NL Industries (NYSE: NL) sets $0.10 per-share dividend for Q1 2026

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NL Industries, Inc. announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share on its common stock for the first quarter of 2026. The dividend will be payable on March 26, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 10, 2026.

The company describes its operations as spanning component products, including security products and recreational marine components, as well as chemicals through its titanium dioxide (TiO2) business.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.   20549

FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

February 26, 2026

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NL Industries, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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New Jersey	1-640	13-5267260
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

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5430 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1700, Dallas, Texas	75240-2620
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

(972) 233-1700

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

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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 (see General Instruction A.2):

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☐	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))

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

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Title of each class	​	Trading Symbol(s)	​	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock	​	NL	​	New York Stock Exchange

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

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.  ☐

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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

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The registrant hereby furnishes the information set forth in its press release issued on February 26, 2026, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference. The information the registrant furnishes in this report under this Item 7.01, and the exhibit in Item 9.01, is not deemed “filed” for purposes of section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. Registration statements or other documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission shall not incorporate this information by reference, except as otherwise expressly stated in such filing.

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Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

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​	99.1	​	Press release dated February 26, 2026 issued by the registrant.
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​	104	​	Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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SIGNATURE

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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.

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​	NL INDUSTRIES, INC.
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Date: February 26, 2026	By: /s/Amy A. Samford
​	Amy A. Samford
​	Executive Vice President and     Chief Financial Officer

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NL INDUSTRIES ANNOUNCES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND

FOR THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2026 AT $.10 PER SHARE

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DALLAS, TEXAS – February 26, 2026 - NL Industries, 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 March 26, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 10, 2026.  

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NL Industries, Inc. is engaged in the component products (security products and recreational marine components) and chemicals (TiO₂) businesses.

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Investor Relations Contact

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Bryan A. Hanley

Senior Vice President and Treasurer

Tel. 972-233-1700

FAQ

What dividend did NL (NL Industries, Inc.) declare for Q1 2026?

NL Industries declared a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share for the first quarter of 2026. The dividend applies to its common stock and reflects the board’s decision to continue returning cash directly to shareholders through regular cash distributions.

When is the record date for NL’s Q1 2026 dividend?

The record date for NL’s first-quarter 2026 dividend is March 10, 2026. Shareholders listed as of the close of business on that date will be eligible to receive the $0.10 per share cash dividend on the company’s common stock.

When will NL Industries pay its Q1 2026 dividend?

NL Industries will pay its Q1 2026 dividend on March 26, 2026. Shareholders who are on record as of March 10, 2026, will receive the cash payment of $0.10 per share on that stated payment date from the company.

Which NL shareholders are entitled to the Q1 2026 dividend?

Holders of NL Industries’ common stock on the record date of March 10, 2026 are entitled to the dividend. Each eligible share will receive a cash distribution of $0.10, payable on March 26, 2026, as declared by the company’s board of directors.

What businesses does NL Industries, Inc. operate in?

NL Industries operates in component products and chemicals. Its component products include security products and recreational marine components, while its chemicals segment focuses on titanium dioxide (TiO2), which is commonly used as a white pigment in various industrial and consumer applications.

Is NL’s dividend information in this 8-K considered filed with the SEC?

The company states this dividend information is furnished under Item 7.01 of its report, not filed. As such, it is not subject to Section 18 liabilities and will only be incorporated by reference into other SEC documents if expressly stated.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

4 documents

Press Releases

• EX-99.1 EX-99.1 4.6 KB

Other Documents

• EX-101 EX-101.SCH 2.6 KB
• EX-101 EX-101.LAB 15.5 KB
• EX-101 EX-101.PRE 10.1 KB