National Presto Industries (NYSE: NPK) Q2 2026 sales and profit rise

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

National Presto Industries reported higher second quarter 2026 results, with net sales of $146,596,000 and net earnings of $15,862,000, compared with $120,449,000 and $5,152,000 a year earlier. Earnings per share were $2.21 versus $0.72, on 7,167,000 weighted shares outstanding.

For the first six months of 2026, net sales were $265,245,000 and net earnings $22,488,000, up from $224,088,000 and $12,762,000, with EPS of $3.14 versus $1.79. Management highlighted defense segment sales up $27.1 million, or 27.2%, and operating earnings up $4.9 million, or 33.5%, driven by increased backlog shipments. Housewares/Small Appliances sales fell $1.2 million, or 6.2%, due to Trump tariffs and order timing, though the segment earned $2.2 million of operating income helped by tariff refunds, while the Safety segment remained at a small loss.

Positive

• Second quarter 2026 net earnings increased to $15,862,000 from $5,152,000 in the prior-year quarter, with EPS rising to $2.21 from $0.72, reflecting much stronger profitability.
• The Defense segment delivered strong growth, with sales up $27.1 million, or 27.2%, and operating earnings up $4.9 million, or 33.5%, supported by increased shipments from backlog.

Negative

• None.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 2.02, 9.01

2 items

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial

Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Key Figures

Q2 2026 Net Sales: $146,596,000 Q2 2026 Net Earnings: $15,862,000 Q2 2026 EPS: $2.21 +5 more

8 metrics

Q2 2026 Net Sales $146,596,000 Three months ended July 5, 2026

Q2 2026 Net Earnings $15,862,000 Three months ended July 5, 2026

Q2 2026 EPS $2.21 Three months ended July 5, 2026

Q2 2025 Net Sales $120,449,000 Three months ended June 29, 2025

Six-Month 2026 Net Sales $265,245,000 Six months ended July 5, 2026

Six-Month 2026 EPS $3.14 Six months ended July 5, 2026

Defense Segment Sales Increase $27.1 million Defense segment sales up 27.2% from Q2 2025

Defense Operating Earnings Increase $4.9 million Defense operating earnings up 33.5% from Q2 2025

Key Terms

backlog, Trump tariffs, forward looking statements, Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, +1 more

5 terms

backlog financial

"reflecting increased shipments from backlog."

A backlog is the amount of work or orders that a company has received but hasn't completed yet. It’s like a restaurant with many dishes to serve; the backlog shows how many orders are still waiting to be finished. It matters because a large backlog can indicate strong demand or potential delays in delivering products or services.

Trump tariffs regulatory

"largely attributable to the impact of the Trump tariffs that affected retail order"

forward looking statements regulatory

"This release contains “forward looking statements” made pursuant"

Statements about a company’s expected future performance, plans, goals, or projections that are not historical facts and involve assumptions and estimates. Investors care because these are predictions that guide decisions but can be wrong; like a weather forecast, they help set expectations and risk — if circumstances change, actual results may differ significantly, so investors should weigh them alongside hard data and risk factors.

Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 regulatory

"pursuant to the safe harbor provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995"

emerging growth company regulatory

"Emerging growth company"

An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.

Earnings Snapshot

Q2 2026 Net Sales: $146,596,000

Three and six months ended July 5, 2026

Q2 2026 Net Sales $146,596,000 vs $120,449,000 in Q2 2025

Q2 2026 Net Earnings $15,862,000 vs $5,152,000 in Q2 2025

Q2 2026 EPS $2.21 vs $0.72 in Q2 2025

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FAQ

What were National Presto (NPK) second quarter 2026 net sales and earnings?

National Presto reported Q2 2026 net sales of $146,596,000 and net earnings of $15,862,000. In the comparable 2025 quarter, net sales were $120,449,000 and net earnings $5,152,000, showing substantially higher revenue and profit year over year.

How did National Presto (NPK) earnings per share change in Q2 2026?

