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HII's revenue re-accelerated to roughly $3.5B in 2026Q3, up 10.8% year over year, suggesting shipyard throughput recovery is now carrying the top line after a stretch of negative growth through 2025.
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Revenue grew 10.8% year over year to about $3.5B in 2026Q3 with operating margin recovering to 7.0%, but EPS volatility between $2.56 and $5.48 across ten quarters suggests the earnings rebound rests on only two quarters of improvement.
The AUKUS partnership highlights HII's strategic role in national security, driving growth and investor confidence.
Legacy contracts rolling off are expected to improve margins, enhancing profitability and cash flows.
Robust cash flow generation supports upside potential and financial stability for HII.
Trailing total returns as of 11/7/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Oct 29, 2026 | $5.48+25.7% vs $4.36 | $3.5B+3.6% vs $3.4B |
Q3 2026 Jul 30, 2026 | $5.27+39.1% vs $3.79 | $3.4B+8.4% vs $3.2B |
Q2 2026 May 5, 2026 | $3.79+2.4% vs $3.70 | $3.1B+2.6% vs $3.0B |
Q1 2026 Feb 5, 2026 | $4.04+8.6% vs $3.72 | $3.5B+12.5% vs $3.1B |
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PASCAGOULA, Miss., Nov. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII's (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division completed a successful builder's sea trials Saturday for the first Flight II ship in the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock program, Harrisburg (LPD 30). During the multi-day sea trials, Ingalls shipbuilders conducted a full suite of tests to verify the ship's propulsion, steering, ship-control systems, communications, mission systems, and combat systems integration.
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Huntington Ingalls Industries is rated Buy, anchored by a record $86.2 billion backlog and an indispensable U.S. Navy role. HII outperformed my projections with 11.61% revenue and 28.70% net income growth in the first nine months of 2026. Relative valuation shows HII trades at a steep discount to peers, with 26–37% upside on core multiples and over 100% on EV/Sales.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (HII)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $288.74 | $11.38B | 18.76 | 8.23% | 4.85% | 12.42% | 1.88% | |
| $354.06 | $95.79B | 22.90 | 10.13% | 8.24% | 17.6% | 1.64% | |
| $567.08 | $130.88B | 26.39 | 5.65% | 8.23% | 78.85% | 2.38% | |
| $525.01 | $74.58B | 18.05 | 2.24% | 10.37% | 25.7% | 1.71% | |
| $189.53 | $255.44B | 38.21 | 9.74% | 8.88% | 12.44% | 1.39% | |
| $173.40 | $137.05B | 69.92 | 34.5% | 8.07% | 126.96% | 0.25% |
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (HII) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (HII) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Oct 29, 2026·SEC
Oct 20, 2026·SEC
Jul 30, 2026·SEC
Feb 5, 2026·SEC
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Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (HII) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (HII) reported $13.53B in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $12.48B in fiscal year 2025. That is 86% more than the $6.72B of fiscal year 2010.
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (HII) grew revenue by 8.2% in fiscal year 2025, compared with the prior fiscal year.
Yes. Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (HII) earned $733.0M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 5.4% net margin).
Yes. Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (HII) pays a dividend that yields 1.88% at the current price, a moderate yield.
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (HII) had a return on equity (ROE) of 12.4% in fiscal year 2025. That is in line with the market's typical 10-15%.
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (HII) generated $524.0M in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.
