What is NPK's market cap?

$1.06B, based on the Nov 4 close of $148.56.

What is NPK's P/E ratio?

24.8× trailing-twelve-month earnings of $42.81M.

Does National Presto Industries pay a dividend?

Yes. The latest regular dividend was $1 per share (ex-date Mar 9), an annualised yield of 0.67%.

How much of NPK is sold short?

179.9K shares, 3.4% of float, as of Oct 15, 2026.

What sector is NPK in?

Materials, in the Materials Manufacturing industry.

NYSE · NPKMaterialsMaterials Manufacturing

National Presto Industries, Inc. (NPK)

$148.56−2.06%

Close Nov 4, 2026 · split-adjusted

Nov 3, 2026$151.69▲ 38.43% in range

Nov 3, 2025Low $91.59 · High $156.80Nov 3, 2026

What changed · written from our data

As of Nov 4, 2026

National Presto Industries closed at $148.56 on Nov 4, down 2.06%, 5.3% below its 52-week closing high. Volume of 72.5K shares was 0.65× its 20-day average (below normal).

Split-adjusted performance: -0.3% over one month, +6.8% over six months, +35.6% over one year.

In the quarter ended Jul 5, 2026, revenue was $146.60M, up 21.7% from a year earlier, with a net margin of 10.8%.

Short interest was 179.9K shares at the Oct 15 settlement, up 4.1% from the prior report (3.4% of float, 2.0 days to cover).

Market cap$1.06B7.1M shares

Revenue · quarter$146.6M+21.7% YoY

Diluted EPS$2.21+206.9% YoY

P/E · TTM24.8×P/S 1.9×

Net margin10.8%Gross 19.5%

Dividend yield0.67%$1 last paid

52-week range91.59 – 156.80−5.3% from high

Volume72.5K0.65× 20-day avg

Volatility · 60d26.4%Annualised

Short % of float3.4%2.0 days to cover

Net cash$16.3MCash $16.3M

Next earnings—Not scheduled

Split-adjusted performance

1W −1.5%1M −0.3%3M +7.9%6M +6.8%YTD +39.2%1Y +35.6%3Y +100.8%5Y +80.5%

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Rank within Materials Manufacturing

Percentile among 114 companies (100 = best)

6-month momentum58

Revenue growth71

Net margin69

Value (low P/E)36

Size42

Industry medians: 6-month return −0.6%, revenue growth +10.1%, net margin 6.5%, P/E 21.6×.

Short interest

Details →

Shares short179.9K+4.1% vs prior

Days to cover2.0Settled Oct 15

% of float3.4%

Short vol. 10d62.5%of daily volume

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Quick answers

What does National Presto Industries do?: National Presto Industries Inc has an electric product portfolio consisting of household appliances, ammunition, and diapers. The company operates in three segments, namely Defense, Housewares/Small Appliance, and Safety.
What is NPK's market cap?: $1.06B, based on the Nov 4 close of $148.56.
What is NPK's P/E ratio?: 24.8× trailing-twelve-month earnings of $42.81M.
Does National Presto Industries pay a dividend?: Yes. The latest regular dividend was $1 per share (ex-date Mar 9), an annualised yield of 0.67%.
How much of NPK is sold short?: 179.9K shares, 3.4% of float, as of Oct 15, 2026.
What sector is NPK in?: Materials, in the Materials Manufacturing industry.

About National Presto Industries

National Presto Industries Inc has an electric product portfolio consisting of household appliances, ammunition, and diapers. The company operates in three segments, namely Defense, Housewares/Small Appliance, and Safety. The defense segment, which is engaged in manufacturing 40mm ammunition, precision mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies, and medium caliber cartridge cases, performs Load, Assemble, and Pack (LAP) operations on ordnance-related products for the U.S. Government and prime contractor. While the Housewares/Small Appliance segment designs, markets, and distributes housewares and small electrical appliances, the safety segment provides safety technology empowering organizations and individuals to protect what is more important.

HQ: Eau Claire, WI1,200 employeesListed Mar 3, 1969gopresto.com

Sources: Massive / Polygon daily aggregates (split-adjusted) · SEC filings via Massive · FINRA settlements via Massive · Financial Modeling Prep. Figures are dated where shown; research is informational, not investment advice. Methodology