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National Presto Inds Inc (NPK)

180 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in NPK. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +18
Streak
1Q ▲
Buyers last Q
55%

Smart Money Signals — NPK

Based on 180 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added NPK than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.
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At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
180 hedge funds hold NPK right now — the highest count in 3.0 years. When ownership is this concentrated, any bad news can trigger a chain reaction: one big fund sells, others follow. This is a classic 'crowded trade' — high popularity doesn't equal safety.
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Steady growth — +12% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+20 new funds entered over the past year (+12% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Slight buying edge — 55% buying

84 buying68 selling
Last quarter: 84 funds bought or added vs 68 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.
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More new buyers each quarter (+16 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new NPK position: 22 → 26 → 20 → 36. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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54% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 54% conviction (2yr+) ■ 24% medium ■ 22% new
97 out of 180 hedge funds have held NPK for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.
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Value +28% but shares only +0% — price-driven

Value
+27%
Shares
+0%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +28%, but actual share count only changed +0%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.
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Growing discovery — still being found

21 → 22 → 26 → 20 → 36 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 22 → 26 → 20 → 36. A growing number of institutions are discovering NPK each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 62% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 62% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 27% new
Of 180 current holders: 111 (62%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.
✅

Strong quality — 36% AUM from major funds

36% from top-100 AUM funds
38 of 180 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 36% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
3.6
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.6/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — NPK

In 2026 Q1, 84 hedge funds were net buyers of NPK (36 opened a new position, 48 added to an existing one), while 68 reduced or exited (50 trimmed, 18 sold completely) — a 55% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 36% of total institutional value in NPK is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +18 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 180.

Hedge Fund Ownership: NPK

How many hedge funds hold NPK — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of NPK vs. share price

Market Analysis: NPK

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Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

Is It Too Late to Buy National Presto Inds Inc (NPK) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much NPK has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLI) since the 2026 Q1 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End March 31, 2026 · 79d ago
NPK
-5.5%
XLI
+11.0%

NPK outperformed XLI by -16.5% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 34d ago
NPK
-7.0%
XLI
+4.8%

Since the filing became public, NPK outperformed XLI by -11.8% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

18 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
Consensus
5.6
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
2.0
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: NPK
180 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 180 162 11.11%
13F Shares 4M 4M 0.2%
Total Value $550M $431M 27.52%
New Positions 36 20 +16
Increased Positions 48 45 +3
Closed Positions 18 23 -5
Reduced Positions 50 60 -10
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

180 + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in NPK. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

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Top 25 NPK holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Steel Partners Holdings L.P. 8.03% 56,469 $7.7M
2 Medina Value Partners, LLC 3.98% 138,696 $19.0M
3 EVR Research LP 3.56% 65,000 $8.9M
4 Advisory Research Inc 2.49% 147,634 $20.2M
5 Guardian Wealth Management, Inc. 1.85% 24,721 $3.4M
6 Pullen Investment Management, LLC 1.05% 15,230 $2.1M
7 Martin & Co Inc /Tn/ 0.68% 29,142 $4.0M
8 Uncommon Cents Investing LLC 0.60% 19,010 $2.6M
9 J. Goldman & Co LP 0.51% 127,601 $17.5M
10 Atom Investors LP 0.28% 28,508 $3.9M
11 Meixler Investment Management, Ltd. 0.26% 3,432 $486K
12 Aristides Capital LLC 0.24% 8,029 $1.1M
13 Kennedy Capital Management LLC 0.17% 57,774 $7.9M
14 Corsair Capital Management, L.P. 0.16% 8,022 $1.1M
15 Gamco Investors, INC. Et Al 0.12% 88,430 $12.1M
16 Marietta Investment Partners LLC 0.10% 3,825 $524K
17 Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd 0.06% 2,783 $381K
18 Fortis Group Advisors, LLC 0.06% 2,529 $354K
19 Inceptionr LLC 0.05% 1,573 $216K
20 Brandes Investment Partners, LP 0.04% 40,208 $5.5M
21 Martingale Asset Management L P 0.04% 10,206 $1.4M
22 Renaissance Technologies LLC 0.03% 148,300 $20.3M
23 Nebula Research & Development LLC 0.03% 3,778 $370K
24 Gabelli Funds LLC 0.02% 25,452 $3.5M
25 Syon Capital LLC 0.02% 3,316 $454K
Investor Ownership
History 		% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — National Presto Inds Inc (NPK)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for NPK?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added NPK than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

What is the institutional breadth score for NPK?

Slight buying edge — 55% buying: Last quarter: 84 funds bought or added vs 68 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

What is the fund quality score for NPK holders?

Strong quality — 36% AUM from major funds: 38 of 180 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 36% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

How long have hedge funds held NPK?

54% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 97 out of 180 hedge funds have held NPK for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Is it too late to buy National Presto Inds Inc (NPK) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, NPK has moved -7.0% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +4.8% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of -11.8%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), NPK has gained -5.5% vs +11.0% for XLI. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.

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