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National Presto Industries (NPK) Latest Stock Analysis Report – Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
Updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
What changed since yesterday
- Closed at $147.35, +1.51% vs the prior close of $145.16.
- Volume 86.30K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average.
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
NPK rises 1.5% to $147.35. Closed at $147.35, +1.51% vs the prior close of $145.16. Day range $144.61–$148.88, opened at $146.25.
Last close$147.35+1.51%
Day range144.61–148.88
Open146.25
Volume86.30K
52-week range91.28–158.17
Avg volume (20d)108.64K
NPK daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 15, 2026 — NPK rises 1.5% to $147.35
- Closed at $147.35, +1.51% vs the prior close of $145.16. Day range $144.61–$148.88, opened at $146.25.
- Volume was 86.30K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 100.66K.
- Price is -0.3% vs its 50-day average ($147.84) and +9.4% vs its 200-day average ($134.72).
- 52-week range $91.28–$158.17; today's close sits at 84% of that range, 6.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — NPK dips 1.1% to $145.16, 4 down days in a row
- Closed at $145.16, -1.11% vs the prior close of $146.79. Day range $144.19–$147.97, opened at $145.29.
- Volume was 71.50K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 101.42K.
- Price is -1.7% vs its 50-day average ($147.68) and +7.9% vs its 200-day average ($134.53).
- 52-week range $91.28–$158.17; today's close sits at 81% of that range, 8.2% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight losses.
Oct 13, 2026 — NPK dips 1.0% to $146.79, 3 down days in a row
- Closed at $146.79, -1.04% vs the prior close of $148.34. Day range $145.41–$150.10, opened at $148.98.
- Volume was 106.20K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 103.78K.
- Price is -0.5% vs its 50-day average ($147.50) and +9.3% vs its 200-day average ($134.34).
- 52-week range $91.28–$158.17; today's close sits at 83% of that range, 7.2% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight losses.
Oct 12, 2026 — NPK dips 2.1% to $148.34
- Closed at $148.34, -2.14% vs the prior close of $151.59. Day range $148.34–$153.74, opened at $152.20.
- Volume was 84.00K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 103.35K.
- Price is +0.7% vs its 50-day average ($147.26) and +10.6% vs its 200-day average ($134.16).
- 52-week range $91.28–$158.17; today's close sits at 85% of that range, 6.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — NPK ends flat (-0.3%) to $151.59
- Closed at $151.59, -0.28% vs the prior close of $152.01. Day range $151.16–$154.50, opened at $153.41.
- Volume was 77.80K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 103.36K.
- Price is +3.3% vs its 50-day average ($146.73) and +13.2% vs its 200-day average ($133.96).
- 52-week range $91.28–$158.17; today's close sits at 90% of that range, 4.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — NPK rises 2.9% to $152.01
- Closed at $152.01, +2.93% vs the prior close of $147.68. Day range $145.04–$152.43, opened at $147.44.
- Volume was 106.20K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 103.06K.
- Price is +4.0% vs its 50-day average ($146.12) and +13.7% vs its 200-day average ($133.74).
- 52-week range $91.28–$158.17; today's close sits at 91% of that range, 3.9% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — NPK dips 0.9% to $147.68
- Closed at $147.68, -0.86% vs the prior close of $148.96. Day range $146.46–$148.71, opened at $146.46.
- Volume was 86.00K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 104.47K.
- Price is +1.5% vs its 50-day average ($145.51) and +10.6% vs its 200-day average ($133.51).
- 52-week range $91.28–$158.17; today's close sits at 84% of that range, 6.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — NPK dips 1.9% to $148.96
- Closed at $148.96, -1.90% vs the prior close of $151.85. Day range $148.88–$152.73, opened at $152.73.
- Volume was 77.40K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 104.76K.
- Price is +2.7% vs its 50-day average ($145.03) and +11.7% vs its 200-day average ($133.30).
- 52-week range $91.28–$158.17; today's close sits at 86% of that range, 5.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — NPK rises 0.7% to $151.85, 7 up days in a row
- Closed at $151.85, +0.74% vs the prior close of $150.73. Day range $148.80–$153.30, opened at $151.12.
- Volume was 115.50K shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 103.49K.
- Price is +5.1% vs its 50-day average ($144.55) and +14.1% vs its 200-day average ($133.08).
- 52-week range $91.28–$158.17; today's close sits at 91% of that range, 4.0% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 7 straight gains.
Oct 2, 2026 — NPK rises 0.4% to $150.73, 6 up days in a row
- Closed at $150.73, +0.41% vs the prior close of $150.12. Day range $150.56–$152.62, opened at $150.70.
