Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.00
National Presto Industries, Inc. (NPK) Dividend History
Income profile from 1986 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.8%
Payout Ratio
21.6%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
NPK Dividend Income Check
Safety
21.6% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.1% and trend is falling.
NPK Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.8%
Trailing DPS$1.00
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M1
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout21.6%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score2/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR-39.4%
5Y CAGR-30.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.1%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield0.8%
1Y Total Return42.9%
5Y Total Return50.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)15.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$15,03110Y ago$19,57820Y ago$45,734
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
NPK Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (39 years of payments)
NPK Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
National Presto Industries, Inc. distributes 21.6% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable).
Piotroski F-Score: 2/9 — weak financial health.
Growth Track Record
NPK does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of -39.4% and 5-year CAGR of -30.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, NPK returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.8% dividend yield, 0.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.1% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is 50.3%, with dividends contributing 15.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $19,578 today.
NPK Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$101.40
Avg/Payment$5.0700
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2026Latest | $1.0000 | — | 70.68% | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Mar 4, 2025 | $1.0000 | ↓ -77.8% | 1.05% | Mar 17, 2025 |
| Feb 29, 2024 | $4.5000 | ↑ +12.5% | 5.82% | Mar 15, 2024 |
| Feb 28, 2023 | $4.0000 | ↓ -11.1% | 5.83% | Mar 15, 2023 |
| Feb 28, 2022 | $4.5000 | ↓ -28.0% | 5.66% | Mar 15, 2022 |
| Feb 26, 2021 | $6.2500 | ↑ +4.2% | 6.11% | Mar 12, 2021 |
| Feb 28, 2020 | $6.0000 | — | 7.64% | Mar 13, 2020 |
| Feb 28, 2019 | $6.0000 | — | 5.35% | Mar 15, 2019 |
NPK Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.8%
#6 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
21.6% payout
Streak
0Y
-30.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
0.8%
#7 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPKNational Presto Indu… | $945M | 0.8% | 21.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
 SEBSeaboard Corporation | $4.6B | 0.2% | 1.8% | 0 | Sustainable |
 HBBHamilton Beach Brand… | $274M | 2.3% | 24.3% | 9 | Sustainable |
3rd  JRSHJerash Holdings (US)… | $57M | 4.3% | 71.8% | 0 | Watch |
 SJMThe J. M. Smucker Co… | $11.8B | 3.9% | — | 28 | Unknown |
2nd  NWLNewell Brands Inc. | $2.1B | 5.8% | — | 0 | Unknown |
1st  ACCOACCO Brands Corporat… | $360M | 7.4% | 65.4% | 0 | Watch |
 ENSGThe Ensign Group, In… | $9.0B | 0.2% | 4.2% | 19 | Sustainable |
NPK Annual Dividend History (1985–2026)
42 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.00 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.1% |
| 2025 | $1.00 | -77.8% | 1 | $4.63 | 21.6% | 4.63x | 1.1% |
| 2024 | $4.50 | 12.5% | 1 | $5.82 | 77.3% | 1.29x | 5.2% |
| 2023 | $4.00 | -11.1% | 1 | $4.86 | 82.3% | 1.22x | 4.6% |
| 2022 | $4.50 | -28.0% | 1 | $2.92 | 154.1% | 0.65x | 5.2% |
| 2021 | $6.25 | 4.2% | 1 | $3.63 | 172.2% | 0.58x | 7.2% |
| 2020 | $6.00 | 0.0% | 1 | $6.67 | 90.0% | 1.11x | 6.9% |
| 2019 | $6.00 | 0.0% | 1 | $6.02 | 99.7% | 1.00x | 6.9% |
| 2018 | $6.00 | 9.1% | 1 | $5.70 | 105.3% | 0.95x | 6.9% |
| 2017 | $5.50 | 8.9% | 1 | $7.58 | 72.6% | 1.38x | 6.3% |
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NPK — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying NPK stock.
How much dividend does NPK pay per share?
National Presto Industries, Inc. (NPK) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.00 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.8%. Payments are made Annual.
When is NPK's next ex-dividend date?
NPK's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. NPK typically pays dividends Annual.
Is NPK's dividend safe?
NPK's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +21.6% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has NPK increased its dividend?
NPK has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -30.1%.
How often does NPK pay dividends?
National Presto Industries, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.00 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 40+ years from 1986 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in NPK grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in NPK five years ago would be worth approximately $15,031 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is NPK's yield on cost for long-term holders?
NPK's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.8% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.