How did NPK's EPS perform in Q3 2023 compared to previous quarters?

National Presto Industries (NPK) experienced a decline in its EPS performance from Q2 to Q3 2023, with the diluted EPS decreasing from $1.25 in Q2 2023 to $0.77 in Q3 2023. This indicates a weaker profitability period for the company, which may be a concern for investors. |code|Ticker|Name|Date|Diluted EPS YoY|Diluted EPS|market_code| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |NPK|NPK.N|National Presto Industries|2023 Q1|204.87804878048786|1.25|169| |NPK|NPK.N|National Presto Industries|2023 Q2|-18.085106382978715|0.77|169| |NPK|NPK.N|National Presto Industries|2023 Q3|-21.42857142857143|0.99|169| |code|Ticker|Name|Date|Diluted EPS YoY|Diluted EPS|market_code| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |NPK|NPK.N|National Presto Industries|2022 Q3|117.24137931034484|1.26|169| |NPK|NPK.N|National Presto Industries|2023 Q1|204.87804878048786|1.25|169| |NPK|NPK.N|National Presto Industries|2023 Q2|-18.085106382978715|0.77|169|