National Presto (NYSE: NPK) secures $139.3M 40mm defense order

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

National Presto Industries, Inc. reported that AMTEC Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary in its Defense segment, received a second delivery order under its current five-year Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The new order is for production of 40mm munitions and totals $139.3 million.

The company furnished a press release as an exhibit describing this award and noted that the release is not deemed filed for liability purposes under the securities laws or automatically incorporated into other securities filings.

Insights

Defense contracting and industrials analyst

National Presto’s defense unit secured a $139.3M follow-on 40mm munitions order under an existing five-year IDIQ contract.

National Presto Industries disclosed that AMTEC Corporation, its wholly owned Defense segment subsidiary, received a second delivery order totaling $139.3M under an ongoing five-year IDIQ contract for 40mm production. An IDIQ structure allows the government to place multiple orders over the contract term, so a second order signals continued demand under this framework.

The transaction underscores the company’s exposure to U.S. defense spending and government procurement patterns, while also highlighting standard risks such as potential contract termination for convenience and changes in defense requirements, which the company lists among factors that could cause actual results to differ from expectations.

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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): December 30, 2025

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

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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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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).

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Item 8.01 Other Events

On January 6, 2026, the Registrant announced AMTEC Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary within National Defense Corporation (“NDC”), Presto’s Defense segment holding company, received a second delivery order under AMTEC’s current five-year Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for production of the 40mm totaling $139.3M. A press release describing the award 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 January 6, 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: January 6, 2026	By:	/s/ Maryjo Cohen
		(Signature) Maryjo Cohen, President and Chief Executive Officer

FAQ

What did National Presto Industries (NPK) announce in this 8-K?

National Presto Industries announced that AMTEC Corporation, its wholly owned subsidiary within the Defense segment, received a second delivery order under its current five-year IDIQ contract for production of 40mm munitions totaling $139.3 million.

How large is the new AMTEC 40mm contract order for National Presto (NPK)?

The new delivery order for AMTEC Corporation under the existing five-year IDIQ contract for 40mm production totals $139.3 million.

Which National Presto subsidiary received the $139.3M order?

The $139.3 million delivery order was awarded to AMTEC Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary within National Defense Corporation, which is National Presto’s Defense segment holding company.

What type of contract covers the new National Presto 40mm award?

The award is a second delivery order under a current five-year Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for production of 40mm munitions.

Where can investors find more details on National Presto’s $139.3M order?

Additional information is provided in a press release describing the award, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8-K.

What risks related to defense contracts does National Presto highlight?

The company notes risks including changes in government defense spending and requirements, termination for the convenience of the government, reliance on major customers such as the U.S. Government, competitive pricing pressure, and increases in production costs such as materials, freight, and labor.