National Presto Industries, Inc. (NPK) Stock Price & Analysis
National Presto Industries, Inc. (NPK) is trading at USD 155.03, up 2.82% today, as of October 29, 2026 at 14:04 UTC (US market open; quotes may be delayed), according to Nexqual market data.
NPK last closed at USD 150.78; today's session has ranged USD 151–155.3 on volume of 31,916 shares. Market capitalization is $1.11B, with a 52-week range of USD 91.28–158.17 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 29, 2026 at 14:10 UTC.
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Key facts (NPK)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jul 5, 2026): revenue $545M, net income $42.8M (7.9% margin), free cash flow $26.4M (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 25.8x.
- Analysts: Hold (mean 3.00 on a 1–5 scale) (1 analysts), mean target USD 162 (range 162–162).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +46.0% vs S&P 500 +13.1%; 5Y +124.4% vs S&P 500 +79.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-03, EPS estimate USD 1.97, revenue estimate $105M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (NPK)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $356M | $322M | $341M | $388M | $504M | $545M |
| Gross profit | $64.4M | $55.1M | $67.5M | $78.6M | $80.3M | — |
| Operating income | $30.0M | $22.1M | $35.0M | $45.2M | $40.2M | $52.5M |
| Net income | $25.7M | $20.7M | $34.6M | $41.5M | $33.1M | $42.8M |
| EPS (diluted) | $3.63 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Free cash flow | $31.8M | $7.7M | $43.5M | -$61.0M | -$36.2M | $26.4M |
| Gross margin | 18.1% | 17.1% | 19.8% | 20.2% | 16.0% | — |
| Operating margin | 8.4% | 6.9% | 10.3% | 11.6% | 8.0% | 9.6% |
| Net margin | 7.2% | 6.4% | 10.1% | 10.7% | 6.6% | 7.9% |
| Revenue growth | +0.9% | -9.6% | +6.0% | +13.9% | +29.7% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $144M | $95.6M | $114M | $22.7M | $3.8M | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jul 5, 2026) (NPK)
P/E 25.8x · P/S 2.0x · P/FCF 41.9x · P/B 2.7x · FCF yield 2.39% · Earnings yield 3.87% · Dividend yield (paid, TTM) 0.65%
Analysts (NPK)
Consensus Hold (mean 3.00 on a 1–5 scale), 1 analysts; mean target USD 162 (low 162, high 162).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | Freedom Broker | Initiated | Hold | $162 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (NPK)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-29) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +46.0% | +124.4% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +13.1% | +79.1% |
| Per year | +46.0% | +17.5% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 35.1% | 26.5% |
| Max drawdown | -17.5% (Apr 2026→Jul 2026) | -26.5% (Nov 2021→Jun 2022) |
NPK earnings history and stock reaction
| Results filed | Quarter | EPS | Consensus | Surprise | Stock reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026 | $2.21 | — | — | — |
EPS as reported against the analyst consensus before the release; surprise uses the cent-rounded figures shown (in dollars when EPS and consensus have opposite signs). Stock reaction = close before the results to close after (the first close following a release after the bell or before the open).
NPK recent SEC filings (last 120 days)
| Filed | Form | What it says |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | 8-K | Other material event “On August 14, 2026, the Registrant announced that on August 13, 2026, AMTEC Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary within National Defense Corporation ("NDC"), Presto's Defense segment holding company, received option awards under AMTEC's current five-year 40mm systems contract. The Registrant also announced that Spectra Technologies, LLC, another wholly owned subsidiary within NDC, received a subcontract on that same date for production of the warhead for the Small Diameter Bomb program. The 40mm and Small…” |
| Aug 14, 2026 | 10-Q | Quarterly report · period ended Jul 5, 2026 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | 8-K | Quarterly results |
Source: SEC EDGAR. Quotes are the opening words of each item as filed; each form links to the filing. Insider Form 4 filings are listed in the insider sections.
