For its fourth fiscal quarter (ending December 31), National Presto Industries Inc. (NYSE: NPK) has reported a 57% increase in E.P.S. from $1.85 a year ago to $2.91 in the current quarter. For the latest four quarters through December 31, E.P.S. were $5.82 versus $4.86 for the same period a year ago — an increase of 20%.
Recent Price Action
On 2/21/25, National Presto Industries Inc. (NYSE: NPK) stock declined modestly by -1.3%, closing at $99.02. Moreover, trading volume in this decline was above average at 142% of normal. Relative to the market the stock has been exceptionally strong over the last nine months and has risen 4.7% during the last week.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
National Presto Industries has a current Value Trend Rating of C (Neutral). The Value Trend Rating reflects very contradictory signals from PTR’s two proprietary measures of a stock’s attractiveness. National Presto Industries has a poor Appreciation Score of 30 but a good Power Rating of 80, with the Neutral Value Trend Rating the result.
Rating Review
In light of this new information we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of C. This review will be completed in the next several days.
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