Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) is a military shipbuilding company valued at $10.6 billion, offering both non-nuclear and nuclear-powered vessels for the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard. Despite underperforming the market in the past year, HII’s stock is up 43.8% in 2025, surpassing broader indices.

However, HII’s underperformance is evident compared to SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR), which has gained about 44.2% over the past year. Operating income challenges in segments like the Virginia-class submarine program have contributed to HII’s decline.

HII shares surged by 7.9% after reporting Q2 results, with EPS of $3.86 surpassing Wall Street expectations. Analysts predict HII’s EPS to grow 5.6% to $14.74 for the current fiscal year. Among 12 analysts, the consensus is a “Moderate Buy.”

Bank of America maintained an “Underperform” rating on HII and raised the price target to $260. The mean price target of $284.73 represents a 4.8% premium, while the high target of $328 suggests a 20.7% upside potential.

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