Consolidated Sales Growth
Total consolidated net sales increased 15.3% year-over-year to $22.0 million for Q2 FY2026, the strongest YoY growth rate since fiscal 2022.
Record ZERUST Oil & Gas Performance
ZERUST Oil & Gas net sales were a Q2 record of $2.7 million, up 72.1% year-over-year, driven by global sales infrastructure investments and a large three-year offshore contract with an estimated total value of ~$13.0 million.
Broad-Based Business Unit Growth
Business unit growth included ZERUST Industrial net sales up 11.2% and Natur‑Tec net sales up 8.1% (Natur‑Tec sales $5.4 million). Joint venture net sales rose 18.6% to $23.5 million.
Strong China Performance
Northern Technologies China net sales increased 18.5% year-over-year to $4.4 million, with the majority of sales for domestic Chinese consumption, reducing exposure to U.S. tariffs.
Improving Joint Venture Earnings
Joint venture operating income increased 19.8% year-over-year in Q2, reflecting higher JV sales across multiple geographies.
Operational Leverage and Expense Discipline
Total operating expenses rose 7.7% to $9.5 million, while operating expenses as a percentage of sales improved to 43.2% from 46.2%, indicating better leverage on higher sales.
Stabilizing Gross Margin and Non‑GAAP Improvement
Gross profit as a percentage of net sales was stable at 35.7% (vs. 35.6% prior year). Non‑GAAP adjusted net income improved to $70,000 ($0.01 per diluted share) from a non‑GAAP adjusted net loss of $300,000 in the prior-year quarter.
Strategic Investments and Forward Guidance
Company invested in global sales infrastructure (including UAE subsidiary), expanded manufacturing capacity (~$4.0M+ on new facility improvements), implemented SAP, declared a quarterly dividend of $0.01/share, and reiterated expectations for continued sales growth and improving profitability in H2 FY2026.