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Dallas, Texas, May 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CompX International Inc. (NYSE American: CIX) announced today that its board of directors has declared CompX’s regular quarterly dividend of thirty cents ($0.30) per share on its class A common stock, payable on June 16, 2026 to stockholders of record at the close of business on June 4, 2026. CompX also announced that at its annual stockholder meeting held on May 20, 2026, its stockholders: elected each of Thomas E. Barry, Loretta J. Feehan, Terri L. Herrington, Scott C. James, Ann Manix, Gina A. Norris, Michael S. Simmons and Mary A. Tidlund as a director for a one-year term; and adopted a resolution that approved, on a nonbinding advisory basis, the compensation of its named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement for the 2026 annual stockholder meeting. CompX is a leading manufacturer of security products and recreational marine components. * * * * Investor Relations Contact Bryan A. HanleySenior Vice President and TreasurerTel. 972-233-1700

Shares of CompX International Inc. CIX have gained 2.3% since reporting first-quarter 2026 earnings results, trailing the S&P 500 index’s 2.8% rise. Over the past month, the stock has advanced 1.5% compared with the S&P 500’s 8.5% return. CompX reported first-quarter 2026 net sales of $40.6 million, up slightly from $40.3 million in the prior-year quarter. Net income increased to $5.9 million, or 48 cents per diluted share, from $5.1 million, or 42 cents per diluted share, a year earlier. Operating income climbed to $7.1 million from $5.9 million in the year-ago period, while the gross margin improved to $13.3 million from $12.2 million. The company attributed the stronger profitability primarily to improved margins in its Security Products segment and higher sales in Marine Components. CompX International Inc. price-consensus-eps-surprise-chart | CompX International Inc. Quote CompX’s Security Products segment generated first-quarter sales of $29.9 million, down 1% year over year. The decline reflected weaker demand across several end markets, including healthcare, general cabinetry, electric control panels and gas station security applications. These declines were partly offset by stronger sales to tool storage and institutional furniture customers. Despite lower sales, Security Products’ operating income rose 19% to $6.6 million, aided by a more favorable customer and product mix. The gross margin in the segment improved to 33.5% from 29.8% a year earlier, while the operating margin expanded to 22% from 18.3%. Management said the improved mix was the primary driver behind the profitability gains. The Marine Components segment posted sales of $10.7 million, up 6% from the prior-year quarter. The increase was driven mainly by stronger industrial-market demand, which offset weaker towboat market sales. CompX noted that towboat sales in the prior-year quarter benefited from a one-time customer stocking event that did not recur in 2026. Marine Components’ operating income increased 3% year over year to $2.3 million. However, gross margin slipped to 30.2% from 31.5% because of higher-cost inventory produced during the fourth quarter of 2025 and sold during the first quarter of 2026. The operating margin edged down to 21.7% from 22.3%. Companywide gross margin increased to 32.7% of sales from 30.2% in the prior-year quarter as cost of sales fell to 67.3% of net...

Dallas, Texas, May 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NL Industries, Inc. (NYSE: NL) today reported net income attributable to NL stockholders of $4.3 million, or $.09 per share, in the first quarter of 2026 compared to $.7 million, or $.01 per share, in the first quarter of 2025. NL’s results include an unrealized gain of $2.7 million in the first quarter of 2026 compared to an $8.5 million unrealized loss in the first quarter of 2025 related to the change in value of marketable equity securities. CompX’s net sales were $40.6 million in the first quarter of 2026 compared to $40.3 million in the first quarter of 2025. CompX’s first quarter 2026 net sales increased over the comparable 2025 period due to higher Marine Components sales to the industrial market partially offset by lower Security Products sales. CompX’s segment profit increased to $7.1 million in the first quarter of 2026 compared to $5.9 million in the first quarter of 2025 primarily due to higher gross margin at Security Products as a result of a more favorable customer and product mix and, to a lesser extent, the impact of higher sales at Marine Components. NL recognized equity in losses of Kronos of $1.5 million in the first quarter of 2026 compared to equity in earnings of $5.5 million in the same period of 2025. Kronos’ net sales of $509.8 million in the first quarter of 2026 were $20.0 million, or 4%, higher than in the first quarter of 2025. Kronos’ net sales increased in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the first quarter of 2025 primarily due to the effects of higher sales volumes in its North American, Latin American and export markets and the favorable impact of changes in currency exchange rates (primarily the euro), which it estimates increased its net sales by approximately $30 million. These increases were partially offset by lower sales volumes in its European market and lower average TiO2 selling prices. Kronos started 2026 with average TiO2 selling prices lower than at the beginning of 2025; however, its average TiO2 selling prices increased 2% during the first quarter of 2026 as Kronos works to recover pricing lost during 2025. The table at the end of this press release shows how each of these items impacted Kronos’ net sales. Kronos’ income from operations in the first quarter of 2026 was $12.6 million as compared to $38.4 million in the first quarter of 2025. Kronos’ income fr...

