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Dec 31, 2023

National Presto Q4 2023 Earnings Report

National Presto Industries, Inc. reported increased sales and earnings in 2023.

Key Takeaways

National Presto Industries, Inc. reported increased 2023 sales and earnings, with net consolidated sales increasing by $19.3 million or 6.0% to $340.9 million. Earnings were up $13.9 million or 67% to $34.6 million ($4.86 per share). The revenue increase was largely driven by the Defense segment.

Net consolidated sales increased by $19.3 million or 6.0% to $340.9 million.

Earnings increased by $13.9 million or 67% to $34.6 million ($4.86 per share).

Defense segment sales increased by $39.2 million or 19.4%.

Housewares/Small Appliance segment revenues decreased by $20.7 million or 17.5%.

Total Revenue
$98.4M
Previous year: $114M
-13.7%
EPS
$1.85
Previous year: $0.3
+516.7%
Gross Profit
$20.7M
Previous year: $13.3M
+55.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$87.7M
Previous year: $70.7M
+24.0%
Free Cash Flow
$16.5M
Previous year: $11.5M
+42.6%
Total Assets
$441M
Previous year: $412M
+7.0%

National Presto

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National Presto Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

The Company also announced two recent Defense Segment awards totaling $44.2 million for 40mm cartridges in support of Ukraine and warheads for the Small Diameter Bomb program. Completion of both awards is scheduled to occur in 2024.

Positive Outlook

  • Two recent Defense Segment awards totaling $44.2 million
  • Awards for 40mm cartridges in support of Ukraine
  • Awards for warheads for the Small Diameter Bomb program
  • Completion of both awards is scheduled to occur in 2024
  • The 2024 dividend consists of the regular dividend of $1.00 per share, plus an extra of $3.50.

Challenges Ahead

  • forward looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties
  • actual results could differ materially from historical results
  • risk factors are delineated in the Company’s various SEC filings
  • Lower seasonal sales also played a major part.
  • Difficulties in securing employees with the requisite technical skills and the need to meet new regulatory standards delayed the introduction of new products.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income