Northern Technologies International (NASDAQ:NTIC) Issues Quarterly Earnings Results, Misses Estimates By $0.01 EPS

Northern Technologies International (NASDAQ:NTIC) announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday. The specialty chemicals company reported $0.04 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.05 by ($0.01), FiscalAI reports. The business had revenue of $23.31 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $22.10 million. Northern Technologies International had a negative return on equity of 0.44% and a negative net margin of 0.35%.

Here are the key takeaways from Northern Technologies International’s conference call:

• Record consolidated net sales of $23.3 million, up 9.2% YoY, driven by strong growth in Zerust Oil & Gas (+58.1%), NTIC China (+23.5%), and Natur‑Tec.
• Zerust Oil & Gas momentum with a Q1 record of $2.4 million and an 85%-owned Zerust Brazil win — a ~ $13 million, 3–4 year FPSO contract expected to ramp through 2028.
• Profitability remains pressured — GAAP net income fell to $238k ($0.03/sh) and non‑GAAP adjusted income to $344k ($0.04/sh), with gross margin down to 36% (from 38.3%) due primarily to a temporary supplier lead‑time issue and higher operating expenses.
• Cash and leverage position is modest — working capital $19.4M with $6.4M cash and $12M total debt (including $9.1M revolver); management plans to reduce debt via improved operating cash flow and JV performance.

Northern Technologies International Stock Performance

NTIC stock opened at $8.74 on Friday. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $7.79 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $7.77. The company has a current ratio of 1.86, a quick ratio of 1.21 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01. The firm has a market cap of $82.86 million, a PE ratio of -218.50 and a beta of 0.15. Northern Technologies International has a 1-year low of $6.75 and a 1-year high of $13.40.

Northern Technologies International Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, November 12th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, October 29th were issued a $0.01 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, October 29th. This represents a $0.04 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.5%. Northern Technologies International’s payout ratio is -400.00%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of equities research analysts recently commented on the company. Wall Street Zen upgraded Northern Technologies International to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday. Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d)” rating on shares of Northern Technologies International in a report on Monday, December 29th. Finally, Zacks Research lowered Northern Technologies International from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research note on Wednesday, November 19th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Sell rating, According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Sell”.

Northern Technologies International News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Northern Technologies International this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Revenue topped expectations — total Q1 sales rose about 9% year-over-year and exceeded consensus estimates, driven by stronger product demand. Northern Technologies International Corporation (NTIC) Releases Q1 2026 Earnings: Revenue Growth but EPS Miss
• Positive Sentiment: Management forecasts higher sales and improved profitability for fiscal 2026, citing strengthening performance in the ZERUST Oil & Gas and Natur‑Tec segments — a forward signal that likely supported the uptick in the share price. NTIC anticipates higher sales and profitability in fiscal 2026 as ZERUST Oil & Gas and Natur-Tec segments strengthen
• Neutral Sentiment: The company published its press release and slide deck detailing results and outlook (useful for investors who want the full disclosures). Northern Technologies International Corporation Reports Financial Results for First Quarter Fiscal 2026
• Neutral Sentiment: The full earnings call transcript is available for review; it provides management commentary on demand trends, segment performance and cadence of expected margin recovery. Northern Technologies International Corporation (NTIC) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: EPS missed consensus (reported $0.04 vs. ~$0.05 expected) and net income/operating profit declined year-over-year, signaling margin pressure despite higher sales — a near-term headwind for earnings momentum. Northern Technologies International Earnings Summary (MarketBeat)
• Negative Sentiment: Operating cash flow fell sharply and total liabilities increased materially in the quarter, which raises short-term liquidity and balance-sheet monitoring considerations. Northern Technologies International Corporation (NTIC) Releases Q1 2026 Earnings: Revenue Growth but EPS Miss

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Northern Technologies International

Several large investors have recently made changes to their positions in NTIC. Osaic Holdings Inc. raised its position in Northern Technologies International by 1,124.1% in the 2nd quarter. Osaic Holdings Inc. now owns 3,501 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock valued at $26,000 after buying an additional 3,215 shares during the last quarter. Squarepoint Ops LLC boosted its position in Northern Technologies International by 57.5% during the 3rd quarter. Squarepoint Ops LLC now owns 23,011 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock worth $177,000 after acquiring an additional 8,401 shares during the last quarter. Qube Research & Technologies Ltd bought a new position in shares of Northern Technologies International during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $88,000. Citadel Advisors LLC raised its holdings in shares of Northern Technologies International by 35.1% in the third quarter. Citadel Advisors LLC now owns 59,085 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock valued at $456,000 after purchasing an additional 15,351 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership bought a new stake in shares of Northern Technologies International in the second quarter worth $130,000. Institutional investors own 32.88% of the company’s stock.

About Northern Technologies International

Northern Technologies International Corporation (NASDAQ: NTIC) is a Minnesota‐based specialty chemical company that develops, manufactures and markets environmentally responsible corrosion prevention and metal surface treatment products. The company’s solutions include volatile corrosion inhibitor (VCI) films, emitters, powders and liquids designed to protect ferrous and non‐ferrous metals in industrial, aerospace, defense, electronics and automotive applications. In addition, NTIC offers packaging materials, engineered coatings and specialty pretreatment chemicals that meet stringent environmental regulations while extending equipment life and reducing maintenance costs.

NTIC serves a diversified global customer base, including metal fabricators, automotive suppliers, electronics manufacturers and oil and gas producers.