Earnings per share in Q2 2026 were $2.21, compared with $0.72 in the second quarter of 2025. The higher EPS reflects improved profitability on slightly higher weighted average shares outstanding of 7,167,000 versus 7,147,000.

Which segments drove National Presto (NPK) Q2 2026 performance?

The Defense segment led results, with sales up $27.1 million, or 27.2%, and operating earnings up $4.9 million, or 33.5%. Housewares/Small Appliances sales fell $1.2 million, but segment operating earnings reached $2.2 million, while the Safety segment remained at a small loss.

What were National Presto (NPK) results for the first six months of 2026?

For the first half of 2026, National Presto recorded net sales of $265,245,000 and net earnings of $22,488,000. This compares with $224,088,000 in net sales and $12,762,000 in net earnings for the first six months of 2025.

How did tariffs affect National Presto (NPK) housewares segment in Q2 2026?

Housewares/Small Appliances sales declined $1.2 million, or 6.2%, largely due to Trump tariffs that shifted retailer orders into 2025 and raised retail prices. However, the segment’s $2.2 million operating earnings benefited from a refund of tariffs the Supreme Court declared unauthorized.

What key risks and uncertainties does National Presto (NPK) highlight?

The company cites risks including government defense spending and requirements, possible contract termination for convenience, interest rates, reliance on U.S. government and major customers, subcontractor or supplier issues, competitive pricing pressure, and rising material, freight, labor, or production costs.

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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): July 31, 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:

☐         Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐         Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

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☐         Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13a-4(c))

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 July 31, 2026, the Registrant issued a press release regarding the registrant’s results of operations for the fiscal quarter ended July 5, 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 July 31, 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)
Date: August 3, 2026	By:	/s/ Maryjo Cohen
		(Signature) Maryjo Cohen, President
		and Chief Executive Officer

Exhibit 99.1

NEWS RELEASE	CONTACT: David Peuse
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE	(715) 839-2146

NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES, INC. ANNOUNCES

INCREASED SECOND QUARTER 2026 SALES AND EARNINGS

Eau Claire, Wisconsin (July 31, 2026) — National Presto Industries, Inc. (NYSE: NPK) announced today second quarter 2026 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 $27.1 million or 27.2% from those reported in the comparable 2025 quarter, reflecting increased shipments from backlog. Sales for the Housewares/Small Appliances segment decreased $1.2 million or 6.2% largely attributable to the impact of the Trump tariffs that affected retail order timing (retailers accelerated orders in 2025 to secure lower pre-tariff pricing) and has resulted in increased retail pricing, which in turn has depressed consumer demand. Safety segment sales, although still nominal, increased by $226,000 or 91.7%. The Defense segment’s operating earnings were up $4.9 million or 33.5% from second quarter 2025 earnings largely due to the additional volume referenced above. In contrast to the prior year’s loss, Housewares/Small Appliance segment’s operating earnings were $2.2 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, and fire extinguishers.

​	​	THREE MONTHS ENDED						​
​	​	July 5, 2026		​	​	June 29, 2025		​
Net Sales	​	$	146,596,000	​	​	$	120,449,000	​
Net Earnings	​	$	15,862,000	​	​	$	5,152,000	​
Net Earnings Per Share	​	$	2.21	​	​	$	.72	​
Weighted Shares Outstanding	​	​	7,167,000	​	​	​	7,147,000	​

​	​	​SIX MONTHS ENDED						​
​	​	July 5, 2026		​	​	June 29, 2025		​
Net Sales	​	$	265,245,000	​	​	$	224,088,000	​
Net Earnings	​	$	22,488,000	​	​	$	12,762,000	​
Net Earnings Per Share	​	$	3.14	​	​	$	1.79	​
Weighted Shares Outstanding	​	​	7,164,000	​	​	​	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, that 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.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

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Press Releases

• EX-99.1 EXHIBIT 99.1 27.6 KB

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