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NPKI Stock Forecast: NPK International, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 8 Oct 2026
$11
+0.61% on the day

The 3 Wall Street analysts covering NPK International, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $21 — +82.9% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 81 of 100 as at 8 Oct 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$968.8M
Ticker Nerd rank
81 / 100
Median analyst target
$21
Analysts covering
3
Revenue$81.6M+25.9% y/y
Operating income$16.1M
Net income$12.0M
Free cash flow$5.4M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−3.0%
1M
−15.0%
YTD
−3.7%
1Y
+3.0%
From 52W high
−29.8%
From 52W low
+6.9%
$11
$16
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

NPKI stock analysis: one number for the whole business

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

Where the model ranks itAs at 8 Oct 2026
81 / 100

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

Quality
90
Revisions
84
Momentum
79
Issuance
73
Growth
66
Accruals
53
Size
44
Volatility
36
Value
26

Quality (90): The business earns solid, repeatable profits on what it owns.

Value (26): The shares cost a lot relative to the profits and assets behind them.

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

Wall Street

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

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on NPKI, 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
$10$12$14$16$18$20$22Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26NPKIHigh $22Median $21Low $18

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 says3 analysts
3 Buy0 Hold0 Sell
Low $18Median $21High $22

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +82.9% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
3 Nov 2025HC Wainwright & Co.MaintainsBuy$12 → $18
12 Aug 2025Roth CapitalMaintainsBuy—
7 Aug 2025B. Riley SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
5 May 2025HC Wainwright & Co.ReiteratesBuy—
28 Feb 2025HC Wainwright & Co.ReiteratesBuy—
11 Nov 2024HC Wainwright & Co.ReiteratesBuy—
19 Sept 2024HC Wainwright & Co.ReiteratesBuy—
7 Aug 2024HC Wainwright & Co.ReiteratesBuy—

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. NPKI appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

NPKI 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 8 Oct 2026, NPK International, Inc. returned +3.0% against +16.2% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

NPKI vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
90100110120130140150Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26NPKIS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

NPKI analyst estimate revisions

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

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+3.8%
Analysts raising
3
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

NPK International, Inc. (NPKI) 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
24.3×

Cheaper than 31% of US stocks

Price / sales
3.2×

Cheaper than 37% of US stocks

Price / book
2.6×

Cheaper than 35% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
12.4×

Cheaper than 29% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
19.6%

Higher than 69% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
37.9%

Higher than 70% of US stocks

Gross margin
37.0%

Higher than 45% of US stocks

Operating margin
19.7%

Higher than 79% of US stocks

Net margin
14.2%

Higher than 76% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
11.2%

Higher than 66% of US stocks

Return on assets
7.9%

Higher than 88% of US stocks

Dividend yield
0.0%

Higher than 1% of US dividend payers

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

Key statistics

NPK International, Inc. (NPKI) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

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

  • NPK International, Inc. has a market value of $968.8M and an enterprise value of $1.0B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $300.1M. The latest quarter grew 19.6% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $45.7M, a 15.2% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $0.53.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $25.3M, after $57.2M of capital spending.

  • NPK International, Inc. spent $14.4M on share buybacks in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 84.9M.

  • Trailing P/E: 24.3×; forward P/E: 18.2× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 0.00%, paying out 0% of earnings.

  • NPK International, Inc. employs 510 people — $588K 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

NPKI vs competitors

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

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelBuilding Products & Equipment
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
NPKINPK International, Inc.$968.8M
81
APOGApogee Enterprises, Inc.$865.2M
94
NXQuanex Building Products Corp.$849.6M
88
ROCKGibraltar Industries, Inc.$1.1B
19
ARLOArlo Technologies, Inc.$1.3B
97
SWIMLatham Group, Inc.$708.8M
68
LMBLimbach Holdings, Inc.$607.6M
50

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News

Latest NPKI news & analysis

NPK International: Recent Sell-Off = Good Buying Opportunity For This Datacenter Related Stock

Seeking Alpha · 9 Oct 2026positive

A Seeking Alpha article describes NPK International as trading 35% below its recent peak and highlights 2Q26 revenue growth of 20% year over year and adjusted EBITDA growth of 37%, alongside margin expansion. It attributes favorable demand conditions to power-transmission spending, AI data-center growth, and a shift from wood to composite mats.

