NPK International (NYSE: NPKI) lifts 2026 guidance after strong Q2
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
NPK International Inc. reported strong results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. Revenue rose 20% to $81.6 million, driven by 16% growth in rental and service revenue and 28% growth in product sales. Operating income from continuing operations was $16.1 million, a 19.7% margin, and income from continuing operations was $12.0 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, up from $0.10. Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations increased 37% to $25.7 million, with a 31.5% margin. Free cash flow was $5.9 million.
Management highlighted record rental revenue, robust demand in core power transmission markets, and efficiency initiatives that expanded Adjusted EBITDA margin by 400 basis points year over year, even with a $0.9 million accelerated stock-based compensation charge. The company is advancing its Carencro, Louisiana expansion, targeting roughly a 50% capacity increase by mid-2027, with $4.1 million of an expected $40–$45 million investment spent in the quarter.
As of June 30, 2026, NPK held $8.4 million of cash and $10.6 million of total debt, plus $148 million of availability under its senior secured revolving credit facility, leaving net leverage low. Operating cash flow was $21.9 million, and capital investments of $16.0 million focused on expanding the mat rental fleet and manufacturing capacity. For full year 2026, NPK guided to revenue of $313–$323 million, Adjusted EBITDA of $97–$103 million, and capital expenditures of $65–$80 million, including $20–$25 million for the Carencro project, and stated that full-year earnings guidance has been raised.
Positive
- Strong Q2 growth and margin expansion: Revenue increased 20% to $81.6 million, Adjusted EBITDA rose 37% to $25.7 million, and Adjusted EBITDA margin improved 400 basis points to 31.5% versus the prior year period.
- Raised 2026 earnings guidance: The company now anticipates 2026 revenue of $313–$323 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $97–$103 million, reflecting higher expectations for full-year performance.
- Solid balance sheet and liquidity: As of June 30, 2026, NPK had $8.4 million of cash, $10.6 million of total debt, and $148 million of availability under its senior secured revolving credit facility, indicating modest net leverage and ample funding capacity.
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- None.
Filing Explained
The July 29 8-K says NPK International reduced its 2026 capital-expenditure plan mainly because manufacturing-expansion spending is shifting in time, while the Carencro project remains expected to reach completion by mid-2027.
8-K Event Classification
2 items: 2.02, 9.01
2 items
Item 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Q2 2026 Revenue: $81.6 million
Q2 2026 Diluted EPS from Continuing Operations: $0.14
Q2 2026 Adjusted EBITDA from Continuing Operations: $25.7 million
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Q2 2026 Revenue
$81.6 million
Three months ended June 30, 2026; up 20% from $68.2 million in Q2 2025
Q2 2026 Diluted EPS from Continuing Operations
$0.14
Income from continuing operations per diluted share in Q2 2026 versus $0.10 in Q2 2025
Q2 2026 Adjusted EBITDA from Continuing Operations
$25.7 million
Adjusted EBITDA with a 31.5% margin in the quarter ended June 30, 2026
Q2 2026 Free Cash Flow
$5.9 million
Free Cash Flow for the three months ended June 30, 2026
Cash and Debt Balance
$8.4 million cash; $10.6 million debt
Total cash and total debt as of June 30, 2026
Available Liquidity
$148 million
Availability under senior secured revolving credit facility as of June 30, 2026
2026 Revenue Guidance Range
$313–$323 million
Full-year 2026 revenue outlook provided as of July 29, 2026
2026 Capital Expenditures Guidance
$65–$80 million
Includes $20–$25 million related to Carencro manufacturing expansion
Key Terms
Adjusted EBITDA from Continuing Operations, Free Cash Flow, Non-GAAP financial measures, senior secured revolving credit facility, +2 more
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Adjusted EBITDA from Continuing Operations financial
"The Company reported Adjusted EBITDA from Continuing Operations of $25.7 million"
Free Cash Flow financial
"Free Cash Flow | $ | 5.9 | | $ | 11.2 | | $ | (5.3)"
Free cash flow is the amount of money a company has left over after paying all its expenses and investing in its business, like buying equipment or updating facilities. It shows how much cash is available to reward shareholders, pay down debt, or save for future growth. This helps investors understand if a company is financially healthy and able to grow.
