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This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Release Date: May 29, 2026 For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. Nampak Ltd (JSE:NPK) achieved a 33% reduction in net finance costs due to sustained debt reduction and lower interest rates. Net debt decreased by 30% to $2.2 billion, improving the net debt to EBITDA ratio to 2.2 times, excluding Angola. Beverage Angola delivered strong results with a 30% revenue and 28% EBITDA uplift, now representing 23% of group normalized EBITDA. The company reported a 9% increase in normalized headline earnings, despite challenges in the diversified segment. Nampak Ltd (JSE:NPK) has a sound balance sheet with a significant reduction in gearing, creating capacity for future growth and potential dividend resumption. Revenue for the period was 1% lower at $5.6 billion, with a 6% decrease in normalized EBITDA, highlighting challenges in the diversified segment. The diversified business experienced a significant volume decline and profit deleveraging due to structural and seasonal challenges. The sale of Nampak Zimbabwe Limited is still in process, following an unsuccessful transaction earlier in the year. The company faced sporadic raw material outages and an 8% depreciation of the Rand, impacting performance. There is increased competition in the market, with some loss of business in the beer segment and export markets. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 5 Warning Signs with JSE:NPK. Is JSE:NPK fairly valued? Test your thesis with our free DCF calculator. Q: Are you insulated from the global aluminum shortage, and does this open up any export opportunities? A: At this point, we don't see any disruption in supply. The biggest driver of the move in LME pricing has been smelter capacity outside of the Middle East. We don't see any supply disruption currently, and we have extended our raw material position in Angola. Export opportunities are limited due to shipping dynamics and costs. Q: What capacity is Angola running at, and what does the ramp-up of the line arriving in South Africa look like? A: In Angola, we have significant capacity north of 40%. The new line in Springs, South Africa, will be commercially available from August, primarily for small cans. The real capacity gain will come after converting Line 1 by the end of 2026, with full benefits expected in 2027. Q: Can y...

Shares of National Presto Industries, Inc. NPK have declined 0.5% since the company reported earnings for the quarter ended April 5, 2026, compared with a 2.3% gain for the S&P 500 index over the same period. Over the past month, the stock fell 3.1%, underperforming the broader market’s 9.6% advance. National Presto reported first-quarter 2026 earnings per share of 93 cents, which dropped from $1.07 in the prior-year quarter. Net sales of $118.6 million denoted a 14.5% rise from $103.6 million in the year-ago quarter. However, net earnings declined 12.9% to $6.6 million from $7.6 million a year earlier. The company attributed the mixed performance to strength in its Defense segment offset by operational and demand-related challenges in its Housewares/Small Appliance and Safety businesses. National Presto Industries, Inc. price-consensus-eps-surprise-chart | National Presto Industries, Inc. Quote The Defense segment was the primary contributor to the quarter’s sales increase. Segment sales rose by $18.6 million, or 23%, reflecting higher shipments from backlog orders, according to President Maryjo Cohen. Operating earnings in the segment also increased by $1.1 million, or 8.2%, supported by the higher shipment volume. Despite the revenue gains, profitability in the Defense business faced pressure from several factors. Management cited a less favorable product mix, lower manufacturing absorption and increased allocation of corporate overhead expenses. The lower absorption was tied largely to a two-week shutdown at the government-operated facility responsible for load assembly and pack operations for most 40mm rounds. National Presto’s Housewares/Small Appliance segment experienced a sharp decline in sales during the quarter. Revenue in the segment fell by $3.4 million, or 15.6%, primarily because startup issues at a new warehousing facility disrupted shipments during part of the quarter. Management also pointed to weaker demand tied to tariff-driven price increases that negatively affected sales volumes. The decline in shipment volume, combined with costs associated with launching the new warehouse and a less favorable sales mix, resulted in what management described as a “sizable loss” for the segment. The Safety segment also reported weaker results. Because the segment distributes products from the same warehouse facility, it experienced shipment disruptions...

