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National Presto Q3 net earnings double to $8.9M despite sales drop
NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES INC
- Q3 net sales $69.7M, down 20.1% YoY due to lower Defense shipments.
- Net earnings $8.9M ($1.26 EPS) vs $4.1M ($0.58) YoY, up 116%.
- Defense segment operating earnings fell $5.8M (48.2%) on supply chain issues.
- Housewares/Small Appliance returned to profitability aided by price increases and lower ocean freight.
- Safety segment continued to report a loss; higher interest rates boosted portfolio earnings.