Non-GAAP financial measures financial
"the Company has supplemented its financial results with Non-GAAP financial measures"
Non-GAAP financial measures are numbers companies use to show their financial performance that exclude certain expenses or income. They help investors see how the company might perform without one-time costs or other unusual items, giving a different perspective from official reports. However, since they can be adjusted, they don’t always tell the full story and should be looked at alongside standard financial figures.
senior secured revolving credit facility financial
"available liquidity under its senior secured revolving credit facility of $148 million"
A senior secured revolving credit facility is a multi‑use bank lending line that a company can draw, repay and redraw as needed, backed by specific assets and ranked first in repayment order if the company defaults. Think of it like a collateralized credit card that gives flexible short‑term cash while lenders hold priority to recover their money; investors watch it because it affects a company’s liquidity, borrowing cost, and who gets paid first in financial distress.
basis points financial
"a 400 basis improvement from the prior year period"
Basis points are a way to measure small changes in interest rates or percentages, where one basis point equals 0.01%. For example, if a loan's interest rate increases by 50 basis points, it's gone up by 0.50%. They help people understand tiny differences in rates that can add up over time, making financial comparisons clearer.
Trailing Twelve Months financial
"Trailing Twelve Months (“TTM”)"
Trailing twelve months is a rolling measure of a company’s financial performance that adds together the most recent four quarters of results to show how the business has done over the last 12 months, rather than a fixed fiscal year. Investors use it like checking a car’s last 12 months of fuel use to see current efficiency — it highlights recent trends, evens out seasonal swings, and provides an up-to-date basis for comparing and valuing companies.
Earnings Snapshot
Q2 2026 Revenue: $81.6 million · Guidance included
three and six months ended June 30, 2026
Q2 2026 Revenue
$81.6 million
Increased 20% from $68.2 million in the prior-year quarter
Q2 2026 Diluted EPS from Continuing Operations
$0.14
Up from $0.10 in the prior-year quarter, a $0.04 increase
Q2 2026 Adjusted EBITDA from Continuing Operations
$25.7 million
Adjusted EBITDA grew 37% year over year with margin rising to 31.5%
Q2 2026 Operating Margin from Continuing Operations
19.7%
Improved from 17.0% in the prior-year quarter
Guidance
For full year 2026, the company expects revenue of $313–$323 million, Adjusted EBITDA of $97–$103 million, and capital expenditures of $65–$80 million, including $20–$25 million for the Carencro manufacturing expansion; full-year earnings guidance has been raised.
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FAQ
How did NPK International (NPKI) perform financially in Q2 2026?
NPK International reported Q2 2026 revenue of $81.6 million, up 20% year over year, and income from continuing operations of $12.0 million, or $0.14 diluted EPS, compared with $0.10 in the prior-year quarter.
What were NPKI’s key profitability metrics for the second quarter of 2026?
In Q2 2026, NPK International generated operating income from continuing operations of $16.1 million, a 19.7% operating margin, and Adjusted EBITDA of $25.7 million, representing a 31.5% Adjusted EBITDA margin from continuing operations.
What guidance did NPK International (NPKI) provide for full-year 2026?
For 2026, NPK International anticipates revenue of $313–$323 million, Adjusted EBITDA of $97–$103 million, and capital expenditures of $65–$80 million, including $20–$25 million related to its Carencro manufacturing expansion.
What is NPKI’s current liquidity and debt position as of June 30, 2026?
As of June 30, 2026, NPK International had $8.4 million of total cash, $10.6 million of total debt, and $148 million of available liquidity under its senior secured revolving credit facility, providing significant financial flexibility.
How much did NPK International (NPKI) invest in capital expenditures in Q2 2026?
During Q2 2026, NPK International’s capital investments used $16.0 million, primarily to grow its mat rental fleet and fund the Carencro, Louisiana manufacturing expansion, where $4.1 million was spent in the quarter.
What is the scope and timing of NPKI’s Carencro, Louisiana manufacturing expansion?
NPK International plans to expand its Carencro manufacturing capacity by approximately 50% with total investment of $40–$45 million by mid-2027. The project remains on track, with additional production expected to start up by mid-2027.
How did NPK International’s (NPKI) Free Cash Flow trend in Q2 2026?
In Q2 2026, NPK International generated Free Cash Flow of $5.9 million, compared with $11.2 million in the prior-year quarter, reflecting higher capital expenditures while maintaining strong operating cash flow of $21.9 million.
