Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (HII)
Huntington Ingalls Industries is the largest military shipbuilder in the United States, constructing the complex vessels that form the backbone of the US Navy.
Is Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. a good stock for a UK beginner?
The honest version: Huntington Ingalls Industries is the largest military shipbuilder in the United States, constructing the complex vessels that form the backbone of the US Navy.
Over about 2 years to 2026-07-31. This is the share price only - reinvesting the dividends would add to it. And it's the USD return - as a UK investor your actual £ return also moves with the exchange rate. Past performance is not a guide to the future, and it could just as easily have fallen.
Based on beta - how much the price swings versus the whole market. Bumpier isn't bad; it just means a rougher ride, which matters more the sooner you might need the money.
Prices move on results, news and the mood of the whole market - no single headline explains a day, and a quiet week is usually just noise, not a signal.
Major expansion of the US naval fleet
Significant shifts in national defence priorities
What does Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. do?
This company is essentially the primary shipyard for the US government, building everything from nuclear-powered aircraft carriers to submarines. They make their money through long-term government contracts, which provide a very steady stream of work that can last for decades. Their performance turns on how they manage their massive, multi-year projects while navigating the rising costs of materials and labour.
On our factor screen it looks strongest on value and growth, and weakest on quality.
- ✓Pays a dividend - about 1.7% a year
- ✓Growing - revenue up about 11% over the year
- Operates in a niche market with very high barriers to entry
- Strong, long-term relationship with the US government
- Low volatility compared to the broader stock market
- Changes in US political priorities could impact future funding
- Difficulty in finding and retaining skilled shipyard labour
- Inflationary pressure on raw materials like steel
What do Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.'s numbers mean?
How much money does Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. make?
Revenue and profit by quarter, and how much of each sale turns into profit.
Does Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. pay a dividend?
Yes - Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. currently pays a dividend of about 1.7% a year (the yearly payout as a share of the price). A dividend is a slice of profit handed to shareholders; the yield moves as the price moves, and a company can cut or stop it.
When does Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. report earnings, and how did recent quarters go?
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. is next scheduled to report on about 2026-10-29 - dates can move, and we don't predict results; this just tells you when to look.
Each quarter a company reports its results against what analysts expected. ‘Beating’ or ‘missing’ is about that expectation, not whether the business is doing well in absolute terms.
| Reported | Expected EPS: The earnings per share analysts expected for the quarter - the average of their forecasts. 'Beating' or 'missing' is measured against this number. | Actual EPS | vs expected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-30 | $3.82 | $5.27 | Beat +38% |
| 2026-05-05 | $3.73 | $3.79 | Beat +2% |
| 2026-02-05 | $3.85 | $4.04 | Beat +5% |
| 2025-10-30 | $3.40 | $3.68 | Beat +8% |
| 2025-07-31 | $3.43 | $3.86 | Beat +13% |
| 2025-05-01 | $2.81 | $3.79 | Beat +35% |
Across the last 6 quarters here, Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. came in ahead of what analysts expected 6 times. One quarter is noise, not a trend.
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Reported vs expected earnings per share (EPS) from published results; the expectation is the analyst consensus, not our view. Report dates are estimates that can move.
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What are the pros and cons of Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.?
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- Operates in a niche market with very high barriers to entry
- Strong, long-term relationship with the US government
- Low volatility compared to the broader stock market
- Very limited customer base, almost entirely reliant on the US government
- Thin profit margins make it sensitive to cost overruns
- Earnings growth has been stagnant recently
- Changes in US political priorities could impact future funding
- Difficulty in finding and retaining skilled shipyard labour
- Inflationary pressure on raw materials like steel
The write-up's own warning lights — if these start happening, the case above changes.
- A major reduction in the US defence budget
- Loss of a key long-term contract to a competitor
Built from public filings & market prices, checked for an education-only tone, and never a price target. How we make these →
This plain-English summary was auto-generated on 2026-08-01 from public data and checked for an education-only, no-advice tone (the figures above carry their own, usually fresher, 'as of' date). It's information, never a recommendation.