Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) reported its 2025 results on Thursday, beating quarterly profit estimates but sending its shares down 11% due to negative free cash flow. The company attributed the use of $600 million in working capital to the unwinding of fourth-quarter benefits. S.
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Throughput growth was a key theme, with the company reporting approximately 14% shipbuilding throughput growth in 2025 and targeting another 15% increase in 2026. HII invested over $400 million in capital improvements during the year, aiming to modernize facilities and improve workflow efficiency. The company delivered several notable ships, including guided missile destroyers and submarines, and signed a memorandum of agreement with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries to accelerate ship production.
Overall, HII's results reflect the growing demand for its products and services, particularly in the nuclear-powered submarine sector. S. Navy seeks to accelerate fleet recapitalization, HII is well-positioned to benefit from this trend.
Huntington Ingalls' strong delivery of 2025 results underscores the growing demand for its products and services, particularly in the nuclear-powered submarine sector. As the U.S. Navy continues to accelerate fleet recapitalization efforts, HII's position as a leading shipbuilder is likely to remain solid.