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): July 29, 2026
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On July 29, 2026, NPK International Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing financial information for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026. The press release is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
The information in Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K and the information in the exhibit attached hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information
To help understand the Company’s financial performance, the Company has supplemented its financial results that it provides in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) with non-GAAP financial measures. Such financial measures include Adjusted Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Adjusted Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Per Common Share, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) from Continuing Operations, Adjusted EBITDA from Continuing Operations, Adjusted EBITDA Margin from Continuing Operations, and Free Cash Flow.
We believe these non-GAAP financial measures are frequently used by investors, securities analysts and other parties in the evaluation of our performance and liquidity with that of other companies in our industry. Management uses these measures to evaluate our operating performance, liquidity and capital structure. In addition, our incentive compensation plan measures performance based on our consolidated EBITDA, along with other factors. The methods we use to produce these non-GAAP financial measures may differ from methods used by other companies. These measures should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for, financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. Applicable reconciliations to the nearest GAAP financial measure of each non-GAAP financial measure are included in the attached Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
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| 99.1 | Press release issued by NPK International Inc. on July 29, 2026 | |||||||
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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.
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| Date: | July 29, 2026 | By: | /s/ Gregg S. Piontek | ||||||||
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Exhibit 99.1
NPK REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2026 RESULTS
Company reports $82 million revenues, $0.14 diluted EPS; Raises full-year earnings guidance
THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS – July 29, 2026 – NPK International Inc. (NYSE: NPKI) (“NPK” or the “Company”) today announced results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026.
SECOND QUARTER 2026 RESULTS
(all comparisons versus the prior year period unless otherwise noted)
•Revenues of $81.6 million, +20%
•Operating income from continuing operations of $16.1 million, 19.7% operating margin
•Income from continuing operations of $12.0 million, or $0.14 per diluted share
•Adjusted EBITDA from Continuing Operations of $25.7 million, 31.5% Adjusted EBITDA margin
•Total cash of $8.4 million and total debt of $10.6 million as of June 30, 2026
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| (In millions) | 2026 | 2025 | Change | |||||||||||||||||
| Revenues | $ | 81.6 | $ | 68.2 | $ | 13.4 | ||||||||||||||
| Operating income from continuing operations | $ | 16.1 | $ | 11.6 | $ | 4.5 | ||||||||||||||
| Income from continuing operations per common share - Diluted | $ | 0.14 | $ | 0.10 | $ | 0.04 | ||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations | $ | 25.7 | $ | 18.8 | $ | 6.9 | ||||||||||||||
| Operating margin from continuing operations (%) | 19.7% | 17.0% | 270 | bps | ||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA margin from continuing operations (%) | 31.5% | 27.5% | 400 | bps | ||||||||||||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 21.9 | $ | 21.4 | $ | 0.5 | ||||||||||||||
| Free Cash Flow | $ | 5.9 | $ | 11.2 | $ | (5.3) | ||||||||||||||
MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY
“We are pleased with the strong financial results for the second quarter of 2026, reflecting consistent execution by our team members across the organization, continued momentum in our core power transmission markets, and efficient margin realization,” stated Matthew Lanigan, President and CEO of NPK International. “During the second quarter, we successfully navigated the demobilization of several large-scale projects and delivered 20% year-over-year revenue growth, highlighted by another quarter of record rental revenue and robust demand for product sales, while adjusted EBITDA grew 37%. Supported by sustained market strength and an ongoing focus on operational excellence, we are well positioned for continued strength in the second half of 2026 and have raised our full year earnings guidance.
Lanigan continued, “We have continued to make important progress on our strategic initiatives, as evidenced by our strong operating momentum. Notably, we have advanced our Carencro, Louisiana manufacturing expansion effort, which remains on track to start up by mid-2027, expanding capacity by approximately 50%. During the second quarter, we invested more than $4 million of the expected $40 million to $45 million required to complete the project, and we are confident that this expansion and our continuing debottlenecking initiatives will both enhance margins through reduced usage of cross-rental mats while also supporting our longer-term growth objectives.
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“Our capital allocation strategy continues to prioritize investments in the growth of our rental fleet and our manufacturing capacity expansion to support sustained organic growth, strategic acquisitions, and the return of capital through our disciplined share repurchase program. With minimal net debt and nearly $150 million of availability under our bank facility, we are well positioned to pursue our strategic growth and capital allocation priorities.
