Astronics (ATRO)


Market Price (9/14/2026): $73.925 | Market Cap: $3.2 BilSector: Industrials | Industry: Aerospace & Defense

Astronics (ATRO)


Market Price (9/14/2026): $73.925
Market Cap: $3.2 Bil
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Aerospace & Defense

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Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 11%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Advanced Aviation & Space. Themes include In-Flight Entertainment & Connectivity, Aerospace Power & Cabin Systems, and Aerospace Test Solutions.

Key risks
ATRO key risks include [1] the drag on overall profitability from its consistently underperforming Test Systems segment and [2] a heavy debt load combined with high planned capital expenditures creating a near-term liquidity threat.

0 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 11%
1 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Advanced Aviation & Space. Themes include In-Flight Entertainment & Connectivity, Aerospace Power & Cabin Systems, and Aerospace Test Solutions.
2 Key risks
ATRO key risks include [1] the drag on overall profitability from its consistently underperforming Test Systems segment and [2] a heavy debt load combined with high planned capital expenditures creating a near-term liquidity threat.

ATRO in ETFs

Weight = ATRO's share of each fund

VTI0.00%
ITOT0.00%
IWM0.08%
MISL0.36%
ITA0.22%
IWO0.15%
VTWO0.07%
SCHA0.06%
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Valuation & Metrics

Price Chart

Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 9/1/2026

Astronics (ATRO) stock has lost about 15% since 5/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Ex-Distribution Price Adjustment.

Astronics Corporation's stock experienced a significant mechanical decline of approximately 16.67% in premarket trading on June 15, 2026. This decline was a direct result of an ex-distribution price adjustment, coinciding with the record date for the company's previously announced 20% Class B stock distribution. This technical adjustment accounts for a substantial portion of the stock's overall loss since May 31, 2026.

2. Persistent Overvaluation Concerns.

Despite reporting strong operational performance in its fiscal Q2 2026, which ended July 4, 2026, the stock has been perceived as significantly overvalued. This sentiment likely constrained the stock's ability to fully recover from the ex-distribution event. As of August 26, 2026, Astronics was trading 275.2% above its estimated intrinsic value, according to GuruFocus. This persistent overvaluation, even after the initial drop, likely limited investor appetite for further price appreciation.

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Updated on 9/1/2026

Astronics (ATRO) stock has lost about 15% since 5/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Ex-Distribution Price Adjustment.

Astronics Corporation's stock experienced a significant mechanical decline of approximately 16.67% in premarket trading on June 15, 2026. This decline was a direct result of an ex-distribution price adjustment, coinciding with the record date for the company's previously announced 20% Class B stock distribution. This technical adjustment accounts for a substantial portion of the stock's overall loss since May 31, 2026.

2. Persistent Overvaluation Concerns.

Despite reporting strong operational performance in its fiscal Q2 2026, which ended July 4, 2026, the stock has been perceived as significantly overvalued. This sentiment likely constrained the stock's ability to fully recover from the ex-distribution event. As of August 26, 2026, Astronics was trading 275.2% above its estimated intrinsic value, according to GuruFocus. This persistent overvaluation, even after the initial drop, likely limited investor appetite for further price appreciation.

3. Broader Aerospace and Defense Sector Caution.

While the aerospace and defense sector generally showed signs of increased activity, investor caution in certain areas likely contributed to the stock's limited recovery. In fiscal Q2 2026, private equity deal value in the aerospace and defense sector fell almost 58% year-over-year, with investors leaning into smaller growth-equity checks and bolt-ons instead of large platform buyouts. This shift suggests a more selective and cautious investment environment within the industry, which may have tempered a stronger rebound for Astronics, even amidst its company-specific positive developments like record Q2 sales of $260.0 million and an earnings per share of $0.75, which beat consensus estimates by $0.11.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -15.0% change in ATRO stock from 5/31/2026 to 9/13/2026 was primarily driven by a -51.1% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)53120269132026Change
Stock Price ($)87.0073.98-15.0%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)8879426.2%
Net Income Margin (%)5.1%8.4%64.1%
P/E Multiple82.240.2-51.1%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)4343-0.3%
Cumulative Contribution-15.0%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

5/31/2026 to 9/13/2026
ReturnCorrelation
ATRO-15.0% 
Market (SPY)1.0%22.4%
Sector (XLI)-0.4%35.9%

