The earnings call highlighted strategic investments and market expansions in China and Brazil that are expected to yield benefits in fiscal 2026. However, the company faced significant challenges, including a decrease in sales and profitability, high effective tax rates, and a net loss for the quarter.
Company Guidance
During NTIC's Fourth Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call, the company provided several key financial metrics and strategic insights. For the fourth quarter ended August 31, 2025, NTIC's consolidated net sales decreased by 4.4% to $22.3 million compared to the same period in 2024, with a 29.4% decrease in ZERUST oil and gas net sales and a 10% decline in Natur-Tec net sales. However, ZERUST industrial net sales increased by 5.8%. Joint venture sales for the quarter increased by 4.7% to $24.4 million. NTIC China reported a 12% increase in fourth-quarter sales, reaching $4 million, and a 14% increase for the fiscal year. The company also highlighted a new $13 million contract won by its subsidiary ZERUST Brazil for an offshore project. For fiscal 2025, NTIC's net income was $18,000, or $0.00 per diluted share, compared to $5.4 million, or $0.55 per diluted share, for fiscal 2024. Operating expenses increased to 44.7% of net sales, compared to 41.6% in the prior year, while gross profit as a percentage of net sales decreased from 39.7% to 37.6%. NTIC is focused on maintaining stable operating expenses, expanding gross margins, and driving higher-margin sales to improve profitability in fiscal 2026.
Improved Performance in China
NTIC China net sales increased by 12% in Q4 and 14% for fiscal 2025, marking the second strongest year of sales in this market.
New Contract in Brazil
ZERUST Brazil secured a new 3-year contract for a major offshore project with a leading global EPC company valued at approximately USD 13 million.
Increased Joint Venture Sales
Joint venture sales for Q4 increased by 4.7% year-over-year, indicating positive trends in some segments.
Northern Technologies International (NTIC) Earnings, Revenues Date & History
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Beat
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NTIC Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Nov 18, 2025
$7.95
$7.48
-5.91%
Jul 10, 2025
$8.11
$8.85
+9.12%
Apr 10, 2025
$9.70
$7.68
-20.82%
Jan 08, 2025
$13.30
$12.99
-2.33%
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