DALLAS (AP) — DALLAS (AP) — CompX International Inc. (CIX) on Tuesday reported earnings of $5.9 million in its first quarter. On a per-share basis, the Dallas-based company said it had profit of 48 cents. The security products maker posted revenue of $40.6 million in the period. _____ This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on CIX at https://www.zacks.com/ap/CIX

Dallas, Texas, May 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CompX International Inc. (NYSE American: CIX) announced today net sales of $40.6 million for the first quarter of 2026 compared to $40.3 million in the same period of 2025. Operating income was $7.1 million in the first quarter of 2026 compared to $5.9 million in the same period of 2025. Net income was $5.9 million, or $.48 per basic and diluted common share, for the first quarter of 2026 compared to $5.1 million, or $.42 per basic and diluted common share, in the same period of 2025. First quarter 2026 net sales increased over the comparable 2025 period due to higher Marine Components sales to the industrial market partially offset by lower Security Products sales. Operating income increased in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025 primarily due to higher gross margin at Security Products resulting from a more favorable customer and product mix and, to a lesser extent, the impact of higher sales at Marine Components. CompX is a leading manufacturer of security products and recreational marine components. It operates from three locations in the U.S. and employs approximately 560 people. Forward-Looking Statements The statements in this press release relating to matters that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements that represent management’s belief and assumptions based on currently available information. Although we believe the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot give any assurances that these expectations will be correct. Such statements, by their nature, involve substantial risks and uncertainties that could significantly impact expected results, and actual future results could differ materially from those predicted. While it is not possible to identify all factors, we continue to face many risks and uncertainties. The factors that could cause our actual future results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, the following: Future supply and demand for our products; Changes in our raw material and other operating costs (such as zinc, brass, aluminum, steel and energy costs), including as a result of additional or changed tariffs on imported raw materials, and our ability to pass those costs on to our customers or offset them with reductions in other operating costs; Price and product competition from low-cost...

Dallas, Texas, April 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CompX International Inc. (NYSE American: CIX) announced today that, subject to the completion of quarter-end closing procedures, it expects to report first quarter 2026 earnings in a press release after market close on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. CompX is a leading manufacturer of security products and recreational marine components. * * * * Investor Relations Contact Bryan A. Hanley Senior Vice President and Treasurer Tel. 972-233-1700

