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Nick Ripostella

Vice President and Equity Analyst at NR Management

Nick Ripostella is a Vice President and Equity Analyst at NR Management, specializing in consumer discretionary and retail sector coverage with an emphasis on large-cap U.S. companies such as Target, Lowe's, and Home Depot. He is recognized for generating an average return of 15% on his stock recommendations over the past three years, with a TipRanks ranking in the top 20% of sector analysts and a documented success rate of 68%. Ripostella began his career at Morgan Stanley in 2014 as an Associate Analyst before joining NR Management in 2019, where he quickly advanced to his current position. He holds a Series 7 and Series 63 securities license and is registered with FINRA, earning notable recognition in industry surveys for his insightful market commentary and performance.

Nick Ripostella's questions to PARK AEROSPACE (PKE) leadership

Question · Q2 2026

Nick Ripostella from NR Management inquired about Park Aerospace Corp.'s need for additional sales personnel, the potential for sharing a long-term financial forecast (3-5 years), and the company's visibility for research coverage from niche financial firms.

Answer

Chairman and CEO Brian Shore, supported by President and COO Mark Esquivel, expressed skepticism about the need for more salespeople, preferring technical and engineering staff for business development due to the industry's close-knit nature. Shore indicated that Park Aerospace Corp. would aim to provide more quantitative long-term forecast perspective in the Q3 announcement, noting the numbers might be 'shocking.' He also stated that the company is open to research coverage and has observed increased visibility, though nothing is imminent.

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Question · Q2 2026

Nick Ripostella asked about the company's strategy regarding additional sales personnel, the potential for providing a longer-term financial forecast (3-5 years) in future calls, and the company's efforts or visibility concerning research coverage from niche financial firms.

Answer

Chairman and CEO Brian Shore, supported by President and COO Mark Esquivel, expressed skepticism about the effectiveness of traditional salespeople in their industry, preferring technical and engineering staff for business development. Brian Shore indicated that the company would aim to provide more quantitative long-term forecast information in the Q3 call, acknowledging that the numbers might be 'shocking' to investors. He also noted increased visibility for research coverage but stated that it was not a primary focus, though they are open to being covered.

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Question · Q1 2026

Nick Repostella of NR Management asked for clarification on the new Long-Term Agreement (LTA) with GE Aerospace and inquired about the timeline for when Park Aerospace would provide more concrete figures for its long-term forecast, which is currently described in very positive but non-specific terms.

Answer

Chairman & CEO Brian Shore clarified that the new LTA is directly with GE Aerospace for different engine programs and is distinct from the long-standing agreement with MRAS, though revenues from both are included in forecasts. Regarding the long-term forecast, Shore stated it was premature to share specific numbers but hoped to provide more detail by the end of the calendar year, after further due diligence is complete. He appreciated the shareholder trust in the company's disciplined investment strategy.

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