HII Stock Surges 11% With A 5-day Winning Spree On New Navy Contract
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) stock hit day 5-day winning streak, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to a 11%. The company market cap has surged by about $1.3 Bil over the last 5 days, and currently stands at $14 Bil.
The stock has YTD (year-to-date) return of 92.5% compared to 17.9% for S&P 500. This calls for re-evaluation of stock’s valuation, and find out whether this is an opportunity, or a trap.
What Triggered The Rally?
| Catalyst | Details | Impact | Date |
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| U.S. Navy Contract for New Small Surface Combatant Ships |
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2025-12-19 |
| Citigroup Initiates Coverage with a ‘Buy’ Rating and $376 Price Target |
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2025-12-12 |
Opportunity or Trap?
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Below is our take on valuation.
There are several things to fear in HII stock given its overall Weak operating performance and financial condition. This isn’t appropriately reflected in the stock’s Moderate valuation which is why we think it is Unattractive (For details, see Buy or Sell HII).
But here is the real interesting point.
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Returns vs S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for HII stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | HII | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 5D (Current Streak) | 10.6% | 3.1% |
| 1M (21D) | 15.2% | 3.4% |
| 3M (63D) | 31.6% | 5.0% |
| YTD 2025 | 92.5% | 17.9% |
| 2024 | -25.7% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 15.2% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | 26.3% | -19.4% |
However, big gains can follow sharp reversals – but how has HII behaved after prior drops? See HII Dip Buyer Analysis to learn more.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 128 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 7 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 58 | 6 |
| 4D | 22 | 0 |
| 5D | 38 | 0 |
| 6D | 8 | 0 |
| 7D or more | 2 | 1 |
| Total >=3 D | 128 | 7 |
Key Financials for Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $11.5 Bil | $11.5 Bil |
| Operating Income | $744.0 Mil | $486.0 Mil |
| Net Income | $681.0 Mil | $550.0 Mil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ1 | 2025 FQ2 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $2.7 Bil | $3.1 Bil |
| Operating Income | $148.0 Mil | $155.0 Mil |
| Net Income | $149.0 Mil | $152.0 Mil |
While HII stock looks attractive given its winning streak, investing in a single stock without detailed, thorough analysis can be risky. The Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio, with a collection of 30 stocks, has a track record of comfortably outperforming its benchmark that includes all 3 — the S&P 500, S&P mid-cap, and Russell 2000 indices. Why is that? As a group, HQ Portfolio stocks provided better returns with less risk versus the benchmark index; less of a roller-coaster ride, as evident in HQ Portfolio performance metrics.