Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (HII) Stock Price & Analysis
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (HII) closed at USD 278.86 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 1.79% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 273.95; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 274.06–280.42 on volume of 726,896 shares. Market capitalization is $10.99B, with a 52-week range of USD 255.36–460 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:23 UTC.
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Key facts (HII)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $13.2B, net income $661M (5.0% margin), free cash flow -$82.0M (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 16.6x (avg 16.9x at the last 3 fiscal year-ends), EV/EBITDA 13.4x, net debt $2.69B.
- 1 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold HII (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 0 added, 0 reduced, 1 unchanged.
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.42 on a 1–5 scale) (12 analysts), mean target USD 356.42 (range 281–406).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -2.3% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +46.0% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-29, EPS estimate USD 4.43, revenue estimate $3.37B.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (HII)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $9.52B | $10.7B | $11.5B | $11.5B | $12.5B | $13.2B |
| Operating income | $513M | $565M | $781M | $535M | $657M | $698M |
| Net income | $544M | $579M | $681M | $550M | $605M | $661M |
| EPS (diluted) | $13.50 | $14.44 | $17.07 | $13.96 | $15.39 | — |
| Free cash flow | $429M | $482M | $678M | $26.0M | $794M | -$82.0M |
| Operating margin | 5.4% | 5.3% | 6.8% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 5.3% |
| Net margin | 5.7% | 5.4% | 5.9% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Revenue growth | +1.7% | +12.1% | +7.3% | +0.7% | +8.2% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $627M | $467M | $430M | $831M | $774M | — |
| Total debt | $3.30B | $2.90B | $2.44B | $3.20B | $2.70B | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (HII)
P/E 16.6x · P/S 0.8x · EV/EBITDA 13.4x · EV/Sales 1.0x · P/B 2.1x · FCF yield -0.75% · Earnings yield 6.02% · Dividend yield (paid, TTM) 1.97% · Net debt $2.69B · EV $13.7B
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2025 22.1x, Dec 2024 13.5x, Dec 2023 15.2x.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (HII)
1 of 80 tracked investors hold HII. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Gayner | Markel Group | 0.06% | $7.7M | Unchanged |
Analysts (HII)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.42 on a 1–5 scale), 12 analysts; mean target USD 356.42 (low 281, high 406).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-14 | Bernstein | Target lowered | Market Perform | $327 → $304 |
| 2026-10-09 | TD Cowen | Target lowered | Buy | $360 → $340 |
| 2026-09-23 | Bernstein | Target lowered | Market Perform | $341 → $327 |
| 2026-08-04 | Wells Fargo | Target raised | Equal-Weight | $325 → $340 |
| 2026-07-31 | Citigroup | Target raised | Buy | $349 → $379 |
| 2026-07-13 | TD Cowen | Target lowered | Buy | $420 → $360 |
| 2026-07-01 | Citigroup | Target lowered | Buy | $405 → $349 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (HII)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -2.3% | +46.0% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | -2.3% | +7.8% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 38.3% | 32.2% |
| Max drawdown | -42.8% (Mar 2026→Sep 2026) | -44.1% (Mar 2024→Feb 2025) |
HII revenue by business segment (quarter ended Jun 30, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport News | $1.85B | 54.1% | +15.3% |
| Ingalls | $845.0M | 24.7% | +16.7% |
| Mission Technologies | $760.0M | 22.2% | -3.9% |
| Total revenue | $3.42B | 100% | — |
HII revenue by product line (quarter ended Jun 30, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product | $2.27B | 66.4% | +16.0% |
| Service | $1.15B | 33.6% | +2.0% |
| Total revenue | $3.42B | 100% | — |
As tagged by the company in its SEC 10-Q / 10-K filings (XBRL).
HII suppliers, customers and competitors (named in its 10-K)
| Relationship | Company | Sentence in the filing |
|---|---|---|
| Supplier | Electric Boat | “Work on the reactor plant and the final assembly, test, outfit, and delivery of the submarines to the U.S. Navy alternates between Electric Boat and us.” |
| Partner | GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP (GD) | “We have a teaming agreement with Electric Boat Corporation ("Electric Boat"), a division of General Dynamics Corporation ("General Dynamics"), to build Virginia class (SSN 774) fast attack nuclear submarines.” |
| Partner | Titan Acquisition Corp. (TACH) | “In 2021, the Company contributed its San Diego Shipyard business to a joint venture, Titan Acquisition Holdings, L.P. ("Titan"), in exchange for a 10% non-controlling interest, which was recorded under the equity method of accounting.” |
Quoted from the company's 10-K filed Feb 5, 2026.
HII company outlook (results filed Jul 30, 2026)
- “Please see the "Forward-looking Statements" section in this release and our Form 10-Q for factors that may impact the company's ability to meet expectations. 2 Non-GAAP measures.”
- “For the same reasons, we are unable to address the significance of the unavailable information, which could be material to future results. 3 Outlook is based on current tax law.”
