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NLI Holdings' Q2 2026 earnings rise on Kronos equity gains and higher sales

Aug 5, 2026, 4:29 PM EDT2 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Material earnings beat versus prior year, plus meaningful Kronos equity earnings and rising net sales imply a higher earnings trajectory and potentially multiple expansion, especially if Kronos FX benefits persist and portfolio gains stabilize.

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NLI Holdings posted stronger Q2 2026 results with net income of $9.0 million ($0.18 per share), up from $0.3 million ($0.01) in the year-ago quarter. Six-month earnings rose to $13.3 million ($0.27) from $1.0 million ($0.02). Kronos contributed $4.6 million in Q2 and $3.2 million year-to-date, underscoring a key equity driver; Kronos’ sales growth and currency effects supported overall growth, though TiO2 pricing and FX risks remain.

  • NL Q2 2026 net income $9.0M, EPS $0.18; Q2 2025 was $0.3M, $0.01.
  • NL equity in Kronos earned $4.6M in Q2 2026; $3.2M H1; Q2 2025 loss $2.8M.
  • Kronos Q2 2026 net sales $558.1M, up 13% YoY; H1 2026 $1.1B, up 9%.
  • CompX Q2 2026 net sales $43.6M; H1 $84.2M; segment profit $8.9M; margins up.
  • Unrealized gains on NL marketable securities: Q2 $0.5M; H1 $3.1M; stock-market sensitivity.

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