Fundamental Drivers

The -8.2% change in ATRO stock from 2/28/2026 to 9/13/2026 was primarily driven by a -65.8% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)22820269132026Change
Stock Price ($)80.6273.98-8.2%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)8629429.3%
Net Income Margin (%)3.4%8.4%146.6%
P/E Multiple117.540.2-65.8%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)4343-0.5%
Cumulative Contribution-8.2%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

2/28/2026 to 9/13/2026
ReturnCorrelation
ATRO-8.2% 
Market (SPY)11.7%38.7%
Sector (XLI)-2.4%50.0%

Fundamental Drivers

The 103.4% change in ATRO stock from 8/31/2025 to 9/13/2026 was primarily driven by a 79.8% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)83120259132026Change
Stock Price ($)36.3773.98103.4%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)82394214.5%
P/S Multiple1.93.479.8%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)4243-1.2%
Cumulative Contribution103.4%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

8/31/2025 to 9/13/2026
ReturnCorrelation
ATRO103.4% 
Market (SPY)19.5%36.5%
Sector (XLI)14.6%47.8%

Fundamental Drivers

The 322.0% change in ATRO stock from 8/31/2023 to 9/13/2026 was primarily driven by a 205.5% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)83120239132026Change
Stock Price ($)17.5373.98322.0%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)62194251.8%
P/S Multiple1.13.4205.5%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)3943-9.0%
Cumulative Contribution322.0%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

8/31/2023 to 9/13/2026
ReturnCorrelation
ATRO322.0% 
Market (SPY)75.7%38.5%
Sector (XLI)65.9%46.0%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
ATRO Return-9%-14%69%-8%240%35%455%
Peers Return12%26%15%-26%11%-26%-1%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%11%102%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
ATRO Win Rate42%50%58%25%83%56% 
Peers Win Rate58%50%50%33%43%33% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%44% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
ATRO Max Drawdown-51%-48%-35%-33%-24%-32% 
Peers Max Drawdown-20%-14%-16%-37%-23%-55% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: HII, FLY, FBDT, LYNX, SPCX.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 9/11/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventATROS&P 500
2024 Yen Carry Trade Unwind
  % Loss-10.4%-7.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven11.6%8.5%
  Time to Breakeven18 days18 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-30.3%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven43.4%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven188 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-14.1%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven16.5%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven24 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-36.7%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven58.0%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven105 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-70.5%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven238.7%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven1808 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-32.7%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven48.6%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven189 days105 days

Compare to HII, FLY, FBDT, LYNX, SPCX

In The Past

Astronics's stock fell -0.7% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 0.7% gain to breakeven.

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EventATROS&P 500
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-30.3%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven43.4%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven188 days24 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-36.7%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven58.0%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven105 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-70.5%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven238.7%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven1808 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-32.7%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven48.6%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven189 days105 days
2016-2017 Trump Reflation Bond Selloff
  % Loss-27.7%-3.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven38.4%3.9%
  Time to Breakeven251 days6 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-51.5%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven106.1%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven695 days62 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-42.5%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven73.9%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven701 days15 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-20.5%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven25.8%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven43 days123 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-78.1%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven357.1%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven844 days1085 days

Compare to HII, FLY, FBDT, LYNX, SPCX

In The Past

Astronics's stock fell -0.7% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 0.7% gain to breakeven.

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About Astronics (ATRO)

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Astronics Corporation (ATRO) is a global designer and manufacturer of highly engineered products primarily for the aerospace, defense, and electronics industries. Operating internationally, the company segments its business into two core areas: Aerospace and Test Systems, serving a broad spectrum of customers from commercial airlines to government defense contractors.

The Aerospace segment specializes in critical aircraft components and systems. Its product offerings include lighting and safety systems, electrical power generation and distribution systems, seat motion solutions, aircraft structures, and various avionics products. This segment's primary customers are airframe manufacturers (OEMs) across commercial, military, and general aviation markets, along with their suppliers, aircraft operators (such as airlines), and branches of the U.S. Department of Defense.

Astronics' Test Systems segment focuses on developing and maintaining automated test systems essential for product verification and performance. These systems support diverse industries including aerospace and defense, communications, and mass transit. This segment also provides specialized wireless communication testing for the civil land mobile radio market and creates training and simulation devices for both commercial and military applications. Its customer base consists mainly of OEMs and prime government contractors involved in electronics and military product development.

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Here are 1-3 brief analogies for Astronics (ATRO):

  1. It's like a specialized **Honeywell (HON)**, focused on internal components such as power, lighting, and seat systems for aircraft.
  2. Think **Keysight Technologies (KEYS)** for advanced test equipment, but they also develop critical power and avionics systems that go *into* commercial and military planes.

