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NPK Stock Forecast: National Presto Industries, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 7 Oct 2026
$148
−0.86% on the day

The 1 Wall Street analysts covering National Presto Industries, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $162 — +9.7% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 74 of 100 as at 6 Oct 2026 — in the upper half. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$1.1B
Ticker Nerd rank
74 / 100
Median analyst target
$162
Analysts covering
1
Revenue$146.6M+21.7% y/y
Operating income$19.4M
Net income$15.9M
Free cash flow$9.3M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−0.3%
1M
−0.0%
YTD
+39.3%
1Y
+28.2%
From 52W high
−5.8%
From 52W low
+62.4%
$91
$157
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

NPK stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores National Presto Industries, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 6 Oct 2026
74 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Volatility
89
Issuance
85
Momentum
85
Value
80
Quality
68
Growth
48
Revisions
46
Size
43
Accruals
27

Volatility (89): The share price has been relatively steady.

Accruals (27): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

NPK stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on NPK, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$80$100$120$140$160Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26NPKHigh $162Median $162Low $162

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says1 analysts
0 Buy1 Hold0 Sell
Low $162Median $162High $162

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +9.7% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
1 Oct 2026Freedom BrokerInitiatesHold$162

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. NPK appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

NPK vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 7 Oct 2026, National Presto Industries, Inc. returned +28.2% against +17.4% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

NPK vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

NPK analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Fundamentals

National Presto Industries, Inc. (NPK) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
24.9×

Cheaper than 30% of US stocks

Price / sales
2.0×

Cheaper than 52% of US stocks

Price / book
2.6×

Cheaper than 36% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
18.7×

Cheaper than 17% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
21.7%

Higher than 71% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
207.9%

Higher than 90% of US stocks

Gross margin
19.5%

Higher than 20% of US stocks

Operating margin
11.7%

Higher than 67% of US stocks

Net margin
7.9%

Higher than 66% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
10.9%

Higher than 65% of US stocks

Return on assets
6.5%

Higher than 83% of US stocks

Dividend yield
2.7%

Higher than 83% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

National Presto Industries, Inc. (NPK) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • National Presto Industries, Inc. has a market value of $1.1B and an enterprise value of $1.1B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $544.7M. The latest quarter grew 21.7% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $42.8M, a 7.9% net margin.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $26.4M.

  • National Presto Industries, Inc. spent $7.2M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 7.1M.

  • Trailing P/E: 24.9×; forward P/E: 171.2× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 2.72%, paying out 17% of earnings.

  • National Presto Industries, Inc. employs 1,200 people — $454K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 8 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

NPK vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelAerospace & Defense
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
NPKNational Presto Industries, Inc.$1.1B
74
CDRECadre Holdings, Inc.$1.1B
55
YSSYork Space Systems, Inc.$1.1B
0
RCATRed Cat Holdings, Inc.$929.9M
4
SATLSatellogic, Inc.$847.1M
40
HAWKHawkEye 360, Inc.$1.4B
6
LYNXLyntris, Inc.$1.5B
0

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News

Latest NPK news & analysis

National Presto Jumps 45% in a Year: Buy, Sell or Hold the Stock?

Zacks Investment Research · 1 Sept 2026positive

Zacks highlights National Presto's growing Defense backlog, new contract awards, capacity expansion, and strong liquidity as supporting sustained production growth and long-term prospects. The report notes National Presto shares have risen 45% over the past year.

Why it matters — National Presto watchers would care because the report underscores key drivers—defense backlog, contracts, capacity, and liquidity—supporting the company's sustained production growth and long-term outlook.

National Presto Q2 Earnings Surge Y/Y on Defense Unit Growth

Zacks Investment Research · 7 Aug 2026positive

National Presto reported second-quarter earnings per share more than triple year over year, with sales rising 21.7%. The gains were driven by higher Defense segment shipments and a tariff refund that improved Housewares profitability.

Why it matters — Strong quarterly earnings growth and higher sales indicate improved performance across National Presto's key business segments.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about NPK stock

What is the NPK stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 1 Wall Street analysts covering National Presto Industries, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $162, with estimates ranging from $162 to $162. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is NPK stock a buy right now?

Of the 1 analysts covering National Presto Industries, Inc., 0 rate it a Buy, 1 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks National Presto Industries, Inc. 74 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 6 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank NPK?

As at 6 Oct 2026, National Presto Industries, Inc. ranks 74 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (89 of 100).

Will NPK stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 1 analysts implies +9.7% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks National Presto Industries, Inc. 74 out of 100 as at 6 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the NPK stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering National Presto Industries, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for NPK are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $162 to $162 over the next 12 months.

How has NPK stock performed over the past year?

National Presto Industries, Inc. returned +28.2% over the 12 months to 7 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does National Presto Industries, Inc. do?

National Presto Industries, Inc. is a diversified manufacturer focused on housewares and small appliances, defense products, and safety-related goods.

What is the latest news on NPK?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 1 Sept 2026): "National Presto Jumps 45% in a Year: Buy, Sell or Hold the Stock?". Zacks highlights National Presto's growing Defense backlog, new contract awards, capacity expansion, and strong liquidity as supporting sustained production growth and long-term prospects. The report notes National Presto shares have risen 45% over the past year.

Company

About National Presto Industries, Inc.

National Presto Industries, Inc. is a diversified manufacturer focused on housewares and small appliances, defense products, and safety-related goods. The company’s housewares business designs, markets, and distributes kitchen and home appliances such as pressure cookers, canners, and other electric convenience products used by consumers in everyday food preparation. Its defense segment manufactures ammunition and ordnance-related components, including 40mm ammunition, cartridge cases, and mechanical assemblies, and also performs load, assemble, and pack operations for government and contractor customers. National Presto Industries, Inc. also serves the safety and absorbent products market through a separate segment that complements its broader manufacturing portfolio. Headquartered in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, National Presto Industries, Inc. operates as a multi-segment industrial company with products that reach both consumer and specialized defense markets.

CEO Ms. Maryjo J. Cohen · 1,200 employees · United States · https://www.gopresto.com