Northern Technologies International Corporation (NTIC)

Over the past six months, NTIC's stock experienced several notable events, including a 15.3% increase in consolidated net sales for Q2 Fiscal 2026 driven by increased demand for ZERUST® and Natur-Tec® products, despite reporting a GAAP net loss due to the absence of a one-time Employee Retention Credit and higher expenses. For the full fiscal year 2025, consolidated net sales decreased by 1.0%, with a significant decrease in net income attributable to NTIC. As of April 7, 2026, the stock price had decreased by 6.14% in the past month and 12.43% over the last 12 months, but showed a year-to-date return of 3.45%. In January 2026, NTIC's board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.01 per share.

NTIC's demand can be subject to seasonality, as evidenced by the seasonal impact of the Lunar New Year affecting NTIC China sales and fluctuations in demand for ZERUST® oil and gas and Natur-Tec® orders throughout fiscal 2025. The company expects continued sales growth and improved profitability in the second half of fiscal 2026, supported by stable trends in North America and ongoing strength in NTIC China, ZERUST® oil and gas, and Natur-Tec®.

Northern Technologies International Corp. (NTIC) is a specialized chemical company that develops and markets proprietary, environmentally beneficial products and services globally, operating within the manufacturing sector, specifically linked to plastics material and resin manufacturing, and is also categorized under basic materials, specialty chemicals, and packaging & containers. The company's core business revolves around ZERUST®, which offers rust and corrosion inhibiting products and services for protecting metal assets in various industries, and Natur-Tec®, which focuses on bio-based and biodegradable polymer resin compounds and finished products to replace traditional petroleum-based plastics. ZERUST® branded corrosion prevention products generate the majority of NTIC's revenue, with Natur-Tec® products contributing a meaningful but smaller share.

Northern Technologies International Corp. operates in over 65 to 70 countries worldwide through a network of subsidiaries, joint ventures, independent distributors, and agents, with a presence across North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Recent reports highlight stable trends in North America and ongoing strength in NTIC China, as well as in ZERUST® oil and gas sales, particularly in Brazil.

Northern Technologies International Corp. appears to have a positive reputation regarding its annual reports, with an aggregate usefulness score of 4.8 out of 5.0 based on 157 reviews.

Northern Technologies International Corp. has a mixed ownership structure comprising institutional investors, insiders, and retail investors. As of December 2025, 48 institutional investors held 35.2% of NTIC's outstanding shares, with major institutional owners including Needham Investment Management Llc and Vanguard Group Inc. Insiders own approximately 17.84% of the company's stock, with G. Patrick Lynch being the largest individual shareholder.