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  • Aerospace Systems: Designs and manufactures a range of components including lighting, safety, electrical power, distribution, seat motions, and avionics for aircraft.
  • Aircraft Structures: Produces various structural components for commercial, military, and general aviation aircraft.
  • System Certification: Provides services for the certification of aircraft systems and products.
  • Automated Test Systems: Designs, develops, and maintains automated test systems for aerospace, defense, communications, and mass transit industries.
  • Wireless Communication Testing: Offers specialized testing services for the civil land mobile radio market.
  • Training and Simulation Devices: Creates devices used for commercial and military training and simulation applications.

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Astronics (ATRO) sells primarily to other companies and government entities, not individuals. Its major customers fall into the following categories:

  • Aerospace and Defense Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Prime Contractors: These include airframe manufacturers for commercial, military, and general aviation markets, as well as prime government contractors for electronics and military products.
    • Examples of such public companies include:
      • Boeing (BA)

      • Airbus (EADSY - an ADR for a European company)

      • Lockheed Martin (LMT)

      • Raytheon Technologies (RTX)

      • Textron (TXT) (for brands like Cessna, Beechcraft, and Bell)

  • Aircraft Operators (Airlines): Companies that operate aircraft for commercial passenger and cargo services.
    • Examples of such public companies include:
      • Delta Air Lines (DAL)

      • American Airlines (AAL)

      • United Airlines Holdings (UAL)

  • U.S. Department of Defense and other Government Branches: These are government entities that procure aerospace and defense products directly.
  • Other Industry Suppliers: This category includes suppliers to OEMs, suppliers to aircraft operators, and companies involved in wireless communication testing for the civil land mobile radio market, as well as those developing training and simulation devices for commercial and military applications.

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Peter J. Gundermann, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer

Peter Gundermann was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer in 2003 and has been with Astronics Corporation since 1988. He was appointed Chairman of the Board in June 2019. Prior to his CEO role, he led Astronics' Aerospace and Defense subsidiaries from 1991–2003. Mr. Gundermann holds a B.A. in Applied Mathematics and Economics from Brown University and an M.B.A. from Duke University. His experience includes M&A, finance, manufacturing, logistics, and product strategy.

Nancy L. Hedges, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Nancy Hedges assumed the role of Vice President and Chief Financial Officer on January 3, 2025. She joined Astronics in 2014 as Principal Accounting Officer and Controller. Before joining Astronics, Ms. Hedges served as Director of Accounting and External Reporting at Dayco, LLC from May 2008 to November 2014. She also brings over twelve years of experience from PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, where she was a Senior Manager in its Accounting and Business Advisory Services practice. Ms. Hedges is a Certified Public Accountant and graduated cum laude from Canisius University with a B.S. in Accounting.

James S. Kramer, Executive Vice President, President of Luminescent Systems Inc.

James Kramer was appointed Executive Vice President of Astronics in 2010 and has served as President of Astronics subsidiary Luminescent Systems Inc. since 2014. He joined Astronics in 1988 and has held various positions in Engineering, Sales, and Program Management. Mr. Kramer holds a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and Economics from Brown University.

Mark A. Peabody, Executive Vice President, President of Astronics Aerospace

Mark Peabody was appointed Executive Vice President of Astronics in 2010 and has been the President of Astronics Aerospace since 2020. He previously led the Advanced Electronic Systems subsidiary as its President since 2014 and initially joined that business in 1997. He became Executive Vice President, Astronics AES, upon its acquisition by Astronics in 2005. Mr. Peabody began his career with the Boeing Company and holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from The Ohio State University.

Jim Mulato, President, Astronics Test Systems

Jim Mulato has been the President of Astronics Test Systems since 2014. Prior to his time at Astronics, he served as President of Airbus' North American Test and Services Group (which Astronics acquired in 2014), President of EADS North America Defense Company, and held multiple leadership roles at Lockheed Martin. Mr. Mulato earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer and Information Science Engineering from The Ohio State University and an MBA in Finance from Florida State University.

