$ATRO

ASTRONICS CORP

AlphAI earnings readSecond Quarter 2026 · AUG 11Astronics Corporation Reports Record Operating Income on 27% Sales Growth for Second Quarter 2026Verdict: strong

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3 Under-the-Radar Defense Stocks With Record Backlogs

Astronics Corp. (ATRO) reported $260M Q2 2026 revenue, up 27% YOY, with a record $780M backlog. Ducommun Inc. (DCO) saw Q2 revenue rise 12% YOY to $224.5M but guided to slower growth. Both companies are defense stocks with significant backlogs and recent stock performance trends.

Louis Navellier unveils 3 under-radar stocks to buy on dips

Louis Navellier highlights three stocks to buy on dips: nVent Electric (NVT) for its $1.75B acquisition of Maverick Power, Astronics (ATRO) due to strong demand and record backlog, and Eurodry (EDRY) benefiting from elevated shipping rates. NVT expects the deal to boost revenue, ATRO reported 27% revenue growth and a 14.8% earnings surprise, while EDRY saw a 93.7% earnings surprise.

Astronics Stock Gains 3.8% in 3 Months: Should Investors Buy Now?

Astronics (ATRO) shares rose 3.8% in 3 months, outperforming its industry. The company benefits from commercial aerospace recovery and defense modernization, with Q2 2026 Aerospace sales up 22.6% YoY. ATRO's backlog reached $780.6M, with strong revenue visibility. Earnings estimates for 2026 and 2027 show significant growth. The stock trades at a discount to its industry.

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3 Under-the-Radar Defense Stocks With Record Backlogs

Astronics Corp. (ATRO) reported $260M Q2 2026 revenue, up 27% YOY, with a record $780M backlog. Ducommun Inc. (DCO) saw Q2 revenue rise 12% YOY to $224.5M but guided to slower growth. Both companies are defense stocks with significant backlogs and recent stock performance trends.

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Louis Navellier unveils 3 under-radar stocks to buy on dips

Louis Navellier highlights three stocks to buy on dips: nVent Electric (NVT) for its $1.75B acquisition of Maverick Power, Astronics (ATRO) due to strong demand and record backlog, and Eurodry (EDRY) benefiting from elevated shipping rates. NVT expects the deal to boost revenue, ATRO reported 27% revenue growth and a 14.8% earnings surprise, while EDRY saw a 93.7% earnings surprise.

Astronics Stock Gains 3.8% in 3 Months: Should Investors Buy Now?

Astronics (ATRO) shares rose 3.8% in 3 months, outperforming its industry. The company benefits from commercial aerospace recovery and defense modernization, with Q2 2026 Aerospace sales up 22.6% YoY. ATRO's backlog reached $780.6M, with strong revenue visibility. Earnings estimates for 2026 and 2027 show significant growth. The stock trades at a discount to its industry.

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Astronics (ATRO) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Astronics (ATRO) reported Q2 2026 revenue of $260.0M, up 27.0%, with adjusted EBITDA at $51.5M (19.8% of sales). Net income per share rose to $0.75. Record bookings ($306.2M) and backlog ($780.6M) were noted. Guidance for FY 2026 revenue was raised to $1.02B-$1.04B. Management highlighted growth in aerospace and test systems, along with U.S. Army contracts and debt reduction.

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Astronics (ATRO) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Astronics (ATRO) reported Q2 2026 revenue of $260.0M, up 27.0% YoY, with adjusted EBITDA at $51.5M (19.8% of sales). Net income per diluted share rose to $0.75. Total bookings hit a record $306.2M, and backlog reached $780.6M. The company raised FY 2026 revenue guidance to $1.02B-$1.04B. CEO Gundermann highlighted growth in aerospace and defense sectors, including U.S. Army contracts. Management also noted risks from GEO satellite transitions and tariffs.

Read Analyst Questions From Astronics’s Q2 Earnings Call

Astronics (ATRO) reported Q2 revenue of $260M, up 27% year over year and above analysts’ $245.3M estimate, with adjusted EPS of $0.70 vs $0.61 and adjusted EBITDA of $51.55M. The company raised full-year revenue guidance to $1.03B midpoint and said record backlog was $780.6M. Margin rose to 14.8% from 7.1%.

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ATRO Q2 Deep Dive: Demand Strength, Margin Expansion, and Backlog Set Up Growth

Astronics (ATRO) Q2 discussion highlights margin expansion drivers: record bookings and a higher backlog tied to MV-75 FLRAA and a U.S. Army radio test initiative, contract repricing with 75% to 80% of adjustments done, and efficiency gains from lower turnover. Management also cites portfolio simplification and a $2 million tariff refund, plus ongoing tariff and patent litigation risks. Shares trade at $87.18.

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Why Astronics Stock Popped Today

Astronics (NASDAQ: ATRO) shares rose about 15.8% by 11:30 a.m. ET after the company reported Q2 results above analyst expectations. Analysts forecast EPS of $0.54 on $245.8M sales; Astronics posted $0.70 EPS on $260M sales. The firm guided Q3 sales to $265M-$275M and cited $780.6M backlog.

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