Northern Technologies Shares are Shining – Here’s Why

Northern Technologies shares

Northern Technologies International Corporation (NASDAQ:NTIC): Northern Technologies shares hit its all-time high of $41 after generating substantial growth in its third-quarter financial numbers. The improving outlook for its products from several industries has also been adding to its share price momentum.

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Northern Technologies shares jumped more than 50% in the last three months; the NTIC stock is up almost 100% in the previous twelve months. Its shares have a 52-week trading range of $15.75 to $41.03 – with the market cap of $180 million.

Why are Northern Technologies Shares Rising?

Northern Technologies shares are up due to improving demand for its ZERUST products.

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Northern Technologies’ revenue growth in the third quarter rose 26% year-over-year to $12.9 million, thanks to growth from all business segments. The increase in oil & gas production and supply activities all over the globe, along with the boom in the industrial sector, is likely to expand its sales in the following quarters.  

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On top of the company’s double-digit revenue growth, it has also successfully declined its operating costs. Consequently, its net income grew 58% in the third quarter compared to the same period last year.

Northern Technologies CEO Patrick Lynch is optimistic about future fundamentals, saying, “Oil and gas sales demonstrated continued year-over-year improvement, and fourth quarter oil and gas sales are expected to ramp up considerably due to a significant order for new pipeline corrosion control products.”

The micro-cap tech company has also raised its sales forecast for the full year; the company now expects fiscal 2018 sales to hover around $50.5 million, as opposed to its earlier forecast for net sales of $49.0 million. The CEO says the company is set to generate $60 million in net sales and $2 in earnings per share next year. On the whole, Northern Technologies International Corporation’s share price momentum is backed by sustainable growth in financial numbers and improving demand from end markets.

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