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Huntington Ingalls: 17.6% Shipbuilding Growth Masks Cost And Schedule Pressure!
Huntington Ingalls Industries reported first quarter 2026 revenue of approximately $3.1 billion, reflecting a 13.4% increase year-over-year, primarily driven by strong performance in its shipbuilding divisions. Shipbuilding revenue rose 17.6%, with Ingalls Shipbuilding increasing 13.8% due to higher volumes in surface combatants and Newport News Shipbuilding increasing 19.3%, supported by aircraft carriers, submarines, and naval nuclear support services. Mission Technologies revenue grew modestly by 1.8%, bolstered by All-Domain operations and autonomous systems growth, although partially offset by lower volumes in warfare systems. The company’s diluted earnings per share remained stable at $3.79, consistent with the prior year, while consolidated operating income declined slightly to $155 million, representing a 5% operating margin compared to 5.9% a year earlier. These margin declines were attributed to a combination of factors including lower performance on amphibious assault ships, contract adjustments, and higher noncurrent state income taxes. Segment operating margins varied with Ingalls at 6.
