NYSE$HII
Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc · Q4 2019 earnings
Q4 2019 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Huntington Ingalls reported an increase in revenue and backlog, driven by shipbuilding contracts, but experienced a decrease in operating income due to goodwill impairment.
Huntington Ingalls Industries reported a 9.7% increase in Q4 revenues to $2.4 billion, driven by growth in Newport News Shipbuilding. Diluted earnings per share were $3.61, while adjusted diluted earnings per share was $4.36. New contract awards totaled $9.7 billion, resulting in a total backlog of $46.5 billion.
- Q4 revenues increased by 9.7% to $2.4 billion compared to the same period in 2018.
- Diluted earnings per share were $3.61, while adjusted diluted earnings per share was $4.36, excluding non-cash asset impairment charges.
- New contract awards in Q4 totaled $9.7 billion, bringing total backlog to $46.5 billion.
- The company's shipbuilding results were in line with expectations, with positive operating momentum in both shipyards.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Huntington Ingalls · Revenue · Quarterly
$2.41B
Revenue by segment
Huntington Ingalls · $2.46B total across 3 segments · Q4 2019
- Newport News Shipbuilding$1.39B—56.5%
- Ingalls Shipbuilding$702M—28.5%
- Mission Technologies$369M—15.0%
Forward guidance
Huntington Ingalls Industries did not provide specific forward guidance in this earnings report. However, they mentioned that they have entered 2020 with very positive operating momentum and an unprecedented backlog of shipbuilding work.
Tailwinds
- Very positive operating momentum after achieving key program milestones.
- Unprecedented backlog of shipbuilding work serving as a strong foundation.
- Actively shaping business portfolio to optimize long-term value creation.
- Focusing on markets aligned with Navy and broader customer priorities.
- Shipbuilding results were in line with expectations.
Headwinds
- Non-cash asset impairment charges totaling $35 million.
- Decision to divest its oil and gas business.
- Operating income decreased compared to the same quarter last year.
- Segment operating loss for Technical Solutions due to goodwill impairment.
- Decreased segment operating income for Ingalls Shipbuilding.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2019
-0.6%
Avg return
Earnings day
-2.3%
Avg return
5 days after
-1.1%
Avg return
30 days after
52%
33 / 64 earnings
Positive
+10.1%
Q4 2017
Best reaction
-24.5%
Q3 2024
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +2.6% | -13.0% | -19.4% | |
| Q4 2025 | -10.6% | -3.3% | +3.9% | |
| Q3 2025 | +7.0% | +5.9% | +5.1% | |
| Q1 2025 | -1.2% | +1.1% | -3.2% | |
| Q4 2024 | -18.3% | -14.2% | +0.2% | |
| Q3 2024 | -24.5% | -22.9% | -21.0% | |
| Q2 2024 | -5.9% | -8.4% | +1.0% | |
| Q1 2024 | -11.1% | -10.3% | -8.6% | |
| Q4 2023 | +3.7% | +2.8% | +13.0% | |
| Q3 2023 | +5.9% | +5.1% | +8.0% | |
| Q2 2023 | -0.4% | -0.8% | -3.1% | |
| Q1 2023 | +0.3% | -1.2% | +5.4% | |
| Q4 2022 | -1.9% | -4.2% | -7.9% | |
| Q3 2022 | -3.9% | -3.6% | -5.2% | |
| Q2 2022 | +4.1% | +3.1% | +3.7% | |
| Q1 2022 | -2.7% | -5.6% | -4.2% | |
| Q4 2021 | -1.8% | -3.8% | +10.1% | |
| Q3 2021 | -3.0% | -2.6% | -9.4% | |
| Q2 2021 | +2.6% | +3.3% | +1.4% | |
| Q1 2021 | +1.9% | +0.9% | +4.4% | |
| Q4 2020 | +5.0% | +4.4% | +16.3% | |
| Q3 2020 | +1.3% | +7.2% | +11.3% | |
| Q2 2020 | -6.0% | -5.7% | -17.4% | |
| Q1 2020 | +1.1% | -2.9% | +13.4% | |
| Q4 2019 | -8.8% | -12.1% | -33.9% | |
| Q3 2019 | +7.4% | +8.5% | +8.3% | |
| Q2 2019 | -9.7% | -9.7% | -8.5% | |
| Q1 2019 | -5.0% | -6.5% | -8.1% | |
| Q4 2018 | +1.7% | +0.9% | -5.4% | |
| Q3 2018 | -4.5% | -8.9% | -15.2% | |
| Q2 2018 | +2.8% | +1.8% | +6.5% | |
| Q1 2018 | -9.1% | -4.3% | -3.7% | |
| Q4 2017 | +10.1% | +10.2% | +5.3% | |
| Q3 2017 | +3.9% | +2.5% | +1.6% | |
| Q2 2017 | +2.8% | +2.8% | +3.3% | |
| Q1 2017 | -2.8% | -2.5% | -3.6% | |
| Q4 2016 | +3.0% | +3.4% | +3.9% | |
| Q3 2016 | -8.3% | -6.0% | +13.1% | |
| Q2 2016 | -2.4% | -2.8% | -4.2% | |
| Q1 2016 | +6.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -1.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +7.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -1.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -11.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +7.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +1.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +6.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -3.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +4.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +4.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +0.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -0.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +5.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -0.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +6.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -6.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -1.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | -0.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -0.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +4.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +4.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +0.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +0.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +0.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | — | — | — |
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