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NPKNational Presto Industries, Inc.
$124.50$892M
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NPK logoNational Presto Industries, Inc.(NPK)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios

NPK•NYSE
$124.50
26.9× P/E·Price updated Jul 6, 2026
SectorIndustrialsIndustryAerospace & DefenseSub-IndustryWeapons, Missiles and Munitions
AboutNational Presto Industries Inc. provides housewares and small electric appliance, and defense products primarily in North America. It operates through three segments: Housewares/Small Appliance, Defense, and Safety. The company's Housewares/Small Appliance segment designs, markets, and distributes housewares and small electrical appliances, including pressure cookers and canners; heat control single thermostatic control line of skillets, griddles, woks, and multi-purpose cookers; slow cookers; deep fryers; air fryers; waffle makers; pizza ovens; slicer/shredders; electric heaters; hot air, oil, and microwave corn poppers; dehydrators; rice cookers; microwave bacon cookers; egg cookers; coffeemakers and coffeemaker accessories; electric tea kettles; electric knife sharpeners; various kitchen gadgets; and timers under the Presto Control Master brand. This segment sells its products directly to retailers, as well as through independent distributors. The Defense segment manufactures and sells 40mm ammunition, precision mechanical and electro-mechanical products, and medium caliber cartridge cases; and detonators, booster pellets, release cartridges, lead azide, and other military energetic devices and materials. This segment primarily serves the United States Department of Defense (DOD) and DOD prime contractors. The Safety segment patents machine learning, digital sensors, and cloud-based technology to continuously monitor freezers and refrigerators detecting and alerting users to potential safety issues around pharmaceuticals and food. National Presto Industries Inc. was incorporated in 1905 and is based in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.Show more
  • Revenue$504M+29.7%
  • EBITDA$48M-4.3%
  • Net Income$33M-20.2%
  • EPS (Diluted)4.63-20.4%
  • Gross Margin15.95%-21.2%
  • EBITDA Margin9.55%-26.2%
  • Operating Margin8.53%-26.8%
  • Net Margin6.57%-38.5%
  • ROE8.67%-24.3%

NPK Price & Volume

National Presto Industries, Inc. (NPK) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart

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Volatile Defense Growth Masks Structural Margin Compression

Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1

VerdictNeutral
Growth:Accelerating
Profitability:Strained
Financial:Healthy
Cash Flow:Mixed
Primary Risk:Working capital volatility

Key Thesis Takeaways

  • National Presto Industries is currently navigating a period of accelerated revenue growth, evidenced by a 29.70% year-over-year increase, yet the firm faces significant challenges in translating this top-line expansion into consistent profitability.
  • While the company maintains a fortress balance sheet with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.02, the extreme volatility in free cash flow and erratic operating margins—which dipped to 5.1% in 2025Q2—suggest that the business model remains highly sensitive to project-based contract cycles.
  • Investors should monitor whether the firm can stabilize its working capital requirements and improve earnings quality before viewing the current asset-heavy growth trajectory as sustainable.

Verdict Logic

while the company maintains a healthy debt-to-equity ratio of 0.02, the extreme volatility in free cash flow, which oscillated between a $34.5 million outflow in 2024Q2 and a $29.4 million inflow in 2026Q1, warrants a cautious wait-and-see approach.

NPK Growth Metrics

National Presto Industries, Inc. (NPK) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR

Revenue CAGR

10 Years1.65%
5 Years7.38%
3 Years16.12%
TTM24.88%

Profit CAGR

10 Years-2%
5 Years-6.76%
3 Years16.92%
TTM-24.47%

EPS CAGR

10 Years-2.28%
5 Years-7.04%
3 Years16.61%
TTM3114.29%

Return on Capital

10 Years12.25%
5 Years9.33%
3 Years10.86%
Last Year10.89%

NPK Recent Earnings

National Presto Industries, Inc. (NPK) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters

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Q2 2026Latest
May 15, 2026
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.93
—
Rev
$119M
—
Q2 2026
May 8, 2026
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.93
—
Rev
$119M
—
Q2 2026
Mar 13, 2026
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$2.10
—
Rev
$164M
—
Q4 2025
Oct 27, 2025
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.74
—
Rev
$115M
—
QuarterDateEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q2 2026LatestMay 15, 2026
$0.93
$119M
Q2 2026May 8, 2026
$0.93
$119M
Q2 2026Mar 13, 2026
$2.10
$164M
Q4 2025Oct 27, 2025
$0.74
$115M
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →

Latest NPK News

Recent stock market news and headlines for National Presto Industries, Inc. (NPK)

GlobeNewsWire·Jun 16, 2026
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Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for National Presto Industries, Inc. (NPK)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
NPK logoNPKNational Presto Industries, Inc.Current
$124.50$892.17M26.8929.7%6.57%8.67%0.8%
SEB logoSEBSeaboard Corporation
$4431.80$4.24B8.597.1%5.93%11.42%—
HBB logoHBBHamilton Beach Brands Holding Company
$21.82$292.95M11.19-7.31%4.73%16.21%—
JRSH logoJRSHJerash Holdings (US), Inc.
$4.61$58.55M17.0714.03%2.13%5.57%—
HELE logoHELEHelen of Troy Limited
$27.53$641.23M-0.70-6.36%-50.33%-94.52%—
SJM logoSJMThe J. M. Smucker Company
$111.66$11.91B-85.893.72%-1.53%-2.44%—

Compare NPK vs Peers

National Presto Industries, Inc. (NPK) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

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Peer Set

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NPK SEC Filings & Documents

National Presto Industries, Inc. (NPK) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

Jun 16, 2026·SEC

Material company update

May 21, 2026·SEC

Material company update

May 5, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

3
FY 2026

Mar 13, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Mar 14, 2025·SEC

FY 2024

Mar 15, 2024·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2026

May 15, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Nov 7, 2025·SEC

FY 2025

Aug 8, 2025·SEC

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NPK Frequently Asked Questions

National Presto Industries, Inc. (NPK) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is National Presto Industries, Inc.'s revenue?

National Presto Industries, Inc. (NPK) reported $518.5M in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 389% increase from $106.0M in 1996.

How fast is National Presto Industries, Inc. growing?

National Presto Industries, Inc. (NPK) grew revenue by 29.7% over the past year. This is strong growth.

Is NPK profitable?

Yes, National Presto Industries, Inc. (NPK) is profitable, generating $32.1M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (6.6% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
Does NPK pay dividends?

Yes, National Presto Industries, Inc. (NPK) pays a dividend with a yield of 0.80%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.

What is NPK's return on equity?

National Presto Industries, Inc. (NPK) has a return on equity (ROE) of 8.7%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.

What is National Presto Industries, Inc.'s free cash flow?

National Presto Industries, Inc. (NPK) generated $3.7M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.

What if you invested $1,000 in NPK back in 1996?

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