“The outlook for utility transmission spending remains robust, driven by projected load growth, an aging infrastructure, and the need to connect new capacity to the grid. While timing of large projects is difficult to predict, we remain confident in the near-term outlook and our ability to continue generating double-digit rental growth in the coming years. We continue to be encouraged by the opportunities ahead and remain confident in our ability to execute on our strategic priorities and create durable value for our shareholders,” concluded Lanigan.
BUSINESS UPDATE
NPK’s business plan is designed to drive organic commercial growth within targeted, higher-margin product and rental markets; improve asset optimization and organizational efficiency; and pursue a capital allocation strategy that prioritizes investments with superior return profiles, together with a programmatic return of capital program.
Second quarter 2026 highlights include:
•Strong customer demand for matting rental and related services. Revenues from specialty rental and related services increased to $54 million in the second quarter of 2026, with record rental revenues driven by strong demand from key customer accounts in support of power transmission projects and the impact of our recent acquisition. Revenues from product sales were $28 million for the second quarter of 2026, our highest quarterly level in two years, primarily reflecting the continued strong demand from utility companies.
•Improved operating efficiency. NPK remains focused on efficiency improvements and operating cost optimization across every aspect of its business. In the second quarter of 2026, NPK’s Adjusted EBITDA Margin was 31.5%, a 400 basis improvement from the prior year period, and SG&A as a percentage of revenue was 17.4%, a 260 basis point improvement versus the prior year period. In May 2026, the Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors modified the retirement eligibility terms applicable to our long-term incentive awards, including unvested grants from 2024 and 2025. As a result, SG&A for the second quarter of 2026 includes a $0.9 million charge reflecting the acceleration of compensation expense for such awards for retirement eligible executive officers and other employees.
•Manufacturing efficiency and capacity expansion. NPK continues to execute on its recently approved plans to expand our Carencro, Louisiana manufacturing capacity by approximately 50% from current levels. The Company expects to invest $40 million to $45 million by mid-2027, including $4.1 million invested in the second quarter, with additional production expected to start up by mid-2027.
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
In the second quarter of 2026, NPK generated revenue of $81.6 million, an increase of 20%, compared to $68.2 million in the prior year period. Rental and service revenue increased 16% to $53.6 million, while product sales increased 28% to $28.0 million.
Gross margin was 37.0% in the second quarter of 2026, compared to 36.9% in the prior year period.
Selling, general and administrative expenses were $14.2 million (17.4% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2026, compared to $13.7 million (20.0% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2025. SG&A for the
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second quarter of 2026 includes a $0.9 million charge related to acceleration of long-term incentive compensation expense due to the modification of our retirement eligibility terms.
NPK generated income from continuing operations of $12.0 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, compared to $8.8 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2025. Second quarter 2026 adjusted income from continuing operations was $12.8 million, or $0.15 per diluted share.
The Company reported Adjusted EBITDA from Continuing Operations of $25.7 million in the second quarter of 2026, or 31.5% of total revenue, compared to $18.8 million, or 27.5% of total revenue, in the prior year period.
BALANCE SHEET AND LIQUIDITY
As of June 30, 2026, NPK had total cash of $8.4 million, total debt of $10.6 million, and available liquidity under its senior secured revolving credit facility of $148 million.
Operating cash flow was $21.9 million in the second quarter of 2026. Capital investments used $16.0 million, net, with the substantial majority funding the growth of the mat rental fleet and the manufacturing expansion project.
FINANCIAL GUIDANCE
The following forward-looking guidance reflects the Company’s current expectations and beliefs as of July 29, 2026, and is subject to change. The following statements apply only as of the date of this disclosure and are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements included elsewhere in this document.
For the full year 2026, NPK currently anticipates the following:
•Revenues in a range of $313 million to $323 million
•Adjusted EBITDA in a range of $97 million to $103 million
•Capital expenditures in a range of $65 million to $80 million, which includes $20 million to $25 million from manufacturing expansion; Our capex plan for 2026 has been reduced, primarily reflecting changes in the timing of manufacturing expansion expenditures. The change in expenditure timing will not impact our anticipated mid-year 2027 completion date
SECOND QUARTER 2026 RESULTS CONFERENCE CALL
A conference call will be held Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. ET to review the Company’s financial results and conduct a question-and-answer session.
