Is NL Industries, Inc. a good investment? NL Industries, Inc. (NL) is currently trading at 5.92 USD.
Earnings Schedule: NL Industries, Inc. is expected to release its next earnings report on Aug. 5, 2026. The market consensus estimate for Forward EPS is 0.86.
For income investors, NL Industries, Inc. pays a dividend yield of 10.14%. With a payout ratio of -83%, the dividend appears sustainable.
Yes, it pays an annual dividend of 0.59 USD (10.14% yield).
NL Industries, Inc. is classified as a Stock. You can compare it against its peer in the "Related Symbols" list.
The next earnings date is projected to be Aug. 5, 2026. The company currently has a trailing EPS of -0.69.
NLI Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates in the component products industry in Europe, North America, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. The company manufactures and sells mechanical and electronic cabinet locks and other locking mechanisms, including disc tumbler locks; pin tumbler locking mechanisms under KeSet, System 64, TuBar, and Turbine brands; and electronic locks under CompX eLock and StealthLock brands for use in various applications, such as mailboxes, ignition systems, file cabinets, desk drawers, tool storage cabinets, high security medical cabinetry, integrated inventory and access control secured narcotics boxes, electronic circuit panels, storage compartments, gas station security, vending, and cash containment machines. It also provides original equipment and aftermarket stainless steel exhaust headers, exhaust pipes, mufflers, and other exhaust components; gauges, such as GPS speedometers and tachometers; mechanical, electronic controls, and throttles; wake enhancement devices, trim tabs, steering wheels, and billet aluminum accessories; dash panels, LED indicators, wire harnesses; and grab handles, pin cleats, and other accessories for performance and ski/wakeboard and performance boats. In addition, the company produces and markets value-added titanium dioxide pigments, a base industrial product used in imparting whiteness, brightness, opacity, and durability to a diverse range of customer applications and end-use markets, including coatings, plastics, paper, inks, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and other industrial and consumer products. The company sells its component products directly to original equipment manufacturers, as well as through distributors. The company was formerly known as NL Industries, Inc. and changed its name to NLI Holdings, Inc. in May 2026. NL Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1891 and is based in Dallas, Texas. NLI Holdings, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Valhi, Inc.
| Year | Total Dividends |
|---|---|
| ▸2027 |
0.24 USD
|
| June 28, 2027 (estimated) | 0.1202 |
| March 31, 2027 (estimated) | 0.1202 |
| ▸2026 |
0.63 USD
|
| Dec. 29, 2026 (estimated) | 0.1082 |
| Sept. 28, 2026 (estimated) | 0.1082 |
| Aug. 31, 2026 (estimated) | 0.2100 |
| June 23, 2026 | 0.1000 |
| March 26, 2026 | 0.1000 |
| ▸2025 |
0.57 USD
|
| Dec. 16, 2025 | 0.0900 |
| Sept. 23, 2025 | 0.0900 |
| Aug. 28, 2025 | 0.2100 |
| June 24, 2025 | 0.0900 |
| March 27, 2025 | 0.0900 |
| ▸2024 |
0.75 USD
|
| Dec. 17, 2024 | 0.0800 |
| Sept. 24, 2024 | 0.0800 |
| Aug. 29, 2024 | 0.4300 |
| June 25, 2024 | 0.0800 |
| March 21, 2024 | 0.0800 |
| ▸2023 |
0.28 USD
|
| Dec. 19, 2023 | 0.0700 |
| Sept. 19, 2023 | 0.0700 |
| June 20, 2023 | 0.0700 |
| March 23, 2023 | 0.0700 |
| ▸2022 |
0.63 USD
|
| Dec. 20, 2022 | 0.0700 |
| Sept. 20, 2022 | 0.0700 |
| Aug. 31, 2022 | 0.3500 |
| June 21, 2022 | 0.0700 |
| March 24, 2022 | 0.0700 |
| ▸2021 |
0.24 USD
|
| Dec. 21, 2021 | 0.0600 |
| Sept. 21, 2021 | 0.0600 |
| June 22, 2021 | 0.0600 |
| March 25, 2021 | 0.0600 |
| ▸2020 |
0.16 USD
|
| Dec. 15, 2020 | 0.0400 |
| Sept. 15, 2020 | 0.0400 |
| June 23, 2020 | 0.0400 |
| March 17, 2020 | 0.0400 |
