Nl Industries Stock Forecast

Sell candidate since Jun 18, 2026 Loss -0.33%

The NL Industries Inc stock price fell by -0.333% on the last day (Monday, 22nd Jun 2026) from $6.00 to $5.98. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 3.18% from a day low at $5.98 to a day high of $6.17. The price has fallen in 7 of the last 10 days and is down by -0.66% for this period. Volume fell on the last day along with the stock, which is actually a good sign as volume should follow the stock. On the last day, the trading volume fell by -20 thousand shares and in total, 25 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $146.56 thousand.

The stock lies in the lower part of a very wide and weak rising trend in the short term, and this may normally pose a very good buying opportunity. If the lower trend floor at $5.85 is broken, it will firstly indicate a slower rate of rising, but may also be an early warning for a trend shift. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to rise 8.79% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $6.36 and $9.48 at the end of this 3-month period.

NL Signals & Forecast

A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Monday, June 01, 2026, and so far it has risen 5.10%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. The NL Industries Inc stock holds sell signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a more negative forecast for the stock. Also, there is a general sell signal from the relation between the two signals where the long-term average is above the short-term average. On corrections up, there will be some resistance from the lines at $6.03 and $6.36. A break-up above any of these levels will issue buy signals. Furthermore, there is currently a sell signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Volume fell along with the price during the last trading day, which is technical positive. One should, however, note that this stock may have low liquidity in periods, which increases the general risk. The stock had a Golden Star Signal on Thursday, April 23, 2026 in the short-term chart.

Golden Star Signal is when the short-term moving average, the long-term moving average, and price line meet in a special combination. This combination is very rare and often followed by long and strong gains for the stock in question.

Support, Risk & Stop-loss for NL Industries Inc stock

NL Industries Inc finds support from accumulated volume at $5.97 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.

This stock may move very much during the day (volatility) and with periodic low trading volume this stock is considered to be "very high risk". During the last day, the stock moved $0.190 between high and low, or 3.18%. For the last week the stock has had daily average volatility of 3.30%.

Our recommended stop-loss: We hold a negative evaluation for this stock. No stop-loss is set.

Trading Expectations (NL) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Tuesday 23rd

For the upcoming trading day on Tuesday, 23rd we expect NL Industries Inc to open at $6.04, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $5.81 and $6.15, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$0.346 (+/-5.95%) up or down from last closing price. If NL Industries Inc takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 5.95% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.

Since the stock is closer to the support from accumulated volume at $5.97 (0.17%) than the resistance at $6.07 (1.51%), our systems sees the trading risk/reward intra-day as attractive and believe profit can be made before the stock reaches first resistance..

Is NL Industries Inc stock A Buy?

The NL Industries Inc stock holds several negative signals and despite the positive trend, we believe NL Industries Inc will perform weakly in the next couple of days or weeks. Therefore, we hold a negative evaluation of this stock.

Current score: -1.114 Sell Candidate Unchanged

Predicted Fair Opening Price

Predicted fair opening price on June 23, 2026 - $6.04 ( 1.06%).

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