All figures are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated. BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil and SINGAPORE, March 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verde AgriTech Ltd (TSX: NPK | OTCQX: VNPKF) ("Verde” or the “Company”), today reported its operating and financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 (“Q4 2025” and “FY 2025”). “The Great Brazilian Agriculture Crisis continued to weigh on sales throughout 2025, and the sharp rise in judicial recovery filings across Brazil’s agribusiness sector shows how stressed the market remains. Since the crisis began in 2023, Verde has maintained a highly restrictive credit approval policy, prioritizing receivables quality, liquidity preservation and commercial discipline over volume at any cost. We believe this has been the right approach to protect the Company and preserve its ability to grow when sector credit conditions begin to normalize” stated Cristiano Veloso, Founder and CEO of Verde AgriTech. Fourth Quarter And Full Year 2025 Financial Highlights FY 2025 was a year of disciplined credit-risk management in a highly stressed Brazilian agricultural input market. Q4 2025 provided early evidence of improved commercial quality, with higher revenue per ton and materially lower expected credit losses. Revenue in FY 2025 was $16.6 million compared to $21.6 million in FY 2024. In Q4 2025 revenue increased to $3.1 million from $2.9 million in Q4 2024. Sales Volume totaled 258,432 tons in FY 2025 compared to 318,870 tons in FY 2024 and 45,113 tons in Q4 2025 versus 47,888 tons in Q4 2024 as deteriorating credit conditions across Brazilian agriculture and the Company's tighter credit approvals reduced higher-risk sales, with Verde prioritizing receivables quality and liquidity over volume. Gross margin remained resilient at 72% in FY 2025 compared to 71% in FY 2024. In Q4 2025 Gross Margin was 63% compared to 65% in Q4 2024. Allowance for expected credit losses declined to $0.9 million in FY 2025 from $2.3 million in FY 2024. In Q4 2025, allowance for expected credit losses declined to $0.3 million from $1.3 million in Q4 2024. EBITDA before non-cash events remained stable year over year at $(2.8) million despite lower FY 2025 revenue. In Q4 2025, EBITDA improved to $(1.3) million from $(2.1) million in Q4 2024. Net loss narrowed to $(11.7) million in FY 2025 from $(12.6) million in FY 2024. In Q4 2025, ne...

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (AP) — EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (AP) — National Presto Industries Inc. (NPK) on Friday reported net income of $15 million in its fourth quarter. On a per-share basis, the Eau Claire, Wisconsin-based company said it had profit of $2.10. The diversified production company that makes everything from household appliances to munitions posted revenue of $164 million in the period. For the year, the company reported profit of $33.1 million, or $4.63 per share. Revenue was reported as $503.5 million. _____ This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on NPK at https://www.zacks.com/ap/NPK

Shares of National Presto Industries, Inc. NPK have gained 6.2% since the company reported its earnings for the year ended Dec. 31, 2025. This compares to the S&P 500 index’s 1.3% decline over the same time frame. Over the past month, the stock has gained 8.6% compared with the S&P 500’s 2% decrease. The outperformance suggests investors responded positively to elements of the company’s latest financial update despite mixed operational trends in the underlying results. National Presto reported earnings per share of $4.63 in 2025, which dropped from $5.82 recorded in 2024. Net sales of $503.5 million indicated a 29.7% rise from $388.2 million in 2024. However, profitability declined despite the strong revenue growth. Net earnings fell 20.2% to $33.1 million from $41.5 million in the prior year. The company said the sales increase was largely driven by its Defense segment, which benefited from higher shipments tied to a sizable backlog. National Presto Industries, Inc. price-consensus-eps-surprise-chart | National Presto Industries, Inc. Quote The Defense segment was the primary growth engine in 2025. Sales in the division rose by $121.9 million, or 42.9%, reflecting higher shipment volumes supported by the segment’s backlog. The increased shipments translated into stronger operating earnings, which rose by $15.5 million, or 36.2%. Management indicated that the improvement stemmed mainly from volume-driven gains, though the company also cited factors such as product mix, manufacturing efficiencies and material costs as contributing influences on profitability. In contrast, the Housewares/Small Appliance segment faced a challenging environment. Net revenue in this segment declined by $7.2 million, or 7.0%, compared with the prior year. Management attributed the drop largely to tariff-related pressures. Retailers were reluctant to accept tariff-driven price increases, and higher retail prices dampened consumer demand. The segment also recorded a significant operating loss, which the company linked to both declining sales and higher tariff-related costs. Tariffs had an especially pronounced effect on the segment’s cost structure. Because the business uses the LIFO inventory valuation method, tariffs are treated as period costs and expensed as incurred, amplifying the immediate impact on profitability. The Safety segment delivered modest improvements but remained...

