NYSE$NPK
National Presto Industries Inc · Q1 2026 earnings
Q1 2026 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
National Presto Industries Inc reported net sales of $118.6 million and net earnings of $6.6 million for the first quarter of 2026.
National Presto Industries Inc achieved consolidated net sales of $118.6 million in Q1 2026, up 15% year-over-year, driven by strong Defense segment growth. Operating profit declined to $8.0 million amid higher selling expenses and startup costs in Housewares, while net earnings fell 13% to $6.6 million. The company maintained a strong current ratio of 5.9 and generated robust operating cash flow of $31.3 million.
- Defense segment sales rose 23% to $99.6 million, reflecting increased shipments from backlog.
- Housewares/Small Appliances segment posted an operating loss of $4.2 million due to lower shipments and new warehouse startup costs.
- Operating cash flow reached $31.3 million, supporting dividends and debt reduction.
- Effective tax rate was 23% with current ratio improving to 5.9:1.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
National Presto · Revenue · Quarterly
$119M
Revenue by segment
National Presto · $119M total across 3 segments · Q1 2026
- Defense$99.6M—83.9%
- Housewares/Small Appliances$18.5M—15.6%
- Safety$579K—0.5%
Forward guidance
Management continues to evaluate acquisition opportunities and capital investments while monitoring tariff developments and their potential impact on costs.
Tailwinds
- Strong Defense backlog of $1.84 billion supports future revenue.
Headwinds
- Ongoing uncertainty from potential tariffs and legal challenges.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2026
+0.5%
Avg return
Earnings day
+0.9%
Avg return
5 days after
-0.2%
Avg return
30 days after
61%
33 / 54 earnings
Positive
+4.5%
Q1 2014
Best reaction
-4.1%
Q1 2011
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +0.1% | +4.0% | — | |
| Q4 2025 | +3.0% | +1.6% | -0.1% | |
| Q3 2025 | +1.3% | -1.8% | -13.9% | |
| Q2 2025 | +0.7% | -1.4% | +10.1% | |
| Q1 2025 | -0.4% | -3.9% | +7.1% | |
| Q4 2024 | +0.1% | +2.6% | -8.9% | |
| Q3 2024 | +3.9% | +2.3% | +17.6% | |
| Q2 2024 | -1.2% | -2.1% | -4.8% | |
| Q1 2024 | -0.7% | +0.9% | +4.3% | |
| Q4 2023 | +2.4% | +2.1% | -3.0% | |
| Q3 2023 | +2.0% | -0.0% | +3.4% | |
| Q2 2023 | +2.7% | +3.5% | -4.5% | |
| Q1 2023 | +1.7% | +4.9% | +14.7% | |
| Q4 2022 | +1.4% | +2.0% | -0.7% | |
| Q3 2022 | +1.4% | -0.3% | +0.9% | |
| Q2 2022 | +4.2% | +4.2% | -10.2% | |
| Q1 2022 | +1.5% | +1.5% | -4.6% | |
| Q4 2021 | +0.7% | -2.4% | -2.7% | |
| Q3 2021 | +0.9% | -0.7% | -5.7% | |
| Q2 2021 | -3.4% | -5.7% | -10.3% | |
| Q1 2021 | -2.9% | -3.2% | -4.9% | |
| Q4 2020 | -2.5% | -2.6% | +2.4% | |
| Q3 2020 | +1.8% | +2.7% | +7.5% | |
| Q2 2020 | +0.0% | +3.3% | -0.3% | |
| Q1 2020 | +0.8% | +8.5% | +1.3% | |
| Q3 2019 | -0.1% | -0.7% | -0.6% | |
| Q2 2019 | +0.8% | +0.1% | -1.6% | |
| Q1 2019 | -0.2% | -6.4% | -13.2% | |
| Q3 2018 | +0.5% | -3.3% | -8.8% | |
| Q2 2018 | -0.7% | +7.5% | +3.5% | |
| Q1 2018 | +1.3% | +9.0% | +21.1% | |
| Q3 2015 | -0.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +4.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +0.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -1.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +2.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +4.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +2.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -0.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -2.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -1.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -0.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -0.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +1.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -4.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -0.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +0.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -1.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -1.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +0.3% | — | — |
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