Huntington Ingalls EVP Sells $736,848 in Stock

Eric Chewning reduces his stake in the defense contractor by nearly half

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) Executive Vice President Eric Chewning sold 1,700 shares of the company's stock on March 4th at an average price of $433.44, resulting in a transaction value of approximately $736,848. This sale reduced Chewning's stake in the defense contractor by 46.59%, leaving him with 1,949 remaining shares.

Why it matters

Insider transactions, particularly sales, can provide valuable insights into a company's performance and the confidence of its leadership. Chewning's significant reduction in his Huntington Ingalls holdings may signal a belief that the stock is overvalued or that he wants to diversify his personal investments.

The details

Huntington Ingalls Industries, the largest military shipbuilding company in the U.S., recently reported better-than-expected Q4 2025 earnings, with EPS of $4.04 versus a consensus estimate of $3.72. The company's revenue also beat expectations, coming in at $3.48 billion compared to a forecast of $3.09 billion. Huntington Ingalls also announced a quarterly dividend of $1.38 per share, equating to an annualized yield of around 1.3%.

  • On March 4, 2026, Eric Chewning sold 1,700 shares of Huntington Ingalls Industries stock.

The players

Eric Chewning

The Executive Vice President of Huntington Ingalls Industries who sold 1,700 shares of the company's stock.

Huntington Ingalls Industries

A leading U.S. military shipbuilding company that designs, constructs, and maintains nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, submarines, and other complex vessels for the U.S. Navy.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

The takeaway

Chewning's significant sale of Huntington Ingalls stock, reducing his stake by nearly half, could signal concerns about the company's valuation or a desire to diversify his personal investments. However, the company's recent strong financial performance and dividend payout may indicate continued confidence in its long-term prospects.