NPK Dividend History & Analysis | 1.1% Yield

NPK has a dividend yield of 1.1% and paid 1 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.05%

Payout Ratio 39.5%

Growth Rate CAGR 5y -33.94%

Consistency Lifetime 80.4%

Yield on Cost 5y 1.15%

Payout FCF -

Streak Years 12

Dividend Rating 1.00%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Dividend Growth Year over Year

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield

Total Return 12m: 33.8%

Total Return 5y: 50.1%

Top Dividend Payers in Aerospace & Defense

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group

Symbol	Market Cap USD	Dividend Yield TTM	Yield on Cost 5y
TDG	80,442 M	6.90%	18.1%
BSP	77,173 M	1.91%	9.65%
RHM	96,202 M	0.51%	10.0%
PKE	488 M	3.01%	4.53%
LMT	146,757 M	2.94%	4.53%

Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group

Symbol	Market Cap USD	Growth Rate	Consistency
TDG	80,442 M	69.4%	44.3%
SAF	148,066 M	61.2%	88.3%
RHM	96,202 M	41.9%	90.5%
HAG	11,402 M	40.0%	100%
FII	2,886 M	29.2%	91.7%

Quality Dividend Peers in Aerospace & Defense

NOC

Northrop Grumman
1.73% Yield

FII

Lisi S.A
1.41% Yield

LMT

Lockheed Martin
2.94% Yield

General Dynamics
1.91% Yield

NPK Dividend History: Last 47 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date	Record Date	Payment Date	Period	Dividend per Share	Dividend Growth Rate QoQ	Payout Yield
2025-03-04	2025-03-04	2025-03-17	Annual	1	0%	1.02%
2024-02-29	2024-03-01	2024-03-15	Other	1	0%	1.34%
2023-02-28	2023-03-01	2023-03-15	Other	1	-71.4%	1.42%
2022-02-28	2022-03-01	2022-03-15	Other	3.5	-33.3%	4.58%
2021-02-26	2021-03-01	2021-03-12	Other	5.25	425%	4.8%
2020-02-28	2020-03-02	2020-03-13	Other	1	0%	N/A
2019-02-28	2019-03-01	2019-03-15	Other	1	-83.3%	N/A
2018-02-28	2018-03-01	2018-03-15	Other	6	9.1%	N/A
2017-02-27	2017-03-01	2017-03-15	Other	5.5	8.9%	N/A
2016-02-26	2016-03-01	2016-03-15	Other	5.05	24.7%	N/A
2015-02-26	2015-03-02	2015-03-13	Other	4.05	-19.8%	N/A
2014-02-27	2014-03-03	2014-03-14	Other	5.05	-22.3%	N/A
2012-12-13	2012-12-17	2012-12-28	Other	6.5	8.3%	N/A
2012-02-29	2012-03-02	2012-03-15	Other	6	-27.3%	N/A
2011-03-02	2011-03-04	2011-03-15	Other	8.25	1.2%	N/A
2010-03-02	2010-03-04	2010-03-15	Annual	8.15	46.8%	N/A
2009-02-27	2009-03-03	2009-03-13	Other	5.55	30.6%	N/A
2008-03-06	2008-03-10	2008-03-14	Other	4.25	11.8%	N/A
2007-03-01	2007-03-05	2007-03-13	Other	3.8	79.2%	N/A
2006-02-17	2006-02-22	2006-03-10	Other	2.12	26.9%	N/A
2005-02-18	2005-02-23	2005-03-11	Other	1.67	42.7%	N/A
2004-02-20	2004-02-24	2004-03-11	Other	1.17	27.2%	N/A
2003-02-21	2003-02-25	2003-03-12	Annual	0.92	0%	N/A
2002-02-22	2002-02-26	2002-03-13	Annual	0.92	-54%	N/A
2001-02-23	2001-02-27	2001-03-13	Other	2	-4.8%	N/A
2000-02-25	2000-02-29	2000-03-13	Other	2.1	5%	N/A
1999-02-25	1999-03-01	1999-03-11	Other	2	0%	N/A
1998-02-26	1998-03-02	1998-03-12	Annual	2	0%	N/A
1997-02-27	1997-03-03	1997-03-12	Annual	2	0%	N/A
1996-02-27	1996-02-29	1996-03-11	Annual	2	-7%	N/A
1995-02-22	1995-02-28	1995-03-10	Annual	2.15	13.2%	N/A
1994-02-23	1994-03-01	1994-03-11	Annual	1.9	-25.5%	N/A
1992-12-08	1992-12-14	1992-12-28	Annual	2.55	5000%	N/A
1992-09-04				0.05	-96%	N/A
1992-02-25	1992-03-02	1992-03-13	Annual	1.25	-53.7%	N/A
1991-12-09	1991-12-13	1991-12-26	Annual	2.7	5.9%	N/A
1990-12-10	1990-12-14	1990-12-26	Annual	2.55	59.4%	N/A
1990-02-26	1990-03-02	1990-03-14	Annual	1.6	88.2%	N/A
1989-12-05	1989-12-11	1989-12-26	Annual	0.85	-39.3%	N/A
1989-02-22	1989-02-28	1989-03-14	Quarterly	1.4	340.9%	N/A
1988-12-05	1988-12-09	1989-01-03	Quarterly	0.3175	0%	N/A
1988-09-02	1988-09-09	1988-10-03	Quarterly	0.3175	5.8%	N/A
1988-02-29	1988-03-04	1988-03-31		0.3	0%	N/A
1987-11-30	1987-12-04	1988-01-01		0.3	0%	N/A
1987-06-01	1987-06-05	1987-06-30		0.3	5.3%	N/A
1987-03-02	1987-03-06	1987-03-31		0.285	0%	N/A
1986-12-01	1986-12-05	1987-01-02		0.285	0%	N/A

