Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.
NYSE-HII
Company Overview
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. engages in designing, building, overhauling, and repairing military ships in the United States. It operates through three segments: Ingalls Shipbuilding, Newport News Shipbuilding, and Technical Solutions. The company is involved in the design and construction of non-nuclear ships comprising amphibious assault ships; expeditionary warfare ships; surface combatants; and national security cutters for the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard. It also provides nuclear-powered ships, such as aircraft carriers and submarines, as well as refueling and overhaul, and inactivation services of ships. In addition, the company offers naval nuclear support services, including fleet services comprising design, construction, maintenance, and disposal activities for in-service the U.S. Navy nuclear ships; and maintenance services on nuclear reactor prototypes. Further, it provides life-cycle sustainment services to the U.S. Navy fleet and other maritime customers; high-end information technology and mission-based solutions for Department of Defense (DoD), intelligence, and federal civilian customers; nuclear management and operations and environmental management services for the Department of Energy, DoD, state and local governments, and private sector companies; defense and federal solutions; and unmanned systems. Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Newport News, Virginia.
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Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.
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Christopher Douglas Kastner
Website
www.hii.com
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Aerospace and Defense
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1886
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Bulls Say
The National Defense Strategy prioritizes modernizing the military to counter potential great power adversaries. We think this will increase the proportion of the defense budget available to contractors.
HII is one of two major shipbuilders for the US Navy, which is a difficult-to-replicate business. The US has a vested interest in maintaining the financial viability of the company.
Defense prime contractors operate in an acyclical business, and shipbuilders are particularly acyclical, which could offer some protection from an eventual US recession.
Bears Say
Competing claims on future US budget spending may depress future defense spending.
HII used capital to acquire Alion, a defense-services company, which is outside its core shipbuilding competence.
Fincantieri Marinette Marine won the Constellation-class frigate contract, and we expect that this company may become a competitor for some future contracts.
What's happening
Nov 12, 2025 - Dec 12, 2025
HII Faces Slight Decline Amid Key Innovations and Contracts
- HII showcased its GRIMM spectrum dominance solution, enhancing national defense capabilities.
- The keel laying ceremony for the Virginia-class submarine Barb (SSN 804) marked a significant milestone in naval production.
- A $91.9 million contract from the U.S. Navy indicates ongoing demand for engineering support services.
Over the past month, Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) experienced a slight decline of 0.3% in its stock performance, contrasting with the S&P 500's gain of 0.7%. This underperformance translates to a -1.0% relative difference compared to the S&P index during this period and is further highlighted by HII lagging behind the Industrials sector (XLI), which saw a decrease of 2.6%. Despite these overall declines, several significant developments positively influenced investor sentiment.
On December 8, HII announced its GRIMM spectrum dominance solution at an industry symposium, showcasing advanced technology designed for detecting hostile communications and electronic threats. This operational system has already been deployed with defense clients and emphasizes HII's commitment to innovation within national defense sectors; it was well-received as it underscored strategic advancements that could enhance military operations.
Additionally, on December 4, Newport News Shipbuilding hosted a keel laying ceremony for the Virginia-class submarine Barb (SSN 804). This event marked another milestone in submarine production and reinforced HII’s capabilities in delivering advanced naval vessels to the U.S. Navy; notably, Barb represents continued evolution recognized for superior firepower and stealth features.
Moreover, on December 2, HII secured a substantial $91.9 million contract from the U.S. Navy related to engineering support services for aircraft carriers such as Nimitz-class and Gerald R. Ford-class vessels; this contract signifies ongoing demand while indicating potential future revenue growth if all options are exercised—projecting total value up to approximately $472 million over time.
However, not all news was positive; on December 1st Vice President Boudreaux sold shares valued at $247K—a move that may have raised concerns among investors regarding insider confidence amid fluctuating stock performance trends throughout November and early December.
In summary: Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc underperformed relative to both broader market indices such as the S&P 500 by -1% over one month as well as against Industrials sector performance by -2.6%.