NPK suppliers, customers and competitors (named in its 10-K)
| Relationship | Company | Sentence in the filing |
|---|---|---|
| Customer | Amazon (AMZN) | “The loss of Amazon.com, Inc. as a customer would have a material adverse effect on the Company.” |
Quoted from the company's 10-K filed Mar 13, 2026.
NPK analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $1.97 | $0.00 | +$1.97 | $105.0M | 1 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $1.46 | $0.00 | +$1.46 | $128.7M | 1 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $6.57 | $0.00 | +$6.57 | $499.0M | 1 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $7.21 | $0.00 | +$7.21 | $551.9M | 1 |
Key Statistics (as of October 29, 2026 at 14:10 UTC)
| Price | USD 155.03 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 2.82% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 150.78 |
| Open | USD 148.63 |
| Day Range | USD 151 – 155.3 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 91.28 – 158.17 |
| Volume | 31,916 shares |
| Market Cap | $1.11B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (NPK)
Nexqual's technical model rates NPK "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 2 bearish signals across 128 daily candles, as of October 29, 2026 at 14:10 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 58.93 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 149.77) |
| MACD | 1.01 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (NPK)
Wall Street analysts rate NPK "Hold" based on 1 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 162 (range USD 162–162), per Nexqual as of October 29, 2026 at 14:10 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 1 |
| Mean Target | USD 162 |
| High Target | USD 162 |
| Low Target | USD 162 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 0 / 1 / 0 |
Earnings (NPK)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-03 |
|---|---|
| Revenue Estimate | $105.00M |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 14:10 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (NPK)
| Total Revenue | $544.68M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +21.70% |
| Gross Margin | +16.47% |
| Operating Margin | +11.71% |
| Profit Margin | +7.86% |
| ROE | +10.90% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.02 |
| Current Ratio | 5.22 |
| Total Cash | $16.29M |
| Total Debt | $9.18M |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Jul 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | $26.43M (4.9% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 14:10 UTC.
Financial Health Score (NPK)
Nexqual rates National Presto Industries, Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 29, 2026 at 14:10 UTC.
| Growth | Critical — Revenue -100% YoY (annual), sharp decline |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Weak — Pre-revenue or very early stage |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $16M cash vs $9M debt, net cash position |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — FCF $26M (last 4 quarters to Jul 2026, SEC), slim 4.9% margin |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 10%, ROA 8.6% (last 4 quarters, SEC) |
Ownership (NPK)
| Insider Ownership | +26.06% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +66.70% |
| Shares Outstanding | 7.14M |
| Float | 4.81M |
| Short % of Float | +6.88% |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 14:10 UTC.
Leadership (NPK)
National Presto Industries, Inc. is led by Maryjo J. Cohen, Chairman, President & CEO, per Nexqual as of October 29, 2026 at 14:10 UTC.
| Chairman, President & CEO | Maryjo J. Cohen |
|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer | David J. Peuse |
| COO, VP, Secretary, General Counsel & Director | Douglas J. Frederick |
| Vice President of Sales | John Roderick MacKenzie |
Major Backers & Investors (NPK)
Notable institutional backers of National Presto Industries, Inc. include Medina Value Partners, LLC, Advisory Research, Inc., Renaissance Technologies, according to Nexqual as of October 29, 2026 at 14:10 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Medina Value Partners, LLC | 2.43% |
| Advisory Research, Inc. | 2.27% |
| Renaissance Technologies | 1.73% |
| J. Goldman & Co., L.P. | 1.73% |
| Fidelity | 0.83% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 13.7% |
| State Street | 6.53% |
| Vanguard Group | 4.62% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 4.43% |
| Geode Capital | 2.11% |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 14:10 UTC.
Legal & Regulatory Risks from National Presto Industries, Inc.'s Latest 10-K (filed 2026-03-13)
- Product recalls or lawsuits relating to defective products could have an adverse effect on the Company, as could the imposition of industry sustainability standards.
- Regulatory constraints and authorities having jurisdiction has impeded and may continue to impede sales of certain of the segment's products.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, Item 1A, official filing.
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