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Astronics Corporation (ATRO) faces several key risks to its business operations and financial performance:

  1. Dependence on Major Customers and Aerospace Market Cyclicality: Astronics is significantly reliant on a limited number of major customers, with Boeing accounting for 10.4% of sales in 2025 and 10.2% in 2024. A substantial reduction in business from key customers like Boeing or a downturn in the inherently cyclical aerospace and defense industries could materially and adversely affect the company's sales and earnings. The commercial airline industry, in particular, is sensitive to factors such as fuel price increases, labor disputes, and global economic conditions, all of which can impact demand for Astronics' products.
  2. Supply Chain Constraints and Rising Operational Costs: The company continues to face persistent supply chain challenges, including shortages of raw materials, increased input costs, and limited availability of skilled labor. These issues can lead to production delays, impact delivery timelines, and put pressure on operating performance and profit margins.
  3. Financial Leverage and Litigation Expenses: Astronics carries a notable debt load, with net long-term debt of $314.4 million in the third quarter of 2025. While the company has refinanced its debt, potential covenant violations under its credit facility remain a financial risk. Additionally, ongoing UK litigation related to a patent infringement case could result in significant liability payouts and legal fees, which management intends to largely fund through operational cash flow, potentially impacting earnings and free cash flow in the foreseeable future. The Test Systems segment also presents a drag on overall profitability, experiencing program delays and low operating margins.

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Astronics Corporation operates in several key markets within the aerospace, defense, and electronics industries. The addressable markets for their main products and services are sized as follows:

  • Avionics Products: The global avionics market was valued at an estimated USD 69.8 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to USD 156.0 billion by 2035. North America held a significant share of 34% of this market in 2024. Another estimate places the global avionics market size at USD 108.2 billion in 2024, with a projection to reach USD 200.9 billion by 2034.
  • Aircraft Electrical Power Generation and Systems: The global market for aircraft electrical generation systems was approximately USD 885.2 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 1,169.0 million by 2032. More broadly, the global aircraft electrical system market was valued at USD 23.55 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 37.82 billion by 2032. North America dominated this market in 2024.
  • Aircraft Lighting and Safety Systems: The global aircraft lighting market was valued at USD 1.16 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to USD 2.3 billion by 2030. North America's aircraft lighting market is expected to exceed USD 1.1 billion by 2034. Another source estimates the aircraft lighting systems market size to reach USD 3.6 billion by 2030. A specific segment, the global aircraft anti-collision lights market, was valued at USD 3.84 billion in 2024 and is poised to grow to USD 6.95 billion by 2033.
  • Aircraft Structures (Aerostructures): The global aerostructures market was valued at USD 64.9 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to reach approximately USD 128.87 billion by 2034. North America accounted for over 36.1% of this market in 2024.
  • Aircraft Seat Motions Systems: The global aircraft seat actuation systems market size was valued at USD 564.9 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 902.9 million by 2030. North America held the largest share of this market, at 34.4%, in 2024. Another estimate indicates the market was USD 618.77 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 1270.30 million by 2034.
  • Automated Test Systems: The global automated test equipment (ATE) market was valued at USD 10.63 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 18.11 billion by 2033. North America is expected to experience significant growth in this sector. The global aerospace testing market, which includes automated test systems, was valued at USD 5.90 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 9.40 billion by 2032. In 2024, North America held a dominant 45.42% share of the aerospace testing market.
  • Wireless Communication Testing: The global wireless testing market size was estimated at USD 14.55 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 31.91 billion by 2030. Another report indicates the market was valued at USD 23.16 billion in 2024 and is predicted to increase to approximately USD 51.17 billion by 2034. North America was the largest revenue-generating market in 2023.

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Astronics Corporation (ATRO) is expected to experience future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years, driven by several key factors:

  1. Sustained Demand and Backlog in Commercial and Military Aerospace: The company benefits from a robust backlog, which reached a record $674.5 million at the end of 2025, with approximately 79% anticipated to convert into revenue within the next twelve months. This growth is fueled by favorable market conditions, including increasing OEM build rates from major aircraft manufacturers like Boeing (specifically the 737 MAX program) and Airbus. Additionally, ongoing airline investments in cabin upgrades, such as in-seat power and in-flight connectivity solutions, and sustained global defense budgets supporting military aircraft programs, are driving demand for Astronics' core aerospace product offerings.
  2. Contributions from Strategic Acquisitions: Recent acquisitions are expected to bolster revenue. Specifically, the acquisition of Bühler Motor Aviation (BMA) is projected to add $20 million to $25 million in sales in 2026. These strategic moves, along with the acquisition of Envoy Aerospace, are enhancing Astronics' market position and expanding its capabilities in aerospace technologies and FAA certification.
  3. Growth and Profitability in the Test Systems Segment with Key Military Contracts: The Test Systems segment is anticipated to be a significant driver of growth. This segment is expected to see a positive inflection, largely due to major U.S. Army contracts, including the radio test program 4549/T, with volume production expected to commence in the second quarter of 2026 or shortly thereafter. This growth is also supported by broader defense modernization initiatives and the need for advanced electronics testing. The segment aims to achieve profitability in 2026 and beyond.
  4. Expansion into New Aircraft Programs and Platforms: Astronics' involvement in new aircraft types and high-profile military programs, such as the Bell V-280 aircraft electrical systems, is expected to enhance its market presence and contribute to future revenue generation.

