Northern Technologies Reports Record Q2 Sales, Returns to Operating Profit

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Northern Technologies International Corporation announced record second-quarter consolidated net sales and a return to operating profitability, despite reporting a GAAP net loss primarily due to the absence of a prior-year non-recurring credit.

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• Record Q2 Sales Achieved

  Consolidated net sales increased 15.3% to a record $21,997,000 for the second fiscal quarter ended February 28, 2026.

• Return to Operating Profitability

  Operating income improved to $383,000, compared to an operating loss of $(333,000) in the prior-year quarter.

• GAAP Net Loss Reported

  The company reported a net loss attributable to NTIC of $35,000, compared to net income of $434,000 in the prior-year quarter, primarily due to a non-recurring credit in Q2 FY2025.

• Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income Improves

  Non-GAAP adjusted net income was $70,000, a significant improvement from a $300,000 adjusted net loss in the prior-year quarter.

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Northern Technologies International Corporation's Q2 FY2026 results indicate a significant operational rebound following a challenging prior quarter. The company achieved record consolidated net sales, driven by strong growth across its product categories, particularly ZERUST® oil and gas. A key positive is the return to operating profitability, moving from a loss in the prior-year quarter to a profit. While a GAAP net loss was reported, this is largely attributable to the absence of a non-recurring Employee Retention Credit received in Q2 FY2025. The improvement in non-GAAP adjusted net income further supports the view of underlying operational strength. This report provides a more optimistic outlook for the second half of fiscal 2026, suggesting a positive trajectory after the previous quarter's decline in net income and dividend reduction.