss of $.5 million in the third quarter of 2025 related to the change in value of marketable equity securities compared to an unrealized gain of $18.6 million in the third quarter of 2024.

Dallas, Texas, Oct. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NL Industries, Inc. (NYSE: NL) today announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of nine cents ($0.09) per share on its common stock, payable on December 16, 2025 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 21, 2025.

Dallas, Texas, Oct. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NL Industries, Inc. (NYSE: NL) today announced that, subject to the completion of quarter-end closing procedures, it expects to report third quarter 2025 earnings in a press release after market close on Thursday, November 6, 2025.

NL Industries (NL) Q2 EPS Drops 94%

Dallas, Texas, Aug. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NL Industries, Inc. (NYSE: NL) today announced that its board of directors has declared a special cash dividend of twenty-one cents ($0.21) per share and a quarterly dividend of nine cents ($0.09) per share, in each case on its common stock.  The special dividend, which is being funded from excess cash flows, is payable on August 28, 2025 to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 18, 2025.  The quarterly dividend of $.09 per share is payable on September 23, 2025 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 5, 2025.

Dallas, Texas, Aug. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NL Industries, Inc. (NYSE: NL) today reported net income attributable to NL stockholders of $.3 million, or $.01 per share, in the second quarter of 2025 compared to $7.9 million, or $.16 per share, in the second quarter of 2024. NL's results include an unrealized loss of $.1 million in the second quarter of 2025 related to the change in value of marketable equity securities compared to an unrealized gain of $.8 million in the second quarter of 2024. For the first six months of 2025, NL reported net income attributable to NL stockholders of $1.0 million, or $.02 per share, compared to $14.7 million, or $.30 per share for the first six months of 2024. NL results include an unrealized loss of $8.6 million in the first six months of 2025 related to the change in value of marketable equity securities compared to an unrealized gain of $3.2 million in the first six months of 2024.

We reiterate our 'Buy' rating on NL Industries, citing its low valuation, well-covered dividend, and consistent rangebound trading pattern. NL Industries offers a compelling income opportunity, with a forward dividend yield of 5.56% and trailing yield above 12% when special dividends are included. Dividend growth outpaces sector medians, and the payout ratio remains sustainable despite recent EPS estimate declines, supporting ongoing shareholder rewards.

Dallas, Texas, July 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NL Industries, Inc. (NYSE: NL) today announced that, subject to the completion of quarter-end closing procedures, it expects to report second quarter 2025 earnings in a press release after market close on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.

Dallas, Texas, May 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NL Industries, Inc. (NYSE: NL) announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of nine cents ($0.09) per share on its common stock, payable on June 24, 2025 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 9, 2025.