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National Presto Industries (NPK) Q2 2026 earnings results (second quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Aug 14, 2026
National Presto Industries (NPK) reported revenue of $147M for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), +22% from a year earlier and +24% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 13.2%, net earnings $15.9M (10.8% of revenue).
National Presto Industries, Q2 2026: revenue $147M (+22% year over year), operating margin 13.2%, net earnings $15.9M, operating cash flow $12.8M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q2 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $147M | +24% | +22% |
| Gross profit | $28.5M | +63% | +54% |
| Operating profit | $19.4M | +142% | +218% |
| Net earnings | $15.9M | +139% | +208% |
| Operating cash flow | $12.8M | -59% | — |
| Free cash flow | $9.3M | -68% | — |
What changed
Revenue was $146.6M in Q2 2026, up 22% year over year and up 24% from the previous quarter.
Gross margin was 19.5%, up 4.1 points from Q2 2025. Operating profit was $19.4M, a 13.2% margin (up 8.2 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q2 2025, 51% reached operating profit, above the 5% margin then. Operating expenses fell 27% while revenue rose 22%. Net earnings were $15.9M, up 208% year over year. The effective tax rate was 21.5%.
Operating cash flow was $12.8M, 81% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $1.7M of depreciation and amortization. Working capital and other items used $4.8M. Capital expenditures of $3.5M left free cash flow of $9.3M.
Questions
What was National Presto Industries' revenue in the second quarter 2026?
National Presto Industries (NPK) reported revenue of $147M for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), +22% from a year earlier and +24% from the quarter before.
Was National Presto Industries profitable in the second quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $19.4M (13.2% of revenue) and net earnings $15.9M.