NPK Dividend FAQ

National Presto Industries (NYSE: NPK) is a diversified manufacturer headquartered in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, operating three core segments: Housewares/Small Appliance, Defense, and Safety. The Housewares line sells a broad portfolio of kitchen and comfort appliances under the Presto Control Master brand through retailers and independent distributors. The Defense segment supplies 40 mm ammunition, precision mechanical and electro-mechanical components, and energetic materials primarily to the U.S. Department of Defense and its prime contractors. The Safety segment leverages patented machine-learning, digital sensors, and cloud analytics to monitor commercial freezers and refrigerators for pharmaceutical and food-safety risks.

What is the Dividend Yield of NPK?

As of February 2026, NPK`s dividend yield is 1.05%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.00 USD by the current share price of 130.58.

Does NPK pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, NPK paid a dividend of 1.00 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-03-04 and the payout was 1 USD.

How often does NPK pay dividends?

NPK pays dividends annually. Over the last 12 months, NPK has issued 1 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-03-04.

NPK dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for NPK for the next 4 payments are between 4.822 (+382.2%) and 5.082 (+408.2%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will NPK pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-03-04. The next Ex-Dividend date for National Presto (NPK) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for NPK?

The next Ex-Dividend date for National Presto (NPK) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of NPK?

NPK's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -33.9% per year.
Negative growth: NPK's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of NPK?

NPK's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.15%. If you bought NPK's shares at 87.02 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.00 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.15% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of NPK?

NPK Payout Consistency is 80.4%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Moderately consistent: National Presto has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does NPK have a good Dividend Yield?

NPK`s 1.05% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of NPK?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of NPK is 39.5%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of NPK?

NPK`s Overall Dividend Rating is 1.00%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

NPK Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in NPK's Outstanding Shares?

National Presto's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.46% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has NPK ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jul 1, 1983 with a ratio of 3:2.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.5 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year	Number of Shares	Annual Growth Rate
1985	7,399,100
1986	7,400,900	+0.02%
1987	7,412,300	+0.15%
1988	7,408,800	-0.05%
1989	7,377,900	-0.42%
1990	7,385,800	+0.11%
1991	7,369,500	-0.22%
1992	7,337,100	-0.44%
1993	7,333,300	-0.05%
1994	7,458,000	+1.7%
1995	7,344,000	-1.53%
1996	7,352,000	+0.11%
1997	7,355,000	+0.04%
1998	7,358,000	+0.04%
1999	7,344,000	-0.19%
2000	7,015,000	-4.48%
2001	6,857,000	-2.25%
2002	6,840,000	-0.25%
2003	6,821,000	-0.28%
2004	6,823,000	+0.03%
2005	6,827,000	+0.06%
2006	6,800,000	-0.4%
2007	6,836,000	+0.53%
2008	6,845,000	+0.13%
2009	6,854,000	+0.13%
2010	6,864,000	+0.15%
2011	6,872,000	+0.12%
2012	6,891,000	+0.28%
2013	6,907,000	+0.23%
2014	6,930,000	+0.33%
2015	6,951,000	+0.3%
2016	6,970,000	+0.27%
2017	6,989,000	+0.27%
2018	7,005,000	+0.23%
2019	7,018,000	+0.19%
2020	7,038,000	+0.28%
2021	7,060,000	+0.31%
2022	7,081,000	+0.3%
2023	7,084,400	+0.05%
2024	7,105,600	+0.3%
2025	7,150,000	+0.62%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF: Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR): Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency: Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost: Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak: Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating: Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-03 04:22