A webcast of the conference call will be available in the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at npki.com. Individuals can also participate by teleconference dial-in. To listen to a live broadcast, go to the site at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time in order to register, download and install any necessary audio software.
To participate in the live teleconference:
Domestic Live: | 833-461-5787 | ||||
International Live: | 365-657-4084 | ||||
Conference ID: | 374346665 | ||||
After the webcast, a replay will be available on the Company’s website.
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ABOUT NPK INTERNATIONAL
NPK International Inc. is a worksite access solutions company that manufactures, sells, and rents recyclable composite matting products, along with a full suite of services, including planning, logistics, and site restoration. The Company delivers superior quality and reliability across critical infrastructure markets, including electrical power transmission, oil and gas exploration, pipeline, renewable energy, petrochemical, construction, and other industries. For more information, visit our website at npki.com.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This news release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. All statements other than statements of historical facts are forward-looking statements. Words such as “will,” “may,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “plans,” “intends,” “guidance,” and similar expressions are intended to identify these forward-looking statements but are not the exclusive means of identifying them. These statements are not guarantees that our expectations will prove to be correct and involve a number of risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. Many factors, including those discussed more fully elsewhere in this release and in documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by NPK, particularly its Annual Report on Form 10-K, and its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, as well as others, could cause actual plans or results to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these statements. These risk factors include, but are not limited to, risks related to our ability to generate organic growth; economic and market conditions that may impact our customers’ future spending; customer concentration; the effective management of our fleet, including our ability to properly manufacture, safeguard, and maintain our fleet; international operations; manufacturing capacity expansion projects; operating hazards present in our and our customers’ industries and substantial liability claims; our contracts that can be terminated or downsized by our customers without penalty; our product offering and market expansion; our ability to attract, retain, and develop qualified leaders, key employees, and skilled personnel; expanding our services in the utilities sector, which may require unionized labor; the price and availability of raw materials; inflation; capital investments and business acquisitions; market competition; technological developments and intellectual property; severe weather, natural disasters, and seasonality; public health crises, epidemics, and pandemics; our cost and continued availability of borrowed funds, including noncompliance with debt covenants; environmental laws and regulations; legal compliance; the inherent limitations of insurance coverage; income taxes; cybersecurity incidents or business system disruptions; complications with the design or implementation of our updated enterprise resource planning system; activist stockholders that may attempt to effect changes at our Company or acquire control over our Company; share repurchases; and our amended and restated bylaws, which could limit our stockholders’ ability to obtain what such stockholders believe to be a favorable judicial forum for disputes with us or our directors, officers or other employees. We assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by securities laws. NPK’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission can be obtained at no charge at sec.gov, as well as through our website at npki.com.
INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT
Investors@npki.com
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (In thousands, except per share data) | June 30, 2026 | March 31, 2026 | June 30, 2025 | June 30, 2026 | June 30, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenues | $ | 81,585 | $ | 75,070 | $ | 68,233 | $ | 156,655 | $ | 133,010 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Cost of revenues | 51,426 | 47,884 | 43,052 | 99,310 | 82,579 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 14,160 | 13,191 | 13,657 | 27,351 | 25,403 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other operating (income) loss, net | (91) | (428) | (105) | (519) | (129) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income from continuing operations | 16,090 | 14,423 | 11,629 | 30,513 | 25,157 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency exchange (gain) loss | (154) | 145 | (626) | (9) | (940) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest (income) expense, net | 347 | 323 | 1 | 670 | (47) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income from continuing operations before income taxes | 15,897 | 13,955 | 12,254 | 29,852 | 26,144 