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National Presto Industries(NYSE) NPK

Market Cap$1.08BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1969)+51,041%
5 Year+111%
1 Year+46%
1 Month+23%
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$150.91
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National Presto Industries last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 150.712026-08-20
National Presto Industries stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+9.37%USD 137.802026-08-13
1 month+23.36%USD 122.172026-07-21
3 month+14.5%USD 131.622026-05-22
Year to date+42.2%USD 105.982025-12-31
1 year+46.36%USD 102.982025-08-20
3 year+119.2%USD 68.762023-08-21
5 year+111.25%USD 71.342021-08-20
Since inception+51,041.14%USD 0.291969-02-11

National Presto Industries Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$1.08BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$544.68M

Net Income (TTM)

$42.81M

EPS (TTM)

$5.99

P/E Ratio

25.17

Dividend

$1.00

Beta (Volatility)

0.61 (Low)

Price

$150.91

Volume

65,789.829

Open

$151.81

Previous Close

$150.71

Daily Range

$149.15 - $152.22

52-Week Range

$91.28 - $154.87

Estimated Earnings Date

Oct 23, 2026

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About National Presto Industries

National Presto Industries, Inc. makes kitchen tools for easy home cooking. It builds ammunition and parts to support the military. New technology helps keep medicine and food storage safe.

From Kitchens to Battlefields

  • Defense Ammunition: Large caliber rounds and precision mechanical parts for military contractors; net sales reached $127.0 million in the quarter ended July 5, 2026.
  • Kitchen Appliances: Pressure cookers, air fryers, and pizza ovens sold under the Presto brand; net sales were $19.1 million in the quarter ended July 5, 2026.
  • Energetic Materials: Specialized detonators, booster pellets, and lead azide for defense applications; products support prime contractors and the Department of Defense.
  • Safety Technology: Cloud-based sensors and machine learning that monitor medicine and food storage; currently a startup segment with limited net sales.

Strategic Moves and New Facilities

  • Sold the Canton, Mississippi, warehouse on Feb. 10, 2026, for $4.5 million.
  • Opened a new warehousing facility in Nettleton, Mississippi, to centralize shipping for the housewares segment.
  • Began using a trade secret intangible asset in 2026 to help fulfill specialized defense contracts.

What Makes National Presto Unique

National Presto maintains technical expertise in producing energetic materials like detonators and booster pellets for defense contractors. The company combines long-term military contract backlogs with a flexible consumer product division to manage shifting market demands.

Financial Facts for 2026

  • Net earnings rose 208% year over year to $15.9 million in the second quarter ended July 5, 2026.
  • Consolidated net sales increased 22% year over year during the quarter ended July 5, 2026.
  • Working capital grew to $324.6 million by July 5, 2026.
  • Net cash from operating activities reached $44.1 million for the first six months of 2026.

Bottom Line

National Presto has evolved from a kitchen appliance maker into a diversified company providing defense equipment and safety technology. Its ability to manage large government backlogs while modernizing its logistics supports its operational stability.

AI Generated • Aug 15, 2026

Industry

Aerospace and Defense

Sector

Industrials

Employees

1,200

CEO

Maryjo R. Cohen

Website

www.gopresto.com

Headquarters

Eau Claire, WI 54703-3703, US

NPK Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

16.47%

Operating Margin

9.64%

Net Income Margin

7.86%

Return on Equity

10.83%

Return on Capital

10.03%

Return on Assets

8.59%

Earnings Yield

3.97%

Dividend Yield

0.66%

Payout Ratio

16.73%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$1.08BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

7.14M

Volume

65.79K

Avg. Volume

114.50K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$89.69M

Operating Income

$52.52M

EBITDA

$59.38M

Operating Cash Flow

$33.47M

Capital Expenditure

-$7.03M

Free Cash Flow

$26.43M

Cash & ST Invst.

$16.29M

Total Debt

$9.18M

National Presto Industries Performance Analysis

National Presto Industries annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 321,623,000-9.6%
20232023-12-31USD 340,912,0006.0%
20242024-12-31USD 388,228,00013.9%
20252025-12-31USD 503,524,00029.7%
National Presto Industries sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-09-28-4.1%
Q42025-12-3142.0%
Q12026-04-05-27.6%
Q22026-07-0523.6%
National Presto Industries annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 2.92-19.6%
20232023-12-31USD 4.8666.4%
20242024-12-31USD 5.8219.6%
20252025-12-31USD 4.63-20.4%
National Presto Industries sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-09-282.8%
Q42025-12-31185.1%
Q12026-04-05-55.9%
Q22026-07-05137.6%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$146.60M

+21.7%

Gross Profit

$28.55M

+53.9%

Gross Margin

19.47%

N/A

Market Cap

$1.08BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$896.23K

N/A

Employees

1,200

N/A

Net Income

$15.86M

+207.9%

EBITDA

$21.10M

+110.2%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$16.29M

+242.6%

Total Debt

$9.18M

-59.0%

Accounts Receivable

$53.42M

-5.4%

Inventory

$326.55M

+9.2%

Long Term Debt

$8.69M

-5.1%

Short Term Debt

$488.00K

-96.3%

Return on Assets

8.59%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

12.46%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$9.30M

+169.5%

Operating Cash Flow

$12.80M

+217.2%

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Questions About NPK

What is the current price of National Presto Industries?

National Presto Industries is trading at $150.73 per share.

What is the 52-week range for National Presto Industries?

Over the past 52 weeks, National Presto Industries has traded between $91.28 and $154.87.

How much debt does National Presto Industries have?

As of the most recent reporting period, National Presto Industries reported total debt of $9.18M.

How much cash does National Presto Industries have on hand?

National Presto Industries reported $15.79M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is National Presto Industries’s dividend yield?

National Presto Industries currently has a dividend yield of 0.66%.

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