Citigroup has initiated coverage on Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc (HII) with a Buy rating, effective December 11, 2025. This marks the firm's first assessment of the company, reflecting its analysis of the business, industry dynamics, and growth prospects.
Huntington Ingalls Industries, headquartered in Newport News, Virginia, is a leading player in the Aerospace & Defense sector. The company employs approximately 44,000 full-time staff and specializes in shipbuilding, delivering critical capabilities ranging from ships to unmanned systems and integrated solutions across various domains. Its operations are divided into three segments: Ingalls Shipbuilding, Newport News Shipbuilding, and Mission Technologies.
As of now, Huntington Ingalls Industries has a market capitalization of $12.0 billion, a P/E ratio of 21.06, and an EPS of 14.48. The company has also maintained a substantial dividend yield of 180.7%. Upcoming earnings reports are scheduled for July 29, 2026, with an expected EPS of $4.43 and revenue of $3.3 billion, followed by another report on April 29, 2026, with an estimated EPS of $3.90 and revenue of $3.0 billion.
Analyst ratings provide insights based on research and financial models. However, they reflect assumptions and estimates that may not always materialize as anticipated. Investment decisions should take into account various factors, including company fundamentals, competitive positioning, industry trends, and individual financial goals. Analyst opinions should serve as one of many inputs in the investment decision-making process.
It's important to note that analyst ratings can evolve over time as new information surfaces. As of December 1, 2025, the consensus rating for Huntington Ingalls Industries is categorized as Buy, with 2 Strong Buy, 5 Buy, 7 Hold, 1 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell ratings in total.