Shares of National Presto Industries, Inc. NPK have declined 5.4% since the company reported its earnings for the quarter ended Sept. 28, 2025. This compares to the S&P 500 index’s 2.3% growth over the same time frame. Over the past month, the stock has declined 6.2% compared with the S&P 500’s 2.9% growth, underscoring a period of underperformance relative to the broader market. For the third quarter of 2025, National Presto reported earnings per share (EPS) of 74 cents, which dropped from $1.13 a year ago. Net sales of $115.5 million denoted a 25.7% increase from $91.8 million in the year-ago period. This gain was primarily driven by stronger shipments in the company’s Defense segment. However, despite the sales growth, net earnings fell 34.2% year over year to $5.3 million from $8.1 million. National Presto Industries, Inc. price-consensus-eps-surprise-chart | National Presto Industries, Inc. Quote The Defense segment was the standout performer in the quarter, with revenues climbing by $25.8 million, or 38.6% year over year. This surge was attributed to higher shipments from backlog, leading to improved operating earnings of $1.7 million. The company noted that performance was also influenced by variations in product mix, operational efficiencies, and material costs. Conversely, the Housewares/Small Appliance segment saw its revenues fall by $2.3 million, a 9.2% drop. The decline was mainly due to retailer pushback against tariff-driven price increases. Like the previous quarter, the segment incurred a substantial operating loss, which the company attributes to the impact of tariffs imposed under the Trump administration. These tariffs are expensed as incurred, consistent with the segment's use of the LIFO inventory accounting method. Maryjo Cohen, president of National Presto, acknowledged the diverging performance across business segments. She emphasized that the Defense segment benefited from backlog-driven shipments, while the Housewares segment continued to be hampered by tariff-related headwinds. The company noted that the tariffs were treated as period costs, contributing to the ongoing losses in the Housewares/Small Appliance unit. The Startup Safety segment, which includes smoke and carbon monoxide alarms along with fluorine-free foam fire extinguishers, reported only nominal sales and posted a loss during the quarter. Management offered limited...

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (AP) — EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (AP) — National Presto Industries Inc. (NPK) on Friday reported profit of $5.2 million in its second quarter. On a per-share basis, the Eau Claire, Wisconsin-based company said it had profit of 72 cents. The diversified production company that makes everything from household appliances to munitions posted revenue of $120.4 million in the period. _____ This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on NPK at https://www.zacks.com/ap/NPK

Shares of National Presto Industries, Inc. NPK have declined 7.1% since the company reported its second quarter earnings for the period ended June 29, 2025. Over the same time frame, the S&P 500 index remained nearly flat with a 0.1% gain. For the full month, National Presto stock has slipped 3.1%, in contrast to a 3.1% rise in the broader S&P 500, signaling underperformance relative to the market. For the second quarter of 2025, National Presto reported earnings per share (EPS) of 72 cents, which decreased from 85 cents over the same period. Net sales of $120.4 million denoted a 41.6% increase from the $85.1 million posted in the same quarter last year. Despite this robust top-line growth, net earnings declined 15.2% year-over-year to $5.2 million, compared to $6.1 million in the second quarter of 2024. Looking at the first six months of the year, cumulative net sales reached $224.1 million, up 38.6% from $161.7 million in the first half of 2024. Net earnings for the six-month period edged up slightly to $12.8 million from $12.6 million a year earlier, with EPS at $1.79 versus $1.78. National Presto Industries, Inc. price-consensus-eps-surprise-chart | National Presto Industries, Inc. Quote The strong increase in quarterly sales was primarily driven by the Defense segment, which recorded a revenue gain of $33.7 million, or 50.9%, compared to the prior-year quarter. This increase was attributed to heightened shipments from existing backlog orders. In tandem with this volume growth, operating earnings in the Defense segment rose by $5.5 million, representing a 61% increase from the second quarter of 2024. The Housewares/Small Appliances segment also experienced a revenue increase of $1.7 million, or 9%, year over year. However, this growth did not translate into improved profitability. Instead, the segment posted a sizable operating loss. According to President Maryjo Cohen, the primary cause was the imposition of Trump-era tariffs, which are accounted for as period costs under the LIFO inventory valuation method used in this segment. Additionally, a supplier bankruptcy led to the forfeiture of a deposit, exacerbating the negative impact on earnings. Meanwhile, the Safety segment delivered only nominal sales and, as anticipated, incurred a loss during the quarter. The company did not report any improvements or outlook shifts for this segment, suggesting that...

