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National Presto Industries

88.06 USD
+0.15
0.17%
Updated Apr 1, 3:14 PM EDT
1 day
0.17%
5 days
-1.27%
1 month
-11.31%
3 months
-8.86%
6 months
18.42%
Year to date
-8.86%
1 year
6.20%
5 years
20.20%
10 years
36.08%
 

About: National Presto Industries Inc has an eclectic product portfolio consisting of household appliances, ammunition, and diapers. The company operates in three segments viz 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 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.

Employees: 1,007

0
Funds holding %
of 7,398 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

100% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 32 | Existing positions closed: 16

34% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $302M [Q3] → $403M (+$102M) [Q4]

9% more funds holding

Funds holding: 148 [Q3] → 162 (+14) [Q4]

1.42% more ownership

Funds ownership: 56.9% [Q3] → 58.32% (+1.42%) [Q4]

0% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q3] → 1 (+0) [Q4]

6% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 49 | Existing positions reduced: 52

Research analyst outlook

We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for NPK.

Financial journalist opinion

Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
The Zacks Analyst Blog Roche Holding, Comcast, Eaton Corp and National Presto Industries
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The Zacks Analyst Blog Roche Holding, Comcast, Eaton Corp and National Presto Industries
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
National Presto Industries: Acceleration Has Arrived
National Presto Industries: Acceleration Has Arrived
National Presto Industries: Acceleration Has Arrived
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
National Presto Posts 20% Y/Y Earnings Growth in 2024 on Defense Backlog
NPK's 2024 EPS witnesses 20% year-over-year growth, driven by strong Defense sales, improved retail demand and a better product mix. A $1 billion backlog limits extra dividends for 2025.
National Presto Posts 20% Y/Y Earnings Growth in 2024 on Defense Backlog
Positive
Seeking Alpha
6 months ago
War And Waffles: How National Presto Masters Defense And Domestic Life
National Presto Industries offers reliable long-term investment with steady dividends, strong financials, and rising defense demand despite challenges in household appliances and safety products. NPK's defense segment shows robust growth, with a $935 million military contract backlog and increased sales, driving profitability and solidifying its market position. Despite underperforming the S&P 500 in price growth, NPK's dividends have significantly outpaced the index, providing substantial returns for patient investors.
War And Waffles: How National Presto Masters Defense And Domestic Life
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
8 months ago
5 Microcaps with Exposure to Defense Spending
Global defense spending is perking up and these 5 microcaps may benefit.
5 Microcaps with Exposure to Defense Spending
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
8 months ago
National Presto's (NPK) Q2 EPS Rises Y/Y on Defense Growth
National Presto (NPK) reports a 7.7% year-over-year sales increase in Q2 2024, driven by strong performance in the Defense segment, despite challenges in Housewares.
National Presto's (NPK) Q2 EPS Rises Y/Y on Defense Growth
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
10 months ago
Zacks Initiates Coverage of National Presto With Neutral Recommendation
Discover why Zacks rates National Presto with a "Neutral" recommendation, being the first on Wall Street to initiate coverage on the stock. Uncover its financial strength, strategic market positioning and growth potential against key challenges in the defense and kitchen appliances sectors.
Positive
Forbes
10 months ago
Most Stock Screens Miss These High-Yield Dividends (Up To 16.%)
“Special” dividends fly right under Wall Street's radar. Which is great for contrarian income seekers like us.
Positive
InvestorPlace
10 months ago
Bulletproof Your Portfolio: 3 Defense Stocks to Own Now
With two significant wars at the moment, you would think the question of which defense stocks to buy would be a topic of interest for investors. However, according to Barron's, the top five defense stocks: Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT ), Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC ), Boeing (NYSE: BA ), General Dynamics (NYSE: GD ) and RTX (NYSE: RTX ) have only gained an average of 30% over the past five years, significantly less than the index itself.
Positive
Market Watch
11 months ago
Mario Gabelli reveals his market-beating secrets and offers some favorite stock picks
One of the best things you can do as an investor is study established professionals who have amassed outstanding records. Value-stock investor Mario Gabelli fits the bill, with more than five decades of stock-market experience.
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