Whether you see them or not, industrials businesses play a crucial part in our daily activities. Still, their generally high capital requirements expose them to the ups and downs of economic cycles, and the market seems to be baking in a prolonged downturn
as the industry has shed 10.7% over the past six months. This performance was worse than the S&P 500’s 1.9% loss.
A number of stocks jumped in the pre-market session after the major indices rebounded (Nasdaq +2.0%, S&P 500 +1.5%) as President Trump postponed the planned 50% tariff on European Union imports, shifting the start date to July 9, 2025.
Investors looking for hidden gems should keep an eye on small-cap stocks because they’re frequently overlooked by Wall Street.
Many opportunities exist in this part of the market, but it is also a high-risk, high-reward environment due to the lack of reliable analyst price targets.
Aerospace and defense technology solutions provider Astronics Corporation (NASDAQ:ATRO) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q1 CY2025, with sales up 11.3% year on year to $205.9 million. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $840 million at the midpoint came in 0.9% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.44 per share was 46.7% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Aerospace and defense technology solutions provider Astronics Corporation (NASDAQ:ATRO)
will be reporting results tomorrow afternoon. Here’s what to look for.
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after President Trump criticized the Federal Reserve's approach to interest rate cuts, warning that the pace was slow and could hinder economic growth. Trump's comments added pressure to an already sensitive market, raising concerns about political interference in monetary policy.
Since April 2020, the S&P 500 has delivered a total return of 85%. But one standout stock has more than doubled the market - over the past five years, Astronics has surged 197% to $24 per share. Its momentum hasn’t stopped as it’s also gained 14.1% in the last six months thanks to its solid quarterly results, beating the S&P by 23%.
The end of the earnings season is always a good time to take a step back and see who shined (and who not so much). Let’s take a look at how aerospace stocks fared in Q4, starting with Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB).
Earnings results often indicate what direction a company will take in the months ahead. With Q4 behind us, let’s have a look at Moog (NYSE:MOG.A) and its peers.
As the craze of earnings season draws to a close, here’s a look back at some of the most exciting (and some less so) results from Q4. Today, we are looking at aerospace stocks, starting with Astronics (NASDAQ:ATRO).
The end of the earnings season is always a good time to take a step back and see who shined (and who not so much). Let’s take a look at how aerospace stocks fared in Q4, starting with Boeing (NYSE:BA).
Shares of aerospace and defense technology solutions provider Astronics Corporation (NASDAQ:ATRO)
jumped 24.3% in the morning session after the company reported impressive fourth quarter 2024 results that blew past analysts' EBITDA and revenue estimates. Sales rose nearly 7%, driven by double-digit growth in its Aerospace segment, which was impressive given anticipated headwinds related to Boeing's 737 production pause. Gross profit climbed over 25% as higher sales volumes and improved production efficiencies boosted margins.
Aerospace and defense technology solutions provider Astronics Corporation (NASDAQ:ATRO) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q4 CY2024, with sales up 6.8% year on year to $208.5 million. Guidance for next quarter’s revenue was better than expected at $197.5 million at the midpoint, 2% above analysts’ estimates. Its GAAP loss of $0.08 per share was significantly below analysts’ consensus estimates.
Aerospace and defense technology solutions provider Astronics Corporation (NASDAQ:ATRO)
will be reporting earnings tomorrow after the bell. Here’s what you need to know.
As the Q3 earnings season wraps, let’s dig into this quarter’s best and worst performers in the aerospace industry, including Astronics (NASDAQ:ATRO) and its peers.
