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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 30, 2026
National Presto Industries, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in this chapter)
Wisconsin | | 1-2451 | | 39-0494170 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
3925 North Hastings Way Eau Claire, Wisconsin | | 54703-3703 |
(Address of principal executive office) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 715-839-2121
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
Common Stock, $1.00 par value | NPK | New York Stock Exchange |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On October 30, 2026, the Registrant issued a press release regarding the registrant’s results of operations for the fiscal quarter ended October 4, 2026. The full text of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K. Such Exhibit shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit No. | Description |
99.1 | Press Release of National Presto Industries, Inc. dated October 30, 2026 |
104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |
Forward looking statements in this Form 8-K are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. There are certain important factors that could cause results to differ materially from those anticipated by some of the statements made herein. Investors are cautioned that all forward looking statements involve risks and uncertainty. In addition to the factors discussed above, among the other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are the following: government defense spending and defense requirements; termination for the convenience of the government; interest rates; continuity of relationships with and purchases by the United States Government and other major customers; unexpected problems or events experienced by subcontractors, team members, or their respective suppliers or subcontractors; product mix; competitive pressure on pricing; increases in material, freight/shipping, labor or other production costs that cannot be recouped through pricing; and such other factors as may be described from time to time in the Registrant’s SEC filings.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| National Presto Industries, Inc. | |
| (Registrant) |
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Date: November 2, 2026 | By: | /s/ Maryjo Cohen |
| | (Signature) Maryjo Cohen, President |
| | and Chief Executive Officer |
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Exhibit 99.1
NEWS RELEASE | CONTACT: David Peuse |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | (715) 839-2146 |
NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES, INC. ANNOUNCES
INCREASED THIRD QUARTER 2026 SALES AND EARNINGS
Eau Claire, Wisconsin (October 30, 2026) -- National Presto Industries, Inc. (NYSE: NPK) announced today third quarter sales and earnings, as shown in the table below. Net earnings per share have been computed on the basis of the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the respective periods.
In response to questions about sales and earnings for the quarter, Maryjo Cohen, President, stated, “Defense segment sales for the quarter were up $29 million or 31.3% from those reported in the comparable 2025 quarter, reflecting increased shipments from backlog. Sales for the Housewares/Small Appliances segment dipped nominally by $469 thousand or 2.1%. Safety segment sales, although still nominal, increased by $296,000 or 88.9%, reflecting increased distribution of a broader line. The Defense segment’s operating earnings were up $7.1 million or 61.8% from third quarter 2025 earnings largely due to the additional volume referenced above, along with a more favorable mix and increased operating efficiencies. In contrast to the prior year’s loss, Housewares/Small Appliance segment’s operating earnings were $8.1 million. Most of those earnings were attributable to a refund of a portion of the tariffs the segment had paid that the Supreme Court declared unauthorized in its February decision. The Safety segment reported a loss as anticipated.”
National Presto Industries, Inc. operates in three business segments. The Housewares/Small Appliance segment designs and sells small household appliances and pressure cookers under the PRESTO® brand name. The segment is recognized as an innovator of new products. The Defense segment manufactures a variety of products, including medium caliber training and tactical ammunition, energetic ordnance items, fuzes, cartridge cases, and metal parts. The Safety segment offers smoke and carbon monoxide alarms as well as a line of commercial fire extinguishers that include water and fluorine-free foam extinguishers.
| | THREE MONTHS ENDED | |
| | Oct. 4, 2026 | | | Sept. 28, 2025 | |
Net Sales | | $ | 144,308,000 | | | $ | 115,463,000 | |
Net Earnings | | $ | 19,977,000 | | | $ | 5,317,000 | |
Net Earnings Per Share | | $ | 2.79 | | | $ | .74 | |
Weighted Shares Outstanding | | | 7,168,000 | | | | 7,150,000 | |
| | NINE MONTHS ENDED | |
| | Oct. 4, 2026 | | | Sept. 28, 2025 | |
Net Sales | | $ | 409,553,000 | | | $ | 339,551,000 | |
Net Earnings | | $ | 42,465,000 | | | $ | 18,079,000 | |
Net Earnings Per Share | | $ | 5.93 | | | $ | 2.53 | |
Weighted Shares Outstanding | | | 7,165,000 | | | | 7,146,000 | |
This release contains “forward looking statements” made pursuant to the safe harbor provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, as well as assumptions, which could cause actual results to differ materially from historical results and those presently anticipated or projected. In addition to the factors discussed above, other important risk factors are delineated in the Company’s various SEC filings.