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Provision for income taxes from continuing operations | 3,908 | 3,597 | 3,470 | 7,505 | 6,985 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income from continuing operations | 11,989 | 10,358 | 8,784 | 22,347 | 19,159 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax | (22) | 100 | (106) | 78 | (478) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 11,967 | $ | 10,458 | $ | 8,678 | $ | 22,425 | $ | 18,681 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Income (loss) per common share - basic | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income from continuing operations | $ | 0.14 | $ | 0.12 | $ | 0.10 | $ | 0.26 | $ | 0.22 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Income (loss) from discontinued operations | — | — | — | 0.01 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 0.14 | $ | 0.12 | $ | 0.10 | $ | 0.27 | $ | 0.22 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Income (loss) per common share - diluted | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income from continuing operations | $ | 0.14 | $ | 0.12 | $ | 0.10 | $ | 0.26 | $ | 0.22 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Income (loss) from discontinued operations | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 0.14 | $ | 0.12 | $ | 0.10 | $ | 0.26 | $ | 0.22 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Weighted average shares: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | 84,526 | 84,416 | 84,480 | 84,471 | 85,264 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted | 85,844 | 85,852 | 85,423 | 85,848 | 86,205 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Operating Segment Results
(Unaudited)
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (In thousands) | June 30, 2026 | March 31, 2026 | June 30, 2025 | June 30, 2026 | June 30, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenues | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rental revenues | $ | 37,208 | $ | 35,625 | $ | 31,654 | $ | 72,833 | $ | 59,764 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Service revenues | 16,344 | 16,328 | 14,658 | 32,672 | 29,941 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Product sales revenues | 28,033 | 23,117 | 21,921 | 51,150 | 43,305 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenues | $ | 81,585 | $ | 75,070 | $ | 68,233 | $ | 156,655 | $ | 133,010 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income from continuing operations | $ | 16,090 | $ | 14,423 | $ | 11,629 | $ | 30,513 | $ | 25,157 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating margin from continuing operations | 19.7 | % | 19.2 | % | 17.0 | % | 19.5 | % | 18.9 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
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NPK International Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
| (In thousands, except share data) | June 30, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | |||||||||
| ASSETS | |||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 8,351 | $ | 5,140 | |||||||
| Receivables, net | 60,276 | 59,806 | |||||||||
| Inventories | 11,503 | 11,500 | |||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 4,866 | 5,046 | |||||||||
| Total current assets | 84,996 | 81,492 | |||||||||
| Property, plant and equipment, net | 250,037 | 233,048 | |||||||||
| Operating lease assets | 10,018 | 11,195 | |||||||||
| Goodwill | 75,971 | 76,341 | |||||||||
| Other intangible assets, net | 18,647 | 21,297 | |||||||||
| Deferred tax assets | 1,603 | 5,535 | |||||||||
| Other assets | 8,458 | 12,850 | |||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 449,730 | $ | 441,758 | |||||||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | |||||||||||
| Current debt | $ | 5,183 | $ | 5,170 | |||||||
| Accounts payable | 23,370 | 22,327 | |||||||||
| Accrued liabilities | 24,125 | 29,647 | |||||||||
| Total current liabilities | 52,678 | 57,144 | |||||||||
| Long-term debt, less current portion | 5,383 | 11,692 | |||||||||
| Noncurrent operating lease liabilities | 8,630 | 9,877 | |||||||||
| Deferred tax liabilities | 9,685 | 7,476 | |||||||||
| Other noncurrent liabilities | 1,977 | 4,413 | |||||||||
| Total liabilities | 78,353 | 90,602 | |||||||||
| Common stock, $0.01 par value (200,000,000 shares authorized and 89,969,464 and 90,134,477 shares issued, respectively) | 900 | 902 | |||||||||
| Paid-in capital | 487,744 | 489,632 | |||||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (2,723) | (1,610) | |||||||||
| Retained earnings (deficit) | (78,102) | (100,527) | |||||||||
| Treasury stock, at cost (5,059,570 and 5,616,798 shares, respectively) | (36,442) | (37,241) | |||||||||
| Total stockholders’ equity | 371,377 | 351,156 | |||||||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | 449,730 | $ | 441,758 | |||||||
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NPK International Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
| Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||
| (In thousands) | 2026 | 2025 | |||||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities: | |||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 22,425 | $ | 18,681 | |||||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operations: | |||||||||||
| Gain on divestitures | (500) | — | |||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 16,545 | 11,974 | |||||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 4,125 | 2,596 | |||||||||
