Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (HII) - Stock Analysis
Last updated: Sep 20, 2026
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Gained about 18% over 21 sessions after Q3 EPS of $5.48 beat the $4.41 estimate. Record revenue, margin expansion and raised 2026 shipbuilding revenue guidance support the move.
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Valuation Metrics
Fundamental Analysis
Key Financial Insights: ⢠Solid profitability ⢠Cash flow weakness ⢠Elevated leverage HII offers solid profitability and moderating valuation, but elevated leverage, a near-term cash outflow, and minimal cash reserves warrant caution.
Price Behavior
Key Price Behavior Insights: ⢠New look-back low ⢠Deeply oversold momentum ⢠Lower-high sequence Support Level: $267â$270 Resistance Level: $280â$290 HII fell 8.1% over the last month to a new low near $273; despite deeply oversold conditions, remain cautious until it holds $267â$270 support and reclaims $280â$290.
Sentiment & News
Key News Insights: ⢠CVN 82 Progress ⢠Capacity Expansion ⢠Tech Contract Wins HII's expanding shipbuilding capacity, CVN 82 material contract, technology wins, and workforce investments strengthen its long-term defense-growth outlook despite mixed institutional activity.
AI Summary
HII's investment case has shifted from assured naval-demand visibility to proving it can convert its protected backlog into throughput, stable margins, and free cash flow; investors should remain neutral until cash generation and working capital normalize, with the 2026 15% throughput target as the critical validation catalyst.
Description
Huntington Ingalls Industries is a U.S. shipbuilder and maritime services company operating three units: Ingalls Shipbuilding, Newport News Shipbuilding, and Technical Solutions. It designs, constructs, and overhauls a range of surface and nuclear-powered vessels for the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard, and provides nuclear refueling, maintenance, and disposal services. The firm also delivers lifecycle sustainment, naval nuclear support, specialized IT and mission services for defense and federal clients, and environmental and management services to government and industry; it was founded in 1886 and is based in Newport News, Virginia.
Idea History
| Date | Close | Ticker | Company | Summary | Status | P/L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30 | Nov 6 | HII | Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. | Gained about 18% over 21 sessions after Q3 EPS of $5.48 beat the $4.41 estimate. Record revenue, margin expansion and raised 2026 shipbuilding revenue guidance support the move. | Active | +0.0% |
| Aug 3 | Aug 10 | HII | Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. | Defense name with a clear earnings catalyst: Q2 2026 adjusted EPS of $5.27 beat the $3.80 estimate, sales were $3.4B, backlog was about $57.3B, and recent Navy/submarine/UUV contracts support visibility. Shares are up from 268.76 to 327.01 over 21 trading days. | Closed | +1.5% |