NYSE:NL

NL Industries (NL) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$5.61

+0.08 (+1.45%)

(As of 05/26/2023 ET)

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Today's Range: $5.45
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50-Day Range: $5.50
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52-Week Range: $5.39
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$10.71

Volume: 5,551 shs
Average Volume: 18,963 shs
Market Capitalization: $273.88 million

P/E Ratio: 33.00
Dividend Yield: 4.99%
Price Target: $6.00

NL Industries MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating: N/A
0.00 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 7.0% Upside
$6.00 Price Target
Short Interest: Bearish
1.77% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: N/A
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Overall MarketRank^™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

0.96 out of 5 stars

Basic Materials Sector

160th out of 162 stocks

Industrial Inorganic Chemicals Industry

9th out of 9 stocks

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Analyst's Opinion

Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of $6.00, NL Industries has a forecasted upside of 7.0% from its current price of $5.61.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
NL Industries has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

2.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
1.77% of the float of NL Industries has been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
NL Industries has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 7.8.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in NL Industries has recently increased by 10.07%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

1.7

Dividend Strength

Dividend Leadership
NL Industries is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.99%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.
Dividend Growth
NL Industries has only been increasing its dividend for 2 years.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of NL Industries is 164.71%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for NL.

1.2

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
NL Industries has a news sentiment score of 0.15. 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 0.31 average news sentiment score of Basic Materials companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for NL Industries this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.

0.0

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, NL Industries insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 0.26% of the stock of NL Industries is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
Only 10.74% of the stock of NL Industries is held by institutions.

1.9

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of NL Industries is 33.00, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 119.63.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of NL Industries is 33.00, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Basic Materials sector average P/E ratio of about 87.81.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
NL Industries has a P/B Ratio of 0.70. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About NL Industries (NYSE:NL) Stock

NL Industries, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in the manufacture of component products and chemicals. Through its subsidiary, it offers engineered components, including mechanical and electrical cabinet locks, stainless steel exhaust components, gauges, throttle controls, wake enhancement systems, trim tabs, and related hardware and accessories. It operates through the following geographical segments: United States, Canada, Mexico, and Other. The firm also holds an interest in a chemicals business which produces and markets value-added titanium dioxide pigments. The company was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

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NL Stock News Headlines

May 22, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

NL Industries (NYSE:NL) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.07

May 19, 2023 | msn.com

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May 17, 2023 | marketwatch.com

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May 12, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

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May 4, 2023 | msn.com

NL Industries GAAP EPS of -$0.14, revenue of $41.2M

May 3, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

NL REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2023 RESULTS

May 3, 2023 | msn.com

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May 2, 2023 | marketwatch.com

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April 30, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

StockNews.com Initiates Coverage on NL Industries (NYSE:NL)

April 28, 2023 | marketwatch.com

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April 21, 2023 | marketwatch.com

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April 15, 2023 | msn.com

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NL Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 3/23 Dividend: 3/06/2023
Last Earnings: 3/08/2023
Dividend Payable: 3/23/2023
Today: 5/28/2023
Ex-Dividend for 6/20 Dividend: 6/02/2023
Dividend Payable: 6/20/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/02/2023
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2023

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NYSE
Industry: Industrial inorganic chemicals
Sub-Industry: Office Services & Supplies
Sector: Basic Materials
Current Symbol: NYSE:NL
CUSIP: 62915640
CIK: 72162
Web: www.nl-ind.com
Phone: (972) 233-1700
Fax: 281-423-3216
Employees: 2,818
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast: $6.00
High Stock Price Forecast: $6.00
Low Stock Price Forecast: $6.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside: +7.0%
Consensus Rating: N/A
Rating Score (0-4): 0.00
Research Coverage: 0 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $0.17
Trailing P/E Ratio: 33.00
Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: $33.84 million
Net Margins: 5.13%
Pretax Margin: 7.73%
Return on Equity: 2.13%
Return on Assets: 1.40%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
Current Ratio: 7.43
Quick Ratio: 6.30

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $166.60 million
Price / Sales: 1.64
Cash Flow: $0.77 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 7.25
Book Value: $8.02 per share
Price / Book: 0.70

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 48,820,000
Free Float: 48,689,000
Market Cap: $273.88 million
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 0.76

Key Executives

Courtney J. Riley
President, Chief Executive Officer & Director

Amy Allbach Samford
Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President

Andrew B. Nace
Executive Vice President

Michael S. Simmons
Vice Chairman & Executive Vice President

John R. Powers
Senior Vice President & General Counsel

Key Competitors

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Insiders & Institutions

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NL Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

What is NL Industries' stock price forecast for 2023?: 0 brokerages have issued 1-year target prices for NL Industries' stock. Their NL share price forecasts range from $6.00 to $6.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $6.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 7.0% from the stock's current price.
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How have NL shares performed in 2023?: NL Industries' stock was trading at $6.81 at the start of the year. Since then, NL shares have decreased by 17.6% and is now trading at $5.61.
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When is NL Industries' next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, August 2nd 2023.
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How were NL Industries' earnings last quarter?: NL Industries, Inc. (NYSE:NL) announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, March, 8th. The basic materials company reported ($0.13) EPS for the quarter. The basic materials company earned $40 million during the quarter. NL Industries had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 2.13% and a net margin of 5.13%.
How often does NL Industries pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for NL Industries?: NL Industries declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, May 18th. Investors of record on Monday, June 5th will be paid a dividend of $0.07 per share on Tuesday, June 20th. This represents a $0.28 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.99%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, June 2nd.
Read our dividend analysis for NL.
Is NL Industries a good dividend stock?: NL Industries (NYSE:NL) pays an annual dividend of $0.28 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 4.99%. NL has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The company has been increasing its dividend for 2 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 164.71%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for NL.

What other stocks do shareholders of NL Industries own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other NL Industries investors own include Valhi (VHI), Aqua Metals (AQMS), CVS Health (CVS), QUALCOMM (QCOM), Sientra (SIEN), Allena Pharmaceuticals (ALNA), Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (BIP), Henry Boot (BOOT), Camtek (CAMT) and Huntington Bancshares (HBAN).
What is NL Industries' stock symbol?: NL Industries trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "NL."
Who are NL Industries' major shareholders?: NL Industries' stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (4.18%), BlackRock Inc. (1.09%), Raymond James & Associates (0.72%), Geode Capital Management LLC (0.32%), Susquehanna International Group LLP (0.00%) and Janney Montgomery Scott LLC (0.12%). Insiders that own company stock include Amy A Samford and Corp Contran.
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How do I buy shares of NL Industries?: Shares of NL stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is NL Industries' stock price today?: One share of NL stock can currently be purchased for approximately $5.61.
How much money does NL Industries make?: NL Industries (NYSE:NL) has a market capitalization of $273.88 million and generates $166.60 million in revenue each year. The basic materials company earns $33.84 million in net income (profit) each year or $0.17 on an earnings per share basis.
How many employees does NL Industries have?: The company employs 2,818 workers across the globe.
How can I contact NL Industries?: NL Industries' mailing address is 5430 LBJ FREEWAY SUITE 1700, DALLAS TX, 75240. The official website for the company is www.nl-ind.com. The basic materials company can be reached via phone at (972) 233-1700 or via fax at 281-423-3216.

This page (NYSE:NL) was last updated on 5/28/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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