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| DATE | TYPE | RATIO |
|---|---|---|
| 1983-07-01 | Forward | 3:2 |
| 1982-07-01 | Forward | 3:2 |
| 1977-07-19 | Forward | 2:1 |
| 1976-07-20 | Forward | 1499:1000 |
National Presto Industries Inc. designs, markets, and sells housewares, small appliances, and defense products in North America, serving retailers, the U.S. military, and safety monitoring with innovative technology.
An electric pressure canner with digital controls and automation that modernizes home canning, making food preservation more accessible and convenient.
In late 2025, National Presto Industries' defense segment was awarded a significant $92.3 million contract for warheads from The Boeing Company. This major deal highlighted the continued and accelerating growth of the company's defense business, which was the primary driver of revenue and investor focus throughout the year, offsetting challenges in its Housewares segment.
In a strategic shift to support its rapidly expanding Defense business, National Presto Industries' board of directors decided not to pay an extra dividend in 2025. This move is intended to preserve capital to fund the significant working capital required for the Defense segment's over $1 billion backlog.
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Overall rating: B
| PEER | PRICE | |
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 NAT | $8.52 | COMPARE |
 WLFC | $40.69 | COMPARE |
 APOG | $40.61 | COMPARE |
 CRESY | $11.67 | COMPARE |
 SKYH | $9.53 | COMPARE |
 VLRS | $6.28 | COMPARE |
 RGR | $44.09 | COMPARE |
 SERV | $4.43 | COMPARE |
