Track the National Presto Industries INC share price and the full insider trade history of the company, a listed issuer based in United States. Shares are listed on US US, under the authority of SEC (Form 4). Operating in the Industry sector, National Presto Industries INC has published 62 public disclosures. Market capitalisation: €893.5m. The latest transaction was filed on 18 March 2026 (Cession). Among the most active insiders: Peuse David J. Every trade is accessible without an account.
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National Presto Industries, Inc. (ticker: NPK) is a U.S.-based industrial company listed on the NYSE in the United States. For French-speaking investors, it is best viewed as a small-cap, multi-segment manufacturing group rather than a pure-play company tied to a single end market. The business is historically associated with the Presto® consumer brand, but over time it has evolved into a diversified platform spanning household appliances, defense-related manufacturing, and home safety products. The company is headquartered in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and its roots go back more than a century, with origins in early industrial manufacturing before adopting the National Presto identity. ([gopresto.com](https://www.gopresto.com/content/corporate-information/company-history?utm_source=openai)) National Presto currently operates through three main business segments. The Housewares/Appliances segment is the best known externally and includes Presto® branded kitchen and home products such as pressure cookers, deep fryers, cooking appliances, and related accessories. This gives the company a recognizable consumer-facing franchise in a niche category where brand credibility and product reliability matter. The Defense segment covers manufacturing activities tied to military and government applications, including munitions and related components. The Safety segment is focused on residential safety products, including carbon monoxide detection solutions and other home protection devices. Together, these businesses create a mix of consumer, industrial, and government exposure that is unusual for a company of this size. ([gopresto.com](https://www.gopresto.com/content/corporate-information/company-history?utm_source=openai)) From a competitive standpoint, National Presto stands out because of its diversification and manufacturing discipline. The consumer business benefits from brand recognition and retail distribution, while the defense and safety businesses are more specialized and can offer a more resilient demand profile across economic cycles. That said, the company remains exposed to input-cost inflation, production efficiency, retail demand trends, and government procurement dynamics. Its competitive edge is less about global scale and more about focused product design, long operating history, and the ability to serve multiple end markets from a manufacturing base rooted in the United States. ([gopresto.com](https://www.gopresto.com/content/corporate-information/company-history?utm_source=openai)) Geographically, the company remains primarily U.S.-anchored in both operations and heritage, with manufacturing and corporate functions centered in the Midwest and commercial reach that is largely North American, although some products may have broader distribution through retail and channel partners. Recent developments include a strong year in 2025: management reported consolidated sales of $503.5 million, up 29.7% from 2024, in a 2026 earnings release. In addition, SEC Form 4 insider activity and related filings remain relevant to market observers following governance, insider sentiment, and ownership patterns around NPK. ([gopresto.com](https://www.gopresto.com/uploads/content_files/files/financial/2026-02-27.pdf?utm_source=openai))