The earnings call presented a mixed outlook with notable achievements in net sales growth and gross margin improvement, particularly in the Chinese market, contrasting with challenges in joint venture sales, reduced net income, and increased operating expenses. Strategic investments and market expansion efforts in oil and gas and bioplastics indicate potential future growth but are currently impacting profitability.

Company Guidance

During the NTIC third quarter fiscal 2025 earnings call, the company reported a 4% increase in consolidated net sales, reaching $21.5 million, despite macroeconomic challenges. Key financial metrics included a gross margin of 38.4%, a slight improvement from the previous year, and operating expenses rising by 7.6% to $9.7 million. The net income for the quarter was $122,000, or 1¢ per diluted share, down from $977,000, or 10¢ per diluted share, in the previous year. NTIC also observed a 27.4% increase in sales at its NTSC China subsidiary, totaling $4.5 million. Meanwhile, joint venture sales declined by 12.9% to $2.3 million, influenced by high energy prices and economic pressures in Europe. The company highlighted a 15.4% year-over-year increase in trailing twelve-month sales for its ZERUST Oil and Gas segment, although quarterly sales dipped slightly to $1.3 million. Natur Tec sales saw a 1.2% decline, but a 16.5% sequential increase. NTIC's cash and cash equivalents stood at $6.8 million, with outstanding debt of $10.1 million, including $7.4 million under its revolving line of credit. The call emphasized continued strategic investments in oil and gas and bioplastics, particularly in China, as part of its long-term growth focus.

Overall Net Sales Growth

Consolidated net sales increased by 4% to $21.5 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2025 compared to the same period last year.

Gross Margin Improvement

Gross margin reached 38.4%, increasing both sequentially and year-over-year, indicating a more profitable sales mix and efficiency improvements.

NTSC China Sales Surge

NTSC China achieved a 27.4% increase in net sales to $4.5 million, the second highest quarterly revenue since transitioning to a wholly-owned subsidiary.

ZERUST Oil and Gas Trailing Twelve-Month Sales Increase

ZERUST Oil and Gas sales grew 15.4% over the trailing twelve-month period, reflecting successful investments in team and resource expansion.

Northern Technologies International (NTIC) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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NTIC Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Nov 12, 2025	2025 (Q4)	0.08 / -	0.2	―	―	―
Jul 10, 2025	2025 (Q3)	0.04 / 0.02	0.11	-81.82% (-0.09)	―
Apr 10, 2025	2025 (Q2)	0.06 / -0.03	0.18	-116.67% (-0.21)	―
Jan 08, 2025	2025 (Q1)	0.12 / 0.07	0.1	-30.00% (-0.03)	―
Nov 19, 2024	2024 (Q4)	0.19 / 0.20	0.03	566.67% (+0.17)	―
Jul 11, 2024	2024 (Q3)	0.24 / 0.11	0.17	-35.29% (-0.06)
Apr 11, 2024	2024 (Q2)	0.17 / 0.18	0.102	76.47% (+0.08)	―
Jan 11, 2024	2024 (Q1)	0.18 / 0.10	0.06	66.67% (+0.04)	―
Nov 21, 2023	2023 (Q4)	0.18 / 0.03	0.08	-62.50% (-0.05)	―
Jul 13, 2023	2023 (Q3)	0.19 / 0.17	0.12	41.67% (+0.05)

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NTIC Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Jul 10, 2025	$8.12	$8.86	+9.11%
Apr 10, 2025	$9.72	$7.68	-20.99%
Jan 08, 2025	$13.32	$13.01	-2.33%
Nov 19, 2024	$13.13	$13.89	+5.79%

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