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Revenue surges at Northern Technologies (NASDAQ: NTIC) on oil & gas growth

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Northern Technologies International Corporation reported a strong second quarter of fiscal 2026, with consolidated net sales rising 15.3% year over year to $21,996,785, driven by higher demand for ZERUST® and Natur-Tec® products. ZERUST® oil and gas net sales jumped 72.1% to a second-quarter record of $2,666,042, while ZERUST® industrial sales grew 11.2% to $13,967,414. Natur-Tec® product net sales increased 8.1% to $5,363,329.

Gross profit margin improved slightly to 35.7%, and operating income turned positive at $382,774 compared to a loss of $(332,933) a year ago. The company recorded a small net loss attributable to NTIC of $(35,323), versus net income of $434,319 in the prior-year quarter, mainly because last year included $1,140,000 of other income from an Employee Retention Credit. On a non-GAAP basis, adjusted net income was $70,460, or $0.01 per diluted share, versus a non-GAAP adjusted net loss of $(299,654), or $(0.03) per share.

For the first half of fiscal 2026, consolidated net sales grew 12.1% to $45,305,666, and non-GAAP adjusted net income improved to $414,062, or $0.04 per diluted share. Management highlighted broad-based growth, particularly in NTIC China, ZERUST® oil and gas, and Natur-Tec®, and expressed confidence in continued sales growth and improved profitability in the second half of fiscal 2026.

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Insights

Revenue growth is strong and broad-based, while profitability is improving modestly after prior-year one-time income.

Northern Technologies International Corporation delivered solid top-line expansion, with Q2 fiscal 2026 net sales up 15.3% to $21.997M. Growth was diversified: ZERUST® oil and gas revenue surged 72.1% to $2.666M, ZERUST® industrial grew 11.2%, and Natur-Tec® increased 8.1%.

Margins and operating leverage trended favorably. Gross margin ticked up to 35.7%, and operating income swung from a $(0.333M) loss to a $0.383M profit, even as operating expenses rose due to strategic investments in oil and gas marketing and sales. Joint venture income also increased nearly 20% to $2.027M, underscoring the importance of NTIC’s partner network.

GAAP bottom-line comparisons are distorted by last year’s $1.14M Employee Retention Credit. Excluding this and related bonus effects, non-GAAP adjusted net income improved to $0.07M in the quarter and $0.414M year-to-date. Management’s commentary points to expected continued sales growth and better profitability in the second half of fiscal 2026, supported by strength in NTIC China, ZERUST® oil and gas, and Natur-Tec®.

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.
Q2 2026 net sales $21,996,785 Three months ended February 28, 2026; up 15.3% year over year
Gross margin 35.7% Q2 2026 gross profit as a percentage of net sales
Q2 2026 operating income $382,774 Versus $(332,933) operating loss in Q2 2025
Q2 2026 net (loss) attributable to NTIC $(35,323) Compared to $434,319 net income in prior-year quarter
Q2 2026 non-GAAP adjusted net income $70,460 Adjusted net income attributable to NTIC; $0.01 per diluted share
Six-month 2026 net sales $45,305,666 Six months ended February 28, 2026; up 12.1% year over year
Joint venture income Q2 2026 $2,026,569 Total income from joint venture operations; up 19.8% year over year
Working capital $20,202,000 As of February 28, 2026
joint venture operations financial
"Net sales at NTIC’s joint ventures, which are not consolidated with NTIC’s financial results, increased 18.6%"
working capital financial
"NTIC had working capital of $20,202,000 as of February 28, 2026"
Working capital is the money a business has available to cover its daily expenses, like paying bills and buying supplies. It’s like the cash in your wallet that helps you handle everyday costs; having enough ensures the business can operate smoothly without running into money shortages.
non-GAAP adjusted net income financial
"Non-GAAP adjusted net income(1) was $70,000, or $0.01 per diluted share"
A company’s non-GAAP adjusted net income is its reported profit after management removes certain expenses or gains that it considers one-time, nonrecurring, or not part of core operations (for example, restructuring costs or stock-based pay). Investors watch it as an attempt to show the company’s ongoing earning power — like looking at a cleaned-up weekly budget — but because companies choose what to exclude, it’s important to compare the underlying details rather than the headline number alone.
Employee Retention Credit (ERC) financial
"NTIC recognized $1,140,000 in other income due to the receipt of an Employee Retention Credit (ERC) payment"
A government payroll tax credit offered to employers as an incentive to keep paying workers during periods of economic stress; it effectively acts like a rebate on certain wage costs, reducing the employer’s payroll tax bill or providing a refundable payment. For investors, the credit matters because it improves short-term cash flow, lowers reported payroll expenses and tax liabilities, and can affect profitability and balance-sheet liabilities if claims are amended or audited—similar to a temporary discount that changes a company’s near-term financial picture.
forward-looking statements regulatory
"Statements contained in this release that are not historical information are forward-looking statements"
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.
Revenue $21,996,785 +15.3% YoY
Gross margin 35.7% +0.1 percentage points YoY
Net (loss) attributable to NTIC $(35,323) down from $434,319 profit YoY
Non-GAAP adjusted net income $70,460 improved from $(299,654) YoY
Six-month revenue $45,305,666 +12.1% YoY
Guidance

