Northern Technologies International (NTIC) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Northern Technologies International Corporation (NASDAQ: NTIC) is a global provider of environmentally responsible materials and technologies, specializing in corrosion prevention, moisture and temperature control, and performance chemicals. Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Circle Pines, Minnesota, the company has built its reputation through proprietary research, targeted acquisitions, and strategic partnerships. Its solutions serve a wide range of industries, including automotive, energy, electronics, infrastructure, and packaging.

The company’s diverse portfolio features film-based moisture control products such as desiccant and oxygen-scavenging sachets, advanced temperature-controlled packaging systems, and a broad range of corrosion inhibitors and surface treatments. These product lines are marketed under several proprietary brands and distributed through direct sales, a worldwide network of distributors, and licensed manufacturing agreements, enabling tailored solutions for both large global enterprises and regional manufacturers.

Northern Technologies International operates manufacturing plants and sales offices across North America, Europe, and Asia, delivering products to customers in over 50 countries. Key facilities include a regional technology center in India, a distribution hub in Mexico, and collaborative partnerships in China and Europe. This expansive footprint allows the company to provide localized support, efficient logistics, and responsive customer service for multinational supply chains.

Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Stephen Y.P. Hsu, Northern Technologies International continues to pursue innovation through significant investments in research and development. The management team’s commitment to sustainability, customer collaboration, and continuous improvement positions the company to meet growing market demands for high-performance, eco-friendly materials and to expand its solutions into new global markets.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $8.44 to $8.95
• 50-Day Range: $7.17 to $8.87
• 52-Week Range: $6.75 to $15.09
• Volume: 30,255 shs
• Average Volume: 29,960 shs
• Market Capitalization: $82.96 million
• P/E Ratio: 29.20
• Dividend Yield: 0.46%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Northern Technologies International Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Northern Technologies International scored higher than 75% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 45th out of 186 stocks in the basic materials sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Northern Technologies International.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 60.71%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Northern Technologies International are expected to grow by 60.71% in the coming year, from $0.56 to $0.90 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Northern Technologies International is 29.20, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.90.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Northern Technologies International is 29.20, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Basic Materials sector average P/E ratio of about 92.75.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Northern Technologies International has a P/B Ratio of 1.10. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.43% of the float of Northern Technologies International has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Northern Technologies International has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Northern Technologies International has recently decreased by 82.16%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Northern Technologies International has a dividend yield of 0.45%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Northern Technologies International does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Northern Technologies International is 10.26%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Northern Technologies International will have a dividend payout ratio of 4.44% next year. This indicates that Northern Technologies International will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.43% of the float of Northern Technologies International has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Northern Technologies International has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Northern Technologies International has recently decreased by 82.16%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.1 / 5
• News Sentiment: -0.08

News Sentiment

Northern Technologies International has a news sentiment score of -0.08. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.59 average news sentiment score of Basic Materials companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 8 news articles for Northern Technologies International this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Insider Trading: Acquiring Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Northern Technologies International insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $7,450.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

24.30% of the stock of Northern Technologies International is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 32.88% of the stock of Northern Technologies International is held by institutions.

NTIC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have NTIC shares performed this year?

Northern Technologies International's stock was trading at $13.49 at the start of the year. Since then, NTIC shares have decreased by 35.1% and is now trading at $8.76.

How were Northern Technologies International's earnings last quarter?

Northern Technologies International Corporation (NASDAQ:NTIC) announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July, 10th. The specialty chemicals company reported $0.02 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.04 by $0.02. The specialty chemicals company earned $21.51 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $20.70 million. Northern Technologies International had a net margin of 3.46% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 3.41%.
Read the conference call transcript.

When did Northern Technologies International's stock split?

Northern Technologies International's stock split before market open on Monday, July 1st 2019.The 2-1 split was announced on Monday, June 3rd 2019. The newly created shares were issued to shareholders after the market closes on Friday, June 28th 2019. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the split would have 200 shares after the split.

How do I buy shares of Northern Technologies International?

Shares of NTIC stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Northern Technologies International own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Northern Technologies International investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), Broadcom (AVGO), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Adobe (ADBE), ServiceNow (NOW) and Arista Networks (ANET).

Company Calendar

• Record date for 5/14 Dividend: 4/30/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 5/14 Dividend: 4/30/2025
• Dividend Payable: 5/14/2025
• Last Earnings: 7/10/2025
• Today: 7/11/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 8/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Basic Materials
• Industry: CHEM - DIVERSIFD
• Sub-Industry: Fabricated Products
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:NTIC
• CIK: 875582
• Web: www.ntic.com
• Phone: (763) 225-6600
• Fax: 763-225-6645
• Employees: 200
• Year Founded: 1970

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Northern Technologies International: $20.00
• High Price Target: $20.00
• Low Price Target: $20.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +128.3%
• Consensus Rating: Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
• Research Coverage: 1 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.39
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 22.46
• Forward P/E Ratio: 15.64
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $5.41 million
• Net Margins: 4.51%
• Pretax Margin: 7.18%
• Return on Equity: 4.59%
• Return on Assets: 3.65%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 2.18
• Quick Ratio: 1.35

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $84.45 million
• Price / Sales: 0.98
• Cash Flow: $0.87 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 10.12
• Book Value: $7.96 per share
• Price / Book: 1.10

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 9,474,000
• Free Float: 7,172,000
• Market Cap: $82.99 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.29