Quoted word-for-word from the SEC 8-K results press release.
HII analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $4.43 | $4.65 | -4.9% | $3.37B | 11 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $5.13 | $5.04 | +1.7% | $3.51B | 10 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $18.50 | $17.35 | +6.7% | $13.36B | 11 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $21.01 | $20.17 | +4.2% | $14.22B | 10 |
HII options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±10.7% (±$29.75) by Nov 20, 2026, which includes earnings on Oct 29, 2026. Over the last 8 reports the stock moved ±10.4% on average.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 47.4% | ±10.7% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 56 | 39.2% | ±12.4% |
| Mar 19, 2027 | 147 | 35.5% | ±17.9% |
| Jun 17, 2027 | 237 | 34.9% | ±22.2% |
30-day implied volatility 46.3% vs 24% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 0.23. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:23 UTC)
| Price | USD 278.86 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 1.79% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 273.95 |
| Open | USD 279.2 |
| Day Range | USD 274.06 – 280.42 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 255.36 – 460 |
| Volume | 726,896 shares |
| Market Cap | $10.99B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (HII)
Nexqual's technical model rates HII "NEUTRAL" based on 3 bullish and 4 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:23 UTC.
| Overall Signal | NEUTRAL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 57.65 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 281.11) |
| MACD | -1.42 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (HII)
Wall Street analysts rate HII "Buy" based on 12 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 356.42 (range USD 281–406), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:23 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 12 |
| Mean Target | USD 356.42 |
| High Target | USD 406 |
| Low Target | USD 281 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 6 / 6 / 0 |
Earnings (HII)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-29 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 4.43 |
| Revenue Estimate | $3.37B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 5.27 vs est 3.82 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 3.79 vs est 3.73 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 4.04 vs est 3.85 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 3.68 vs est 3.4 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:23 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (HII)
| Total Revenue | $13.19B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +10.90% |
| Gross Margin | +12.40% |
| Operating Margin | +7.08% |
| Profit Margin | +5.01% |
| ROE | +12.97% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.55 |
| Current Ratio | 1.23 |
| Total Cash | $12.00M |
| Total Debt | $2.94B |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Jun 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | -$82.00M (-0.6% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:23 UTC.
Financial Health Score (HII)
Nexqual rates Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:23 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +8% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Weak — Gross margin 12%, operating 7% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Solid — $12M cash and investments vs $2.70B debt (Jun 2026, SEC) |
| Cash Flow | Weak — FCF negative: -$82M (last 4 quarters to Jun 2026, SEC), burning cash |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 13%, ROA 4.3% |
Ownership (HII)
| Insider Ownership | +0.48% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +92.55% |
| Shares Outstanding | 39.40M |
| Float | 39.12M |
| Short % of Float | +4.32% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:23 UTC.
Leadership (HII)
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. is led by Christopher Douglas Kastner, President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:23 UTC.
| President, CEO & Director | Christopher Douglas Kastner |
|---|---|
| Executive VP & CFO | Thomas E. Stiehle |
| Executive VP & President of Mission Technologies | Edgar Andy Green |
| Executive VP & President of Ingalls Shipbuilding Division | Brian D. Blanchette |
| Chief Operating Officer | Garry Schwartz |
Major Backers & Investors (HII)
Notable institutional backers of Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. include FMR, LLC, Invesco, First Trust Advisors LP, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:23 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| FMR, LLC | 6.59% |
| Invesco | 3.06% |
| First Trust Advisors LP | 3.01% |
| Van Eck Associates Corporation | 2.61% |
| VanEck ETF Trust-VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF | 2.5% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 11.73% |
| BlackRock | 8.57% |
| State Street | 7.42% |
| Geode Capital | 3.2% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 2.29% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:23 UTC.
From Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.'s Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-05)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- To succeed in the markets in which we compete for labor, we have developed key workforce development, recruitment, and retention strategies and objectives that we focus on as part of the overall management of our business.
- One of the key components of our approach to workforce development is to "grow our own." We operate two apprentice schools, one at Ingalls and one at Newport News.
Partnerships
- We have a teaming agreement with Electric Boat Corporation ("Electric Boat"), a division of General Dynamics Corporation ("General Dynamics"), to build Virginia class (SSN 774) fast attack nuclear submarines.
- REAs can result in claims under the Contract Disputes Act of 1978 in cases in which we cannot reach agreement with the U.S.
Legal & Regulatory Risks (Item 1A, quoted)
- The U.S. Government also has the ability to decrease or withhold contract payments if it determines significant deficiencies exist in one or more of our business systems. The U.S. Government has, in certain instances, withheld contract payments upon its assessment that deficiencies exist with one or more of our business systems, which can have a material impact on the timing of our cash receipts.
- We are subject to investigations, claims, litigation, disputes and other legal proceedings that could ultimately be resolved against us.
- Environmental costs could have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
- Our business may be affected by environmental impacts, including changing weather patterns or environmental conditions and evolving legal and regulatory requirements and stakeholder sentiment.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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