Management expects continued sales growth and improved profitability in the second half of fiscal 2026, supported by NTIC China, ZERUST oil and gas, and Natur-Tec.

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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):  April 9, 2026

_______________________________

NORTHERN TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

_______________________________

Delaware001-1103841-0857886
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)(Commission File Number)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

4201 Woodland Road
P.O. Box 69

Circle Pines, Minnesota 55014

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

(763) 225-6600

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(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:

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

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, par value $0.02 per shareNTICNasdaq Global 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 Operations and Financial Condition.

 

       On April 9, 2026, Northern Technologies International Corporation (“NTIC”) announced its consolidated financial results for the second fiscal quarter ended February 28, 2026.  A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report on Form 8-K and the information set forth therein is incorporated herein by reference and constitutes a part of this report.

 

       The information contained in Item 2.02 of this report and Exhibit 99.1 to this report shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and shall not be incorporated by reference into any filings made by NTIC under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as may be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits.

 

Exhibit No. Description
   
99.1 Press Release issued April 9, 2026 (furnished herewith)
104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)
 
 

 

SIGNATURE

 

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.

 

 NORTHERN TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
   
  
Date: April 9, 2026By: /s/ Matthew C. Wolsfeld        
  Matthew C. Wolsfeld
  Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary
  

 

EXHIBIT 99.1

Northern Technologies International Corporation Reports Financial Results for Second Quarter Fiscal 2026

MINNEAPOLIS, April 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northern Technologies International Corporation (NASDAQ: NTIC), a leading developer of corrosion inhibiting products and services, as well as bio-based and biodegradable polymer resin compounds, today reported its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2026.

Second quarter fiscal 2026 financial and operating highlights include (with growth rates on a fiscal quarter year-over-year basis):

  • Consolidated net sales increased 15.3% to a record second quarter of $21,997,000
  • ZERUST® industrial net sales increased 11.2% to $13,967,000
  • ZERUST® oil and gas net sales increased 72.1% to a second quarter record of $2,666,000
  • Natur-Tec® product net sales increased 8.1% to $5,363,000
  • NTIC China net sales increased 18.5% to $4,425,000
  • Gross profit, as a percentage of net sales, increased 10 basis points to 35.7%
  • Joint venture operating income increased 19.8% to $2,027,000
  • Operating income improved to $383,000, compared to an operating loss of $(333,000) in the prior-year quarter
  • Net loss attributable to NTIC was $35,000, compared to net income attributable to NTIC $434,000
  • Net loss per diluted share attributable to NTIC was $(0.00), compared to net income per diluted share attributable to NTIC of $0.04
  • For second quarter of fiscal 2025, NTIC recognized $1,140,000 in other income due to the receipt of an Employee Retention Credit (ERC) payment
  • Non-GAAP adjusted net income(1) was $70,000, or $0.01 per diluted share, compared to a Non-GAAP adjusted net loss of $300,000, or $(0.03) per share for the same period last year