Shares of National Presto Industries, Inc. NPK have declined 8.2% since the company reported its earnings for the quarter ended March 30, 2025. This compares to the S&P 500 index’s 0.3% decline over the same time frame. Over the past month, the stock has decreased 4.8% against the S&P 500’s 2.8% growth, suggesting a notable underperformance relative to the broader market. National Presto reported first-quarter 2025 earnings per share of $1.07 compared to 92 cents a year ago. (See the Zacks Earnings Calendar to stay ahead of market-making news.) Net sales reached $103.6 million, marking a 35.2% increase from $76.7 million in the prior-year period. Net earnings rose to $7.6 million, up 15.9% from $6.6 million in the first quarter of 2024. National Presto Industries, Inc. price-consensus-eps-surprise-chart | National Presto Industries, Inc. Quote All three of the company’s segments experienced higher sales during the quarter, but the Defense segment was the standout performer. Defense sales surged $25.9 million, or 47.1%, primarily driven by increased backlog shipments. Operating earnings in the Defense segment also climbed significantly — by $4.9 million or 58.6% — reflecting the sales boost. Meanwhile, sales in the Housewares/Small Appliance and Safety segments showed only nominal gains. However, the Small Appliance business posted an operating loss, attributed to a less favorable product mix and elevated material costs. The Safety segment also recorded a loss, which management had previously anticipated. President Maryjo Cohen emphasized that the growth in Defense was the central driver of overall company performance, citing “increased shipments from its backlog” as the primary catalyst. However, she acknowledged challenges in the consumer-facing segments, particularly in the Housewares business. A key headwind was the implementation of “Trump tariffs” on certain imported goods, which became effective for shipments deemed to have originated from the Orient after Jan. 31. These tariffs, now set at 145%, are recorded as period costs and significantly impacted earnings. In response, the company has paused new product announcements and purchasing activity, a notable shift given its historical emphasis on innovation in the Housewares segment. The company faced a complex cost environment. Elevated material costs and punitive tariff rates weighed heavily on margins...

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (AP) — EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (AP) — National Presto Industries Inc. (NPK) on Wednesday reported earnings of $7.6 million in its first quarter. On a per-share basis, the Eau Claire, Wisconsin-based company said it had net income of $1.07. The diversified production company that makes everything from household appliances to munitions posted revenue of $103.6 million in the period. _____ This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on NPK at https://www.zacks.com/ap/NPK

Revenue: US$388.2m (up 14% from FY 2023). Net income: US$41.5m (up 20% from FY 2023). Profit margin: 11% (in line with FY 2023). EPS: US$5.82 (up from US$4.86 in FY 2023). All figures shown in the chart above are for the trailing 12 month (TTM) period The primary driver behind last 12 months revenue was the Defense segment contributing a total revenue of US$284.0m (73% of total revenue). Notably, cost of sales worth US$309.7m amounted to 80% of total revenue thereby underscoring the impact on earnings. The largest operating expense was General & Administrative costs, amounting to US$31.6m (85% of total expenses). Explore how NPK's revenue and expenses shape its earnings. National Presto Industries' share price is broadly unchanged from a week ago. It is worth noting though that we have found 3 warning signs for National Presto Industries (2 are a bit unpleasant!) that you need to take into consideration. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) simplywallst.com. This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.