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

Last close, 14 Aug 2026
$140
+1.49% on the day

Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 60 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$1.0B
Ticker Nerd rank
60 / 100
Median analyst target
Analysts covering
0
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+1.4%
1M
+13.9%
YTD
+32.0%
1Y
+35.7%
From 52W high
−4.6%
From 52W low
+53.8%
$91
$147
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 15 Aug 2026
60 / 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
93
Issuance
85
Momentum
71
Value
70
Quality
68
Growth
49
Size
45
Accruals
26
Revisions
25

Volatility (93): The share price has been relatively steady.

Revisions (25): Analysts have, on balance, been cutting their forecasts.

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
$90$100$110$120$130$140$150Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26NPK

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

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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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

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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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
30.7×

Cheaper than 27% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.9×

Cheaper than 54% of US stocks

Price / book
2.5×

Cheaper than 40% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
21.8×

Cheaper than 15% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
14.5%

Higher than 62% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−12.9%

Higher than 24% of US stocks

Gross margin
14.7%

Higher than 14% of US stocks

Operating margin
5.3%

Higher than 56% of US stocks

Net margin
6.2%

Higher than 63% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
8.4%

Higher than 60% of US stocks

Return on assets
5.4%

Higher than 78% of US stocks

Dividend yield
2.9%

Higher than 63% of US dividend payers

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

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.$1.0B
60
EVEXEve Holding, Inc.$950.9M
7
SATLSatellogic, Inc.$891.7M
40
PKEPark Aerospace Corp.$830.9M
87
YSSYork Space Systems, Inc.$1.4B
0
CDRECadre Holdings, Inc.$1.5B
55
SWBISmith & Wesson Brands, Inc.$637.6M
100

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News

Latest NPK news & analysis

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

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank NPK?

As at 15 Aug 2026, National Presto Industries, Inc. ranks 60 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 (93 of 100).

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.

How has NPK stock performed over the past year?

National Presto Industries, Inc. returned +35.7% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 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 manufacturing company that engages in the design and production of a varied range of products, primarily operating through three segments: Housewares/Small Appliances, Defense Products, and Safety Products.

What is the latest news on NPK?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 7 Aug 2026): "National Presto Q2 Earnings Surge Y/Y on Defense Unit Growth". 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.

Company

About National Presto Industries, Inc.

National Presto Industries Inc. is a diversified manufacturing company that engages in the design and production of a varied range of products, primarily operating through three segments: Housewares/Small Appliances, Defense Products, and Safety Products. Founded in 1905 and headquartered in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, National Presto Industries has established itself in the consumer and defense markets. The Housewares/Small Appliances segment produces well-known kitchen appliances and cooking gadgets, which have become staples in households across the United States. Meanwhile, the Defense Products division focuses on the production of conventional ammunition, artillery shells, and fuzes, playing a critical role in supplying military needs. Additionally, the Safety Products segment offers fire extinguishers and related safety devices, addressing both consumer and commercial safety requirements. National Presto Industries' broad product range allows it to cater to diverse markets, ensuring its resilience and adaptability in changing economic climates. The company's long-standing heritage coupled with its focus on both consumer and defense sectors highlights its pivotal role in catering to essential household needs and national defense capabilities.

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