“Our results were in line with our long-term growth strategy. Second quarter performance was driven by solid top-line growth across our businesses, including record second quarter ZERUST® oil and gas net sales, with year-over-year growth across all geographies, in accordance with the investments we have made in our global sales infrastructure and the increasing adoption of our VCI solutions within the global oil and gas industry. We have also seen consistent strength at NTIC China, despite the seasonal impact of the Lunar New Year and achieved another solid quarter of Natur-Tec® growth. Overall, second quarter and year-to-date results reflect the resilience of our business model and the increasing value customers place on our corrosion prevention and compostable plastics solutions,” said G. Patrick Lynch, President and CEO of NTIC.

“While the macro environment, including geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, ongoing supply chain pressures, and continued challenges in the European economy, has become more uncertain, we remain confident in the direction of our business and the strategies we are executing to drive long-term value. The diversity of our end markets, geographic footprint, and product portfolio positions us well to navigate near-term volatility. As we move through the second half of fiscal 2026, we expect continued sales growth and improved profitability, supported by stable trends in North America and ongoing strength in NTIC China, ZERUST® oil and gas, and Natur-Tec®,” concluded Mr. Lynch.

NTIC’s consolidated net sales increased 15.3% to $21,997,000 during the three months ended February 28, 2026, compared to $19,072,000 for the three months ended February 28, 2025. The year-over-year increase in second quarter sales was primarily driven by increased sales and demand for ZERUST® and Natur-Tec® products. For the first half of fiscal 2026, consolidated net sales increased 12.1% to $45,306,000, compared to $40,410,000 for the same period last year.

The following tables set forth NTIC’s net sales by product category for the three and six months ended February 28, 2026, and 2025, by segment:

 Three Months Ended February 28,
  
2026
   % of Net Sales   2025   % of Net Sales   % Change 
ZERUST®industrial net sales$13,967,414   63.5% $12,562,853   65.9%  11.2%
ZERUST®oil & gas net sales 2,666,042   12.1%  1,549,164   8.1%  72.1%
Total ZERUST®net sales$16,633,456   75.6% $14,112,017   74.0%  17.9%
Total Natur-Tec®net sales 5,363,329   24.4%  4,960,049   26.0%  8.1%
Total net sales$21,996,785   100.0% $19,072,066   100.0%  15.3%


 Six Months Ended February 28,
  
2026
   % of Net Sales   
2025
   % of Net Sales   % Change 
ZERUST®industrial net sales$28,889,932   63.7% $26,525,105   65.6%  8.9%
ZERUST®oil & gas net sales 5,059,720   11.2%  3,062,715   7.6%  65.2%
Total ZERUST®net sales$33,949,652   74.9% $29,587,820   73.2%  14.7%
Total Natur-Tec®net sales 11,356,014   25.1%  10,822,639   26.8%  4.9%
Total net sales$45,305,666   100.0% $40,410,459   100.0%  12.1%
                    

Net sales at NTIC’s joint ventures, which are not consolidated with NTIC’s financial results, increased 18.6% to $23,484,000 during the three months ended February 28, 2026, compared to $19,800,000 for the three months ended February 28, 2025. NTIC’s total income from joint venture operations increased 19.8% to $2,027,000 during the three months ended February 28, 2026, compared to $1,691,000 during the three months ended February 28, 2025. The $336,000 increase in total income from joint venture operations was primarily due to an increase in sales at NTIC’s joint ventures. Year-to-date, NTIC’s joint venture operating income was $4,318,000, compared to joint venture operating income of $4,105,000 during the six months ended February 28, 2025. Net sales of NTIC’s joint ventures were $48,015,000 for the six months ended February 28, 2026, compared to $43,637,000 for the six months ended February 28, 2025.

