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International Isotopes (INIS) Risk Analysis

Public companies are required to disclose risks that can affect the business and impact the stock. These disclosures are known as “Risk Factors”. Companies disclose these risks in their yearly (Form 10-K), quarterly earnings (Form 10-Q), or “foreign private issuer” reports (Form 20-F). Risk factors show the challenges a company faces. Investors can consider the worst-case scenarios before making an investment. TipRanks’ Risk Analysis categorizes risks based on proprietary classification algorithms and machine learning. International Isotopes disclosed 23 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. International Isotopes reported the most risks in the “Legal & Regulatory” category.

Risk Overview Q2, 2026

Source: the company's latest filing for the period ended Jun 30, 2026, filed Aug 12, 2026

Risk Distribution
23Risks
Sector Avg.Finance & CorporateTech & InnovationLegal & RegulatoryProductionAbility to SellMacro & Political
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy

Risk Change Over Time

International Isotopes disclosed risks per quarterNo. of Risks20222426283032Q3Q4Q12023Q2Q4Q12024Q2Q3Q4Q12025Q2Q3Q4Q12026Q2Showing: Q2, 2026
Risks removedRisks addedRisks changedInternational Isotopes Risk Factors
  • Regulation - Risk 1
    If the FDA concludes that we have failed to comply with applicable regulations, it could take various actions including: issuing warning letters, imposing civil or criminal penalties, suspending regulatory approvals, requiring product recalls, seizing products, or enjoining future violations. Such enforcement actions could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

    We are subject to ongoing FDA regulations, including complying with the FDA's current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) requirements, and are subject to regular inspections of our facilities. If the FDA concludes that we have failed to comply with applicable regulations, it could take various actions including: issuing warning letters, imposing civil or criminal penalties, suspending or withdrawing regulatory product approvals, requiring product recalls, seizing products, enjoining future violations, or suspending or withdrawing some or all FDA facility approvals and licenses. Such enforcement actions could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition. In April 2025, an FDA inspection at our Idaho Falls facility resulted in an Official Action Indicated ("OAI"). RNX developed and implemented corrective actions and submitted our 15-day, 90-day, and 180-day, 270-day, and subsequently submitted our 1-year updates. In response to the FDA Form 483 issued in April 2025, the Company completed all planned corrective and preventive actions. A request for inspection closeout was submitted to the FDA on June 19, 2026. In addition, the Company continues to execute initiatives designed to strengthen its Quality Management System, with all actions scheduled for completion in July 2026 completed on time. There is a risk of additional action by the FDA up to and including a manufacturing and distribution hold or a warning letter. While we believe that our corrective actions in response to the OAI will be deemed satisfactory, there can be no assurance that the FDA will not require additional corrective actions or take further actions as listed above. In the three months ended March 31, 2026, we had two product recalls. Both recalls are being conducted with the knowledge of the FDA. The first was a voluntary recall of our Generic Sodium Iodide I-131 due to the discovery of septum in our finished product vials on January 26, 2026. We had recently been approved by the FDA to implement new septum for our finished products, with this change we discovered the septum did not perform equivalent to our previous testing and validation. The impact from this recall was limited to that first batch. The second recall was on February 19, 2026. We discovered during an internal review that specific lots of our Dibasic Sodium Phosphate Capsules that may be provided with our Generic Sodium Iodide I-131 kits manufactured between 2022 and 2025 were out of specification for final capsule weight. We initiated a voluntary recall of specific lots of our Dibasic Sodium Phosphate Capsules shipped between August 19, 2024 to February 17, 2026. We notified affected pharmacies, clinics, and veterinarians of the voluntary recall. We continue to provide Generic Sodium Iodide I-131, which was not impacted, to the majority of our customers. Both voluntary recalls have been fully executed and are currently awaiting formal closeout by the FDA.

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Risk Highlights Q2, 2026

Main Risk Category
Legal & Regulatory
With 9 Risks
Number of Disclosed Risks
23
No changes from last report
S&P 500 Average: 32
Recent Changes
1Risks added
0Risks removed
0Risks changed
Since Jun 2026
Number of Risk Changed
0
-2
From last report
S&P 500 Average: 1

