NPK International Inc. (NPKI): Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

NPK International (NYSE:NPKI) reported Q2 gross margin of 37%, up 80 bps sequentially and in line with the prior year, citing stronger product sales and stable rental margins. It narrowed 2026 revenue guidance to $313M-$323M and raised adjusted EBITDA to $97M-$103M. Management expects Q3 rental and service revenue roughly flat sequentially and product sales to normalize after a strong Q2.

Release Date: July 30, 2026 For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. Positive Points Revenue increased 20% year-over-year to $82 million, driven by strong growth in both product sales and rentals. Adjusted EBITDA improved 37% year-over-year to $26 million, with a margin of 31.5%. Rental and service revenues hit a quarterly record of $54 million, up 16% year-over-year.

NPK International Inc. (NPKI) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. Exhibit 99.1 NPK REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2026 RESULTS Company reports $82 million revenues, $0.14 diluted EPS; Raises full-year earnings guidance THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS – July 29, 2026 – NPK International Inc. (NYSE: NPKI) (“NPK” or the “Company”) today announced results for the thr

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