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NPK International (NPKI) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$13.22 -0.06 (-0.45%)
As of 03:10 PM Eastern

About NPK International Stock (NYSE:NPKI)

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Key Stats

Today's Range
$12.98
$13.38
50-Day Range
$12.03
$15.98
52-Week Range
$10.11
$16.50
Volume
399,846 shs
Average Volume
845,203 shs
Market Capitalization
$1.12 billion
P/E Ratio
26.44
Dividend Yield
N/A
Price Target
$18.00
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy

Company Overview

NPK International, Inc. (NYSE: NPKI) is a specialty chemical distributor supplying a broad range of industrial and performance materials across diverse end-markets. Its product portfolio includes acetic acid and derivatives, alcohols, ketones, esters, glycol ethers, glycols, specialty solvents, select inorganic chemicals and crop-protection intermediates. These materials serve industries such as coatings, adhesives and sealants, oil and gas, personal care, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and water treatment.

The company places a strong emphasis on supply-chain security and technical service, maintaining warehousing, logistics support and laboratory capabilities at its regional distribution centers. NPK International collaborates closely with global manufacturers to tailor supply solutions that meet local regulatory standards and customer requirements. Its technical team provides formulation support, product testing and certification services to help clients optimize processes and ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations.

NPK International operates across North America, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region through a network of sales offices and distribution facilities. While detailed information regarding its executive leadership is limited, the company is overseen by industry professionals with deep expertise in chemical sourcing, logistics and customer solutions. NPKI continues to pursue strategic partnerships and selective acquisitions aimed at expanding its geographic footprint and broadening its product offerings.

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NPK International Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

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NPKI MarketRank™: 

NPK International scored higher than 70% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 350th out of 673 stocks in the industrials sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

  • Consensus Rating

    NPK International has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.67, and is based on no strong buy ratings, 2 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.

  • Upside Potential

    NPK International has a consensus price target of $18.00, representing about 36.2% upside from its current price of $13.22.

  • Amount of Analyst Coverage

    NPK International has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

  • Read more about NPK International's stock forecast and price target.
  • Earnings Growth

    Earnings for NPK International are expected to grow by 14.55% in the coming year, from $0.55 to $0.63 per share.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

    The P/E ratio of NPK International is 26.43, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 39.16.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

    The P/E ratio of NPK International is 26.43, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 25.98.

  • Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

    NPK International has a P/B Ratio of 3.18. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    3.81% of the float of NPK International has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    NPK International has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.25.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in NPK International has recently increased by 22.35%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.
  • Dividend Yield

    NPK International does not currently pay a dividend.

  • Dividend Growth

    NPK International does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

  • News Sentiment

    NPK International has a news sentiment score of 1.79. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.85 average news sentiment score of Industrials companies.
  • News Coverage This Week

    MarketBeat has tracked 5 news articles for NPK International this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.
  • Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

    In the past three months, NPK International insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $2,853,923.00 in company stock.

  • Percentage Held by Insiders

    4.20% of the stock of NPK International is held by insiders.

  • Percentage Held by Institutions

    80.81% of the stock of NPK International is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

  • Read more about NPK International's insider trading history.
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NPKI Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

NPK International's stock was trading at $11.90 at the beginning of the year. Since then, NPKI stock has increased by 11.1% and is now trading at $13.2150.

NPK International Inc. (NYSE:NPKI) announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July, 29th. The company reported $0.15 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.13 by $0.02. The firm had revenue of $81.59 million for the quarter. NPK International had a net margin of 14.19% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 11.31%.
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Top institutional shareholders of NPK International include Wasatch Advisors LP (3.33%), California State Teachers Retirement System (2.08%), Tieton Capital Management LLC (0.97%) and Wellington Management Group LLP (0.93%). Insiders that own company stock include Gregg Piontek, Mary Celeste Fruge, Matthew Lanigan, Matthew Lanigan, Lori Briggs, John C Minge and Michael A Lewis.
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Shares of NPKI stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Company Calendar

Last Earnings
7/29/2026
Today
9/01/2026
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
NYSE
Industry
Trading Companies & Distributors
Sub-Industry
Trading Companies & Distributors
Current Symbol
NYSE:NPKI
Previous Symbol
NYSE:NPKI
CIK
71829
Employees
1,550
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

High Price Target
$18.00
Low Price Target
$18.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+36.2%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.67
Research Coverage
3 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)
$0.50
Trailing P/E Ratio
26.44
Forward P/E Ratio
24.04
P/E Growth
N/A
Net Income
$38.94 million
Net Margins
14.19%
Pretax Margin
17.08%
Return on Equity
11.31%
Return on Assets
9.24%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
0.01
Current Ratio
1.61
Quick Ratio
1.40

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$277.04 million
Price / Sales
4.05
Cash Flow
$0.74 per share
Price / Cash Flow
17.85
Book Value
$4.16 per share
Price / Book
3.18

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
84,910,000
Free Float
81,344,000
Market Cap
$1.12 billion
Optionable
N/A
Beta
1.26
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This page (NYSE:NPKI) was last updated on 9/1/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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