Avoid the stress of overpaying for a stock or missing an opportunity by using the right tools and insights to evaluate NPK International Inc. before investing.

In this article, we go over a few key elements for understanding NPK International Inc.’s stock price such as:

• NPK International Inc.’s current stock price and volume
• Why NPK International Inc.’s stock price changed recently
• Upgrades and downgrades for NPKI from analysts
• NPKI’s stock price momentum as measured by its relative strength

About NPK International Inc. (NPKI)

Before we jump into NPK International Inc.’s stock price, history, target price and what caused it to recently rise, let’s take a look at some background.

NPK International Inc., a temporary worksite access solutions company, manufactures, sells, and rents recyclable composite matting products in the United States and United Kingdom. The company engages in the installation and rental of matting systems, and related site construction and services to customers in various markets, including power transmission, oil and natural gas exploration and production, pipeline, renewable energy, petrochemical, construction, and other industries. It also offers recyclable composite mats to customers worldwide; and access road construction, site planning and preparation, environmental protection, erosion control, and site restoration services. The company was formerly known as Newpark Resources, Inc. and changed its name to NPK International Inc. in December 2024. The company was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas..

Want to learn more about NPK International Inc.’s stock? Click the button below to subscribe to A+ Investor and get access to everything you need to know about NPK International Inc..

NPK International Inc.’s Stock Price as of Market Close

As of July 31, 2026, 4:00 PM, CST, NPK International Inc.’s stock price was $12.490.

NPK International Inc. is up 0.24% from its previous closing price of $12.460.

During the last market session, NPK International Inc.’s stock traded between $12.460 and $13.040. Currently, there are approximately 84.42 million shares outstanding for NPK International Inc..

NPK International Inc.’s price-earnings (P/E) ratio is currently at 29.7, which is high compared to the Trading Companies & Distributors industry median of 25.8. The price-earnings ratio gauges market expectation of future performance by relating a stock’s current share price to its earnings per share.

NPK International Inc. Stock Price History

NPK International Inc.’s (NPKI) price is currently down 21.5% so far this month.

During the month of July, NPK International Inc.’s stock price has reached a high of $15.860 and a low of $11.800.

Over the last year, NPK International Inc. has hit prices as high as $16.500 and as low as $8.630. Year to date, NPK International Inc.’s stock is up 4.78%.

Sign Up to Receive a Free Special Report Showing How A+ Grades Can Help You Make Smarter Investment Decisions

What Caused NPK International Inc. Stock’s Price to Rise?

Stock prices are primarily based on seller supply and buyer demand. But have you ever wondered about what other factors affect a stock's price?

When an analyst changes their opinion of a stock by upgrading or downgrading their rating, it often leads to a sudden stock price adjustment. As of July 31, 2026, there were 0 analysts who downgraded NPK International Inc.’s stock and 1 analyst who upgraded over the last month.

Additionally, you'll want to evaluate NPK International Inc.’s financial health and valuation. Investors can use AAII's Value Grade, which combines six key valuation metrics like P/E and P/S ratios for a comprehensive analysis to conduct analysis on NPK International Inc.’s valuation and financial health. This approach mitigates the limitations of single-metric evaluations.

NPK International Inc.’s current valuation based on AAII’s Value Grade is a D, which means it is considered to be Expensive.

Learn how to evaluate stocks with AAII Grades and Scores with A+ Investor today.

Lastly, news and media coverage as well as recent press reports about the company or its industry may cause stock prices to fluctuate. You can check out the most recent news articles about NPK International Inc. (NPKI) by visiting AAII Stock Evaluator.

Relative Price Strength of NPK International Inc.

Relative price strength measures a stock's performance against the market, helping investors identify stocks that are outperforming benchmarks.

For AAII’s Momentum Grade, a weighted relative price strength is calculated. Follow this link to learn more about the Momentum Grade.

As of July 31, 2026, NPK International Inc. has a weighted four-quarter relative price strength of 0.54%, which translates to a Momentum Score of 55 and is considered to be Average.

Want to learn more about how NPK International Inc. is graded based on AAII’s composite scores for value, growth, quality and earnings estimate revisions? Subscribe to A+ Investor today.

NPK International Inc. Stock Price: Bottom Line

As of July 31, 2026, NPK International Inc.’s stock price is $12.490, which is up 0.24% from its previous closing price.

AAII advises against making stock decisions based solely on price or past returns. Instead, consider a variety of metrics, fundamentals, and analytics to evaluate a stock like NPK International Inc. stock prices are influenced by market supply and demand and offer just a snapshot of a company's overall health.

Subscribing to AAII's A+ Investor provides access to comprehensive analytics and insights for confident investing.