Every material Form 8-K National Presto Industries has filed with the SEC since July 31, 2023, read and summarized by AI: what happened, the key figures, whether it reads positive or negative for shareholders, and how big a deal it is (impact 1-5). Newest first; each brief links to its own page and to the filing on SEC.gov.
National Presto reported second quarter 2026 net sales of $146.6 million, up from $120.4 million a year earlier, and net earnings of $15.9 million, or $2.21 per share, compared with $5.2 million, or $0.72 per share. Defense segment sales rose 27.2%, while Housewares/Small Appliances sales fell 6.2%, and part of that segment's operating earnings came from a tariff refund.
Q2 2026 net sales $146.6 million vs. $120.4 million in Q2 2025
Q2 2026 net earnings $15.9 million, $2.21 per share, vs. $5.2 million, $0.72 per share
Six months ended July 5, 2026: net sales $265.2 million and net earnings $22.5 million, $3.14 per share
Housewares/Small Appliance operating earnings of $2.2 million, mostly from a refund of tariffs the Supreme Court declared unauthorized
National Presto Industries reported first quarter 2026 results for the quarter ended April 5, 2026, with net sales of $118.6 million, up from $103.6 million a year earlier. Net earnings fell to $6.6 million, or $0.93 per share, from $7.6 million, or $1.07 per share, as the Housewares/Small Appliance segment posted a sizable loss tied to startup issues at a new warehouse and the Safety segment reported a loss. Higher sales in the Defense segment did not offset lower profit for shareholders.
Net sales were $118.6 million versus $103.6 million in the first quarter of 2025.
Net earnings were $6.6 million, or $0.93 per share, versus $7.6 million, or $1.07 per share.
Defense segment sales rose $18.6 million, or 23%, on increased shipments from backlog.
Housewares/Small Appliance sales fell $3.4 million, or 15.6%, due to warehouse startup problems and tariff-driven price increases; the Safety segment also reported a loss.
National Presto reported 2025 net sales of $503.5 million, up from $388.2 million in 2024, driven by its Defense segment. Net earnings fell 20.2% to $33.1 million ($4.63 per share) from $41.5 million ($5.82 per share), as the Housewares/Small Appliance segment posted a significant operating loss tied to tariffs and a capital loss from a supplier bankruptcy. Vice President of Engineering Jeff Morgan will also retire on April 30, 2026.
Net sales rose to $503.5 million from $388.2 million; Defense sales increased $121.9 million, or 42.9%
Net earnings declined to $33.1 million ($4.63 per share) from $41.5 million ($5.82 per share)
Housewares/Small Appliance net revenue fell $7.2 million, or 7.0%, and the segment reported a significant operating loss
Jeff Morgan will retire as Vice President of Engineering and resign his officer position effective April 30, 2026; the 2026 regular dividend is $1.00 per share with no extra dividend
National Presto Industries' board elected David Peuse as chief financial officer on November 20, 2025, at an interim meeting. Peuse, who has been Treasurer since 2019, is an internal promotion and has been with the company since 1996. The filing gives no financial results or guidance, but a change in the CFO role is a significant governance event for shareholders.
Board elected David Peuse CFO on November 20, 2025, at an interim meeting
Peuse, 56, has been Treasurer since 2019 and joined the company in 1996 as Internal Auditor
He served as Controller from 2008 to 2019 and holds an active CPA license
Appointment announced in a press release dated November 21, 2025 (Exhibit 99.1)
National Presto reported third quarter 2025 net sales of $115.5 million, up 25.7% from $91.8 million a year earlier, driven mainly by higher Defense segment shipments from backlog. Net earnings fell to $5.3 million, or $0.74 per share, from $8.1 million, or $1.13 per share, so higher sales did not translate into higher profit for shareholders.
Q3 net sales $115.5 million vs. $91.8 million in the prior-year quarter
Q3 net earnings $5.3 million ($0.74 per share) vs. $8.1 million ($1.13 per share)
Defense revenues rose $25.8 million, or 38.6%; Housewares/Small Appliance revenues fell $2.3 million, or 9.2%, which the company attributed to retailers' reluctance to accept tariff-induced price increases
Nine-month net sales $339.6 million and net earnings $18.1 million ($2.53 per share) vs. $253.5 million and $20.7 million ($2.91 per share) a year earlier
National Presto Industries reported second quarter 2025 net sales of $120.4 million, up from $85.1 million a year earlier, while net earnings fell to $5.2 million from $6.1 million. The company attributed the sales gain mainly to Defense segment shipments from backlog, and the earnings decline mainly to a sizable operating loss in the Housewares/Small Appliance segment.
Net sales for the quarter ended June 29, 2025 were $120.4 million versus $85.1 million in the comparable 2024 quarter.
Net earnings were $5.2 million, or $0.72 per share, versus $6.1 million, or $0.85 per share, a year earlier.
Defense segment sales rose $33.7 million, or 50.9%, while the Housewares/Small Appliance segment reported a sizable operating loss tied to Trump tariffs and the bankruptcy of a supplier.
For the six months ended June 29, 2025, net sales were $224.1 million and net earnings were $12.8 million, or $1.79 per share.
National Presto Industries reported first-quarter 2025 net sales of $103.6 million and net earnings of $7.6 million, or $1.07 per share, up from $76.7 million, $6.6 million and $0.92 a year earlier. Defense segment sales rose $25.9 million, or 47.1%, but the Housewares/Small Appliance segment posted an operating loss, and the company said tariffs and a large inventory investment left quarterly portfolio earnings nominal.
Net sales for the three months ended March 30, 2025 were $103.6 million, compared with $76.7 million a year earlier.
Net earnings were $7.6 million, or $1.07 per share, compared with $6.6 million, or $0.92 per share.
