Validea Peter Lynch Strategy Daily Upgrade Report - 5/31/2025
NL Industries Inc. Rating Update: The stock rating for NL Industries Inc. improved from 81% to 100% based on its strong fundamentals and valuation, indicating significant interest according to Peter Lynch's investment strategy.
Smith-Midland Corp. Rating Update: Smith-Midland Corp.'s rating increased from 0% to 87%, reflecting positive changes in the company's fundamentals and valuation, which also suggests considerable interest under the same investment strategy.
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NL INDUSTRIES ANNOUNCES A SPECIAL DIVIDEND OF 21 CENTS PER SHARE PAYABLE IN AUGUST 2025, AND A QUARTERLY DIVIDEND FOR THE THIRD QUARTER OF 2025 AT 9 CENTS PER SHARE
Dividend Announcement: NL Industries, Inc. has declared a special cash dividend of $0.21 per share and a quarterly dividend of $0.09 per share, with payment dates set for August 28 and September 23, 2025, respectively.
Company Overview: NL Industries, Inc. operates in the component products and chemicals sectors, specifically focusing on security products, recreational marine components, and titanium dioxide (TiO2).