Operating expenses, as a percentage of net sales, for the second quarter of fiscal 2026 were 43.2%, compared to 46.2% for the same period last fiscal year. Year-to-date, operating expenses, as a percent of net sales, were 42.5%, compared to 45.3% for the same period last fiscal year. Operating expenses for the three and six months ended February 28, 2026 increased 7.7% and 5.2%, respectively. These increases were primarily due to strategic investments in ZERUST® oil and gas marketing and sales efforts.

NTIC recognized $1,140,000 in other income during the three and six months ended February 28, 2025, due to the receipt of a cash ERC payment. No other income was recognized during the three and six months ended February 28, 2026.

Net loss attributable to NTIC for the second quarter of fiscal 2026 was $35,000, or $(0.00) per diluted share, compared to net income attributable to NTIC of $434,000, or $0.04 per diluted share, for the same period last fiscal year.   Year-to-date, net income attributable to NTIC was $202,000, or $0.02 per diluted share, compared to net income attributable to NTIC of $995,000, or $0.10 per diluted share, for the same period last fiscal year.

NTIC’s non-GAAP adjusted net income(1), as set forth in the GAAP reconciliation at the end of this release, was $70,000, or $0.01 per diluted share, for the second quarter of fiscal 2026, compared to a net loss of $300,000, or $(0.03) per diluted share, for the same quarter last fiscal year. Year-to-date, non-GAAP adjusted net income was $414,000, or $0.04 per diluted share, compared to net income of $367,000, or $0.04 per diluted share, for the same period last fiscal year.

NTIC had working capital of $20,202,000 as of February 28, 2026, including $6,470,000 in cash and cash equivalents and an outstanding revolving line of credit and term loan balance of $14,259,000, compared to $20,439,000 of working capital as of August 31, 2025, including $7,251,000 in cash and cash equivalents and an outstanding revolving line of credit and term loan balance of $12,189,000.

At February 28, 2026, NTIC had $29,748,000 of investments in joint ventures, of which $15,400,000, or 51.8%, was cash, with the remaining balance mostly made up of other working capital.

Conference Call and Webcast

NTIC will host a conference call today at 8:00 a.m. Central Time to review its results of operations for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026 and its outlook, followed by a question-and-answer session. The conference call will be available to interested parties through a webcast. To join the live call and ask a question, a participant must register using the URL below.

https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BI189d44aede034eeaa9847116235afb6b

Once registered, the participant will receive a dial-in number and unique PIN number to access the call.

The audio-only webcast can be accessed at the following link: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/3ffaprzx

A link to the webcast is also available on the Investor Relations section of NTIC’s webpage. Participants are advised to go to the website at least 15 minutes early to register, download and install any necessary audio software. For those unable to participate in the live webcast, a replay of the webcast will be archived and accessible for approximately one year on the Investor Relations section of NTIC’s webpage.

About Northern Technologies International Corporation  

Northern Technologies International Corporation develops and markets proprietary, environmentally beneficial products and services in over 65 countries either directly or via a network of subsidiaries, joint ventures, independent distributors and agents. NTIC’s primary business is corrosion prevention marketed mainly under the ZERUST® brand. NTIC has been selling its proprietary ZERUST® rust and corrosion inhibiting products and services to the automotive, general industrial, mechanical, mining, agricultural, and retail consumer markets for over 50 years and, more recently, has also expanded into the oil and gas industry. NTIC offers worldwide on-site technical consulting for rust and corrosion prevention issues. NTIC’s technical service consultants work directly with the end users of NTIC’s products to analyze their specific needs and develop systems to meet their technical requirements. NTIC also markets and sells a portfolio of bio-based and biodegradable polymer resin compounds and finished products marketed under the Natur-Tec® brand.

