8-K current report · filed Aug 5, 2026

NL INDUSTRIES INC (NL) 8-K Current Report: August 5, 2026

Item 2.02Item 7.01Item EX-99.1NL overview

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NL INDUSTRIES INC (NL) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on August 5, 2026 reporting Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition), Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure), Item EX-99.1 (Exhibit EX-99.1). Q2 2026 operating results furnished through press release issued August 5, 2026.

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Item 2.02 · Results of Operations and Financial Condition

  • Q2 2026 operating results furnished through press release issued August 5, 2026
  • Exhibit 99.1 contains the substantive financial results and management commentary
  • Press release furnished under Item 2.02, not deemed filed under Exchange Act Section 18 liability provisions

Item 7.01 · Regulation FD Disclosure

  • Quarterly dividend declared at $0.10 per share for Q3 2026
  • Press release issued August 5, 2026, with payment details in Exhibit 99.2
  • Dividend announcement signals continued shareholder-return policy

Item EX-99.1 · Exhibit EX-99.1

  • Q2 net income attributable to NLI stockholders rose to $9.0M, or $0.18/share, from $0.3M, or $0.01/share
  • Six-month earnings reached $13.3M, or $0.27/share, versus $1.0M, or $0.02/share
  • CompX sales increased to $43.6M and segment profit to $8.9M, reflecting stronger Security Products and Marine Components demand
  • Kronos equity earnings improved to $4.6M from a $2.8M loss, supported by 13% sales growth and lower production costs
  • Earnings benefited from a $3.1M first-half unrealized securities gain versus an $8.6M loss previously, creating market-sensitive volatility

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