Huntington Ingalls consensus settles at Hold, shares track defense sector peers
27.06.2026 - 09:37:38 | ad-hoc-news.de
By Anna Wagner, Analysts & Consensus desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-27, 09:37.
Huntington Ingalls (US4464131063) sits on an average Wall Street rating of Hold, with the NYSE-listed shares reflecting cautious but stable sentiment toward the U.S. defense shipbuilder. MarketBeat reports that eleven research firms currently cover the stock, with a consensus Hold recommendation.
What analysts are saying now
According to a June 27 MarketBeat summary, the Huntington Ingalls shares carry an aggregate Hold rating from the analyst community, based on the views of eleven firms that follow the stock. The same overview cites an "equal weight" stance and a 400 dollar price objective from a Wells Fargo & Company initiation published in early April. The MarketBeat analyst consensus report underlines that the prevailing view is neither aggressively bullish nor overtly negative.
Within that consensus picture, Wall Street Zen shifted its stance on Huntington Ingalls from Buy to Hold in a research note dated May 18, signaling a more measured outlook after the stock’s earlier gains. In a separate move, Weiss Ratings also moved its rating from a buy (b-) tier to a hold (c+) tier in early May, reinforcing the more neutral tone around the name.
How the stock has been trading
MarketBeat data show that Huntington Ingalls opened Friday trading on the NYSE at 281.28 dollars, with the prior session’s close at the same level and after-hours quotes ticking slightly higher to 281.50 dollars on June 26. Over the past twelve months, the shares have traded between a 52-week low of 236.65 dollars and a 52-week high of 460.00 dollars, indicating marked volatility for a large U.S. defense contractor. The MarketBeat price and performance overview places the current level below both the 50-day moving average of 320.78 dollars and the 200-day moving average of 369.20 dollars.
The stock thus trades at a discount to its medium- and longer-term trend levels, while still well above the 52-week low. In sector terms, Huntington Ingalls aligns with other U.S.-listed defense names such as General Dynamics and Lockheed Martin, where investor focus remains on order visibility, margins and capital returns in the current Pentagon budget cycle, as reflected in broader NYSE defense basket performance discussed in recent market commentary.
All news and analysis on the Huntington Ingalls shares
Price data, ratings history and previous corporate disclosures on the Huntington Ingalls shares can be found bundled in the dedicated topic overview.
The business behind the stock
Huntington Ingalls, now operating under the HII brand, generates most of its revenue by designing and building military ships and providing related services for the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard. Its three main divisions cover Newport News shipbuilding, Ingalls shipbuilding and mission technologies, including engineering services and defense electronics, as described in recent company materials and filings.
Where the shares trade today
The Huntington Ingalls shares (US4464131063) traded on the NYSE at 281.28 dollars at the close on 2026-06-26, according to MarketBeat data, with a slight after-hours change to 281.50 dollars later that day.
Key data on the Huntington Ingalls shares
- Company: Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.
- ISIN: US4464131063
- WKN: A1H68M
- Ticker: HII
- Trading venue: NYSE
- Price (as of 2026-06-26, 21:00): 281.28 USD
- Market cap: approximately 11.3 billion USD (as of 2026-06-26)
- Sector / industry: Industrials / Aerospace & Defense
- Index membership: S&P 400 MidCap (U.S.)
- Next earnings date: 2026-08-06
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any securities. All data are based on sources considered reliable but cannot be guaranteed. Investors should conduct their own research or consult a licensed financial advisor before making investment decisions.
