{
  "id": 17071411,
  "title": "Earnings call transcript: HII beats Q3 2026 estimates as backlog swells",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/earnings-call-transcript-hii-beats-q3-2026-estimates-as-backlog-swells",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-29T14:25:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
    "slug": "investing-com",
    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/transcripts/earnings-call-transcript-hii-beats-q3-2026-estimates-as-backlog-swells-93CH-4984303"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "HII reported earnings that surpassed expectations for the third quarter of 2026, with adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $5.48, exceeding the estimated $4.36 and revenue of $3.5 billion, surpassing the forecasted $3.38 billion. The shipbuilder raised its full-year revenue outlook and disclosed a record $32.4 billion in new contract awards during the quarter. In premarket trading, HII's shares increased by 8.61% to $303.30, up from the previous close of $279.26. This substantial earnings beat reflected a 25.7% increase in EPS over forecasts and a 48.9% rise in diluted EPS. Revenue growth of 10.8% over the previous year and a net earnings increase of 49.7% contributed to the positive sentiment. The company's backlog expanded to $86.2 billion, excluding a $5.1 billion contract for a CVN-75 refueling. Shipbuilding revenue grew by 13.9% to $2.8 billion, accounting for about 80% of total sales, with Newport News revenue rising 18.1% and Ingalls revenue increasing 5.8%. Mission Technologies also saw a rise in revenue and operating income, contributing to the overall performance. The company's position as a key supplier to the U.S. Navy was reinforced, with approximately 90% of expected shipbuilding revenue through 2030 already under contract. HII's strong financial health, reflected by an Altman Z-Score of 3.53 and a fair InvestingPro Financial Health score, positions the company well to meet its growth plans. Investors responded promptly to the earnings release, driving up the stock price even before markets opened.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}