NPK Dividend History & Yield
National Presto Industries, Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Mar 9, 2027 (in 181 days) | Mar 23, 2027 | $1.00 | $100.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from NPK's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.00 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much NPK do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,200 | $175,824 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 6,000 | $879,120 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 12,000 | $1,758,240 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.68%. $10,000 in NPK would currently pay about $68 a year ($6 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
NPK dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2026 | — | $1.00 | +0.0% |
| Mar 4, 2025 | — | $1.00 | -77.8% |
| Feb 29, 2024 | — | $4.50 | +12.5% |
| Feb 28, 2023 | — | $4.00 | -11.1% |
| Feb 28, 2022 | — | $4.50 | -28.0% |
| Feb 26, 2021 | — | $6.25 | +4.2% |
| Feb 28, 2020 | — | $6.00 | +0.0% |
| Feb 28, 2019 | — | $6.00 | +0.0% |
| Feb 28, 2018 | — | $6.00 | +9.1% |
| Feb 27, 2017 | — | $5.50 | +8.9% |
| Feb 26, 2016 | — | $5.05 | +24.7% |
| Feb 26, 2015 | — | $4.05 | -19.8% |
| Feb 27, 2014 | — | $5.05 | -22.3% |
| Dec 13, 2012 | — | $6.50 | +8.3% |
| Feb 29, 2012 | — | $6.00 | -27.3% |
| Mar 2, 2011 | — | $8.25 | +1.2% |
| Mar 2, 2010 | — | $8.15 | +46.8% |
| Feb 27, 2009 | — | $5.55 | +30.6% |
| Mar 6, 2008 | — | $4.25 | +11.8% |
| Mar 1, 2007 | — | $3.80 | +79.2% |
| Feb 17, 2006 | — | $2.12 | +26.9% |
| Feb 18, 2005 | — | $1.67 | +42.7% |
| Feb 20, 2004 | — | $1.17 | +27.2% |
| Feb 21, 2003 | — | $0.92 | +0.0% |
| Feb 22, 2002 | — | $0.92 | -54.0% |
| Feb 23, 2001 | — | $2.00 | -4.8% |
| Feb 25, 2000 | — | $2.10 | +5.0% |
| Feb 25, 1999 | — | $2.00 | +0.0% |
| Feb 26, 1998 | — | $2.00 | +0.0% |
| Feb 27, 1997 | — | $2.00 | +0.0% |
| Feb 27, 1996 | — | $2.00 | +309.8% |
| Feb 22, 1995 | — | $0.488 | +8.4% |
| Feb 23, 1994 | — | $0.45 | +0.0% |
| Dec 8, 1992 | — | $0.45 | +800.0% |
| Sep 4, 1992 | — | $0.05 | -88.2% |
| Feb 25, 1992 | — | $0.425 | -83.3% |
| Dec 9, 1991 | — | $2.70 Special | — |
| Dec 10, 1990 | — | $2.55 | +200.0% |
| Feb 26, 1990 | — | $1.60 Special | — |
| Dec 5, 1989 | — | $0.85 | +168.1% |
| Feb 22, 1989 | — | $1.40 Special | — |
| Dec 5, 1988 | — | $0.317 | +0.0% |
| Sep 2, 1988 | — | $0.317 | +5.7% |
| Feb 29, 1988 | — | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Nov 30, 1987 | — | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Jun 1, 1987 | — | $0.30 | +5.3% |
| Mar 2, 1987 | — | $0.285 | +0.0% |
| Dec 1, 1986 | — | $0.285 | — |
NPK dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →No change to NPK's regular dividend detected in the last year of data.
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
NPK scores 20/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
1 warning flag raised:
- Payment was cut within the last 5 years
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About National Presto Industries, Inc.
National Presto Industries, Inc. provides houseware and small appliance, defense, and safety products in North America. The company's Housewares/Small Appliance segment designs, markets, and distributes housewares and small electrical appliances, including pressure cookers and canners; kitchen electrics, and comfort appliances; heat control line of skillets, griddles, woks, and multipurpose cookers; slow cookers; deep fryers; air fryers; waffle makers; pizza ovens; slicer/shredders; electric heaters; corn poppers; dehydrators; vacuum sealers; microwave bacon cookers; coffee makers and coffee maker accessories; electric knife sharpeners; and timers under the Presto Control Master brand.
Sector: Industrials. Industry: Aerospace & Defense. First dividend on our records: Dec 1, 1986. 48 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
NPK dividend FAQ
When is NPK's next ex-dividend date?
NPK's next ex-dividend date is Mar 9, 2027 (in 181 days, estimated from its annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $1.00 per share, expected on Mar 23, 2027.
How often does NPK pay dividends?
NPK pays dividends once a year, 1 times a year. The most recent payment was $1.00 per share with an ex-date of Mar 9, 2026.
What is NPK's dividend yield?
NPK's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 0.68%, based on $1.00 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $146.52. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.00 per share, is 0.68%.
How much does NPK pay per share?
NPK pays about $1.00 per share each year, which works out to roughly $1.00 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $100.00 a year.
Has NPK grown or cut its dividend?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 30.7% a year (+0.0% over the last year). NPK did cut a regular payment within the last 5 years.
How many shares of NPK do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.68%, you would need about 1,200 shares of NPK (roughly $175,824 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive once a year, so the monthly figure is an average.
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