| Provision for deferred income taxes | 6,284 | 6,164 | |||||||||
| Credit loss expense | 64 | 19 | |||||||||
| Gain on sale of assets | (1,212) | (1,557) | |||||||||
| Amortization of original issue discount and debt issuance costs | 158 | 313 | |||||||||
| Change in assets and liabilities: | |||||||||||
| Increase in receivables | (1,472) | (6,283) | |||||||||
| Decrease in inventories | 25 | 3,596 | |||||||||
| Increase in other assets | (736) | (1,924) | |||||||||
| Increase in accounts payable | 3,708 | 1,823 | |||||||||
| Decrease in accrued liabilities and other | (6,387) | (5,134) | |||||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 43,027 | 30,268 | |||||||||
| Cash flows from investing activities: | |||||||||||
| Capital expenditures | (33,215) | (21,705) | |||||||||
| Proceeds from divestitures | 5,490 | 14,485 | |||||||||
| Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment | 1,019 | 3,320 | |||||||||
| Other investing activities | — | 3,089 | |||||||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (26,706) | (811) | |||||||||
| Cash flows from financing activities: | |||||||||||
| Borrowings on lines of credit | 12,600 | — | |||||||||
| Payments on lines of credit | (17,900) | — | |||||||||
| Debt issuance costs | — | (797) | |||||||||
| Purchases of treasury stock | (5,882) | (19,291) | |||||||||
| Proceeds from employee stock plans | 528 | — | |||||||||
| Other financing activities | (2,416) | (1,704) | |||||||||
| Net cash used in financing activities | (13,070) | (21,792) | |||||||||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | (40) | 110 | |||||||||
| Net increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash | 3,211 | 7,775 | |||||||||
| Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period | 5,140 | 18,237 | |||||||||
| Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period | $ | 8,351 | $ | 26,012 | |||||||
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NPK International Inc.
Non-GAAP Reconciliations
(Unaudited)
To help understand the Company’s financial performance, the Company has supplemented its financial results that it provides in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) with non-GAAP financial measures. Such financial measures include Adjusted Income from Continuing Operations, Adjusted Income from Continuing Operations Per Common Share, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) from Continuing Operations, Adjusted EBITDA from Continuing Operations, Adjusted EBITDA Margin from Continuing Operations, and Free Cash Flow.
We believe these non-GAAP financial measures are frequently used by investors, securities analysts and other parties in the evaluation of our performance and liquidity with that of other companies in our industry. Management uses these measures to evaluate our operating performance, liquidity and capital structure. In addition, our incentive compensation plan measures performance based on our consolidated EBITDA, along with other factors. The methods we use to produce these non-GAAP financial measures may differ from methods used by other companies. These measures should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for, financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Adjusted Income from Continuing Operations and Adjusted Income from Continuing Operations Per Common Share
The following tables reconcile the Company’s income from continuing operations and income from continuing operations per common share calculated in accordance with GAAP to the non-GAAP financial measures of Adjusted Net Income from Continuing Operations and Adjusted Net Income from Continuing Operations Per Common Share:
| Consolidated | Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (In thousands) | June 30, 2026 | March 31, 2026 | June 30, 2025 | June 30, 2026 | June 30, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income from continuing operations (GAAP) | $ | 11,989 | $ | 10,358 | $ | 8,784 | $ | 22,347 | $ | 19,159 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Acquisition-related transaction costs | — | 32 | — | 32 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Modification of retirement terms | 858 | — | — | 858 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Plant expansion expenses | 226 | — | — | 226 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Severance costs | — | — | 359 | — | 386 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tax on adjustments | (228) | (7) | (75) | (234) | (81) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted Income from Continuing Operations (non-GAAP) | $ | 12,845 | $ | 10,383 | $ | 9,068 | $ | 23,229 | $ | 19,464 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted Income from Continuing Operations (non-GAAP) | $ | 12,845 | $ | 10,383 | $ | 9,068 | $ | 23,229 | $ | 19,464 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic | 84,526 | 84,416 | 84,480 | 84,471 | 85,264 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock awards | 1,318 | 1,436 | 943 | 1,377 | 941 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted | 85,844 | 85,852 | 85,423 | 85,848 | 86,205 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted Income from Continuing Operations Per Common Share - Diluted (non-GAAP): | $ | 0.15 | $ | 0.12 | $ | 0.11 | $ | 0.27 | $ | 0.23 | |||||||||||||||||||
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NPK International Inc.
