CIX at a glance
COMPX INTERNATIONAL INC (CIX, SEC CIK 1049606) filed its latest 10-K annual report on March 4, 2026, a 10-Q quarterly report on August 4, 2026, an 8-K current report on August 4, 2026 and Form 4 insider filings as recently as August 12, 2026. SignalX summarizes each filing with AI and tracks the company's insider trades and institutional holders.
- For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 (FY2025), COMPX INTERNATIONAL INC (CIX) reported revenue of $158.3 million (up 8.5% from FY2024) and net income of $19.5 million. Diluted EPS was $1.58.
- As of June 30, 2026, 12 institutional investment managers tracked by SignalX reported holding COMPX INTERNATIONAL INC (CIX) shares worth $13.6 million in 13F-HR filings.
- The most recent insider open-market sale reported on Form 4 was by MANIX ANN on August 11, 2026 of 200 shares at $29.44 per share.
- In the last 90 days, CIX insiders reported 0 open-market purchases ($0) and 8 open-market sales ($44K) on Form 4, a net sale of $44K.
Source: SEC EDGAR (XBRL financial data, 13F-HR and Form 4 filings).
- Revenue · FY2025
- $158.3M
- +8.5% vs prior year
- Insiders · 90 days
- 0 buys · 8 sells
- Net −$44K
- 13F holders
- 12 funds
- $13.6M · +0 vs prior quarter
- Latest 8-K
- Aug 4, 2026
- Item 2.02 · Item 7.01
AI 10-K Annual Report Analysis
Latest 10-K, fiscal year ended Dec 31, 2025
Business Overview
- Core business model: manufacturing and selling security products and marine components primarily in U.S. markets
- New emphasis on tariff-related surcharges in 2025 impacting raw material costs, prompting price increases and inventory build-up to mitigate effects
- Strategic focus shifted to insourcing at Security Products and customer mix shift at Marine Components to address supply chain and cost pressures
- Capital expenditures increased to $3.7 million in 2025 for manufacturing improvements and automation, up from $1.4 million in 2024 and $1.1 million in 2023
- Special dividends paid $24.6M in 2024 and $12.3M in 2025, reflecting strong cash generation and shareholder returns
Risk Factors
- Legal risk from intellectual property claims, possible costly litigation or injunctions impacting product sales
- Geopolitical exposure to tariffs on imports from China and Mexico increasing supply costs and reducing liquidity
- Supply chain reliance on foreign suppliers in China vulnerable to trade wars, natural disasters, or transportation disruptions
- Competitive threat from lower-cost Asian competitors potentially driving prices below COMPX’s sustainable cost structure
- Customer concentration risk with one customer representing 26% of net sales, order volatility could materially impact revenues
Management Discussion & Analysis
- Revenue $158.3M in 2025, up 8% YoY from $145.9M in 2024, after 10% decline from $161.3M in 2023
- Operating margin 14.3% in 2025 vs 11.7% in 2024 vs 15.8% in 2023 reflecting improved gross margin and cost control
- Best segment: Security Products with higher government sales in 2025; worst: Marine Components in 2024 due to towboat market declines
- Operating income $22.6M in 2025, up 33% YoY from $17.0M in 2024; operating costs $25.6M in 2025, 16.2% of sales
- Rising raw material costs expected in 2026 (zinc, brass, aluminum, stainless steel) with higher volatility and potential tariff impacts
AI summary of the CIX 10-K filed . Generated from the filing text; verify against the original.View on SEC EDGARHow to read a 10-K
AI 10-Q Quarterly Report Analysis
Latest 10-Q, quarter ended Jun 30, 2026
Management Discussion & Analysis
- Q2 revenue $43.614M, up from $40.366M YoY
