Melius Research Boosts Estimate for HII's FY2027 Earnings

Aerospace firm Huntington Ingalls Industries expected to post strong earnings growth in coming years.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 12:37pm

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Melius Research has increased its fiscal year 2027 earnings per share estimate for Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII), the largest military shipbuilding company in the United States. The research firm now expects HII to post earnings of $20.78 per share in FY2027, up from its previous forecast of $20.74 per share.

Why it matters

Melius Research's bullish outlook on HII's future earnings reflects the company's strong position in the defense industry and the continued demand for its naval vessels and other products. As a major supplier to the U.S. Navy, HII's financial performance is closely watched by investors and analysts.

The details

Melius Research analyst S. Mikus cited HII's solid financial results and order backlog as reasons for the increased FY2027 EPS estimate. In the company's most recent quarter, HII reported earnings of $4.04 per share, topping analysts' consensus estimate of $3.72 per share. Revenue for the quarter was $3.48 billion, up 15.7% from the same period a year earlier.

  • Melius Research issued the updated FY2027 EPS estimate on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
  • HII last reported quarterly earnings on Thursday, February 5, 2026.

The players

Melius Research

An independent equity research firm that covers Huntington Ingalls Industries and other aerospace and defense companies.

S. Mikus

Analyst at Melius Research who covers Huntington Ingalls Industries.

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII)

The largest military shipbuilding company in the United States, headquartered in Newport News, Virginia.

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What they’re saying

“Melius Research now expects that the aerospace company will post earnings of $20.78 per share for the year, up from their prior forecast of $20.74.”

— S. Mikus, Analyst

What’s next

Investors will be closely watching HII's upcoming earnings reports to see if the company is on track to meet Melius Research's bullish FY2027 forecast. Any updates to the firm's projections or changes in HII's business outlook could impact the stock price.

The takeaway

Melius Research's increased earnings estimate for Huntington Ingalls Industries reflects the company's strong position in the defense industry and the continued demand for its naval vessels and other products. As a major supplier to the U.S. Navy, HII's financial performance is closely watched by investors and analysts.