Shares of CompX International Inc. CIX have gained 0.5% since reporting results for the fourth quarter of 2025. This compares with the S&P 500 index’s 0.7% return over the same time frame. Over the past month, the stock has inched up 0.6% against the S&P 500’s 1.8% decline. CompX reported fourth-quarter 2025 net sales of $37.7 million, down 1.8% from $38.4 million in the same period a year earlier. Despite the modest drop in revenues, profitability improved. Operating income increased roughly 14% to $5.6 million from $4.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. Net income totaled $4.7 million, or 38 cents per diluted share, compared with $4.5 million, or 37 cents per share, in the prior-year period. The quarter, therefore, demonstrated stronger operating performance, with higher margins helping offset the slight dip in sales. CompX International Inc. price-consensus-eps-surprise-chart | CompX International Inc. Quote The year-over-year decrease in quarterly revenues was primarily linked to lower sales of Security Products to the healthcare market. This decline was partially offset by stronger sales within the Marine Components segment, particularly to the industrial market. Despite softer overall sales, operating income improved because of stronger Marine Components performance and improved gross margins in both of the company’s business segments. The margin expansion indicates that the company benefited from improved product mix and better coverage of fixed manufacturing costs. CompX operates through two main segments: Security Products and Marine Components. The Security Products segment recorded net sales of $120.7 million in 2025, up about 5% from $115.2 million in 2024. The increase was largely driven by stronger sales to the government security market and the gas station security market. These gains were partially offset by lower demand from healthcare, transportation and tool storage markets. Operating income for the segment rose to $22.5 million from $20.8 million in the previous year, reflecting higher sales and improved margin performance. Marine Components showed a stronger rebound. Net sales in the segment increased 22% year over year to $37.6 million in 2025 from $30.7 million in 2024. The improvement was driven by higher sales to the towboat, government and industrial markets, including a one-time inventory stocking event for a towboat original...

CompX International (CIX) reported Q4 earnings late Wednesday of $0.38 per diluted share, up from $0

DALLAS (AP) — DALLAS (AP) — CompX International Inc. (CIX) on Wednesday reported earnings of $4.7 million in its fourth quarter. On a per-share basis, the Dallas-based company said it had profit of 38 cents. The security products maker posted revenue of $37.7 million in the period. For the year, the company reported profit of $19.5 million, or $1.58 per share. Revenue was reported as $158.3 million. _____ This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on CIX at https://www.zacks.com/ap/CIX

Dallas, Texas, March 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CompX International Inc. (NYSE American: CIX) announced today that its board of directors has declared CompX’s regular quarterly dividend of thirty cents ($0.30) per share on its class A common stock, payable on March 24, 2026 to stockholders of record at the close of business on March 16, 2026. CompX is a leading manufacturer of security products and recreational marine components. * * * * Investor Relations Contact Bryan A. Hanley Senior Vice President and Treasurer Tel. 972-233-1700

Dallas, Texas, March 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CompX International Inc. (NYSE American: CIX) announced today net sales of $37.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to $38.4 million in the same period of 2024. Operating income was $5.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to $4.9 million in the same period of 2024. Net income was $4.7 million, or $.38 per basic and diluted common share, for the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to $4.5 million, or $.37 per basic and diluted common share, in the same period of 2024. Net sales for the year ended December 31, 2025 were $158.3 million compared to $145.9 million in the previous year. Operating income was $22.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to $17.0 million in 2024. Net income for the year ended December 31, 2025 was $19.5 million, or $1.58 per basic and diluted common share, compared to $16.6 million, or $1.35 per basic and diluted common share, for the same period in 2024. Fourth quarter 2025 net sales decreased over the comparable 2024 period predominantly due to lower Security Products sales to the healthcare market, partially offset by higher Marine Components sales to the industrial market. Operating income increased in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024 primarily due to higher sales at Marine Components as well as improved gross margins at each of the Security Products and Marine Components segments. Net sales increased for the full year of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024 primarily due to higher Security Products sales to the government security market and higher Marine Components sales to various markets including the towboat, government and industrial markets. Operating income for the full year of 2025 increased compared to 2024 due to higher sales and improved gross margins at each of the Security Products and Marine Components segments. CompX is a leading manufacturer of security products and recreational marine components. It operates from three locations in the U.S. and employs approximately 549 people. Forward-Looking Statements The statements in this press release relating to matters that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements that represent management’s belief and assumptions based on currently available information. Although we believe the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements ar...

Dallas, Texas, Feb. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CompX International Inc. (NYSE American: CIX) announced today that, subject to the completion of year-end closing procedures, it expects to report fourth quarter 2025 earnings in a press release after market close on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. CompX is a leading manufacturer of security products and recreational marine components. * * * * Investor Relations Contact Bryan A. Hanley Senior Vice President and Treasurer Tel. 972-233-1700