Non-GAAP Reconciliations (Continued)
(Unaudited)
EBITDA from Continuing Operations, Adjusted EBITDA from Continuing Operations, and Adjusted EBITDA Margin from Continuing Operations
The following table reconciles the Company’s income from continuing operations calculated in accordance with GAAP to the non-GAAP financial measures of EBITDA from Continuing Operations, Adjusted EBITDA from Continuing Operations, and Adjusted EBITDA Margin from Continuing Operations:
| Consolidated | Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (In thousands) | June 30, 2026 | March 31, 2026 | June 30, 2025 | June 30, 2026 | June 30, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenues | $ | 81,585 | $ | 75,070 | $ | 68,233 | $ | 156,655 | $ | 133,010 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income from continuing operations (GAAP) | $ | 16,090 | $ | 14,423 | $ | 11,629 | $ | 30,513 | $ | 25,157 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Income from continuing operations (GAAP) | $ | 11,989 | $ | 10,358 | $ | 8,784 | $ | 22,347 | $ | 19,159 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense, net | 347 | 323 | 1 | 670 | (47) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Provision for income taxes | 3,908 | 3,597 | 3,470 | 7,505 | 6,985 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 8,378 | 8,167 | 6,172 | 16,545 | 11,974 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| EBITDA from Continuing Operations (non-GAAP) | 24,622 | 22,445 | 18,427 | 47,067 | 38,071 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acquisition-related transaction costs | — | 32 | — | 32 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Modification of retirement terms | 858 | — | — | 858 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Plant expansion expenses | 226 | — | — | 226 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Severance costs | — | — | 359 | — | 386 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA from Continuing Operations (non-GAAP) | $ | 25,706 | $ | 22,477 | $ | 18,786 | $ | 48,183 | $ | 38,457 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating Margin from Continuing Operations (GAAP) | 19.7 | % | 19.2 | % | 17.0 | % | 19.5 | % | 18.9 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA Margin from Continuing Operations (non-GAAP) | 31.5 | % | 29.9 | % | 27.5 | % | 30.8 | % | 28.9 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Free Cash Flow
The following table reconciles the Company’s net cash provided by operating activities calculated in accordance with GAAP to the non-GAAP financial measure of Free Cash Flow:
| Consolidated | Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (In thousands) | June 30, 2026 | March 31, 2026 | June 30, 2025 | June 30, 2026 | June 30, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities (GAAP) | $ | 21,916 | $ | 21,111 | $ | 21,440 | $ | 43,027 | $ | 30,268 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Capital expenditures | (16,531) | (16,684) | (11,694) | (33,215) | (21,705) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment | 536 | 483 | 1,502 | 1,019 | 3,320 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Free Cash Flow (non-GAAP) | $ | 5,921 | $ | 4,910 | $ | 11,248 | $ | 10,831 | $ | 11,883 | |||||||||||||||||||
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NPK International Inc.
Non-GAAP Reconciliations (Continued)
(Unaudited)
Trailing Twelve Months (“TTM”)
| Consolidated | Three Months Ended | TTM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (In thousands) | September 30, 2025 | December 31, 2025 | March 31, 2026 | June 30, 2026 | June 30, 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenues | $ | 68,838 | $ | 75,195 | $ | 75,070 | $ | 81,585 | $ | 300,688 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income from continuing operations (GAAP) | $ | 9,057 | $ | 12,565 | $ | 14,423 | $ | 16,090 | $ | 52,135 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Income from continuing operations (GAAP) | $ | 6,063 | $ | 10,723 | $ | 10,358 | $ | 11,989 | $ | 39,133 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Interest (income) expense, net | (47) | 107 | 323 | 347 | 730 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Provision (benefit) for income taxes from continuing operations | 3,010 | 1,710 | 3,597 | 3,908 | 12,225 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 6,261 | 7,302 | 8,167 | 8,378 | 30,108 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| EBITDA from Continuing Operations (non-GAAP) | 15,287 | 19,842 | 22,445 | 24,622 | 82,196 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acquisition-related transaction costs | — | 1,088 | 32 | — | 1,120 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Modification of retirement terms | — | — | — | 858 | 858 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Plant expansion expenses | — | — | — | 226 | 226 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Severance costs | 69 | 763 | — | — | 832 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA from Continuing Operations (non-GAAP) | $ | 15,356 | $ | 21,693 | $ | 22,477 | $ | 25,706 | $ | 85,232 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating Margin from Continuing Operations (GAAP) | 13.2 | % | 16.7 | % | 19.2 | % | 19.7 | % | 17.3 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA Margin from Continuing Operations (non-GAAP) | 22.3 | % | 28.8 | % | 29.9 | % | 31.5 | % | 28.3 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
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