NLIndustrials · Security & Protection ServicesTicker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 50 of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026 — in the upper half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores NLI Holdings, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Accruals (88): Reported profit is backed by cash, and the company is not expanding recklessly.
Quality (16): Profits are thin or unreliable for the size of the business, or they are not turning into cash.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on NL, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sept 2024 | Barclays | Maintains | Underweight | $5.00 → $6.00 |
| 25 Aug 2023 | Barclays | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 25 May 2021 | Barclays | Downgrade | Underweight | — |
| 14 June 2018 | Barclays | Upgrade | Equal-Weight | — |
| 15 Nov 2017 | Barclays | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 1 Dec 2015 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 28 Aug 2015 | Barclays | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 17 Mar 2015 | Barclays | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 3 Feb 2014 | Barclays | Initiates | Underweight | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. NL appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 29% of US stocks
Cheaper than 54% of US stocks
Cheaper than 77% of US stocks
Cheaper than 48% of US stocks
Higher than 47% of US stocks
Higher than 99% of US stocks
Higher than 44% of US stocks
Higher than 73% of US stocks
Higher than 17% of US stocks
Higher than 39% of US stocks
Higher than 69% of US stocks
Higher than 86% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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NLI Holdings reported second-quarter earnings that rose year over year, driven by improved margins at CompX and a return to profit at Kronos. The results support an upbeat 2026 outlook despite ongoing cost pressures.
Why it matters — NL watchers would care because improving performance at both CompX and Kronos underpins a more optimistic outlook for the company despite cost pressures.
NLI Holdings, Inc. announced that its board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share on its common stock. The dividend is payable on September 22, 2026, to stockholders of record at the close of business on September 3, 2026.
Why it matters — Investors following NL would care because the company is returning cash to shareholders through a declared quarterly dividend.
NLI Holdings reported second-quarter 2026 net income attributable to stockholders of $9.0 million, or $.18 per share, up from $.3 million, or $.01 per share, in the second quarter of 2025. For the first six months of 2026, net income was $13.3 million, or $.27 per share, compared with $1.0 million, or $.02 per share a year earlier, with results including unrealized gains on marketable equity securities.
Why it matters — A NL watcher would care because the company's reported earnings improved substantially year over year for both the quarter and first half, driven in part by gains on marketable equity securities.
Of the 1 analysts covering NLI Holdings, Inc., 0 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks NLI Holdings, Inc. 50 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 22 Aug 2026, NLI Holdings, Inc. ranks 50 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Accruals (88 of 100).
No analyst covering NLI Holdings, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for NL are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business.
NLI Holdings, Inc. returned +7.7% over the 12 months to 21 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
NL Industries Inc. is a diversified holdings company primarily engaged in the manufacturing sector.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 18 Aug 2026): "NL Q2 Earnings Rise Y/Y as CompX & Kronos Results Improve". NLI Holdings reported second-quarter earnings that rose year over year, driven by improved margins at CompX and a return to profit at Kronos. The results support an upbeat 2026 outlook despite ongoing cost pressures.
NL Industries Inc. is a diversified holdings company primarily engaged in the manufacturing sector. As a key player, NL Industries operates within the chemicals and coatings industries, providing products that are vital to numerous manufacturing and industrial processes. One of its main focuses lies in the production of titanium dioxide pigment, an important white pigment used in various products such as coatings, plastics, and paper, enhancing durability and appearance. The company’s influence extends across different markets, contributing significantly to the supply chains of construction, automobile, and consumer goods sectors. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, NL Industries leverages its extensive expertise and resources to maintain its role as a major supplier within these industries. Through its strategic operations, the company continues to impact various facets of the economy, from raw materials supply to finished goods distribution, playing an integral role in the broader industrial landscape.
CEO Ms. Courtney J. Riley · 2,812 employees · United States · https://www.nliholdingsinc.com