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ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS



The Company’s three business segments described above are all subject to a number of risk factors, the occurrence of any one or more of which could have a significant adverse impact on the business, financial condition, or results of operations of the Company as a whole.



Housewares/Small Appliance Segment:



Increases in the costs for raw materials, energy, transportation and other necessary supplies could adversely affect the results of the Company’s operations.



The Company’s suppliers purchase significant amounts of metals, plastics, and energy to manufacture the Company’s products. Also, the cost of fuel has a major impact on transportation costs as do intermodal shipping rates. Any increased costs that cannot be fully absorbed or passed along in the form of price increases to the retail customer can have a material adverse impact on the Company’s operating results.



Reliance on third-party suppliers in Asia makes this segment vulnerable to supply interruptionsand foreign business risks.



The majority of the housewares/small appliance products are manufactured by a handful of third-party suppliers in Asia, primarily in the People’s Republic of China. The Company’s ability to continue to select and develop relationships with reliable vendors who provide timely deliveries of quality parts and products will impact its success in meeting customer demand. Most products are procured on a “purchase order” basis. As a result, the Company may be subject to unexpected changes in pricing or supply of products. There is no assurance that it could quickly or effectively replace any of its vendors if the need arose. Any significant failure to obtain products on a timely basis at an affordable cost or any significant delays or interruptions of supply may disrupt customer relationships and have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business.



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International manufacturing is subject to significant risks, including, among others, labor unrest, adverse social, political and economic conditions, interruptions in international shipments, tariffs and other trade barriers, legal and regulatory constraints and fluctuations in currency exchange rates. An increase of tariffs on products imported from China would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business.



The Housewares/Small Appliance segment is dependent on key customers, and any significant decline in business from one or more of its key customers could adversely affect the segment’s operating results.



Although the Company has a long-established relationship with its major customers, it does not have any long-term supply agreements or guaranties of minimum purchases. As a result, the customers may fail to place anticipated orders, change planned quantities, delay purchases, or change product assortments for reasons beyond the Company’s control, which could prove detrimental to the segment’s operating results.



The sales for this segment are highly seasonal and dependent upon the United States retail markets and consumer spending.



Traditionally, this segment has recognized a substantial portion of its sales during the holiday selling season. Any downturn in the general economy, shift in consumer spending away from its housewares/small appliances, or further deterioration in the financial health of its customer base could adversely affect sales and operating results.



The Company may not be successful in developing and introducing new and improved consumer products.



The development and introduction of new housewares/small appliance products is very important to the Company’s long-term success. The ability to develop new products is affected by, among other things, whether the Company can develop and fund technological innovations and successfully anticipate consumer needs and preferences, as well as the intellectual property rights of others. The introduction of new products may require substantial expenditures for advertising and marketing to gain marketplace recognition or to license intellectual property. There is no guarantee that the Company will be aware of all relevant intellectual property in the industry and may be subject to claims of infringement, which could preclude it from producing and selling a product. Likewise, there is no guarantee that the Company will be successful in developing products necessary to compete effectively in the industry or that it will be successful in advertising, marketing and selling any new products.



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Product recalls or lawsuits relating to defective products could have an adverse effect on the Company, as could the imposition of industry sustainability standards.



As distributors of consumer products in the United States, the Company is subject to the Consumer Products Safety Act, which empowers the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission to exclude from the market products that are found to be unsafe or hazardous. Under certain circumstances, the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission could require the Company to repair, replace or refund the purchase price of one or more of its products, or the Company may voluntarily do so. Any repurchase or recall of products could be costly and damage the Company’s reputation, as well as subject it to a sizable penalty that the Commission is empowered to impose. If the Company removed products from the market, its reputation or brands could be tarnished and it might have large quantities of finished products that could not be sold.



The Company could also face exposure to product liability claims if one of its products were alleged to have caused property damage, bodily injury or other adverse effects. It is self-insured to specified levels of those claims and maintains product liability insurance for claims above the self-insured levels. The Company may not be able to maintain such insurance on acceptable terms, if at all, in the future. In addition, product liability claims may exceed the amount of insurance coverage. Moreover, many states do not allow insurance companies to provide coverage of punitive damages, in the event such damages were imposed. Additionally, the Company does not maintain product recall insurance. As a result, product recalls or product liability claims could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, results of operations and financial condition.



The portable appliance and floor care companies’ industry association has a framework for a sustainability standard for the industry, but has yet to develop specific guidelines for implementation. When and if developed, the standards will do nothing for the environment, but will entail the addition of significant bureaucracy and outside certification fees. As such, compliance will be burdensome and expensive.



The housewares/small appliance industry continues to consolidate, which could ultimately impede the Company’s ability to secure product placement at key customers.



Over the past decade, the housewares/small appliance industry has undergone significant consolidation, and, as a result, the industry primarily consists of a limited number of larger companies. Larger companies do enjoy a competitive advantage in terms of the ability to offer a larger assortment of product to any one customer. As a result, the Company may find it more difficult or lose the ability to place its products with its customers.



Defense Segment:



The Company relies primarily on sales to U.S. Government entities, and the failure to procure or the loss of a significant contract or contracts could have a material adverse effect on its results of operations.



As the Company’s sales in the Defense segment are primarily to the U.S. Government and its prime contractors, it depends heavily on the contracts underlying these programs. The loss or significant reduction of a major program in which the Company participates could have a material adverse effect on the Company's results of operations.



A decline in or a redirection of the U.S. defense budget could result in a material decrease in the Defense segment sales and earnings.



Government contracts are primarily dependent upon the U.S. defense budget. During recent years, the Company’s sales were augmented by increased defense spending, including supplemental appropriations for operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, areas from which the U.S. has withdrawn. More recently, they have been augmented by the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative. Future defense budgets could be negatively affected by several factors, including U.S. Government budget deficits, administration priorities, U.S. national security strategies, a change in spending priorities, and reduction of military operations around the world. Any significant decline or redirection of U.S. military expenditures could result in a material decrease to the Company’s sales and earnings.



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U.S. Government contracts are also dependent on the continuing availability of Congressional appropriations. Congress usually appropriates funds for a given program on a fiscal year basis even though contract performance may take more than one year. As a result, at the outset of a major program, the contract is usually incrementally funded, and additional monies are normally committed to the contract by the procuring agency only as Congress makes appropriations for future fiscal years. In addition, most U.S. Government contracts are subject to modification if funding is changed. Any failure by Congress to appropriate additional funds to any program in which the Company participates, or any contract modification as a result of funding changes, could materially delay or terminate the program. This could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations.



The Company may not be able to react to increases in its costs due to the nature of its U.S. Government contracts.



Substantially all of the Company’s U.S. Government contracts are fixed-price. Under fixed-price contracts, the Company agrees to perform the work for a fixed price, subject to limited escalation provisions on specified raw materials. Thus it bears the risk that any increases or unexpected costs may reduce profits or potentially cause losses on the contract, which could have a material adverse effect on results of operations and financial condition. That risk is potentially compounded by the political actions under consideration by federal and state governments, including climate change and labor regulations, which could have an impact if enacted or promulgated on the availability of affordable labor, energy and ultimately, materials, as the effects of the legislation/regulation ripple throughout the economy. In addition, products are accepted by test firing samples from a production lot. Lots typically constitute a sizable amount of product. Should a sample not fire as required by the specifications, the cost to rework or scrap the entire lot could be substantial.



The Company’s U.S. Government contracts are subject to termination.



All of the Company’s U.S. Government contracts can be terminated by the U.S. Government either for its convenience or if the Company defaults by failing to perform under the contract. Performance failure can occur from a myriad of factors, which include late shipments due to the inability to secure requisite raw materials or components or strikes or other labor unrest, equipment failures or quality issues, which result in products that do not meet specifications, etc. Termination for convenience provisions provide only for recovery of costs incurred and profit on the work completed prior to termination. Termination for default provisions provide for the contractor to be liable for excess costs incurred by the U.S. Government in procuring undelivered items from another source. If a termination provision is exercised, it could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, results of operations and financial condition.



Failure of the Company’s subcontractors to perform their contractual obligations could materially and adversely impact contract performance.



Key components and services are provided by third party subcontractors, several of which the segment is required to work with by government edict. Under the contract, the segment is responsible for the performance of those subcontractors, many of which it does not control. There is a risk that the Company may have disputes with its subcontractors, including disputes regarding the quality and timeliness of work performed by subcontractors. A failure by one or more of the Company’s subcontractors to satisfactorily provide on a timely basis the agreed-upon supplies or perform the agreed-upon services may materially and adversely impact the Company’s ability to perform its obligations as the prime contractor.

U.S. Government contractors are subject to extensive laws and regulations applicable to the defense industry and the Company could be adversely affected by changes in and compliance with such laws and regulations, or any negative findings by the U.S. government regarding the Company’s compliance with them.

U.S. government contractors must comply with numerous significant procurement regulations and specific legal requirements, including a vast array of federal, state, and local laws, regulations, contract terms and requirements related to the defense industry and the Company’s products and businesses. These laws and regulations include, but are not limited to, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Department of Defense FAR Supplement, Truthful Cost or Pricing Data Act, International Traffic in Arms Regulations/Arms Export Control Act, DOD 4145.26-M, and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives orders, rules and regulations. Although customary in government contracting, these regulations and legal requirements increase the Company’s performance and compliance costs and risks. New laws, regulations or procurement requirements or changes to current ones (for example, regulations related to cybersecurity and related certification requirements, specialty metals, and conflict minerals) can significantly increase the Company’s costs and risks and reduce profitability. Non-compliance with the laws, regulations, contract terms and processes to which the Company is subject could affect its ability to compete and have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations and/or cash flows.



Safety Segment:



The Safety segment is comprised of businesses that are startup in nature.

The operations that comprise the Safety segment are startup in nature, and like most startups may not ultimately have the potential to be successful.



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Increases in the costs for raw materials, energy, transportation and other necessary supplies could adversely affect the results of the Company’s operations.



The Company’s suppliers purchase metals, plastics, chemicals, and energy to manufacture the Company’s products. Also, the cost of fuel has a major impact on transportation costs, as do intermodal shipping rates. Any increased costs that cannot be fully absorbed or passed along in the form of price increases to the customer can have a material adverse impact on the Company’s operating results.



Reliance on third-party suppliers in Asia and Mexico makes this segment vulnerable to supply interruptionsand foreign business risks.



A major portion of the safety products are manufactured by a handful of third-party suppliers, some of which are in Asia, primarily in the People’s Republic of China, and some in Mexico. The Company’s ability to continue to select and develop relationships with reliable vendors who provide timely deliveries of quality parts and products will impact its success in meeting customer demand. Most products are procured on a “purchase order” basis. As a result, the Company may be subject to unexpected changes in pricing or supply of products. There is no assurance that it could quickly or effectively replace any of its vendors if the need arose. Any significant failure to obtain products on a timely basis at an affordable cost or any significant delays or interruptions of supply may disrupt customer relationships and have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business.



In addition, international manufacturing is subject to significant risks, including, among others, labor unrest, adverse social, political and economic conditions, interruptions in international shipments, tariffs and other trade barriers, legal and regulatory constraints and fluctuations in currency exchange rates. An increase of tariffs on products imported from China would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business.



Regulatory constraints and authorities having jurisdiction has impeded and may continue to impede sales of certain of the segment’s products.



The commercial sales of certain of the Safety segment’s products are dependent on the approval of officials that oversee fire safety at state and local levels for use of the products in areas under their jurisdiction. The inability to obtain the approval of these officials has had and may continue to have an adverse impact on the segment’s operating results.



Various products in the Safety segment are reliant upon up-to-date software, hardware, and the wireless communications infrastructure.



The effective operation of various products in the Safety segment depend on software that utilizes data obtained wirelessly via telecommunication network infrastructure. The inability of the Company to maintain software and hardware that can connect to the wireless infrastructure, failure of the wireless infrastructure, or the unavailability of cloud based data storage, could have a material adverse effect on the efficacy of the segment’s products and in turn on its operating results.



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The segment may not be successful in developing and introducing new and improved products.



The development and introduction of new products is very important to the Company’s long-term success. The ability to develop new products is affected by, among other things, whether the Company can develop and fund technological innovations and successfully anticipate customer needs and preferences, meet Underwriters Laboratories or ETL requirements and avoid infringing on the intellectual property rights of others. The introduction of new products may require substantial expenditures for advertising and marketing to gain marketplace recognition or to license intellectual property. There is no guarantee that the Company will be aware of all relevant intellectual property in the industry and may be subject to claims of infringement, which could preclude it from producing and selling a product. Likewise, there is no guarantee that the Company will be successful in developing products necessary to compete effectively in the industry or that it will be successful in advertising, marketing and selling any new products.



Acquisition Risks:



The Company may pursue acquisitions of new product lines or businesses. It may not be able to identify suitable acquisition candidates or, if suitable candidates are identified, it may not be able to complete the acquisition on commercially acceptable terms. Even if the Company is able to consummate an acquisition, the transaction would present many risks, including, among others: failing to achieve anticipated benefits or cost savings; difficulty incorporating and integrating the acquired technologies, services or products; coordinating, establishing or expanding sales, distribution and marketing functions, as necessary; diversion of management’s attention from other business concerns; being exposed to unanticipated or contingent liabilities or incurring the impairment of goodwill; the loss of key employees, customers, or distribution partners; and difficulties implementing and maintaining sufficient controls, policies and procedures over the systems, products and processes of the acquired company. If the Company does not achieve the anticipated benefits of its acquisitions as rapidly or to the extent anticipated by management, there could be a material, adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition or results of operations.



Information Technology System Failure or Security Breach Risks:



The Company relies on its information technology systems to effectively manage its business data, communications, supply chain, logistics, accounting, and other business processes. While the Company endeavors to build and sustain an appropriate technology environment, information technology systems are vulnerable to damage or interruption from circumstances beyond the Company’s control, including systems failures, viruses, security breaches or cyber incidents such as intentional cyber-attacks aimed at theft of sensitive data, or inadvertent cyber-security compromises. The Company is also subject to increasing government, customer, and other cyber and security requirements, including disclosure obligations. A security breach of such systems could result in interruptions of the Company’s operations, negatively impact relations with customers or employees, and expose the Company to fines and penalties, liability and litigation, any one of which could have a negative impact on the Company’s business, results of operations or financial condition. The Company’s insurance coverage may not be adequate to cover all the costs related to cyber security attacks or disruptions.

On March 1, 2025, the Company experienced a system outage caused by a cybersecurity incident, which is described in Item 1C CYBERSECURITY.

There can be no assurance the Company will not experience material effects from security breaches in the future. As cyber threats develop and grow, the Company may need to make significant further investments to protect data and its infrastructure, including the implementation of new computer systems or upgrades to existing systems, deployment of additional personnel and protection-related technologies, engagement of third-party consultants, and training employees. See Item 1C CYBERSECURITY for a further discussion.



Health Epidemics, Pandemics, or Similar Public Health Crises Risks:

The Company faces a wide variety of risks related to health epidemics, pandemics and similar outbreaks, especially of infectious diseases. A global health crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to business slowdowns or shutdowns, labor shortages, supply chain challenges, changes in government spending and requirements, regulatory challenges, reductions in demand for products and services, inflationary pressures and market volatility. If a health epidemic, pandemic or similar outbreak were to occur or worsen, the Company will likely experience broad and varied impacts, including potentially to its workforce and supply chain, inflationary pressures and increased costs (which may or may not be fully recoverable or insured), contracting, production and/or distribution delays, market volatility and other financial impacts. If any or all of these items were to occur, the Company could experience material adverse impacts on its business, financial condition, results of operations and/or cash flows.

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ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS



None.



ITEM 1C. CYBERSECURITY

The Company faces various cybersecurity threats. The purpose of the Company's cybersecurity program is to assess, identify, manage and mitigate cybersecurity risk while supporting the achievement of the Company's business objectives.

Under the Company's comprehensive risk management program, the board of directors (the "Board") of the Company maintains oversight of the most significant risks facing the Company, including cybersecurity risks, while senior management is responsible for the identification and prioritization of risks that are material to the Company's business, corresponding risk-mitigation efforts and day-to-day management of the Company's risk management program. At least annually, the Board receives cybersecurity briefings from senior executives.

The Company's cybersecurity program sets the framework for the Company's approach to cybersecurity. Each business segment of the Company designates individuals with appropriate qualifications and experience to be responsible for addressing cybersecurity matters, including assessing, identifying and managing risks from cybersecurity threats, with a direct reporting line to senior management. Under the Company's approach to cybersecurity, each business segment designs and operates its own information and cybersecurity program tailored to its market, customer requirements, regulatory requirements and threats. The Company's cybersecurity policy and procedures are designed to ensure senior management receives timely and adequate information regarding cybersecurity matters, including threats and incident response, as appropriate to the matter.

As part of the Company's approach to cyber risk management, the Company performs internal audits of internal processes and controls relating to cybersecurity. Every year, the Company engages third-party experts to conduct cyber penetration testing. Based on their findings and recommendations, the Company makes the appropriate updates to its cybersecurity software.

Although the Company has designed its cybersecurity program and oversight to mitigate cybersecurity risks, the Company faces unknown cybersecurity risks, threats, and attacks. On March 1, 2025, the Company experienced a system outage caused by a cybersecurity incident. Upon discovery, the Company activated its incident response team, comprised of internal personnel and external cybersecurity experts retained to assist in addressing the incident. The incident temporarily impacted the Company’s operations, including shipping and receiving, some manufacturing processes, and various other back office functions, during which time the Company implemented temporary measures to maintain critical functions while systems were being restored. The Company conducted a forensic investigation and analysis to assess the potential impact and found that there were no material impacts on the Company's financial condition and results of operations.

There can be no assurance the Company will not experience material effects from security breaches in the future. As cyber threats develop and grow, the Company may need to make significant further investments to protect data and its infrastructure, including the implementation of new computer systems or upgrades to existing systems, deployment of additional personnel and protection-related technologies, engagement of third-party consultants, and training employees. See Item 1A - Risk Factors above for additional discussion of various cybersecurity risks.

ITEM 2. PROPERTIES (Owned Except Where Indicated)



The Company's Eau Claire facility is approximately 522,000 square feet, of which approximately 354,000 square feet is leased to Drylock Technologies, Ltd. Rely Innovations, Inc. rents approximately 8,000 square feet of the Eau Claire facility. The Company's corporate office occupies the balance of the space in Eau Claire. During 2018, the Company completed construction of a 30,000 square foot office building adjacent to its Eau Claire facility, which it also leases to Drylock Technologies, Ltd.



The Company's Nettleton facility, which was purchased on January 23, 2025, is approximately 507,000 square feet and will be used principally in the warehousing, distribution, and product service functions of the Housewares/Small Appliance and Safety segments. The Company plans for this facility to replace its two existing warehousing facilities located in Canton and Jackson, Mississippi. The Canton facility contains 255,000 square feet which is used primarily for warehousing and distribution and some activities for product service functions. The facility was sold on February 10, 2026 and subsequently leased back under a short term lease agreement, as the Company transitions all warehousing functions to the Nettleton facility. An additional 72,000 square feet has been leased in adjacent Canton buildings for warehousing. The Jackson facility contains 252,000 square feet, which the Company plans to divest as well.

The Company has Defense segment manufacturing facilities located in Janesville and Antigo, Wisconsin; East Camden, Arkansas; Clear Lake, South Dakota; and Marshall, Texas. The Janesville, Wisconsin facility is comprised of approximately 131,000 square feet. The Antigo, Wisconsin facility is comprised of approximately 212,000 square feet, the East Camden, Arkansas operation leases approximately 384,000 square feet, the Clear Lake, South Dakota facility is comprised of approximately 124,000 square feet which includes the Company's 2021 construction of 10,000 square feet of office space, and the Marshall, Texas facility is comprised of approximately 77,000 square feet.

The Company's Safety segment leases space in Mount Horeb, Wisconsin; Chapel Hill, North Carolina; and Lisle, Illinois. OneEvent Technologies, Inc. leases approximately 4,300 square feet for its operations in Mount Horeb and Rely Innovations, Inc. leases approximately 4,300 and 5,600 square feet for its operations in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and Lisle, Illinois, respectively.

The facilities in use for each of the Company’s business segments are believed to be adequate for their ongoing business needs.



ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS



See Note I to the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.



See Item 1-B-3 of this Form 10-K and Note K to the Consolidated Financial Statements for information regarding certain environmental matters.





ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES



Not applicable.

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PART II



ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES





On February 27, 2026, the Company’s Board of Directors announced a regular dividend of $1.00 per share. The dividend is payable on March 20, 2026 to the stockholders of record as of March 9, 2026.



The common stock of National Presto Industries, Inc. is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “NPK”. As of March 9, 2026, there were 209 holders of record of the Company’s common stock. This number does not reflect stockholders who hold their shares in the name of broker dealers or other nominees. During the fourth quarter of 2025, the Company did not purchase any of its equity securities.



The information under the heading “Equity Compensation Plan Information,” in the Company’s Proxy Statement for its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, is incorporated by reference.



The line graph and related information set forth under the heading “Performance Graph” in the Company’s 2025 Annual Report is incorporated by reference.

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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS



An overview of the Company’s business and segments in which the Company operates and risk factors can be found in Items 1 and 1A of this Form 10-K. Forward-looking statements in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, elsewhere in this Form 10-K, in the Company’s 2025 Annual Report to Shareholders, in the Proxy Statement for the annual meeting to be held May 19, 2026, and in the Company’s press releases and oral statements made with the approval of an authorized executive officer are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. There are certain important factors that could cause results to differ materially from those anticipated by some of the statements made herein. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainty. In addition to the factors discussed herein and in the notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, among the other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are the following: consumer spending and debt levels; interest rates; continuity of relationships with and purchases by major customers; product mix; the benefit and risk of business acquisitions; competitive pressure on sales and pricing; development and market acceptance of new products; increases in material, freight/shipping, tariffs, or production cost which cannot be recouped in product pricing; delays or interruptions in shipping or production; shipment of defective product which could result in product liability claims or recalls; work or labor disruptions stemming from a unionized work force; changes in government requirements, military spending, and funding of government contracts which could result, among other things, in the modification or termination of existing contracts; dependence on subcontractors or vendors to perform as required by contract; the ability of startup businesses to ultimately have the potential to be successful; the efficient start-up and utilization of capital and equipment investments; political actions of federal and state governments which could have an impact on everything from the value of the U.S. dollar vis-à-vis other currencies to the availability of affordable labor and energy; and security breaches and disruptions to our information technology system. Additional information concerning these and other factors is contained in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings.



2025 COMPARED TO 2024



Readers are directed to Note L, “Business Segments,” to the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements for data on the financial results of the Company’s three business segments for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.



On a consolidated basis, sales increased by $115,296,000 (30%), gross profit increased by $1,759,000 (2%), selling and general expense increased by $4,030,000 (13%), impairment of vendor deposit increased $2,701,000, and amortization was consistent. Other income decreased by $3,579,000 (66%), earnings before provision for income taxes decreased by $8,551,000 (17%), and net earnings decreased by $8,376,000 (20%). Details concerning these changes can be found, by segment, in the comments below.



Net sales of the Housewares/Small Appliance segment decreased by $7,195,000 (7%), from $102,799,000 to $95,604,000, primarily attributable to a decrease in units shipped, approximately 47% was offset by an increase in pricing. Net sales of the Defense segment increased by $121,912,000 (43%), from $284,025,000 to $405,937,000, reflecting an increase in shipments from the segment's backlog. Safety segment sales increased $579,000 to $1,983,000, reflecting an increase in shipments.



Gross profit of the Housewares/Small Appliance segment decreased $17,889,000 from $25,478,000 (25% of sales) in 2024 to $7,589,000 (8% of sales) in 2025, primarily reflecting the decrease in sales mentioned above and the Trump administration's tariffs that went into effect on goods deemed to have been shipped from the Orient after January 31, 2025. Those tariffs are generally treated as period costs and expensed as they are incurred, reflecting the segment’s LIFO inventory cost valuation method. The relocation costs of the segment’s distribution center from Canton to Nettleton, Mississippi also served to reduce gross profit by approximately $1,261,000. Defense gross profit increased $19,471,000 from $58,173,000 (21% of sales) in 2024 to $77,644,000 (19% of sales) in 2025, primarily reflecting the increase in sales mentioned above, as well as differences in mix efficiencies, and material costs. Due to the startup nature of the businesses in the Safety segment and resulting limited revenues, gross margins were negative in both years.



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Selling and general expenses for the Housewares/Small Appliance segment increased $1,304,000, primarily reflecting increased personnel costs of $768,000, computers and technology costs of $266,000, and the favorable adjustment to the reserve for bad debts of $285,000 that occurred in the prior year. Defense segment selling and general expenses increased $3,941,000, primarily due to increased personnel costs of $3,012,000, legal and professional expenses of $347,000, repairs and maintenance costs of $334,000, and computers and software expenses of $256,000. Safety segment selling and general expenses decreased $1,215,000, primarily reflecting the sale of OneEvent's refrigeration monitoring business that occurred on July 31, 2025.

During the first quarter of 2025, the Company made deposits totaling $2,701,000 with a vendor in its Housewares/Small Appliances segment. On May 29, 2025, the vendor filed for protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Northern District of Texas. As recovery of the deposit is deemed unlikely, the Company recorded an impairment of the full deposit during the second quarter of 2025.

The above items were responsible for the change in operating profit from continuing operations.



The $3,579,000 decrease in other income was attributable to a decrease of $3,009,000 in interest income on marketable securities and an increase in interest expense of $830,000 related to the outstanding balance of the Company's revolving line of credit during 2025. Both stem from the increased investments in inventory required to support augmented Defense segment awards.



Earnings before provision for income taxes decreased $8,551,000 from $50,670,000 to $42,119,000. The provision for income taxes decreased $175,000 from $9,210,000 to $9,035,000, which resulted in an effective income tax rate of 22% and 18% for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The increase in the effective income tax rate was primarily attributable to the absence of favorable adjustments recognized in 2024 related to prior year estimates. Net earnings decreased $8,376,000 from $41,460,000 to $33,084,000.



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2024 COMPARED TO 2023



Readers are directed to Note L, “Business Segments,” to the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements for data on the financial results of the Company’s three business segments for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.



On a consolidated basis, sales increased by $47,316,000 (14%), gross profit increased by $11,114,000 (17%), selling and general expense increased by $1,054,000 (3%), and intangibles amortization decreased by $120,000 (7%). Other income decreased by $1,941,000 (26%), earnings before provision for income taxes increased by $8,239,000 (19%), and net earnings increased by $6,901,000 (20%). Details concerning these changes can be found, by segment, in the comments below.



Net sales of the Housewares/Small Appliance segment increased by $5,180,000, from $97,619,000 to $102,799,000, or 5%, primarily attributable to the increase in units shipped. Net sales of the Defense segment increased by $42,322,000, from $241,703,000 to $284,025,000, or 18%, reflecting an increase in units shipped.



Gross profit of the Housewares/Small Appliance segment increased $5,611,000 from $19,867,000 (20% of sales) in 2023 to $25,478,000 (25% of sales) in 2024, primarily reflecting the increase in sales mentioned above, augmented by an improved product mix and a favorable LIFO inventory adjustment. Defense gross profit increased $6,170,000 from $52,003,000 (22% of sales) in 2023 to $58,173,000 (21% of sales) in 2024, primarily reflecting the increase in sales mentioned above. Due to the startup nature of the businesses in the Safety segment, gross margins were negative in both years. The comparative decrease in gross margins of $667,000 were primarily due to increased product development and testing.



Selling and general expenses for the Housewares/Small Appliance segment increased $361,000, primarily reflecting increased personnel costs of $654,000 and accrual levels for self insurance of $339,000, partially offset by changes to accrual levels for bad debt of $571,000. Defense segment selling and general expenses increased $1,530,000, primarily due to increased personnel costs of $1,609,000, partially offset by decreased legal and professional expenses of $156,000. Safety segment selling and general expenses decreased $837,000, primarily reflecting decreased personnel costs of $935,000 and legal and professional expenses of $322,000, partially offset by the absence of the prior year's gain on the sale of Rusoh, Inc. of $351,000. See Notes L to the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements.

Intangibles amortization decreased as a result of the absence of the prior year's amortization of intellectual property intangibles from the acquisition of Knox Safety, Inc.

The above items were responsible for the change in operating profit from continuing operations.



Other income decreased $1,941,000, which was primarily attributable to a reduced portfolio of marketable securities.

Earnings before provision for income taxes increased $8,239,000 from $42,431,000 to $50,670,000. The provision for income taxes increased from $7,872,000 to $9,210,000, which resulted in an effective income tax rate of 18% and 19% for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Net earnings increased $6,901,000 from $34,559,000 to $41,460,000.



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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

2025 COMPARED TO 2024



Cash used in operating activities was $9,137,000 during 2025 as compared to $53,426,000 during 2024. The principal factors behind the decrease in cash used can be found in the changes in the components of working capital within the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. Of particular note during 2025 was net earnings of $33,084,000, which included the non-cash impairment of a vendor deposit of $2,701,000, depreciation and amortization expenses of $5,136,000, deferred income tax of $7,741,000 and retirement plan expense of $1,008,000. The combination of these factors was more than offset by increases in inventory and accounts receivable levels and a net decrease in payables and accrual levels. Of particular note during 2024 was net earnings of $41,460,000, which included total non-cash depreciation and amortization of $5,046,000 and deferred income tax benefit of $4,528,000. This was augmented by decreases in deposits made to vendors (included in other assets and current assets) and a net increase in payable and accrual levels. The combination of these factors was more than offset by increases in inventory and accounts receivable levels.



Net cash used in investing activities was $21,876,000 during 2025 as compared to $14,965,000 provided by investing activities during 2024. The change primarily related to net sales and maturities of marketable securities of $4,477,000 in 2025, as opposed to $21,459,000 in 2024, and purchases of property, plant and equipment of $27,034,000 in 2025, as opposed to $7,531,000 in 2024.



Net cash provided by financing activities was $16,602,000 during 2025 as compared to $31,533,000 of net cash used in financing activities during 2024. The change primarily relates to net proceeds from the Company's line of credit in 2025 of $23,624,000, as well as the annual dividend payments. During both years, the regular dividend was $1.00 per share. In 2024, the extra dividend was $3.50 per share. However, there was no extra dividend payment during 2025. Cash flows for both years also reflected the proceeds from the sale of treasury stock to a Company sponsored retirement plan. During 2025and 2024, the Company incurred interest expense of $832,000 and $2,000 related to its line of credit, respectively.



As a result of the foregoing factors, cash and cash equivalents decreased in 2025 by $14,411,000 to $3,252,000.



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Working capital increased by $15,887,000 to $308,112,000 at December 31, 2025 for the reasons stated above. The Company’s current ratio was 4.2 to 1.0 at December 31, 2025 and 4.9 to 1.0 at December 31, 2024.



The Company expects to continue to evaluate acquisition opportunities that align with its business segments and will make further acquisitions, as well as continue to make capital investments in these segments per existing authorized projects and for additional projects if the appropriate return on investment is projected. See Item 1-A-2.



The Company has sufficient liquidity in the form of cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities and credit facilities to meet all of its anticipated capital requirements, to make dividend payments, and to fund future growth through acquisitions and other means.

The Company's principal commitments consist of purchase and lease obligations. Purchase obligations include outstanding purchase orders issued to material suppliers and contractors in the Company's Defense segment and those issued to manufacturers located primarily in the Orient for the Housewares/Small Appliance segment and in Mexico for the Safety segment. As of December 31, 2025, the purchase orders amounted to approximately $602,558,000. The Company can cancel or change many of these purchase orders, but may incur costs if its supplier cannot use the material to manufacture the Company's or other customers' products in other applications or return the material to their supplier. As a result, the actual amount the Company is obligated to pay cannot be reasonably estimated. Lease obligations are described in Note M - Leases to the consolidated financial statements included in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.



2024 COMPARED TO 2023

Cash used in operating activities was $53,426,000 during 2024 as compared to $45,389,000 provided by operating activities during 2023. The principal factors behind the increase in cash used can be found in the changes in the components of working capital within the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. Of particular note during 2024 was net earnings of $41,460,000, which included total non-cash depreciation and amortization of $5,046,000 and deferred income tax benefit of $4,528,000. This was augmented by decreases in deposits made to vendors (included in other assets and current assets) and a net increase in payable and accrual levels. The combination of these factors was more than offset by increases in inventory and accounts receivable levels. Of particular note during 2023 were net earnings of $34,559,000, which included total non-cash depreciation and amortization of $6,007,000, decreases in accounts receivable levels and deposits made to vendors (included in other assets and current assets), and a net increase in payable and accrual levels. These were partially offset by non-cash deferred income tax benefit of $1,190,000 and an increase in inventory levels.



Net cash provided by investing activities was $14,965,000 during 2024 as compared to $447,000 used in investing activities during 2023. Of note during 2024 were net sales and maturities of marketable securities of $21,459,000 and proceeds from a note receivable of $1,037,000. These were partially offset by purchases of plant and equipment of $7,531,000. Of note during 2023 were proceeds from sale of subsidiary of $2,000,000, net purchases of marketable securities of $1,466,000 and purchases of plant and equipment of $1,840,000.



Based on the accounting profession’s 2005 interpretation of cash equivalents under Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC”) 230, the Company’s variable rate demand notes have been classified as marketable securities. This interpretation, which is contrary to the interpretation that the Company’s representative received directly from the FASB (which indicated it would not object to the Company’s classification of variable rate demand notes as cash equivalents), has resulted in a presentation of the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets that the Company believes understates the true liquidity of the Company’s income portfolio. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, $0 and $5,123,000, respectively, of variable rate demand notes were classified as marketable securities. These notes had structural features that allowed the Company to tender them at par plus interest within any 7-day period for cash to the notes’ trustees or remarketers and thus provided the liquidity of cash equivalents.



Cash flows from financing activities for 2024 and 2023 primarily differed as a result of the $0.50 per share increase in the extra dividend paid during these years. Cash flows for both years also reflected the proceeds from the sale of treasury stock to a Company sponsored retirement plan. In addition, the Company drew on and repaid its line of credit during 2024, incurring interest expense of $2,000.



As a result of the foregoing factors, cash and cash equivalents decreased in 2024 by $69,994,000 to $17,663,000.



Working capital increased by $4,134,000 to $292,225,000 at December 31, 2024 for the reasons stated above. The Company’s current ratio was 4.9 to 1.0 at December 31, 2024 and 5.0 to 1.0 at December 31, 2023.