- Volume was 83.00K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 103.10K.
- Price is +4.7% vs its 50-day average ($144.00) and +13.5% vs its 200-day average ($132.84).
- 52-week range $91.28–$158.17; today's close sits at 89% of that range, 4.7% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 6 straight gains.
NPK latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about NPK in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Aug 14, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 8.01 — Reported other events the company considers important.
Aug 14, 2026 · Form 10-Q — Quarterly report
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jul 5, 2026:
- Revenue: $146.60M (prior year $120.45M) (+21.7% vs Jun 29, 2025)
- Net income: $15.86M (prior year $5.15M) (+207.9% vs Jun 29, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: $2.21 (prior year $0.72) (+206.9% vs Jun 29, 2025)
Aug 3, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Things to know before you trade NPK
- Last results release: Aug 3, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: May 5, 2026, Mar 4, 2026, Oct 27, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Nov 2, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 1.30% (largest 3.2%).
- Liquidity: about 108.64K shares (≈$16.01M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $147.35 vs a range of $91.28–$158.17 (84% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Mar 9, 2026 ($1/share); 1 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 0 open-market buys, 2 sales; latest: David J Peuse sold 500 shares on Mar 17, 2026.
- Latest filings: 8-K Aug 14, 2026; 10-Q Aug 14, 2026; 8-K Aug 3, 2026.
- Share count: 7.14M shares outstanding (Aug 14, 2026), -0.2% vs a year earlier.
- Listing: NYSE · industry: Ordnance & Accessories, (No Vehicles/Guided Missiles).
NPK market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 146.25 | 148.88 | 144.61 | 147.35 | 86.30K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 145.29 | 147.97 | 144.19 | 145.16 | 71.50K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 148.98 | 150.10 | 145.41 | 146.79 | 106.20K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 152.20 | 153.74 | 148.34 | 148.34 | 84.00K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 153.41 | 154.50 | 151.16 | 151.59 | 77.80K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 147.44 | 152.43 | 145.04 | 152.01 | 106.20K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 146.46 | 148.71 | 146.46 | 147.68 | 86.00K |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 152.73 | 152.73 | 148.88 | 148.96 | 77.40K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 151.12 | 153.30 | 148.80 | 151.85 | 115.50K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 150.70 | 152.62 | 150.56 | 150.73 | 83.00K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 146.52 | 150.63 | 146.22 | 150.12 | 116.00K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 146.76 | 148.87 | 144.01 | 148.16 | 97.00K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 146.15 | 148.51 | 145.55 | 146.78 | 104.50K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 144.00 | 146.44 | 142.64 | 146.28 | 105.80K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 144.52 | 145.45 | 142.61 | 144.66 | 86.80K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 145.61 | 146.30 | 143.48 | 144.10 | 92.30K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 150.02 | 151.59 | 145.39 | 146.07 | 113.70K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 152.24 | 152.50 | 146.44 | 150.95 | 136.60K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 149.78 | 153.18 | 147.65 | 151.36 | 103.30K |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 152.28 | 152.28 | 147.63 | 148.58 | 322.80K |
About National Presto Industries
National Presto Industries (NPK) is listed on the NYSE and classified by the SEC under “Ordnance & Accessories, (No Vehicles/Guided Missiles)”. Its business address is in EAU CLAIRE, WI. State of incorporation: WI. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 80172.
NPK board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas J Frederick | COO, VP, SECRETARY | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Randy F Lieble | Director | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Patrick J Quinn | Director | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Joseph G Stienessen | Director | Jan 2, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas J Frederick | COO, VP, SECRETARY | Mar 16, 2026 |
| John Roderick Jr Mackenzie | VP-SALES | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Jeffery Alan Morgan | VP-ENGINEERING | May 4, 2026 |
| David J Peuse | CFO & TREASURER | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Shane Allen Straw | VP - Engineering | May 27, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026 | David J Peuse | Sale | 500 | $140.16 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Randy F Lieble | Sale | 2,417 | $143.97 |
NPK financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $503.52M | $33.08M | — | $-9.14M |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $388.23M | $41.46M | — | $-53.43M |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $340.91M | $34.56M | — | $45.39M |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $321.62M | $20.70M | — | $8.77M |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $355.78M | $25.65M | — | $34.69M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $498.61M, total liabilities $87.34M, cash $15.79M (as of Jul 5, 2026).
NPK earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $134.91 |
| May 5, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $140.59 |
| Mar 4, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $141.75 |
| Oct 27, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $108.88 |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $96.73 |
| May 7, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $81.27 |
| Feb 21, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $99.02 |
| Oct 28, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $74.58 |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Feb 20, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Nov 3, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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