NL Industries, Inc.

NL Industries, Inc.

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$5.99

+1.4%
IndustrialsSecurity & Protection Services

NL Industries, Inc., through its subsidiary, CompX International Inc., operates in the component products industry in the United States and internationally. The company manufactures and sells mechanical and electronic cabinet locks, and other locking mechanisms, including disc tumbler locks, pin tumbler locking mechanisms, and CompX eLock and StealthLock electronic locks for use in various applications, such as ignition systems, mailboxes, file cabinets, desk drawers, tool storage cabinets, integrated inventory and access control secured narcotics boxes, vending and cash containment machines, medical cabinetry, electronic circuit panels, storage compartments, and gas station security. It also offers original equipment and aftermarket stainless steel exhaust headers, exhaust pipes, mufflers, and other exhaust components; gauges, such as GPS speedometers and tachometers; mechanical and electronic controls and throttles; wake enhancement devices, trim tabs, steering wheels, and other billet aluminum accessories; grab handles, pin cleats, and other accessories; and dash panels, LED indicators, wire harnesses, and other accessories primarily for performance and ski/wakeboard boats. In addition, the company offers insurance brokerage and risk management services. It sells its component products directly to original equipment manufacturers, as well as through distributors. NL Industries, Inc. was founded in 1891 and is based in Dallas, Texas. NL Industries, Inc. is a subsidiary of Valhi, Inc.

At a Glance

Live Snapshot
Market Cap$292.69M
EPS-0.7700
P/E Ratio-7.78
Earnings Date08/05/2026
0.62%
Dividend Yield
-62%
3Y-46.0%
5Y-23.0%
10Y-
40.54%
Dividend Payout Ratio
-386%
3Y-170.0%
5Y+84.0%
10Y-
3Y-48.0%
5Y-40.0%
10Y-
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NL Industries, Inc. Dividend History

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10Y CAGR +0%
Latest $0
Annual $0
Stable dividend payments
Last Period: +0%