Risk Word Cloud

we are subject to various federal, state, local and foreign government requirements regulating the discharge of materials into the environment or otherwise relating to the protection of the environment.foreign government requirements regulatingour operations expose us to the risk of material environmental liabilities.risk of material environmental liabilitieswe may incur material losses and costs as a result of product liability claims that may be brought against us.result of product liability claimswe are subject to significant regulatory oversight of our import and export operations due to the nature of our product offerings.nature of our product offeringsall our manufacturing processes generate some radioactive waste that is expensive to dispose of safelyexpensive to dispose of safelyvolatility in raw material and energy costs, interruption in ordinary sources of supply and an inability to recover unanticipated increases in energy and raw material costs from customers could result in lost sales or significantly increase the cost of doing business.inability to recover unanticipated increaseswe are contractually obligated to issue shares in the future, which will dilute your interest in us.contractually obligated to issue shareswe may need additional financing to continue operations.additional financing to continue operationswe are subject to extensive government regulation in jurisdictions around the globe in which we do business. regulations address, among other things, environmental compliance, import/export restrictions, healthcare services, taxes and financial reporting, can significantly increase the cost of doing business, which in turn can negatively impact our operations, financial results and cash flow.subject to extensive government regulationtrading in our common stock is limited, and the price of our common stock may be subject to substantial volatility.price of our common stock

Risk Factors Full Breakdown - Total Risks 23

Regulation6 | 26.1%
  • Regulation - Risk 1
    We are subject to extensive health and safety regulations

    Health regulations dictated by the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration and NRC are extensive in our business. There is no assurance that our activities will comply with all applicable health regulations at times and, as a result, may expose us to liability under applicable health regulations. Costs and expenses resulting from such liability may materially negatively impact our operations and financial condition. Overall, health laws and regulations will continue to affect our business worldwide.

  • Regulation - Risk 2
    We may be subject to NRC license enforcement actions.

    The NRC may take enforcement action in the event that we are found to be in violation of NRC regulations or in violation of any of our license requirements. Consequences of violations depend upon the severity of the violations as well as the adequacy and timeliness of corrective actions implemented by the licensee to investigate and correct the cause of the violation and to prevent reoccurrence. The NRC has discretionary authority in the action they choose to take against license violations, but these actions can include civil penalties and restrictions upon licensee operations or license suspension. The imposition of any such penalties and/or restrictions upon our operations or suspension of our license could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. In 2024 we incurred significant expenses related to two violations in 2021 and 2022. These violations resulted in NRC fines of $63,000, additional legal expenses of $47,636, and professional expenses for corrective actions of $123,216. In 2025 we entered into a settlement agreement with the NRC related to our 2022 sale and sublease to Pharmalogic, and such settlement carried no fines, penalties or violations. However, we will have to commit to various non-material administrative tasks as a license condition for a 36-month period. We do not anticipate any material costs from the settlement.

  • Regulation - Risk 3
    We are subject to significant regulatory oversight of our import and export operations due to the nature of our product offerings.

    Penalties for non-compliance can be significant, and violations can result in adverse publicity. Because of increasing security controls and regulations, it is likely that we may encounter additional regulations affecting the transportation, storage, sale, and import/export of radioactive materials.

  • Regulation - Risk 4
    We are subject to regulations governing the certification of specialty shielded transportation casks for transporting cobalt-60.

    We are subject to regulations governing the approval and certification of Type B packages authorized for the transport of our high activity (Type B quantities) cobalt-60 products and bulk materials. Foreign approved Type B packages may only be utilized for imports and exports of these products and bulk materials if the Type B package certificate has been revalidated by the DOT, which may take several months, but is currently provided at no cost. Domestic shipments of Type B quantities of radioactive materials require approval and certification through the NRC, which can cost millions of dollars and take years to complete. Given the cost difference to obtain a DOT revalidation of a foreign-approved Type B package, the availability of NRC certified Type B packages authorized for the domestic transport of cobalt-60 products and bulk materials is very limited. We are currently working with private and government parties to address the limited availability of Type B packages authorized for domestic use by the Company.

  • Regulation - Risk 5Added
    If the FDA concludes that we have failed to comply with applicable regulations, it could take various actions including: issuing warning letters, imposing civil or criminal penalties, suspending regulatory approvals, requiring product recalls, seizing products, or enjoining future violations. Such enforcement actions could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

