Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (HII) based in Newport News, Virginia, is a leading company in designing, building, and repairing military ships in the U.S. With a market cap of $10 billion, HII operates through three segments: Ingalls, Newport News, and Mission Technologies.

HII is set to report its Q2 earnings on July 31, with analysts expecting a profit of $3.23 per share, a 26.3% decrease from the previous year. The company has exceeded Wall Street’s estimates in two of the last four quarters.

Analysts project HII to report an EPS of $14.42 for fiscal 2025, a 3.3% increase from the previous year. Furthermore, in fiscal 2026, the company’s EPS is anticipated to rise by 14.2% annually to $16.47.

HII stock has dropped by 4.8% over the past year, performing worse than the Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund’s 20.6% increase and the S&P 500 Index’s 13.6% rise during the same period.

Following the release of Q1 earnings, HII shares fell by 1.2%. Despite a decline in total sales and service revenue, the company surpassed Wall Street estimates in adjusted EPS by 30.7%.

Wall Street analysts have a “Moderate Buy” rating on HII, with an average price target of $256, indicating a slight potential upside from current levels. Among 11 analysts covering the stock, four suggest a “Strong Buy,” six suggest a “Hold,” and one recommends a “Moderate Sell.”

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