Defense segment sales rose $25.9 million, or 47.1%, and its operating earnings rose $4.9 million, or 58.6%.
The Housewares/Small Appliance segment reported an operating loss, which the company attributed to less favorable mix, higher material costs and tariffs.
National Presto Industries disclosed in an 8-K filed March 6, 2025 that a cybersecurity incident on March 1, 2025 caused a system outage that has temporarily disrupted shipping and receiving, some manufacturing processes and various back office functions. The company says the full scope of the impact is not yet known and that the incident could have a material impact on its financial condition and results of operations.
Incident discovered March 1, 2025, causing a system outage; incident response team and outside cybersecurity experts activated
Shipping and receiving, some manufacturing processes and back office functions affected; restoration in progress
Forensic investigation ongoing with no conclusive evidence identified yet; law enforcement notified
National Presto reported 2024 net sales of $388.2 million, up 13.9%, and net earnings of $41.5 million, or $5.82 per share, up 20% from 2023. Growth was led by the Defense segment, which shipped from its backlog. The company said there will be no extra dividend in 2025, citing the cash needed to build inventory for a Defense backlog that now exceeds $1 billion.
Net sales rose $47.3 million, or 13.9%, to $388.2 million from $340.9 million in 2023.
Net earnings rose to $41.5 million, or $5.82 per share, from $34.6 million, or $4.86 per share, in 2023.
Defense segment sales rose $42.3 million, or 17.5%; the Safety segment reported a loss.
The Board declared a regular 2025 dividend of $1.00 per share, and no extra dividend will be paid in 2025.
National Presto Industries reported second-quarter 2024 net sales of $85.1 million and net earnings of $6.1 million, or $0.85 per share, compared with $78.9 million, $5.5 million and $0.77 a year earlier. For the six months, net earnings fell to $12.6 million, or $1.78 per share, from $14.4 million, or $2.03 per share, although six-month net sales rose to $161.7 million from $159.4 million.
Q2 2024 net sales were $85,060,000 versus $78,946,000 in Q2 2023; net earnings were $6,077,000 versus $5,503,000.
Defense segment sales rose $6.4 million or 10.8%, while Housewares/Small Appliance segment sales fell $269 thousand or 1.4%.
Six-month net earnings were $12,645,000 ($1.78 per share) versus $14,381,000 ($2.03 per share) a year earlier.
National Presto Industries reported first quarter 2024 results in a press release dated April 26, 2024, filed with an 8-K. Net sales were $76.7 million versus $80.4 million a year earlier, and net earnings were $6.6 million, or $0.92 per share, down from $8.9 million, or $1.25 per share. Lower Defense segment shipments and a decline in Housewares/Small Appliance operating earnings drove the drop, which reduces per-share earnings for shareholders.
Net sales were $76,653,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, compared with $80,409,000 a year earlier.
Net earnings were $6,568,000, or $0.92 per share, compared with $8,878,000, or $1.25 per share.
Defense segment sales fell $3.8 million, or 6.5%, reflecting reduced shipments from backlog.
Housewares/Small Appliance net operating earnings decreased $896,000, or 66.6%, largely due to sales mix and a sizable maintenance repair at its main facility.
National Presto reported 2023 net sales of $340.9 million, up 6.0%, and net earnings of $34.6 million ($4.86 per share), up from $20.7 million ($2.92 per share) in 2022. The Board also declared a 2024 dividend of $1.00 regular plus $3.50 extra per share, and disclosed two Defense segment awards totaling $44.2 million.
Net sales rose to $340.9 million from $321.6 million, led by a $39.2 million increase in Defense segment sales.
Net earnings were $34.6 million ($4.86 per share), compared with $20.7 million ($2.92 per share) in 2022.
2024 dividend is $1.00 regular plus $3.50 extra per share; record date March 1, 2024, payment date March 15, 2024.
Two Defense awards totaling $44.2 million cover 40mm cartridges for Ukraine and Small Diameter Bomb warheads, with completion scheduled for 2024.
National Presto reported third-quarter 2023 net sales of $83.1 million, up 19.3% from a year earlier, driven by higher Defense segment shipments from backlog. Net earnings fell to $7.0 million, or $0.99 per share, from $8.9 million, or $1.26 per share, as Housewares/Small Appliances sales and operating profit declined, so shareholders saw higher revenue alongside lower per-share profit.
Q3 net sales $83.1 million vs. $69.7 million in the prior-year quarter; Defense segment net sales rose $19.0 million, or 44.8%
Q3 net earnings $7.0 million ($0.99 per share) vs. $8.9 million ($1.26 per share)
Housewares/Small Appliances net sales fell $5.6 million, or 20.6%, and its operating profit dropped $5.3 million, or 87.5%, citing a major repair and higher insurance costs
Nine-month net sales $242.5 million and net earnings $21.4 million ($3.01 per share), vs. $207.6 million and $18.5 million ($2.62 per share) a year earlier
National Presto Industries reported second quarter 2023 results for the quarter ended July 2, 2023. Net sales rose to $78.9 million from $77.1 million a year earlier, but net earnings fell to $5.5 million, or $0.77 per share, from $6.7 million, or $0.94 per share. For the six months, net sales rose to $159.4 million and net earnings rose to $14.4 million, or $2.02 per share, from $9.6 million, or $1.36 per share.
Q2 2023 net sales were $78.9 million versus $77.1 million in Q2 2022.
Q2 2023 net earnings were $5.5 million, or $0.77 per share, versus $6.7 million, or $0.94 per share, a year earlier.
Defense segment sales rose $7.6 million, or 14.5%, while Housewares/Small Appliance sales fell $5.9 million, or 23.8%.
Six-month net earnings were $14.4 million, or $2.02 per share, versus $9.6 million, or $1.36 per share, in the prior-year period.
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