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Share Issuance

  • In August 2023, Astronics initiated an "At-the-Market" (ATM) equity offering for up to $30 million.
  • Under this ATM offering, the company sold 1,334,228 shares of common stock, generating aggregate net proceeds of $21.3 million.
  • As of year-end 2023, approximately $8.2 million of capacity remained under the ATM program.

Outbound Investments

  • Astronics acquired Bühler Motor Aviation (BMA) on October 13, 2025.
  • The acquisition of BMA advanced Astronics' market leadership position in seat actuation and other motion systems for aircraft.

Capital Expenditures

  • Capital expenditures for the full year 2025 were $31.7 million, which included investments in previously deferred spending and the consolidation of operations in a new Seattle facility.
  • Planned capital expenditures for 2026 are projected to be between $40 million and $50 million, primarily for the remaining costs associated with the Seattle operation consolidation.
  • The company also plans to invest approximately $14 million to $18 million in 2026 for the rollout of a global enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, which will be reported as a cash outflow from operations.

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Peer Outperformance in Aerospace & Defense

ATRO has outperformed 94% of its 53 Aerospace & Defense peers over 5Y. Among the peers that beat it is HWM. Aerospace & Defense ranks 4th of 23 industries in Industrials by median 5Y return.
Share of Aerospace & Defense constituents that ATRO has outperformed, by holding period. Peers without a full price history over a given window are excluded from that window.
1Y
91%
of 69 industry peers · 85.5% return
3Y
88%
of 59 industry peers · 345.9% return
5Y
94%
of 53 industry peers · 469.5% return
Aerospace & Defense peers with revenue growth within 4pp of ATRO's that beat it on at least 2 of 3 windows, and by at least 20pp over 5Y. Growth is matched by construction, so the gap is largely a re-rating gap. The multiple column is the context for it.
Ticker Name Rev Growth 3Y Avg P/E 1Y3Y5Y 5Y Gap
ATRO Astronics 15.0% 40.2x 85.5%345.9%469.5%
HWM Howmet Aerospace 13.8% 49.1x 23.9%391.6%637.4% +168pp
Price returns, excluding dividends. P/E shown for context only and not used for matching.
Median price return by industry across the Industrials sector, ranked by 5Y. Aerospace & Defense is ATRO's own industry. Use this to see which corners of the sector have carried the returns.
Industry Names 1Y med3Y med5Y med Top 3 by 5Y
Construction & Engineering 31 12.7%109.6%196.6% CDNL 2642% · FIX 2380% · STRL 2143%
Marine Transportation 5 78.1%61.8%168.4% HOS 46637% · MATX 193% · KEX 168%
Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment 13 8.1%59.5%124.7% CAT 341% · ALSN 275% · WAB 226%
Aerospace & Defense ← 54 -1.3%64.3%71.0% ATI 1047% · FTAI 949% · HWM 637%
Rail Transportation 7 34.0%64.5%45.3% FSTR 144% · CSX 72% · UNP 56%
Passenger Ground Transportation 3 -21.7%35.1%42.4% UBER 84% · CAR 42% · LYFT -70%
Trading Companies & Distributors 19 6.3%35.0%40.9% DXPE 580% · AIT 293% · WCC 230%
Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components 71 7.9%43.0%38.3% CRS 1375% · PSIX 994% · EROC 630%
Diversified Support Services 32 12.7%30.3%34.0% LIME 3588% · TH 447% · WLFC 368%
Cargo Ground Transportation 16 37.5%5.4%33.5% XPO 264% · R 247% · CVLG 230%
Electrical Components & Equipment 41 14.4%56.4%21.7% POWL 2288% · BE 1304% · VRT 993%
Building Products 33 -11.2%2.7%18.3% LMB 640% · GFF 407% · PPIH 312%
Industrial Conglomerates 17 6.4%9.4%7.0% RCMT 482% · CSW 145% · CSL 81%
Environmental & Facilities Services 29 -9.0%26.7%-1.7% CECO 1049% · ADUR 387% · NVRI 384%
Agricultural & Farm Machinery 17 12.3%-5.7%-4.0% BLBD 218% · DE 103% · GENC 56%
Research & Consulting Services 13 -12.8%-25.5%-11.5% HURN 206% · CRAI 91% · GRNQ 79%
Data Processing & Outsourced Services 6 -33.5%-15.9%-25.2% EXLS 42% · BR 8% · G -24%
Passenger Airlines 11 1.9%2.8%-26.9% LTM 3321% · UAL 150% · SKYW 113%
Office Services & Supplies 9 8.9%22.2%-30.2% PBI 198% · TILE 145% · HNI 54%
Air Freight & Logistics 12 -10.2%-24.7%-38.3% CHRW 91% · FDX 68% · EXPD 59%
Security & Alarm Services 10 -34.4%15.9%-38.4% CIX 150% · MG 110% · NL 70%
Human Resource & Employment Services 22 0.4%-21.9%-38.7% BBSI 90% · ADP 50% · PAYX 23%
Airport Services 3 -71.3%-79.6%-57.6% JOBY -21% · ASLE -58% · UP -100%
Median of constituents with a full price history over each window. Top names are unfiltered by size in this render.