Forward-Looking Statements  

Statements contained in this release that are not historical information are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements include NTIC’s beliefs that the diversity of its end markets, geographic footprint, and product portfolio positions NTIC well to navigate near-term volatility and that as NTIC moves through the second half of fiscal 2026, it expects continued sales growth and improved profitability, supported by stable trends in North America and ongoing strength in NTIC China, ZERUST® oil and gas, and Natur-Tec®, and other statements that can be identified by words such as “believes,” “continues,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “potential,” “outlook,” “will,” “may,” “would,” “should,” “guidance” or words of similar meaning, and the use of future dates. Such forward-looking statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of NTIC’s management and are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or implied. Such potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, in no particular order: the effect of the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict, which has had immediate and substantial effects on global trade, energy markets and financial markets; risks associated with international operations, including NTIC China, exposure to exchange rate fluctuations, tariffs, trade disputes and changes to trade regulation; the health of the U.S. and worldwide economies, including in particular the U.S. automotive industry, decreased exports of automotive products resulting from tariffs between the U.S. and both Mexico and Canada and the evolution towards electric vehicles; the effect of economic uncertainty, recessionary indicators, inflation, increased interest rates and turmoil in the global credit, financial and banking markets or perception thereof; effect of supply chain disruptions; dependence on joint ventures, relationships with joint venture partners and their success, including fees and dividend distributions; effect of economic slowdown and political unrest, including the war between Russia and Ukraine and the conflicts in the Middle East; the level of growth in NTIC’s markets; NTIC’s investments in research and development efforts; acceptance of existing and new products; timing of purchase orders under supply contracts; variability in sales to oil and gas customers and effect on quarterly financial results; increased competition; costs and effects of complying with changes in tax, fiscal, government and other regulatory policies, and rules relating to environmental, health and safety matters; and NTIC’s reliance on its intellectual property rights and the absence of infringement of the intellectual property rights of others. More detailed information on these and additional factors which could affect NTIC’s operating and financial results is described in NTIC’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including its annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2025 and subsequent quarterly report on Form 10-Q. NTIC urges all interested parties to read these reports to gain a better understanding of the many business and other risks that it faces. Additionally, NTIC undertakes no obligation to publicly release the results of any revisions to these forward-looking statements, which may be made to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

(1) Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to the financial measures prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), this release contains non-GAAP financial measures, including adjusted net income attributable to NTIC and adjusted net income attributable to NTIC per diluted share. NTIC’s reasons for use of these measures, reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures and other information are included at the end of this release. Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for NTIC’s financial results prepared in accordance with GAAP.                                                                                              

NORTHERN TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AS OF FEBRUARY 28, 2026 (UNAUDITED) AND
AUGUST 31, 2025 (AUDITED)  
     
  February 28, 2026 August 31, 2025
ASSETS   
CURRENT ASSETS:   
 Cash and cash equivalents$6,469,750  $7,250,523 
 Receivables:   
 Trade, less allowance for credit losses of $290,493   
 as of February 28, 2026 and $235,000 as of August 31, 2025 18,033,990   18,443,230 
 Fees for services provided to joint ventures 897,177   1,077,552 
 Income taxes 704,897   340,002 
 Inventories, net 16,506,777   15,525,230 
 Prepaid expenses 2,607,340   1,706,279 
 Total current assets$45,219,931  $44,342,816 

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET
 15,918,752   15,183,918 

OTHER ASSETS:
   
 Investments in joint ventures 29,748,064   28,611,777 
 Deferred income tax, net 430,745   503,575 
 Intangible assets, net 8,399,365   8,827,768 
 Goodwill 4,782,376   4,782,376 
 Operating lease right of use assets 398,688   493,050 
 Total other assets 43,759,238   43,218,546 
 Total assets$104,897,921  $102,745,280 
     
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY   
CURRENT LIABILITIES:   
 Line of credit$11,282,291  $9,329,021 
 Term loan, current portion 2,976,455   2,860,256 
 Accounts payable 8,269,041   8,044,196 
 Income taxes payable 193,164   414,304 
 Accrued liabilities:   
 Payroll and related benefits 1,568,219   1,844,817 
 Other 551,066   1,066,761 
 Current portion of operating leases 177,939   344,739 
 Total current liabilities$25,018,175  $23,904,094 
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES:   
 Deferred income tax, net 1,513,166   1,513,166 
 Term loans, noncurrent portion 421,839   466,984 
 Operating leases, less current portion 220,749   148,311 
 Total long-term liabilities$2,155,754  $2,128,461 
     
