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HII·Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.

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-. (-.%)
High
$326.99
Open
$320.35
Market Cap
12.63B
52W High
$460.00
Low
$317.20
P. Close
$320.63
P/E
20.88
52W Low
$215.05
Fwd P/E
15.71
Mean Target
-
Technical Score (1D)
27
SELL
News Sentiment
49
MIXED
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) is approaching its ex-dividend date in four days, meaning investors must purchase shares by May 29th to receive the upcoming $1.38 per share dividend. This payment, scheduled for June 12th, underscores HII's consistent approach to shareholder returns, currently providing a trailing dividend yield of approximately 1.7%. Investors should monitor any shifts in dividend policy or payout ratios as a potential indicator of future shareholder value strategies.
Earnings Summary
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) is a prominent U.S. defense contractor specializing in naval shipbuilding and related services, encompassing the design, construction, and maintenance of nuclear and non-nuclear vessels for the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard. Operating across segments like Ingalls, Newport News, and Mission Technologies, HII provides comprehensive naval support, including services for nuclear-powered ships and advanced technological solutions such as C5ISR systems and unmanned autonomous systems, playing a critical role in maintaining U.S. naval dominance within the Industrials sector's Aerospace & Defense industry. Examining recent quarterly performance, HII demonstrated a mixed trend in earnings per share (EPS) against analyst estimates. In Q4 2025, the company reported an EPS of $4.04, exceeding the estimate of $3.92, and revenue of $3.48 billion, surpassing the estimate of $3.13 billion. This followed a Q3 2025 performance where EPS was $3.68 against an estimate of $3.39, and revenue was $3.19 billion. However, the most recent quarter, Q1 2026, saw EPS at $3.79, meeting the estimate of $3.757, with revenue at $3.10 billion against an estimate of $3.05 billion. Looking at the historical streak analysis, HII has shown a pattern of beating EPS estimates in recent quarters, including Q4 2025 and Q1 2026, and also exceeded revenue expectations in Q4 2025. The company's ability to consistently meet or exceed analyst expectations in its latest reported quarters suggests a stable operational execution. Recent news highlights HII's active recruitment for skilled trades to support U.S. Navy shipbuilding demands and its showcasing of advanced autonomous unmanned maritime systems and LVC capabilities at international defense events, underscoring its commitment to innovation and technological advancement in the defense sector. Investors should watch for the impact of these recruitment efforts on production capacity and the potential for new contracts or partnerships arising from the showcased technologies, as well as monitor the company's long-term revenue growth rate against sector benchmarks. Key will be HII's ability to translate its technological leadership and expanding workforce into sustained financial performance in upcoming quarters.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$2.62$3.02$3.42$3.82$4.22Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$3.87 - -
Q1'26$3.76$3.79+0.9%
Q4'25$3.92$4.04+3.1%
Q3'25$3.40$3.68+8.3%
Q2'25$3.43$3.86+12.5%
Q1'25$2.81$3.79+35.0%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$2.6B$2.9B$3.1B$3.3B$3.6BQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$3.2B - -
Q1'26$3.0B$3.1B+1.8%
Q4'25$3.1B$3.5B+11.0%
Q3'25 - $3.2B -
Q2'25 - $3.1B -
Q1'25 - $2.7B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

HII Stock Snapshot

HII is currently trading at $317.22, giving Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. a market cap of 12.63B and a P/E ratio of 20.9. Today's range spans $317.20–$326.99, with shares opening at $320.35 and moving down $3.41 (1.1%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 27/100 (SELL) with a news sentiment reading of 49/100.

Over the past year HII has traded between $215.05 and $460.00 - the current price is +47.5% off the 52-week low and -31.0% from the high.

The path of least resistance for Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (HII) is currently lower - 27/100 (SELL), neutral sentiment (49/100), price $317.22 (in the lower half of its 52-week range within $215.05–$460.00). The current P/E ratio stands at 20.9. At 12.63B in Industrials market cap, this large-cap name is in the zone where portfolio risk managers - not just traders - are making decisions. Trimming positions on technical deterioration is standard practice at this size, and the current setup gives them a clear rationale to act.

Analyst coverage for HII becomes a double-edged factor in a SELL phase: at 12.63B in Industrials market cap, active coverage is high enough that downgrade risk is real and impactful. The 27/100 technical reading and neutral sentiment (49/100) at $317.22 (in the lower half of its 52-week range) place the stock in the zone where one or two high-profile estimate cuts can convert a grinding decline into a sharper re-rating — the $215.05–$460.00 range establishes where that repricing lands.

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