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Financials

ATROHIIFLYFBDTLYNXSPCXMedian
NameAstronicsHuntingt.Firefly .First Br.Lyntris Space Ex. 
Mkt Price73.98279.6921.130.6612.74151.2147.55
Mkt Cap3.211.03.4--886.77.2
Rev LTM94213,1852870-20,646942
Op Inc LTM126647-339-29--2,815-29
FCF LTM61-85-326-8--32,522-85
FCF 3Y Avg27307----167
CFO LTM103347-264-6-3,817103
CFO 3Y Avg48688----368

Growth & Margins

ATROHIIFLYFBDTLYNXSPCXMedian
NameAstronicsHuntingt.Firefly .First Br.Lyntris Space Ex. 
Rev Chg LTM14.5%14.0%179.2%---14.5%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg15.0%6.8%----10.9%
Rev Chg Q27.0%10.9%656.9%---27.0%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM6.2%2.6%55.2%---6.2%
Op Inc Chg LTM259.1%38.0%-52.2%---38.0%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg556.3%17.8%----287.0%
Op Mgn LTM13.4%4.9%-118.0%-6,168.0%--13.6%-13.6%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg6.0%5.2%----5.6%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM3.2%0.1%43.1%---3.2%
CFO/Rev LTM10.9%2.6%-92.1%-1,340.4%-18.5%2.6%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg5.2%5.8%----5.5%
FCF/Rev LTM6.4%-0.6%-113.8%-1,715.5%--157.5%-113.8%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg3.0%2.7%----2.8%

Valuation

ATROHIIFLYFBDTLYNXSPCXMedian
NameAstronicsHuntingt.Firefly .First Br.Lyntris Space Ex. 
Mkt Cap3.211.03.4--886.77.2
P/S3.40.811.9--42.97.6
P/Op Inc25.217.1-10.1---315.03.5
P/EBIT25.211.7-8.9---220.51.4
P/E40.216.7-9.4---139.63.7
P/CFO31.031.8-12.9--232.331.4
Total Yield2.5%7.9%-10.6%---0.7%0.9%
Dividend Yield0.0%2.0%0.0%--0.0%0.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg0.9%3.2%----2.1%
D/E0.10.30.0--0.00.1
Net D/E0.10.3-0.2---0.10.0

Returns

ATROHIIFLYFBDTLYNXSPCXMedian
NameAstronicsHuntingt.Firefly .First Br.Lyntris Space Ex. 
1M Rtn-20.8%-14.3%-20.8%-84.1%-15.1%8.0%-17.9%
3M Rtn-22.9%-5.6%-33.7%-84.1%-15.1%-6.1%-19.0%
6M Rtn15.7%-32.1%-10.0%-84.1%-15.1%-6.1%-12.5%
12M Rtn85.5%3.5%-51.7%-84.1%-15.1%-6.1%-10.6%
3Y Rtn345.9%39.7%-65.0%-84.1%-15.1%-6.1%-10.6%
1M Excs Rtn-14.6%-12.8%-19.2%-82.9%-13.9%4.6%-14.3%
3M Excs Rtn-25.5%-10.2%-49.9%-87.6%-18.7%-9.6%-22.1%
6M Excs Rtn-5.7%-46.7%-23.8%-98.8%-29.9%-20.8%-26.8%
12M Excs Rtn51.3%-12.7%-67.8%-101.3%-32.3%-23.3%-27.8%
3Y Excs Rtn259.1%-29.3%-136.5%-155.6%-86.6%-77.5%-82.1%