- Gross margin 35.6% vs 31.9%; operating margin 20.4% vs 15.6% YoY
- Security Products best performer: sales $33.348M, up 9%; operating margin 24.0% vs 18.8%
- Marine Components sales $10.266M, up 6%; operating margin 27.0% vs 24.7%
- Six-month operating cash flow up $1.5M; cash $52.4M; 2026 capital expenditures expected at $5.5M
- Full-year sales, gross margin and operating margins expected above 2025; tariffs, raw-material inflation and demand uncertainty remain headwinds
Risk Factors
- No material risk-factor changes identified from the 2025 Annual Report
- Carried-forward business risks remain referenced without additional quarterly detail
AI summary of the CIX 10-Q filed . Generated from the filing text; verify against the original.View on SEC EDGAR10-K vs 10-Q vs 8-K
AI 8-K Current Report Analysis
The most recent material events, by 8-K item
Item 2.02: Results of Operations and Financial Condition
- Q2 2026 operating results furnished through August 4, 2026 press release
- Detailed financial figures and management commentary available in Exhibit 99.1
Item 7.01: Regulation FD Disclosure
- Reg FD disclosure covers CompX’s August 4, 2026 press release announcing its regular quarterly dividend
- Dividend amount, record date, and payment date require review of Exhibit 99.2
Item EX-99.1: Item EX-99.1
- Q2 sales rose to $43.6M from $40.3M, supported by Security Products and Marine Components demand
- Operating income increased to $8.9M from $6.3M, with gross margin up to $15.5M from $12.9M
Item 5.02: Departure/Appointment of Directors or Principal Officers
- Mary A. Tidlund resigning as director effective June 30, 2026
- Resignation unrelated to disagreement with CompX International
Item 5.07: Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
- 95.7% of 12,323,057 eligible shares represented at the May 20, 2026 annual meeting
- Eight director nominees elected, each receiving at least 92.6% support
Item 7.01: Regulation FD Disclosure
- May 20, 2026 press release furnished under Regulation FD
- Exhibit 99.1 contains the substantive disclosure and is incorporated by reference
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Recent Insider Transactions (Form 4)
Latest reported trades by officers, directors and 10% owners
| Insider | Type | Date | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MANIX ANN | Sell | Aug 11, 2026 | 200 | $29.44 |
| MANIX ANN | Sell | Aug 11, 2026 | 100 | $29.53 |
| MANIX ANN | Sell | Aug 11, 2026 | 33 | $29.56 |
| MANIX ANN | Sell | Aug 11, 2026 | 795 | $29.73 |
| MANIX ANN | Sell | Aug 11, 2026 | 2 | $29.74 |
| MANIX ANN | Sell | Aug 11, 2026 | 20 | $29.41 |
| MANIX ANN | Sell | Aug 11, 2026 | 20 | $29.41 |
| MANIX ANN | Sell | Aug 11, 2026 | 330 | $29.42 |
Financial SummaryXBRL
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profitability | |||
| Revenue | - | $145.9M | $158.3M |
| Gross Profit | - | $41.4M | $48.2M |
| Operating Income | - | $17.0M | $22.6M |
| Net Income | - | $16.6M | $19.5M |
| Gross Margin | - | 28.3% | 30.4% |
| Op. Margin | - | 11.7% | 14.3% |
| Net Margin | - | 11.4% | 12.3% |
| Balance Sheet | |||
| Total Assets | $187.6M | $163.0M | $156.2M |
| Equity | $168.8M | $146.1M | $138.6M |
| ROE | - | 11.3% | 14.1% |
| Per Share | |||
| EPS | - | $1.35 | $1.58 |
| Cash Flow | |||
| Operating CF | - | $22.9M | $22.9M |
| CapEx | - | $1.4M | $3.7M |
Source: XBRL data in COMPX INTERNATIONAL INC (CIX)'s 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, in USD. Compare across companies →
13F Fund Holdings: Quarterly Trend
Latest: Q2 2026Aggregate CIX share value held by 13F filers tracked by SignalX, by quarter.
