ATRO Astronics Corporation

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Astronics has delivered a very strong multi year share price run, so the immediate question for anyone looking at the stock today is whether that market value is still grounded in the cash it can generate over time. Over the past 5 years the share price has climbed about 471.0%, which puts a lot of weight on whether the underlying cash flows can justify that kind of repricing. The business depends heavily on converting aerospace and defense orders into steady cash inflows, so the timing and...

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Astronics Corporation recently reported that second-quarter 2026 sales rose to US$259.96 million, with net income increasing to US$35.06 million, and it issued third-quarter sales guidance of US$265 million to US$275 million while raising full-year 2026 revenue expectations to US$1.02 billion–US$1.04 billion. The company also highlighted a record US$780.6 million backlog at the end of the second quarter, with around 82% expected to convert to revenue over the next twelve months, underscoring...

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Astronics’ second quarter performance was marked by robust demand across its aerospace and defense end markets, resulting in double-digit revenue growth and notable margin expansion. Management attributed the strong results to higher volumes, improved organizational efficiency, and pricing actions, particularly in response to rising aircraft production and ongoing recovery in air travel. CEO Peter Gundermann emphasized that “higher bookings, of course, leads to higher shipments and higher shipme

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Earnings results often indicate what direction a company will take in the months ahead. With Q2 behind us, let’s have a look at Astronics (NASDAQ:ATRO) and its peers.

Shares of aerospace and defense technology solutions provider Astronics Corporation (NASDAQ:ATRO) jumped 16.5% in the afternoon session after the company reported record second-quarter results that beat analyst expectations across the board and raised its full-year revenue forecast.

Aerospace and defense technology solutions provider Astronics Corporation (NASDAQ:ATRO) reported Q2 CY2026 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 27% year on year to $260 million. On top of that, next quarter’s revenue guidance ($270 million at the midpoint) was surprisingly good and 6.5% above what analysts were expecting. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.70 per share was 15.1% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Astronics Corporation (ATRO) shares have started gaining and might continue moving higher in the near term, as indicated by solid earnings estimate revisions.

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Astronics (ATRO) could be a solid choice for shorter-term investors looking to capitalize on the recent price trend in fundamentally sound stocks. It is one of the many stocks that passed through our shorter-term trading strategy-based screen.

Astronics stock has produced a very strong run over the past five years, yet the current share price sits at a clear premium to what both the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) intrinsic value estimate and the broader valuation checks suggest. With the stock up sharply in recent periods and every major valuation framework pointing to an expensive reading, investors are being asked to pay up for the current story. Astronics has delivered a roughly 7x total return over the past five years, which puts...

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ATRO raises 2026 revenue guidance to $1.02B-$1.04B as record bookings, margin gains and the Army radio test ramp support second-half momentum.

Moby summary of Astronics Corporation's Q2 2026 earnings call

Astronics (ATRO) just released second quarter 2026 results, giving investors fresh numbers to assess the stock. The update covers both the three month period and the first half of the year. See our latest analysis for Astronics. Astronics is trading at US$74.91 after a small pullback over the past week, while the 30 day share price return of 3.32% and year to date share price return of 58.79% sit alongside a very large 5 year total shareholder return that suggests sustained positive momentum...

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Astronics Corp (ATRO) posts record Q2 sales of $260 million, up 27% year-over-year, with adjusted EBITDA margin expanding to 19.8% and full-year guidance crossing the $1 billion threshold.

Astronics (NASDAQ:ATRO) reported record second-quarter 2026 revenue, bookings, backlog and operating profit, citing stronger aerospace demand, production efficiencies and pricing actions. The company raised its full-year revenue outlook to a range of $1.02 billion to $1.04 billion, positioning it to

Astronics (ATRO) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +25.00% and +6.11%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Aerospace and defense technology solutions provider Astronics Corporation (NASDAQ:ATRO) reported Q2 CY2026 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 27% year on year to $260 million. On top of that, next quarter’s revenue guidance ($270 million at the midpoint) was surprisingly good and 6.7% above what analysts were expecting. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.70 per share was 15.1% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Aerospace and defense technology solutions provider Astronics Corporation (NASDAQ:ATRO) will be announcing earnings results this Tuesday after market close. Here’s what to look for.

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Astronics (ATRO) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.