National Presto Industries
NPK
About: National Presto Industries Inc has an eclectic product portfolio consisting of household appliances, ammunition, and diapers. The company operates in three segments namely Defense, Housewares/Small Appliance, and Safety. The defense segment which is engaged in manufacturing 40mm ammunition, precision mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies, and medium caliber cartridge cases; performs Load, Assemble, and Pack (LAP) operations on ordnance-related products for the U.S. Government and prime contractor. While Housewares/Small Appliance segment designs, markets, and distributes housewares and small electrical appliances; the safety segment provides safety technology empowering organizations and individuals to protect what is more important.
Employees: 1,126
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
17% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 21 | Existing positions closed: 18
15% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $354M [Q1] → $408M (+$54.5M) [Q2]
1.91% more ownership
Funds ownership: 56.57% [Q1] → 58.48% (+1.91%) [Q2]
2% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 55 | Existing positions reduced: 54
1% more funds holding
Funds holding: 160 [Q1] → 161 (+1) [Q2]
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