earnings
confidence high
sentiment negative
materiality 0.70
National Presto Q1 net sales down 4.7%, EPS $0.92 vs $1.25; operating earnings fall across segments
NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES INC
- Net sales $76.7M, down from $80.4M YoY; net earnings $6.6M, down 26%; EPS $0.92 vs $1.25.
- Housewares/Small Appliance sales up 1% but operating earnings down 66.6% on mix shift and maintenance repairs.
- Defense segment sales down 6.5% ($3.8M); operating earnings down 21% on lower volume and unfavorable mix.
- Safety segment reported a loss as anticipated, hurt by absence of Rusoh fire extinguisher sales after sale in Q4 2023.
- New products launched: 17-quart digital canner, two flip waffle makers, nesting poppers, and Packers-themed tailgate line.