Why it matters — NPKI watchers may find the reported quarterly growth and sector demand drivers relevant to the company’s recent performance.

NPK Announces New Executive Vice President, Commercial Growth & Operations

Business Wire · 14 Sept 2026neutral

NPK International announced the appointment of James "JJ" Barton as Executive Vice President of Commercial Growth & Operations, effective September 22, 2026. Barton succeeds Lori Briggs, who will depart her role as Executive Vice President of Business Operations effective September 14, 2026.

Why it matters — A change in senior commercial leadership could shape NPK International's sales strategy and operational direction going forward.

NPK Announces Chief Financial Officer Retirement, Initiates Finance Leadership Succession Plan

Business Wire · 2 Sept 2026neutral

NPK International announced that Gregg Piontek, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, has notified the Company of his intention to retire from the CFO role on or before August 31, 2027, upon the Board's appointment of a successor. Mr. Piontek will be retained to support after retirement.

Why it matters — A long-serving CFO's planned retirement triggers a finance leadership succession plan, which investors will follow for how NPK manages the transition.

NPK International Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

MarketBeat · 31 July 2026positive

NPK International reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $82 million, up 20% year-over-year, driven by growth in product sales and rental activity. The company raised its full-year adjusted EBITDA outlook following continued momentum in its core markets.

Why it matters — NPKI watchers would care because the company delivered higher profitability and raised its full-year outlook, signaling sustained operational momentum in its core markets.

NPK International Inc. (NPKI) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 30 July 2026neutral

NPK International Inc. (NPKI) held its Q2 2026 earnings call, and a transcript of the call was published on Seeking Alpha.

Why it matters — A watcher of NPKI would care because the earnings call transcript provides management's commentary on the company's second-quarter 2026 financial performance and outlook.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about NPKI stock

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

The 3 Wall Street analysts covering NPK International, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $21, with estimates ranging from $18 to $22. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is NPKI stock a buy right now?

Of the 3 analysts covering NPK International, Inc., 3 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks NPK International, Inc. 81 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 8 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank NPKI?

As at 8 Oct 2026, NPK International, Inc. ranks 81 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 Quality (90 of 100).

Will NPKI stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 3 analysts implies +82.9% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks NPK International, Inc. 81 out of 100 as at 8 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the NPKI stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering NPK International, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for NPKI are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $18 to $22 over the next 12 months.

How has NPKI stock performed over the past year?

NPK International, Inc. returned +3.0% over the 12 months to 8 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does NPK International, Inc. do?

NPK International Inc. is a temporary worksite access solutions company that manufactures, sells, and rents recyclable composite matting products for demanding industrial and infrastructure environments.

What is the latest news on NPKI?

The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 9 Oct 2026): "NPK International: Recent Sell-Off = Good Buying Opportunity For This Datacenter Related Stock". A Seeking Alpha article describes NPK International as trading 35% below its recent peak and highlights 2Q26 revenue growth of 20% year over year and adjusted EBITDA growth of 37%, alongside margin expansion. It attributes favorable demand conditions to power-transmission spending, AI data-center growth, and a shift from wood to composite mats.

Company

About NPK International, Inc.

NPK International Inc. is a temporary worksite access solutions company that manufactures, sells, and rents recyclable composite matting products for demanding industrial and infrastructure environments. Its core offerings support safe, stable access over challenging ground conditions through temporary roads, work pads, and staging areas, backed by services such as planning, logistics, installation, and site restoration. The company serves a range of current end markets, including electrical transmission and distribution, oil and gas exploration and production, pipelines, renewable energy, petrochemicals, construction, and other critical infrastructure sectors. NPK International Inc. also provides related site preparation and remediation capabilities, making it a specialized partner for projects that require ground protection, operational efficiency, and reduced environmental impact. Headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, NPK International Inc. focuses on combining manufacturing expertise with rental and service delivery across the United States and the United Kingdom.

CEO Mr. Matthew S. Lanigan · 510 employees · United States · https://www.npki.com