| ▸2013 |
0.50 USD
|
| Dec. 24, 2013 | 0.1250 |
| Sept. 24, 2013 | 0.1250 |
| June 25, 2013 | 0.1250 |
| March 26, 2013 | 0.1250 |
| ▸2012 |
0.50 USD
|
| Dec. 26, 2012 | 0.1250 |
| Sept. 26, 2012 | 0.1250 |
| June 26, 2012 | 0.1250 |
| March 27, 2012 | 0.1250 |
| ▸2011 |
0.50 USD
|
| Dec. 28, 2011 | 0.1250 |
| Sept. 28, 2011 | 0.1250 |
| June 28, 2011 | 0.1250 |
| March 29, 2011 | 0.1250 |
| ▸2010 |
0.50 USD
|
| Dec. 29, 2010 | 0.1250 |
| Sept. 28, 2010 | 0.1250 |
| June 24, 2010 | 0.1250 |
| March 25, 2010 | 0.1250 |
| ▸2009 |
0.50 USD
|
| Dec. 24, 2009 | 0.1250 |
| Sept. 24, 2009 | 0.1250 |
| June 25, 2009 | 0.1250 |
| March 26, 2009 | 0.1250 |
| ▸2008 |
0.50 USD
|
| Dec. 30, 2008 | 0.1250 |
| Sept. 26, 2008 | 0.1250 |
| June 26, 2008 | 0.1250 |
| March 27, 2008 | 0.1250 |
| ▸2007 |
0.50 USD
|
| Dec. 26, 2007 | 0.1250 |
| Sept. 26, 2007 | 0.1250 |
| June 27, 2007 | 0.1250 |
| March 28, 2007 | 0.1250 |
| ▸2006 |
0.50 USD
|
| Dec. 27, 2006 | 0.1250 |
| Sept. 28, 2006 | 0.1250 |
| June 28, 2006 | 0.1250 |
| March 31, 2006 | 0.1250 |
| ▸2005 |
1.00 USD
|
| Dec. 28, 2005 | 0.2500 |
| Sept. 28, 2005 | 0.2500 |
| June 28, 2005 | 0.2500 |
| March 29, 2005 | 0.2500 |
| ▸2004 |
0.80 USD
|
| Dec. 29, 2004 | 0.2000 |
| Sept. 28, 2004 | 0.2000 |
| July 5, 2004 | 0.2000 |
| March 29, 2004 | 0.2000 |
| ▸2003 |
9.42 USD
|
| Dec. 29, 2003 | 0.2000 |
| Dec. 9, 2003 | 8.6250 |
| Sept. 25, 2003 | 0.2000 |
| June 25, 2003 | 0.2000 |
| March 26, 2003 | 0.2000 |
| ▸2002 |
3.31 USD
|
| Dec. 5, 2002 | 0.2100 |
| Dec. 5, 2002 | 2.5000 |
| Sept. 24, 2002 | 0.2000 |
| June 24, 2002 | 0.2000 |
| March 22, 2002 | 0.2000 |
| ▸2001 |
0.80 USD
|
| Dec. 24, 2001 | 0.2000 |
| Sept. 28, 2001 | 0.2000 |
| June 27, 2001 | 0.2000 |
| March 28, 2001 | 0.2000 |
| ▸2000 |
0.65 USD
|
| Dec. 27, 2000 | 0.2000 |
| Sept. 27, 2000 | 0.1500 |
| June 30, 2000 | 0.1500 |
| March 31, 2000 | 0.1500 |
| ▸1999 |
0.14 USD
|
| Dec. 30, 1999 | 0.0350 |
| Sept. 30, 1999 | 0.0350 |
| June 16, 1999 | 0.0350 |
| March 31, 1999 | 0.0350 |
| ▸1998 |
0.09 USD
|
| Dec. 30, 1998 | 0.0300 |
| Sept. 30, 1998 | 0.0300 |
| June 16, 1998 | 0.0300 |
| ▸1996 |
0.20 USD
|
| Sept. 30, 1996 | 0.1000 |
| June 28, 1996 | 0.1000 |
| ▸1992 |
0.35 USD
|
| Sept. 30, 1992 | 0.0500 |
| June 30, 1992 | 0.1500 |
| March 31, 1992 | 0.1500 |
| ▸1991 |
0.45 USD
|
| Sept. 30, 1991 | 0.1500 |
| June 28, 1991 | 0.1500 |
| March 28, 1991 | 0.1500 |
| ▸1990 |
0.60 USD
|
| Dec. 28, 1990 | 0.1500 |
| Sept. 28, 1990 | 0.1500 |
| June 29, 1990 | 0.1500 |
| March 30, 1990 | 0.1500 |
| ▸1989 |
0.60 USD
|
| Dec. 29, 1989 | 0.1500 |
| Sept. 29, 1989 | 0.1500 |
| June 30, 1989 | 0.1500 |
| March 31, 1989 | 0.1500 |
| ▸1988 |
0.38 USD
|
| Sept. 13, 1988 | 0.1250 |
| June 13, 1988 | 0.1250 |
| March 11, 1988 | 0.1250 |
| ▸1987 |
0.50 USD
|
| Dec. 10, 1987 | 0.1250 |
| Sept. 14, 1987 | 0.1250 |
| June 9, 1987 | 0.1250 |
| March 10, 1987 | 0.1250 |
| ▸1986 |
0.22 USD
|
| Dec. 22, 1986 | 0.1250 |
| Sept. 9, 1986 | 0.0500 |
| June 10, 1986 | 0.0250 |
| March 11, 1986 | 0.0250 |
| ▸1985 |
0.10 USD
|
| Dec. 2, 1985 | 0.0250 |
| Sept. 5, 1985 | 0.0250 |
| June 7, 1985 | 0.0250 |
| March 8, 1985 | 0.0250 |
| ▸1984 |
0.10 USD
|
| Nov. 30, 1984 | 0.0250 |
| Sept. 6, 1984 | 0.0250 |
| June 8, 1984 | 0.0250 |
| March 9, 1984 | 0.0250 |
| ▸1983 |
0.38 USD
|
| Nov. 29, 1983 | 0.1250 |
| Sept. 2, 1983 | 0.1250 |
| June 6, 1983 | 0.1250 |
| Name | Payment Date | Status | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| NL Industries, Inc. | Jun 23, 2026 | Paid | 0.1 USD |
| NL Industries, Inc. | Mar 26, 2026 | Paid | 0.1 USD |
| NL Industries, Inc. | Dec 16, 2025 | Paid | 0.09 USD |
| NL Industries, Inc. | Sep 23, 2025 | Paid | 0.09 USD |
| NL Industries, Inc. | Aug 28, 2025 | Paid | 0.21 USD |
| Split Date | Split Ratio to 1 |
|---|---|
| July 28, 1986 | 5.000000 |
| Dec. 23, 1988 | 0.400000 |
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