NL Dividend Payment History

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Total Payments

50

Latest Dividend

$0.1000

Annual Amount

$0.6800

Frequency

Quarterly

DeclarationEx-DatePayment DateDividendAdjustedFrequencyGrowth
May 14, 2026
Jun 4, 2026Jun 23, 2026
$0.1000
$0.1000
Quarterly0.00%
Feb 26, 2026
Mar 10, 2026Mar 26, 2026
$0.1000
$0.1000
Quarterly+11.11%
Oct 30, 2025
Nov 21, 2025Dec 16, 2025
$0.0900
$0.0900
Quarterly0.00%
Aug 6, 2025
Sep 5, 2025Sep 23, 2025
$0.0900
$0.0900
Quarterly-57.14%
Aug 6, 2025
Aug 18, 2025Aug 28, 2025
$0.2100
$0.2100
Quarterly+133.33%
May 15, 2025
Jun 9, 2025Jun 24, 2025
$0.0900
$0.0900
Quarterly0.00%
Feb 27, 2025
Mar 11, 2025Mar 27, 2025
$0.0900
$0.0900
Quarterly+12.50%
Oct 31, 2024
Nov 29, 2024Dec 17, 2024
$0.0800
$0.0800
Quarterly0.00%
Aug 7, 2024
Sep 6, 2024Sep 24, 2024
$0.0800
$0.0800
Quarterly-81.40%
Aug 7, 2024
Aug 19, 2024Aug 29, 2024
$0.4300
$0.4300
Quarterly+437.50%
May 16, 2024
Jun 10, 2024Jun 25, 2024
$0.0800
$0.0800
Quarterly0.00%
Feb 28, 2024
Mar 11, 2024Mar 21, 2024
$0.0800
$0.0800
Quarterly+14.29%
Oct 26, 2023
Dec 1, 2023Dec 19, 2023
$0.0700
$0.0700
Quarterly0.00%
Aug 2, 2023
Sep 1, 2023Sep 19, 2023
$0.0700
$0.0700
Quarterly0.00%
May 18, 2023
Jun 5, 2023Jun 20, 2023
$0.0700
$0.0700
Quarterly0.00%
Feb 23, 2023
Mar 7, 2023Mar 23, 2023
$0.0700
$0.0700
Quarterly0.00%
Oct 27, 2022
Dec 1, 2022Dec 20, 2022
$0.0700
$0.0700
Quarterly0.00%
Aug 3, 2022
Sep 1, 2022Sep 20, 2022
$0.0700
$0.0700
Quarterly-80.00%
Aug 10, 2022
Aug 22, 2022Aug 31, 2022
$0.3500
$0.3500
Quarterly+400.00%
May 19, 2022
Jun 6, 2022Jun 21, 2022
$0.0700
$0.0700
Quarterly0.00%
Mar 2, 2022
Mar 14, 2022Mar 24, 2022
$0.0700
$0.0700
Quarterly+16.67%
Oct 28, 2021
Dec 2, 2021Dec 21, 2021
$0.0600
$0.0600
Quarterly0.00%
Aug 4, 2021
Sep 2, 2021Sep 21, 2021
$0.0600
$0.0600
Quarterly0.00%
May 20, 2021
Jun 7, 2021Jun 22, 2021
$0.0600
$0.0600
Quarterly0.00%
Mar 3, 2021
Mar 15, 2021Mar 25, 2021
$0.0600
$0.0600
Quarterly+50.00%
Oct 29, 2020
Dec 1, 2020Dec 15, 2020
$0.0400
$0.0400
Quarterly0.00%
Aug 5, 2020
Sep 1, 2020Sep 15, 2020
$0.0400
$0.0400
Quarterly0.00%
May 21, 2020
Jun 9, 2020Jun 23, 2020
$0.0400
$0.0400
Quarterly0.00%
Feb 19, 2020
Mar 3, 2020Mar 17, 2020
$0.0400
$0.0400
Quarterly-68.00%
Oct 24, 2013
Dec 5, 2013Dec 24, 2013
$0.1250
$0.1250
Quarterly0.00%
Aug 7, 2013
Sep 5, 2013Sep 24, 2013
$0.1250
$0.1250
Quarterly0.00%
May 15, 2013
Jun 10, 2013Jun 25, 2013
$0.1250
$0.1250
Quarterly0.00%
Feb 27, 2013
Mar 11, 2013Mar 26, 2013
$0.1250
$0.1250
Quarterly0.00%
Oct 24, 2012
Dec 7, 2012Dec 26, 2012
$0.1250
$0.1250
Quarterly0.00%
Aug 9, 2012
Sep 7, 2012Sep 26, 2012
$0.1250
$0.1250
Quarterly0.00%
May 17, 2012
Jun 11, 2012Jun 26, 2012
$0.1250
$0.1250
Quarterly0.00%
Feb 16, 2012
Mar 8, 2012Mar 27, 2012
$0.1250
$0.1250
Quarterly0.00%
Oct 27, 2011
Dec 9, 2011Dec 28, 2011
$0.1250
$0.1250
Quarterly0.00%
Aug 3, 2011
Sep 9, 2011Sep 28, 2011
$0.1250
$0.1250
Quarterly0.00%
May 19, 2011
Jun 10, 2011Jun 28, 2011
$0.1250
$0.1250
Quarterly0.00%
Feb 17, 2011
Mar 10, 2011Mar 29, 2011
$0.1250
$0.1250
Quarterly0.00%
Oct 28, 2010
Dec 10, 2010Dec 29, 2010
$0.1250
$0.1250
Quarterly0.00%
Aug 4, 2010
Sep 10, 2010Sep 28, 2010
$0.1250
$0.1250
Quarterly0.00%
May 20, 2010
Jun 10, 2010Jun 24, 2010
$0.1250
$0.1250
Quarterly0.00%
Feb 18, 2010
Mar 10, 2010Mar 25, 2010
$0.1250
$0.1250
Quarterly0.00%
Oct 29, 2009
Dec 10, 2009Dec 24, 2009
$0.1250
$0.1250
Quarterly0.00%
Aug 5, 2009
Sep 10, 2009Sep 24, 2009
$0.1250
$0.1250
Quarterly0.00%
May 13, 2009
Jun 10, 2009Jun 25, 2009
$0.1250
$0.1250
Quarterly0.00%
Feb 20, 2009
Mar 10, 2009Mar 26, 2009
$0.1250
$0.1250
Quarterly0.00%
Oct 29, 2008
Dec 10, 2008Dec 30, 2008
$0.1250
$0.1250
Quarterly-
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NL Industries, Inc. Payout Ratio Analysis

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Dividends Paid
-27.85M
2025
Net Income
-37.83M
2025
Payout Ratio
-73.63%
2025

Dividend Sustainability Analysis

Payout Ratio
-73.63%

Negative payout ratio indicates the company is either not paying dividends or has negative earnings. Not a dividend-paying stock currently.

FCF Payout Ratio
-69.4%

Negative free cash flow while paying dividends is a major red flag. Company burning cash and cannot sustain dividend without external financing.

Dividend Growth
+24.0%

Strong dividend growth demonstrates management confidence and business strength. Excellent signal for long-term dividend investors.

Sustainability
Good

Sustainable dividend with adequate coverage. Some areas for improvement but overall appears safe for dividend investors.

Key Insight

Dividend aristocrat potential: Conservative payout ratios combined with consistent growth suggest management prioritizes sustainable, long-term shareholder returns. Excellent foundation for dividend compounding.