Quarterly totals table
| Quarter | Funds | Total value |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 12 | $13.6M |
| Q1 2026 | 12 | $12.6M |
| Q4 2025 | 12 | $13.1M |
| Q3 2025 | 13 | $14.7M |
| Q2 2025 | 14 | $16.7M |
| Q1 2025 | 11 | $10.8M |
| Q4 2024 | 8 | $13.3M |
| Q3 2024 | 5 | $10.7M |
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Source: 13F-HR filings on SEC EDGAR (aggregated from 87 fund-quarter rows). Reflects only 13F filers tracked by SignalX, not the full institutional ownership universe. How 13F filings work
CIX filing archive
AI analysis pages for each 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K
10-K annual reports
10-Q quarterly reports
Latest 2026 SEC Filings: 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K & Form 4
| Form | Filing date | Period | Analysis | SEC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Aug 12, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 10-Q | Aug 4, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | Analysis | |
| 8-K | Aug 4, 2026 | - | Analysis | - |
| 8-K | Jun 22, 2026 | - | Analysis | - |
| 4 | May 21, 2026 | - | - | |
| 4 | May 21, 2026 | - | - | |
| 4 | May 21, 2026 | - | - | |
| 4 | May 21, 2026 | - | - | |
| 4 | May 21, 2026 | - | - | |
| 4 | May 21, 2026 | - | - | |
| 4 | May 21, 2026 | - | - | |
| 8-K | May 20, 2026 | - | Analysis | |
| 8-K | May 5, 2026 | - | Analysis | - |
| 10-Q | May 5, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | Analysis | |
| 8-K | Mar 4, 2026 | - | Analysis | - |
| 10-K | Mar 4, 2026 | Dec 31, 2025 | Analysis | |
| 10-Q | Nov 5, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | Analysis | |
| 10-Q | Aug 5, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | - | |
| 10-Q | May 6, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | - | |
| 10-K | Mar 5, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | - | |
| 10-Q | Nov 6, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | - | |
| 10-Q | Aug 6, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | - | |
| 10-Q | May 7, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | - | |
| 10-K | Feb 28, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | - | |
| 10-Q | Nov 1, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | - |
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CIX SEC filings: frequently asked questions
Are CIX insiders buying or selling?
In the last 90 days, COMPX INTERNATIONAL INC (CIX) officers, directors and 10% owners reported no open-market purchases and 8 open-market sales worth $44,395 by 1 insider on Form 4. Many insider sales are pre-planned or for taxes, so purchases usually carry more information.
Which institutions hold CIX stock?
As of June 30, 2026, the largest COMPX INTERNATIONAL INC (CIX) holders among the 13F filers tracked by SignalX were Dimensional Fund Advisors ($4.5 million), BlackRock ($3.1 million), Renaissance Technologies LLC ($2.5 million), Vanguard Capital Management LLC ($1.8 million), State Street Corp ($761,000). 13F-HR reports are filed up to 45 days after each quarter ends.
What was CIX's revenue in fiscal year 2025?
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 (FY2025), COMPX INTERNATIONAL INC (CIX) reported revenue of $158.3 million (up 8.5% from FY2024) and net income of $19.5 million. Diluted EPS was $1.58. The figures come from the XBRL data in the 10-K.
What are the main risks in CIX's latest 10-K?
In the 10-K filed March 4, 2026, COMPX INTERNATIONAL INC (CIX) flagged: Legal risk from intellectual property claims, possible costly litigation or injunctions impacting product sales. Geopolitical exposure to tariffs on imports from China and Mexico increasing supply costs and reducing liquidity. (AI summary of the Risk Factors section.)
What did CIX report in its latest 8-K?
COMPX INTERNATIONAL INC (CIX) filed an 8-K on August 4, 2026 reporting Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure). Q2 2026 operating results furnished through August 4, 2026 press release.
What are the latest CIX SEC filings?
COMPX INTERNATIONAL INC (CIX) filed its latest 10-K annual report on March 4, 2026, a 10-Q quarterly report on August 4, 2026, an 8-K current report on August 4, 2026 and a Form 4 insider filing on August 12, 2026.
What is CIX's SEC CIK number?
COMPX INTERNATIONAL INC (CIX)'s SEC Central Index Key (CIK) is 1049606. EDGAR lists every CIX filing under that number.
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