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES   
     
EQUITY:   
 Preferred stock, no par value; authorized 10,000 shares; none issued and outstanding     
 Common stock, $0.02 par value per share; authorized 15,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 9,492,001 and 9,475,490 as of February 28, 2026 and August 31, 2025, respectively 189,840   189,510 
 Additional paid-in capital 25,706,091   25,056,976 
 Retained earnings 52,286,237   52,273,469 
 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (4,896,833)  (5,371,201)
 Stockholders’ equity 73,285,335   72,148,754 
 Non-controlling interests 4,438,657   4,563,971 
 Total equity 77,723,992   76,712,725 
 Total liabilities and equity$104,897,921  $102,745,280 
         


NORTHERN TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2026 AND 2025
    
 Three Months Ended February 28, Six Months Ended February 28,
  2026   2025   2026   2025 
NET SALES:       
Net sales$21,996,785  $19,072,066  $45,305,666  $40,410,459 
Cost of goods sold 14,138,899   12,276,482   29,064,154   25,451,922 
Gross profit 7,857,886   6,795,584   16,241,512   14,958,537 
        
JOINT VENTURE OPERATIONS:       
Equity in income from joint ventures 1,100,670   620,730   2,322,786   1,750,323 
Fees for services provided to joint ventures 925,899   1,070,263   1,995,156   2,354,382 
Total income from joint venture operations 2,026,569   1,690,993   4,317,942   4,104,705 
        
OPERATING EXPENSES:       
Selling expenses 4,713,772   4,210,242   9,085,274   8,477,896 
General and administrative expenses 3,612,707   3,320,369   7,761,660   7,179,312 
Research and development expenses 1,175,202   1,288,899   2,396,114   2,632,296 
Total operating expenses 9,501,681   8,819,510   19,243,048   18,289,504 
        
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) 382,774   (332,933)  1,316,406   773,738 
        
INTEREST INCOME 65,568   210,156   102,810   235,723 
INTEREST EXPENSE (196,651)  (139,155)  (396,617)  (259,375)
OTHER INCOME    1,139,756      1,139,756 
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX EXPENSE 251,691   877,824   1,022,599   1,889,842 
        
INCOME TAX EXPENSE 75,490   275,197   340,519   493,068 
NET INCOME 176,201   602,627   682,080   1,396,774 
        
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS 

211,524
   

168,308
   

479,584
   

401,364
 
NET (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NTIC$(35,323) $434,319  $202,496  $995,410 
        
NET (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NTIC PER COMMON SHARE:       
Basic$(0.00) $0.05  $0.02  $0.11 
Diluted$(0.00) $0.04  $0.02  $0.10 
        
WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES       
ASSUMED OUTSTANDING:       
Basic 9,489,332   9,470,507   9,488,520   9,474,034 
Diluted 9,489,332   9,753,437   9,509,125   9,757,350 


CASH DIVIDENDS DECLARED PER COMMON SHARE
$0.01  $0.07  $0.02  $0.14 
                

NORTHERN TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP MEASURES
(UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE AMOUNTS)

The accompanying press release contains certain non-GAAP financial measures, including adjusted net income (loss) attributable to NTIC and adjusted net income (loss) attributable to NTIC per diluted share, which are not calculated or presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP). These non-GAAP financial measures are supplemental information and in addition to the financial measures presented in the accompanying release that are calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. NTIC uses non-GAAP financial measures as supplemental measures of performance and believes these measures facilitate operating performance comparisons from period to period and company to company by factoring out potential differences caused by non-recurring, unusual or infrequent charges not related to NTIC’s regular, ongoing business. NTIC also believes that the presentation of certain non-GAAP financial measures provides useful information to investors in evaluating the company’s operations, period over period. Such non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered superior to, as a substitute for, or as an alternative to, and should be considered in conjunction with, the GAAP financial measures presented in the release. The non-GAAP financial measures in the accompanying release may differ from similar measures used by other companies.

