NL Industries(US:NL)2025-11-06 21:29Financial Performance - NL Industries reported a net loss attributable to stockholders of $7.8 million, or $0.16 per share, in Q3 2025, compared to a net income of $36.0 million, or $0.74 per share, in Q3 2024[2]. - For the first nine months of 2025, NL Industries reported a net loss of $6.8 million, or $0.14 per share, compared to a net income of $50.7 million, or $1.04 per share, for the same period in 2024[2]. - Kronos' net sales decreased by $27.8 million, or 6%, to $456.9 million in Q3 2025 compared to Q3 2024, and by $22.9 million, or 2%, to $1.4 billion for the first nine months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024[5]. - Kronos' loss from operations in Q3 2025 was $19.2 million, down from an income of $38.9 million in Q3 2024, and for the first nine months of 2025, income from operations was $26.6 million compared to $94.3 million in the same period of 2024[6]. - Net sales for the three months ended September 30, 2024, were $33.6 million, a decrease of 16% compared to $40.0 million in 2025[19]. - Total net sales decreased by 6% for the three months ended September 30, 2025, compared to the same period in 2024[23]. - Income from operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, was $4.2 million, compared to $7.8 million in 2025[21]. - Income (loss) before income taxes for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was $44.8 million, compared to a loss of $8.2 million in 2025[19]. Operational Challenges - Kronos experienced a decline in average TiO2 selling prices, which were 7% lower in Q3 2025 compared to Q3 2024 and 2% lower in the first nine months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024[5]. - Unabsorbed fixed production costs for Kronos in Q3 2025 were approximately $27 million, contributing to the decrease in income from operations[8]. - Corporate expenses increased by $0.7 million in Q3 2025 compared to Q3 2024, primarily due to higher litigation fees[9]. - Kronos' average capacity utilization was 85% in the first nine months of 2025, down from 93% in the same period of 2024[8]. - The percentage change in net sales for TiO2 sales volume was down 3% for the three months ended September 30, 2025, compared to 2024[23]. Equity and Investments - NL recognized equity in losses of Kronos amounting to $11.3 million in Q3 2025, compared to equity in earnings of $21.9 million in Q3 2024[4]. - Interest and dividend income for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was $2.7 million, compared to $2.1 million in 2025[19]. - The weighted average shares used in the calculation of net income per share were 48.8 million for both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, and 2025[19]. Risks and Uncertainties - The company faces substantial risks and uncertainties that could impact future results, including supply and demand fluctuations, geopolitical tensions, and changes in raw material costs[12].