Comparison Analyses

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Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Aerospace797707605461365
Test Systems6589847480
Inter-segment Sales-0-0-0-0 
Total862795689535445


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Aerospace1136225-2-9
Test Systems-8-8-9-8-4
Net gain on sale of businesses    11
Total1055416-10-2


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Aerospace570499494481458
Test Systems120129123112105
Corporate1721172245
Total707649634615609


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$73.98 
Market Cap ($ Bil)3.2 
First Trading Date09/07/1984 
Distance from 52W High-22.9% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$73.91$72.33
DMA Trendupdown
Distance from DMA0.1%2.3%
 3M1YR
Volatility62.5%58.8%
Downside Capture262.73179.18
Upside Capture96.14219.37
Correlation (SPY)10.3%38.2%
ATRO Betas & Captures as of 8/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta4.392.991.291.951.731.34
Up Beta0.662.160.011.351.401.21
Down Beta8.221.380.181.181.131.12
Up Capture601%369%175%261%442%636%
Bmk +ve Days10213268138427
Stock +ve Days10223471140393
Down Capture657%374%223%212%145%108%
Bmk -ve Days11213259113324
Stock -ve Days11203056111349

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with ATRO
ATRO68.9%59.0%1.11-
Sector ETF (XLI)15.1%17.2%0.6548.0%
Equity (SPY)18.3%12.8%1.0336.8%
Gold (GLD)19.0%29.2%0.5923.3%
Commodities (DBC)48.3%20.6%1.80-8.1%
Real Estate (VNQ)7.6%13.6%0.2916.7%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-32.4%43.8%-0.7713.6%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with ATRO
ATRO40.9%56.4%0.82-
Sector ETF (XLI)12.0%17.6%0.5243.7%
Equity (SPY)12.5%17.2%0.5537.5%
Gold (GLD)18.7%18.8%0.8110.3%
Commodities (DBC)11.4%19.5%0.468.8%
Real Estate (VNQ)0.7%18.9%-0.0727.9%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)9.4%52.6%0.3620.9%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with ATRO
ATRO6.5%57.8%0.35-
Sector ETF (XLI)13.3%20.1%0.5852.8%
Equity (SPY)15.2%17.9%0.7244.5%
Gold (GLD)12.3%16.3%0.623.7%
Commodities (DBC)8.7%18.1%0.3918.1%
Real Estate (VNQ)4.7%20.7%0.1939.0%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)63.2%66.2%1.0314.8%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date8312026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity3.3 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 81520262.3%
Average Daily Volume0.6 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest6.0 days
Basic Shares Quantity43.0 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares7.8%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 9/14/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
8/11/202617.3%15.0%-1.9%
5/12/20262.3%1.4%21.1%
2/24/2026-0.7%-4.7%-13.9%
1/8/202611.3%22.9%31.5%
11/4/2025-1.3%-0.1%6.6%
8/6/2025-15.2%-3.2%9.4%
5/6/202516.6%26.8%37.5%
3/4/202524.8%23.2%23.3%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive111115
# Negative13139
Median Positive6.9%7.2%16.1%
Median Negative-8.8%-5.9%-15.0%
Max Positive24.8%26.8%87.8%
Max Negative-19.5%-19.8%-23.4%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
8/11/202617.3%15.0%-1.9%
5/12/20262.3%1.4%21.1%
2/24/2026-0.7%-4.7%-13.9%
1/8/202611.3%22.9%31.5%
11/4/2025-1.3%-0.1%6.6%
8/6/2025-15.2%-3.2%9.4%
5/6/202516.6%26.8%37.5%
3/4/202524.8%23.2%23.3%
1/10/20252.8%7.2%21.2%
11/6/2024-11.9%-19.8%-20.1%
8/1/2024-7.7%-12.8%2.7%
5/2/20246.7%8.1%17.2%
1/9/20246.9%3.2%15.4%
11/8/2023-13.4%-5.9%-8.5%
8/3/2023-19.5%-19.1%-16.7%
5/9/20235.0%6.6%16.1%
3/2/2023-6.4%-14.0%-15.0%
11/15/2022-14.4%-6.7%9.4%
8/10/2022-0.2%6.2%-23.4%
11/8/2021-0.5%-2.2%-22.2%
8/6/2021-9.2%-12.7%-12.5%
5/6/2021-8.8%-4.1%9.7%
2/23/202110.2%-2.3%4.5%
10/30/20204.8%6.1%87.8%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive111115
# Negative13139
Median Positive6.9%7.2%16.1%
Median Negative-8.8%-5.9%-15.0%
Max Positive24.8%26.8%87.8%
Max Negative-19.5%-19.8%-23.4%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202608/12/202610-Q
03/31/202605/13/202610-Q
12/31/202502/26/202610-K
09/30/202511/06/202510-Q
06/30/202508/07/202510-Q
03/31/202505/07/202510-Q
12/31/202403/05/202510-K
09/30/202411/07/202410-Q
06/30/202408/05/202410-Q
03/31/202405/06/202410-Q
12/31/202303/05/202410-K
09/30/202311/09/202310-Q
06/30/202308/07/202310-Q
03/31/202305/10/202310-Q
12/31/202203/10/202310-K
09/30/202211/15/202210-Q
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202608/12/202610-Q
03/31/202605/13/202610-Q
12/31/202502/26/202610-K
09/30/202511/06/202510-Q
06/30/202508/07/202510-Q
03/31/202505/07/202510-Q
12/31/202403/05/202510-K
09/30/202411/07/202410-Q
06/30/202408/05/202410-Q
03/31/202405/06/202410-Q
12/31/202303/05/202410-K
09/30/202311/09/202310-Q
06/30/202308/07/202310-Q
03/31/202305/10/202310-Q
12/31/202203/10/202310-K
09/30/202211/15/202210-Q
06/30/202208/11/202210-Q
03/31/202205/09/202210-Q
12/31/202103/04/202210-K
09/30/202111/09/202110-Q
06/30/202108/09/202110-Q
03/31/202105/10/202110-Q
12/31/202003/01/202110-K
09/30/202010/30/202010-Q
06/30/202008/04/202010-Q
03/31/202005/07/202010-Q
12/31/201903/02/202010-K
09/30/201911/07/201910-Q