The following is a reconciliation of NTIC’s reported net income (loss) attributable to NTIC and reported net income (loss) attributable to NTIC per diluted common share to adjusted net income (loss) attributable to NTIC and adjusted net income (loss) attributable to NTIC per diluted common share, in each case, as adjusted to exclude the contribution from the receipt of an ERC payment and amortization expense.

             
  Three Months Ended February 28,  Six Months Ended February 28,
  2026   2025   2026   2025 
Net income (loss), as reported$(35,323) $434,319  $202,496  $995,410 
Adjustments for adjusted net income (loss):            
Other income from ERC -   (1,139,756)  -   (1,139,756)
Bonus expense impact from ERC -   300,000   -   300,000 
Amortization expense 105,783   105,783   211,566   211,566 
             
Non-GAAP adjusted net income (loss)$70,460  $(299,654) $414,062  $367,220 
             
Weighted average shares outstanding (diluted) 9,489,332   9,753,437   9,509,125   9,757,350 
Diluted net income (loss) per share, as reported (0.00)  0.04   0.02   0.10 
Adjustments for adjusted net income (loss), net of tax impact, per diluted share1 0.01   (0.09)  0.02   (0.06)
Non-GAAP adjusted net income (loss) per diluted share$0.01   (0.03) $0.04   0.04 
                

Investor and Media Contact:
Matthew Wolsfeld, CFO
NTIC
(763) 225-6600

FAQ

How did Northern Technologies International (NTIC) perform in Q2 fiscal 2026?

NTIC’s Q2 fiscal 2026 net sales rose 15.3% to $21,996,785, driven by growth in ZERUST® and Natur-Tec®. Gross margin improved slightly to 35.7%, and operating income turned positive at $382,774, reflecting better operating leverage despite higher expenses.

What drove revenue growth for NTIC in the second quarter of fiscal 2026?

Revenue growth was driven by strong demand across product lines. ZERUST® oil and gas net sales increased 72.1% to $2,666,042, ZERUST® industrial sales grew 11.2% to $13,967,414, and Natur-Tec® product net sales advanced 8.1% to $5,363,329 year over year.

Why did NTIC report a net loss in Q2 2026 despite higher sales?

NTIC posted a small net loss attributable to NTIC of $(35,323) in Q2 2026, versus net income of $434,319 last year. The prior-year quarter included $1,140,000 of other income from an Employee Retention Credit, which did not recur, affecting GAAP comparisons.

What were NTIC’s non-GAAP adjusted earnings in Q2 fiscal 2026?

Non-GAAP adjusted net income attributable to NTIC was $70,460, or $0.01 per diluted share, in Q2 fiscal 2026. This compares with a non-GAAP adjusted net loss of $(299,654), or $(0.03) per diluted share, in the same quarter of the prior year.

How did NTIC’s business perform for the first half of fiscal 2026?

For the first six months of fiscal 2026, NTIC’s consolidated net sales increased 12.1% to $45,305,666. Year-to-date non-GAAP adjusted net income improved to $414,062, or $0.04 per diluted share, compared with $367,220, or $0.04 per diluted share, a year earlier.

What is the financial position of NTIC as of February 28, 2026?

As of February 28, 2026, NTIC had working capital of $20,202,000, including $6,469,750 in cash and cash equivalents. It reported $14,258,?59? actually $14,259,?00 in combined revolving line of credit and term loan balances and $29,748,064 invested in joint ventures.

What outlook did NTIC provide for the remainder of fiscal 2026?

Management stated it expects continued sales growth and improved profitability in the second half of fiscal 2026. This outlook is supported by stable trends in North America and ongoing strength in NTIC China, ZERUST® oil and gas, and Natur-Tec® product lines.

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