[8-K] FRIEDMAN INDUSTRIES INC Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Friedman Industries (FRD) furnished a press release announcing financial results for its second fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2025. The release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference. Under General Instruction B.2, this information is furnished, not filed under the Exchange Act.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 10, 2025

FRIEDMAN INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Texas	1-07521	74-1504405
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1121 Judson Road Suite 124, Longview, Texas 75601

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(903) 758-3431

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d- 2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $1 Par Value	FRD	Nasdaq Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company          ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02. Results of Operation and Financial Condition.

On November 10, 2025, Friedman Industries, Incorporated (“Friedman” or the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for its second fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2025. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

99.1 Press Release issued by Friedman Industries, Incorporated on November 10, 2025.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

FRIEDMAN INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED

Date: November 10, 2025

By:  /s/    Alex LaRue        

Alex LaRue

Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer

FAQ

What did FRD announce in this 8-K?

Friedman Industries furnished a press release with financial results for its second fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2025.

Which exhibit contains FRD's detailed results?

The detailed press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Are the disclosed results considered filed with the SEC?

No. Per General Instruction B.2, the information is furnished, not filed under the Exchange Act.

What period does this earnings update cover for FRD (ticker FRD)?

It covers the second fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2025.

Does the 8-K include financial statements?

The 8-K states a press release with results is furnished as Exhibit 99.1; no additional financial statements are listed.

Who signed the 8-K for FRD?

It was signed by Alex LaRue, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer.