National Presto Industries announced on August 14, 2026, that its defense subsidiaries received new contract awards totaling $159.1 million on August 13, 2026. AMTEC Corporation secured option awards under year five of its five-year 40mm systems contract with the U.S. Army, with deliveries scheduled from mid-2028 through early 2030. Spectra Technologies received a subcontract from The Boeing Company to produce warheads for the Small Diameter Bomb program, with deliveries commencing in September 2027. National Presto Industries operates in three business segments: Housewares/Small Appliance, Defense, and Safety.

National Presto Industries reported second quarter 2026 net sales of $146.6 million and net earnings per share of $2.21, compared to $120.4 million in sales and $0.72 per share in the prior year period. Defense segment sales rose $27.1 million (27.2%) due to increased shipments from backlog, driving operating earnings up 33.5%. Housewares/Small Appliances sales declined $1.2 million (6.2%) as tariff-related timing shifts and higher retail prices depressed consumer demand; however, the segment generated $2.2 million in operating earnings, largely from a Supreme Court-ordered refund of unauthorized tariffs. The Safety segment reported an anticipated loss despite nominal sales growth. For the first half of 2026, net sales reached $265.2 million with net earnings per share of $3.14. National Presto Industries manufactures defense ammunition and ordnance, household appliances under the PRESTO brand, and safety devices like smoke alarms.

On June 15, 2026, National Presto Industries, Inc. announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, National Defense Corporation (NDC), held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new medium caliber ammunition production and test facility. The facility will be located at NDC’s Tech Ord campus in Clear Lake, South Dakota. National Presto Industries, Inc. is a manufacturer of specialized products for the defense and commercial markets.