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 8/12/2026

Latest: Q2 2026 Earnings Reported 8/11/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q3 2026 RevenueReported265.00 Mil270.00 Mil275.00 Mil   
2026 RevenueReported1.02 Bil1.03 Bil1.04 Bil4.6% RaisedGuidance: 985.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Capital ExpendituresReported40.00 Mil42.50 Mil45.00 Mil0 AffirmedGuidance: 42.50 Mil for 2026


Prior: Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 5/12/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q2 2026 RevenueReported245.00 Mil247.50 Mil250.00 Mil   
2026 ERP Project SpendReported15.00 Mil16.00 Mil17.00 Mil   
2026 RevenueReported970.00 Mil985.00 Mil1.00 Bil1.5% RaisedGuidance: 970.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Revenue GrowthReported 14.0%    
2026 Capital ExpendituresReported40.00 Mil42.50 Mil45.00 Mil-5.6% LoweredGuidance: 45.00 Mil for 2026

Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 2/24/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q1 2026 RevenueReported220.00 Mil225.00 Mil230.00 Mil   
2026 RevenueReported950.00 Mil970.00 Mil990.00 Mil0 AffirmedGuidance: 970.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Capital ExpendituresReported40.00 Mil45.00 Mil50.00 Mil   

Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 1/8/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 RevenueReported950.00 Mil970.00 Mil990.00 Mil13.8% Higher NewGuidance: 852.00 Mil for 2025
2026 Revenue GrowthReported10.0%12.5%15.0%   

Insider Activity

Updated 8/26/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Mulato, James DirectSell1203202553.249,734518,2381,441,623Form
2Mulato, James DirectSell912202538.211,00038,2101,615,779Form
3Mulato, James DirectSell912202537.731294,86740,220Form
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Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Mulato, James DirectSell1203202553.249,734518,2381,441,623Form
2Mulato, James DirectSell912202538.211,00038,2101,615,779Form
3Mulato, James DirectSell912202537.731294,86740,220Form

Investor Activity (13F)

Updated Sep 14, 2026
13F holdings as of Mar 31, 2026 (Q1 2026)

Active managers (13F portfolio over $250M, at least 3 holdings) with a position over $5M that is either over 10% of their portfolio or held in a concentrated book of 50 or fewer total positions. Index/ETF, sovereign, bank, community-bank and charitable/donor-advised filers are excluded.

Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Pertento Partners LLP$54.4 Mil5.8%15New13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Pertento Partners LLP$54.4 Mil5.8%15New13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
ACK Asset Management LLC$32.4 Mil4.1%23Exited13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Pertento Partners LLP$54.4 Mil5.8%15New13F
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