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NL Industries reported Q1 2025 net income of $.7 million ($.01 per share), down from $6.8 million ($.14 per share) in Q1 2024. The company experienced an unrealized loss of $8.5 million from marketable equity securities compared to a $2.4 million gain last year. CompX's net sales increased to $40.3 million from $38.0 million, with improved segment profit of $5.9 million.

Through its stake in Kronos, which completed acquisition of Louisiana Pigment Company in July 2024, NL recognized equity earnings of $5.5 million, up from $2.5 million. Kronos reported net sales of $489.8 million, a 2% increase, driven by higher sales volumes in North America and Europe, and 2% higher average TiO2 prices compared to Q1 2024. Kronos' production facilities operated at 93% capacity, with production volumes up 18% year-over-year.

NL Industries (NYSE: NL) has announced its plans to release its first quarter 2025 earnings report after market close on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. The announcement is subject to the completion of quarter-end closing procedures.

The company operates in two main business segments: component products, which includes security products and recreational marine components, and chemicals, specifically focusing on TiO2 production.

NL Industries (NYSE: NL) reported strong Q4 2024 results with net income of $16.5 million ($.34 per share), up from $7.6 million ($.16 per share) in Q4 2023. Full-year 2024 net income reached $67.2 million ($1.38 per share) compared to a net loss of $2.3 million in 2023.

Key highlights include:

• Environmental remediation settlement yielding $31.4 million in aggregate income
• CompX's net sales decreased to $38.4 million in Q4 2024 from $43.2 million in Q4 2023
• Kronos subsidiary showed improved performance with Q4 2024 net sales of $423.1 million, up 6% year-over-year
• TiO2 sales volumes increased 4% in Q4 and 20% for full-year 2024
• Production rates improved to 96% capacity utilization in 2024 versus 72% in 2023

NL Industries (NYSE: NL) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.09 per share on its common stock for the first quarter of 2025. The dividend will be paid on March 27, 2025 to shareholders of record as of March 11, 2025. NL Industries operates in two main business segments: component products (security products and recreational marine components) and chemicals (TiO2).

NL Industries (NYSE: NL) reported Q3 2024 net income of $36.0 million ($.74 per share), compared to a net loss of $.1 million in Q3 2023. The results include an $18.6 million unrealized gain from marketable equity securities. CompX net sales decreased to $33.6 million in Q3 2024 from $40.3 million in Q3 2023. Kronos reported higher net sales of $484.7 million in Q3 2024, up 22% year-over-year, driven by increased TiO2 sales volumes (+21%) despite lower average selling prices. Kronos acquired the remaining 50% stake in Louisiana Pigment Company, resulting in a non-cash gain of $64.5 million.

NL Industries (NYSE: NL) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.08 per share on its common stock. The dividend will be paid on December 17, 2024, to shareholders of record as of November 29, 2024. The company operates in component products, specializing in security products and recreational marine components, as well as in the chemicals business focusing on TiO2.

NL Industries (NYSE: NL) has announced two dividend payments for shareholders. The company's board of directors has declared a special cash dividend of $0.43 per share, payable on August 29, 2024, to shareholders of record as of August 19, 2024. This special dividend will be funded from excess cash flows. Additionally, NL Industries has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.08 per share, payable on September 24, 2024, to shareholders of record as of September 6, 2024. NL Industries is involved in component products (security products and recreational marine components) and chemicals (TiO2) businesses.

NL Industries (NYSE: NL) reported net income of $7.9 million ($0.16 per share) in Q2 2024, compared to a net loss of $3.1 million in Q2 2023. For H1 2024, net income was $14.7 million ($0.30 per share). CompX's net sales decreased to $35.9 million in Q2 2024 from $36.6 million in Q2 2023. Kronos' net sales increased by 13% to $500.5 million in Q2 2024, driven by higher sales volumes but offset by lower TiO2 selling prices. Kronos' income from operations improved to $35.9 million in Q2 2024 from a loss of $6.7 million in Q2 2023. The company increased its production rates to 93% of practical capacity utilization in H1 2024.

On May 16, 2024, NL Industries (NYSE: NL) announced a quarterly dividend of $0.08 per share, payable on June 25, 2024, to shareholders of record as of June 10, 2024. The company also revealed the results of its 2024 annual shareholder meeting, where shareholders elected Loretta J. Feehan, John E. Harper, Kevin B. Kramer, Meredith W. Mendes, Cecil H. Moore, Jr., Courtney J. Riley, and Michael S. Simmons as directors for one-year terms. Additionally, a resolution approving the compensation of executive officers on a nonbinding advisory basis was adopted. NL Industries operates in the component products and chemicals sectors, specifically in security products, recreational marine components, and TiO2.