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: $7.96 to $8.10
• 50-Day Range: $7.17 to $8.29
• 52-Week Range: $6.75 to $16.23
• Volume: 18,927 shs
• Average Volume: 35,601 shs
• Market Capitalization: $76.19 million
• P/E Ratio: 20.62
• Dividend Yield: 0.50%
• Price Target: $20.00
• Consensus Rating: Buy

Northern Technologies International Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Northern Technologies International scored higher than 86% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 27th out of 188 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: 3.5 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Buy

Consensus Rating

Northern Technologies International has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 1 buy rating, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Northern Technologies International has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 3.1 / 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 20.62, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.96.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Northern Technologies International is 20.62, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Basic Materials sector average P/E ratio of about 96.33.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Northern Technologies International has a P/B Ratio of 1.01. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.40% 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 5.1.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Northern Technologies International has recently increased by 11.52%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Northern Technologies International has a dividend yield of 0.50%, 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

2.40% 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 5.1.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Northern Technologies International has recently increased by 11.52%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Sentiment

Northern Technologies International has a news sentiment score of 0.66. 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 higher news sentiment than the 0.52 average news sentiment score of Basic Materials companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article 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 beginning of the year. Since then, NTIC stock has decreased by 40.4% and is now trading at $8.04.

How were Northern Technologies International's earnings last quarter?

Northern Technologies International Corporation (NASDAQ:NTIC) posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April, 10th. The specialty chemicals company reported ($0.03) EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.06 by $0.09. The specialty chemicals company earned $19.07 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $20.20 million. Northern Technologies International had a net margin of 4.51% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 4.59%.
Read the conference call transcript.

When did Northern Technologies International's stock split?

Northern Technologies International shares split on the morning of Monday, July 1st 2019.The 2-1 split was announced on Monday, June 3rd 2019. The newly minted shares were distributed 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

• Last Earnings: 4/10/2025
• Record date for 5/14 Dividend: 4/30/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 5/14 Dividend: 4/30/2025
• Dividend Payable: 5/14/2025
• Today: 7/09/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/10/2025
• 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: +148.8%
• Consensus Rating: Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
• Research Coverage: 1 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.39
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 20.62
• Forward P/E Ratio: 14.36
• 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: $85.06 million
• Price / Sales: 0.90
• Cash Flow: $0.81 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 9.87
• Book Value: $7.96 per share
• Price / Book: 1.01

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 9,470,000
• Free Float: 7,172,000
• Market Cap: $76.14 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.29