    We are subject to ongoing FDA regulations, including complying with the FDA's current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) requirements, and are subject to regular inspections of our facilities. If the FDA concludes that we have failed to comply with applicable regulations, it could take various actions including: issuing warning letters, imposing civil or criminal penalties, suspending or withdrawing regulatory product approvals, requiring product recalls, seizing products, enjoining future violations, or suspending or withdrawing some or all FDA facility approvals and licenses. Such enforcement actions could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition. In April 2025, an FDA inspection at our Idaho Falls facility resulted in an Official Action Indicated ("OAI"). RNX developed and implemented corrective actions and submitted our 15-day, 90-day, and 180-day, 270-day, and subsequently submitted our 1-year updates. In response to the FDA Form 483 issued in April 2025, the Company completed all planned corrective and preventive actions. A request for inspection closeout was submitted to the FDA on June 19, 2026. In addition, the Company continues to execute initiatives designed to strengthen its Quality Management System, with all actions scheduled for completion in July 2026 completed on time. There is a risk of additional action by the FDA up to and including a manufacturing and distribution hold or a warning letter. While we believe that our corrective actions in response to the OAI will be deemed satisfactory, there can be no assurance that the FDA will not require additional corrective actions or take further actions as listed above. In the three months ended March 31, 2026, we had two product recalls. Both recalls are being conducted with the knowledge of the FDA. The first was a voluntary recall of our Generic Sodium Iodide I-131 due to the discovery of septum in our finished product vials on January 26, 2026. We had recently been approved by the FDA to implement new septum for our finished products, with this change we discovered the septum did not perform equivalent to our previous testing and validation. The impact from this recall was limited to that first batch. The second recall was on February 19, 2026. We discovered during an internal review that specific lots of our Dibasic Sodium Phosphate Capsules that may be provided with our Generic Sodium Iodide I-131 kits manufactured between 2022 and 2025 were out of specification for final capsule weight. We initiated a voluntary recall of specific lots of our Dibasic Sodium Phosphate Capsules shipped between August 19, 2024 to February 17, 2026. We notified affected pharmacies, clinics, and veterinarians of the voluntary recall. We continue to provide Generic Sodium Iodide I-131, which was not impacted, to the majority of our customers. Both voluntary recalls have been fully executed and are currently awaiting formal closeout by the FDA.

  • Regulation - Risk 6
    We are subject to extensive government regulation in jurisdictions around the globe in which we do business. Regulations address, among other things, environmental compliance, import/export restrictions, healthcare services, taxes and financial reporting, can significantly increase the cost of doing business, which in turn can negatively impact our operations, financial results and cash flow.

    We are subject to government regulation and intervention both in the United States and in all foreign jurisdictions in which we conduct business. Compliance with applicable laws and regulations results in higher capital expenditures and operating costs and changes to current regulations with which we must comply can necessitate further capital expenditures and increases in operating costs to enable continued compliance. Additionally, from time to time, we may be involved in legal or administrative proceedings under certain of these laws and regulations. Significant areas of regulation and intervention include the following:

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TipRanks has identified 6 major categories of risk factors and a number of subcategories for each. You can see how these categories are broken down in the list below. 1. Financial & Corporate Accounting & Financial Operations - risks related to accounting loss, value of intangible assets, financial statements, value of intangible assets, financial reporting, estimates, guidance, company profitability, dividends, fluctuating results. Share Price & Shareholder Rights – risks related to things that impact share prices and the rights of shareholders, including analyst ratings, major shareholder activity, trade volatility, liquidity of shares, anti-takeover provisions, international listing, dual listing. Debt & Financing – risks related to debt, funding, financing and interest rates, financial investments. Corporate Activity and Growth – risks related to restructuring, M&As, joint ventures, execution of corporate strategy, strategic alliances. 2. Legal & Regulatory Litigation and Legal Liabilities – risks related to litigation/ lawsuits against the company. Regulation – risks related to compliance, GDPR, and new legislation. Environmental / Social – risks related to environmental regulation and to data privacy. Taxation & Government Incentives – risks related to taxation and changes in government incentives. 3. Production Costs – risks related to costs of production including commodity prices, future contracts, inventory. Supply Chain – risks related to the company’s suppliers. Manufacturing – risks related to the company’s manufacturing process including product quality and product recalls. Human Capital – risks related to recruitment, training and retention of key employees, employee relationships & unions labor disputes, pension, and post retirement benefits, medical, health and welfare benefits, employee misconduct, employee litigation. 4. Technology & Innovation Innovation / R&D – risks related to innovation and new product development. Technology – risks related to the company’s reliance on technology. Cyber Security – risks related to securing the company’s digital assets and from cyber attacks. Trade Secrets & Patents – risks related to the company’s ability to protect its intellectual property and to infringement claims against the company as well as piracy and unlicensed copying. 5. Ability to Sell Demand – risks related to the demand of the company’s goods and services including seasonality, reliance on key customers. Competition – risks related to the company’s competition including substitutes. Sales & Marketing – risks related to sales, marketing, and distribution channels, pricing, and market penetration. Brand & Reputation – risks related to the company’s brand and reputation. 6. Macro & Political Economy & Political Environment – risks related to changes in economic and political conditions. Natural and Human Disruptions – risks related to catastrophes, floods, storms, terror, earthquakes, coronavirus pandemic/COVID-19. International Operations – risks related to the global nature of the company. Capital Markets – risks related to exchange rates and trade, cryptocurrency.