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HII·Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.

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After Hours
High
$288.00
Open
$286.73
Market Cap
11.27B
52W High
$460.00
Low
$283.90
P. Close
$285.89
P/E
18.63
52W Low
$250.00
Fwd P/E
14.25
DailyIQ Est.
$388.28
Technical Score (1D)
23
SELL
News Sentiment
47
MIXED
The most immediate change is that HII has christened the USS George M. Neal (DDG 131), the fourth Flight III Arleigh Burke‑class destroyer at Ingalls Shipbuilding, confirming the company’s ongoing execution of the U.S. Navy’s modernized destroyer program. This event signals that the ship’s construction is progressing on schedule, which should support HII’s near‑term revenue stream as the vessel moves toward delivery. The christening also reinforces HII’s position as a key partner in the Navy’s shipbuilding effort, potentially bolstering investor confidence in the company’s long‑term contract pipeline. For the next 1–10 trading days, the market will likely look for any updates on the ship’s construction milestones, as delays or accelerations can materially affect HII’s cash flow and earnings guidance. Watch for official statements from HII or the Navy regarding the delivery timetable, as a shift could alter the timing of revenue recognition. Additionally, keep an eye on any changes to the Navy’s procurement strategy, such as adjustments to the number of future Flight III orders, which could influence HII’s future order book. Finally, monitor broader defense budget announcements, as any uptick or cut in defense spending could impact the pace of new ship orders and, by extension, HII’s growth prospects.
Earnings Summary
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) is a leading U.S. defense contractor focused on naval shipbuilding and related services, designing, constructing, and maintaining nuclear and non‑nuclear vessels for the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard, and providing advanced technology solutions such as C5ISR systems and unmanned autonomous platforms. As a key player in the aerospace & defense industry, HII’s revenue is closely tied to defense spending cycles and contract awards. In the latest four quarters, HII’s earnings have consistently outperformed expectations: Q4 2024 EPS rose to $3.15 from an estimate of $3.09, Q1 2025 EPS jumped to $3.79 versus $2.81, Q2 2025 EPS reached $3.86 against $3.43, and Q3 2025 EPS climbed to $3.68 versus $3.40, with Q4 2025 EPS further increasing to $4.04 versus $3.92; revenue grew from $3.00 B in Q4 2024 to $3.48 B in Q4 2025, reflecting a steady upward trend, though the jump from Q1 2026 $3.10 B to Q4 2025 $3.48 B shows a modest acceleration. Historically, HII has maintained a streak of earnings beats across all reported quarters, with revenue growth of roughly 15% year‑over‑year from Q4 2024 to Q4 2025 and EPS growth of about 28% over the same period, underscoring the company’s ability to translate contract work into profitability. Recent news highlights several contract wins: the Mission Technologies division achieved awardable status for GRIMM and VIPER spectrum products, the Lionfish unmanned undersea vehicle contract was secured, and a $418 M elevator maintenance agreement was announced, all of which could accelerate short‑term cash flow and reinforce HII’s defense pipeline. Investors should watch for the Q2 2026 earnings release, where guidance is pending, and for any new defense appropriations or contract awards that could impact revenue momentum; key will be how quickly the company can convert its recent wins into tangible earnings growth amid fluctuating defense budgets.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$2.62$3.02$3.42$3.82$4.22Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$3.82 - -
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 -
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Market Data

HII Stock Snapshot

HII is currently trading at $286.09, giving Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. a market cap of 11.27B and a P/E ratio of 18.6. Today's range spans $283.90–$288.00, with shares opening at $286.73 and moving up $0.20 (0.1%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 23/100 (SELL) with a news sentiment reading of 47/100.

Over the past year HII has traded between $250.00 and $460.00 - the current price is +14.4% off the 52-week low and -37.8% from the high. 19 analysts cover the stock with a Hold consensus and a mean 12-month target of $381.18 (range $280.00–$435.00), implying upside of +33.2%.

Macro sensitivity explains some of HII's bearish setup (23/100, SELL) - at 11.27B in Industrials market cap, interest rate shifts, currency moves, or commodity price changes can create fundamental headwinds that compound the technical deterioration. Sentiment: neutral (47/100). Price: $286.09 (near 52-week lows). The current P/E ratio stands at 18.6. Annual range: $250.00–$460.00. The question for investors is whether the macro driver is transient or structural - because the answer determines whether this is a tradeable dip or a deeper re-rating.

The current SELL phase for HII (23/100) at $286.09 (near 52-week lows) suggests that the market is discounting either a fundamental deterioration or a sector headwind that hasn't fully appeared in the earnings line yet. Sentiment at 47/100 (neutral) confirms that news flow is not providing a counternarrative. At 11.27B in Industrials capitalization, HII has the liquidity for institutional exits to be orderly — but orderly doesn't mean shallow within the $250.00–$460.00 range.