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DEFENSE SEGMENT BACKLOG



The Company’s Defense segment contract backlog was approximately $1,747,809,000 at December 31, 2025, and $1,085,612,000 at December 31, 2024. Backlog is defined as the value of orders from the customer less the amount of sales recognized against the orders. It is anticipated that the backlog will be produced and shipped during an 18- to 42-month period. 

Critical accounting ESTIMATES



The Company's discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations are based upon its Consolidated Financial Statements. The preparation of the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the amount of reported assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the Consolidated Financial Statements and revenues and expenses during the periods reported. The estimates are based on experience and other assumptions that the Company believes are reasonable under the circumstances, and these estimates are evaluated on an ongoing basis. Actual results may differ from those estimates.

The Company's critical accounting policies are those that materially affect its Consolidated Financial Statements and involve difficult, subjective, or complex judgments by management. The Company reviewed the development and selection of the critical accounting policies and believes the following is the most critical accounting policy that could have a material effect on the Company’s reported results as it involves the use of significant estimates and assumptions as described above. This critical accounting policy and estimate have been reviewed with the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. See Note A - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for more detailed information regarding the Company's critical accounting policies.

 

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Impairment and Valuation of Long-lived Assets and Goodwill

The Company reviews long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the related carrying amounts may not be recoverable. Long-lived assets consist of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets, including the value of contracts/customer relationships, trademarks and safety certifications, trade secrets, and technology software. Determining whether an impairment has occurred typically requires various estimates and assumptions, including determining which cash flows are directly related to the potentially impaired asset, the useful life over which cash flows will occur, the amounts of the cash flows and the asset’s residual value, if any. In turn, measurement of an impairment loss requires a determination of fair value, which is based on the best information available. The Company uses internal discounted cash flows estimates, quoted market prices when available and independent appraisals, as appropriate, to determine fair value. The Company derives the required cash flow estimates from its historical experience and its internal business plans.

The Company recognizes the excess cost of acquired entities over the net amount assigned to the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed as goodwill. Goodwill, at the reporting unit level, is tested for impairment on an annual basis at the start of the fourth quarter and between annual tests whenever an impairment is indicated. The impairment test for goodwill requires the determination of fair value of the reporting units. The Company uses multiples of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization ("EBITDA"), sales, and discounted cash flow models, which are described above, to determine the reporting unit's fair value, as appropriate. The Company uses internal discounted cash flows estimates, quoted market prices when available and independent appraisals, as appropriate, to determine fair value. A number of assumptions and estimates are involved in the application of the discounted cash flow model including revenue projections, projected operating cash flow margins, and discount rates. The Company derives the required cash flow estimates from its historical experience and its internal business plans. The Company also utilizes qualitative analyses to assess goodwill impairment.



NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS



Please refer to Note A(17) to the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements for information related to the effect of adopting new accounting pronouncements on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.



ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK



The Company's interest income on cash equivalents and marketable securities is affected by changes in interest rates in the United States. Cash equivalents primarily consist of money market funds. The balance of the Company’s investments is held primarily in certificates of deposits and other fixed rate securities with a weighted average life of 0.9 years. Accordingly, changes in interest rates have not had a material effect on the Company, and the Company does not anticipate that future exposure to interest rate market risk will be material. The Company uses sensitivity analysis to determine its exposure to changes in interest rates.



The Company has no history of, and does not anticipate in the future, investing in derivative financial instruments. Most transactions with international customers are entered into in U.S. dollars, precluding the need for foreign currency cash flow hedges. As the majority of the Housewares/Small Appliance segment’s suppliers are located in China, periodic changes in the U.S. dollar and Chinese Renminbi (RMB) exchange rates do have an impact on that segment’s product costs. It is anticipated that any potential material impact from fluctuations in the exchange rate will be to the cost of products secured via purchase orders issued subsequent to the revaluation.



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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA





ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE



None.



ITEM 9A.CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

EVALUATION OF DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

The Company's management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rule 13a-15 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “1934 Act”) as of December 31, 2025. Based on that evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officerconcluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of that date.

There were no changes to internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended December 31, 2025 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

MANAGEMENT’S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

The management of National Presto Industries, Inc. is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the 1934 Act. The Company’s internal control system was designed to provide reasonable assurance to the Company’s management and Board of Directors regarding the preparation and fair presentation of published financial statements.



All internal control systems, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation.



Management assessed the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2025. In making this assessment, it used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013). Based on this assessment and those criteria, management concluded that as of December 31, 2025, the Company's internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the 1934 Act, was effective.

The Company’s independent registered public accounting firm has issued its report on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. The report appears below.



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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Shareholders and the Board of Directors of National Presto Industries, Inc.

Opinion on the Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We have audited National Presto Industries, Inc.'s (the Company) internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2025, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission in 2013. In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2025, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission in 2013.

We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated financial statements of the Company and our report dated March 13, 2026, expressed an unqualified opinion.

Basis for Opinion

The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting in the accompanying Management Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

A company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

/s/ RSM US LLP



Milwaukee, Wisconsin

March 13, 2026



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ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION



Insider Trading Arrangement

During the year ended December 31, 2025, the following director or officer (as defined in Rule 16a-1(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) of the Company adopted a “non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement” as defined in Regulation S-K Item 408:

On November 10, 2025, Randy Lieble, a director of the Company, adopted a written trading plan that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c) under the Exchange Act (“Lieble 10b5-1 Plan”). The Lieble 10b5-1 Plan provides for the sale of up to 2,417 shares of National Presto common stock between February 17, 2026 and February 17, 2027, so long as the sale price of the common stock is higher than a minimum threshold price specified in the Lieble Rule 10b5-1 Plan.

No other officers or directors, as defined in Rule

16a-

1(f), adopted or terminated a “Rule

10b5-

1 trading arrangement” or a “non-Rule

10b5-

1 trading arrangement,” as defined in Regulation S-K Item

408, during the fiscal year ended

December 31, 2025.

ITEM 9C. DISCLOSURES REGARDING FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS THAT PREVENT INSPECTIONS

None.

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ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE



The following information is provided with regard to the executive officers of the registrant:

(All terms for elected officers are one year or until their respective successors are elected.)



NAME TITLE AGE

Maryjo Cohen Chair of the Board, President, and Chief Executive Officer 73

Jeffery A. Morgan Vice President, Engineering 68

David J. Peuse Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer 56

John R. MacKenzie Vice President of Sales 55





Ms. Cohen became Chair of the Board on January 1, 2002. Prior to that date she had been elected Treasurer in September 1983, Vice President in May 1986, President in May 1989 and Chief Executive Officer in May 1994. She has been associated with the registrant since 1976. Prior to becoming an officer, she was Associate Resident Counsel and Assistant to the Treasurer.



Mr. Frederick was appointed a Board Director on May 16, 2023. Prior to that date he had been elected Corporate Secretary on November 17, 2009, Vice President on May 15, 2018, and Chief Operating Officer on December 11, 2018. He has been associated with the registrant since 2007 as an in-house attorney with expertise in litigation and intellectual property matters and in the capacity of General Counsel since January 2009. Prior to his employment with the registrant, Mr. Frederick was a litigation attorney with the firm Rider Bennett, LLP.



Mr. Morgan was elected Vice President of Engineering in November 2015. He has been associated with the registrant since 2010. Prior to becoming an officer, he was Director of Engineering and Chief Engineer. Prior to his employment with the registrant, Mr. Morgan had worked 21 years at Hoover Company, a division of Maytag, and three years at Hoover’s successor, Techtronic Industries, in engineering and engineering management capacities. Mr. Morgan will be retiring from the Company on April 30, 2026.

Mr. Peuse was elected Chief Financial Officer on November, 20 2025. Prior to that date, he served the registrant as Treasurer, Director of Financial Reporting, Controller, and in other capacities as Manager of General Accounting, Costing Manager, Business Systems Analyst, and Internal Auditor. Mr. Peuse has been associated with the registrant since 1996.

Mr. MacKenzie was elected Vice President of Sales on February 17, 2023. He has over 20-years of experience in the housewares/small appliance industry, and has held sales and management positions at Applica (Black & Decker), Focus Products, and Joseph Joseph. Prior to becoming an officer, he had most recently served the Company as its Director of Sales and in other capacities as its National Sales Manager and District Sales Manager. Mr. MacKenzie has been associated with the Company since 2016.



The information under the headings “Delinquent Section 16(a) Reports,” “Information Concerning Directors and Nominees” and “Corporate Governance” in the Company’s Proxy Statement for its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders is incorporated by reference.



The Company has adopted a code of ethics that applies to all Company employees, entitled the “Corporate Code of Conduct,” which is set forth in the Corporate Governance section of the Company’s website located at www.gopresto.com. The Company intends to make all required disclosures concerning any amendments to, or waivers from, its Corporate Code of Conduct by the posting of such information on that section of its website.



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ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

The information under the headings “Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation,” “Director Compensation,” “Executive Compensation and Other Information” and “Summary Compensation Table” in the Company’s Proxy Statement for its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders is incorporated by reference.

ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

The security ownership and related stockholder matters information set forth under the heading “Voting Securities and Principal Holders Thereof” in the Company’s Proxy Statement for its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders is incorporated by reference.



ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE



The certain relationships and related transactions and director independence information set forth under the heading “Corporate Governance” in the Company’s Proxy Statement for its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders is incorporated by reference.



ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES



The principal accountant fees and services information set forth under the heading “Independent Registered Public Accountants” in the Company’s Proxy Statement for its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders is incorporated by reference.



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PART IV



ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES



(a) Documents filed as part of this Form 10-K:

Page Reference

1. Consolidated Financial Statements:

a. Consolidated Balance Sheets - December 31, 2025 and 2024 F-1 & F-2

e. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements F-6 through F-22

f. Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm F-23

RSM US LLP, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, PCAOB ID #49

2. Consolidated Financial Statement Schedule:

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts F-24



(b) Exhibits:

Exhibit Number Description





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Exhibit Number Description









Exhibit 21 Subsidiaries of the Registrant









 Exhibit 101.INS Inline XBRL Instance Document.

 Exhibit 101.SCH Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.

Exhibit 101.CAL Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.

Exhibit 101.DEF Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.

Exhibit 101.LAB Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.

Exhibit 101.PRE Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.

 * Compensatory Plans



 (c) Schedules:



Reference is made to Item 15(a)2 of this Form 10-K.



ITEM 16. FORM 10-K SUMMARY



None.



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SIGNATURES



Pursuant to the Requirements of Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.



NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES, INC. (registrant)

By: /S/ Maryjo Cohen

Maryjo Cohen

President and Chief Executive Officer



Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.



By: /S/ Douglas J. Frederick By: /S/ Patrick J. Quinn

Douglas J. Frederick Patrick J. Quinn

Chief Operating Officer, Vice President, Director

Secretary, General Counsel, and Director

By: /S/ Maryjo Cohen By: /S/ Joseph G. Stienessen

Maryjo Cohen Joseph G. Stienessen

Chair of the Board, President, Director

Chief Executive Officer (Principal

Executive Officer), and Director



By: /S/ Randy F. Lieble By: /S/ David J. Peuse

 Randy F. Lieble David J. Peuse

 Director Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer (Principal

 Financial Officer)



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NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

ASSETS

CURRENT ASSETS:

Inventories:

Notes receivable, current 208 600

Income tax receivable 3,959 -

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT:



The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Dollars in thousands except share and per share data)



LIABILITIES

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

Federal and state income taxes - 4,680

LEASE LIABILITIES - NON-CURRENT 8,925 9,397

FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAXES - NON-CURRENT 1,718 1,937

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Common stock, $1 par value:

Accumulated other comprehensive income 6 35



The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(In thousands except per share data)



For the years ended December 31,

Impairment of vendor deposit 2,701 - -

Weighted average common shares outstanding:

Earnings per share, basic and diluted:

Comprehensive income:

Other comprehensive income, net of tax:

Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities, net of tax (29 ) 13 125



The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In Thousands)



For the years ended December 31,

Cash flows from operating activities:

Provision for doubtful notes and accounts receivable 66 (285 ) 285

(Gain) loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment 13 - (7 )

Loss on impairment of vendor deposit 2,701 - -

Gain on sale of subsidiary (253 ) - (351 )

Changes in operating accounts:

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities (9,137 ) (53,426 ) 45,389

Cash flows from investing activities:

Marketable securities purchased - (5,432 ) (47,709 )

Purchase of property, plant and equipment (27,034 ) (7,531 ) (1,840 )

Proceeds from sale of subsidiary 278 - 2,000

Proceeds from insurance claim - - 232

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (21,876 ) 14,965 (447 )

Cash flows from financing activities:

Proceeds from sale of treasury stock 120 513 429

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 16,602 (31,533 ) (27,996 )

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (14,411 ) (69,994 ) 16,946

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:

Cash paid during the year for:

Interest on line of credit 832 2 -



The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(In thousands except per share data)



Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities, net of tax 125 125

Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities, net of tax 13 13

Unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities, net of tax (29 ) (29 )

Dividends paid March 15, $1.00 per share regular (7,142 ) (7,142 )



The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS



A.SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:



(1) USE OF ESTIMATES IN THE PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: In preparation of the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and related revenues and expenses. Actual results could differ from the estimates used by management.



(2) BASIS OF PRESENTATION: The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of National Presto Industries, Inc. and its subsidiaries, all of which are wholly-owned. All material intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated. For a further discussion of the Company's business and the segments in which it operates, please refer to Note L.

(3) FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS: The Company utilizes the methods of determining fair value as described in Financial Accounting Standard Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC”) 820,Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures to value its financial assets and liabilities. ASC 820 utilizes a three-tier fair value hierarchy which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value. These tiers include: Level 1, defined as observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets; Level 2, defined as inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable; and Level 3, defined as unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions.



The carrying amount for cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, notes receivable, accounts payable, line of credit, and certain accrued liabilities approximates fair value due to the immediate or short-term maturity of these financial instruments. The fair value of marketable securities are discussed in Note A(6).



(4) CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND MARKETABLE SECURITIES:



Cash and Cash Equivalents: The Company considers all highly liquid marketable securities with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalents include money market funds. The Company deposits its cash in high quality financial institutions. The balances, at times, may exceed federally insured limits. Money market funds are reported at fair value determined using quoted prices in active markets for identical securities (Level 1, as defined by FASB ASC 820).



The Company's cash management policy provides for its bank disbursement accounts to be reimbursed on a daily basis. Checks issued but not presented to the bank for payment of $6,603,000 and $3,067,000 at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, are included as reductions of cash and cash equivalents or book overdrafts in accounts payable, as appropriate.



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Marketable Securities: The Company has classified all marketable securities as available-for-sale which requires the securities to be reported at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses, net of tax, reported as a separate component of stockholders' equity.

At December 31, 2025 and 2024, cost for marketable securities was determined using the specific identification method. A summary of the amortized costs and fair values of the Company's marketable securities at December 31 is shown in the following table. All of the Company’s marketable securities are classified as Level 2, as defined by FASB ASC 820, with fair values determined using significant other observable inputs, which include quoted prices in markets that are not active, quoted prices of similar securities, recently executed transactions, broker quotations, and other inputs that are observable.



(In thousands)

MARKETABLE SECURITIES

Amortized Cost Fair Value Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses

Total Marketable Securities $ 496 $ 503 $ 7 $ -

Total Marketable Securities $ 4,965 $ 5,010 $ 45 $ -



Proceeds from sales and maturities of marketable securities totaled $4,477,000 in 2025, $26,891,000 in 2024, and $46,243,000 in 2023. There were no realized gross gains or losses related to sales of marketable securities during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023. Net unrealized gains (losses) included in other comprehensive income were ($37,000), $17,000 and $158,000 before taxes for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively. No unrealized gains or losses were reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income during the same periods.



The contractual maturities of the marketable securities held at December 31, 2025 are as follows: $496,000 within one year.



(5) ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE: The Company's accounts receivable is related to sales of products. Credit is extended based on prior experience with the customer and evaluation of customers' financial condition. Accounts receivable are primarily due within 25 to 60 days. The Company does not accrue interest on past due accounts receivable. Receivables are written off only after all collection attempts have failed and are based on individual credit evaluation and the specific circumstances of the customer. The Company maintains an allowance for estimated expected credit losses resulting from the inability of customers to meet their financial obligations to the Company. The allowance is determined based on the Company's historical collection experience, adverse situations that may affect the customer's ability to pay, and prevailing economic conditions. The Company also maintains an allowance for customer chargebacks, which is determined based on the Company's historical experience with customers.



(6) INVENTORIES: Housewares/Small Appliance and Safety segment finished goods inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market with cost being determined principally on the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method. Defense segment inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realizable value determined principally on the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. Inventoried costs relating to contracts in progress are stated at actual production costs, including factory overhead, initial tooling, and other related costs incurred to date, reduced by amounts associated with recognized sales, utilizing a standard costing type method. The Company evaluates inventories to determine if there are any excess or obsolete inventories on hand.



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(7) PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT: Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost. Straight-line depreciation is primarily provided in amounts sufficient to charge the costs of depreciable assets to operations over their service lives which are estimated at 15 to 40 years for buildings, 3 to 10 years for machinery and equipment, and 15 to 20 years for land improvements. The Company reviews long-lived assets consisting principally of property, plant, and equipment, for impairment when material events and changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable. As of December 31, 2025, net property, plant and equipment included $5,855,000 related to leased manufacturing and office space. See Note M. Approximately $558,000 and $5,354,000 of construction in progress in the Company’s Defense segment is presented on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as Buildings, at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

Depreciation expense was $3,621,000, $3,531,000, and $4,372,000 during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively.

(8) GOODWILL: The Company recognizes the excess cost of acquired entities over the net amount assigned to the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed as goodwill. Goodwill is tested for impairment on an annual basis at the start of the fourth quarter and between annual tests whenever an impairment is indicated, such as the occurrence of an event that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of the reporting unit below its carrying amount. Impairment losses are recognized when the carrying value of the reporting unit is greater than the fair value of the reporting unit. There was no goodwill impairment recognized during 2025, 2024, and 2023. Total accumulated goodwill impairment losses were $3,382,000 as of December 31, 2025.



The Company's goodwill was $19,433,000 as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, all of which related to the Defense segment, $7,948,000 of which is non-deductible for income tax purposes. There have been no additions or impairments recognized for goodwill in the Defense segment for the years then ended.

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(9) INTANGIBLE ASSETS: Intangible assets are attributable to the Defense and Safety segments, primarily consist of the value of contracts/customer relationships, trademarks and safety certifications, trade secrets, and technology software, and are amortized on a straight-line basis that approximates economic use, over periods ranging from 2 to 15 years with the exception of trade secrets which have an indefinite life.



Intangible assets are evaluated for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable. The Company utilizes discounted cash flow models to determine their fair values. There was no impairment of intangible assets recognized during 2025 and 2024.



The following shows the gross carrying amounts of the intangible assets and accumulated amortization at December 31, 2025 and 2024:

(In thousands)

INTANGIBLE ASSETS

The Company estimates it will record amortization expense for the succeeding years as follows:

Years ending December 31: (In thousands)

Amortization expense was $1,515,000, $1,515,000, and $1,635,000 during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively.



(10) OTHER ASSETS: Other assets includes prepayments and deposits that are made from time to time by the Company for certain materials used in the manufacturing process in the Housewares/Small Appliance and Safety segments. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, $2,009,000 and $2,929,000 of such prepayments, respectively, remained unused and outstanding, and are included in Other Current Assets, representing the Company’s best estimate of the expected utilization of the prepayments and related materials during the twelve-month periods following those dates.



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(11) REVENUES: The Company’s revenues are derived from short-term contracts and programs that are typically completed within 3 to 42 months and are recognized in accordance with ASC Topic 606,Revenue from Contracts with Customers. The Company’s contracts generally contain one or more performance obligations: the physical delivery of distinct ordered product or products. The Company provides an assurance type product warranty on its products to the original owner. In addition, for the Housewares/Small Appliances segment, the Company estimates returns of seasonal products and returns of newly introduced products sold with a return privilege. Stand-alone selling prices are set forth in each contract and are used to allocate revenue to the corresponding performance obligations. For the Housewares/Small Appliances segment, contracts include variable consideration, as the prices are subject to customer allowances, which principally consist of allowances for cooperative advertising, defective product, and trade discounts. Customer allowances are generally allocated to the performance obligations based on budgeted rates agreed upon with customers, as well as historical experience, and yield the Company’s best estimate of the expected value for the variable consideration.

The Company's contracts in the Defense segment are primarily with the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) and DOD prime contractors. As a consequence, this segment's business essentially depends on the product needs and governmental funding of the DOD. Substantially all of the work performed by the Defense segment directly or indirectly for the DOD is performed on a fixed-price basis. Under fixed-price contracts, the price paid to the contractor is awarded based on competition or negotiation at the outset of the contract and therefore, with the exception of limited escalation provisions on specific materials, is generally not subject to any adjustments reflecting the actual costs incurred by the contractor.