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Astronics Corporation(ATRO)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
4-STAR RATING
PASS
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$54.71
11/06/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for ATRO

11/06/2026: ATRO (4-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Astronics Corporation is a specialized provider of electrical power and lighting systems for the aerospace and defense markets. The company has established a strong niche presence by supplying critical components for commercial aircraft interiors and reliable test systems. Its primary growth story involves capitalizing on the sustained demand for aircraft upgrades and modernizing test platforms. However, investors must consider risks such as commercial aviation cyclicality, reliance on aircraft build rates, and competitive pressure from much larger aerospace firms. As a non-dividend-paying stock, it primarily suits investors seeking cyclical growth exposure and should be monitored for changes in OEM production schedules and sector-wide demand trends.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitAstronics offers exposure to aerospace growth cycles but exhibits cyclical volatility.
Momentum investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveThe stock can exhibit strong price trends during periods of aerospace sector expansion.
Value investorMixed fitValuation is often tied to cyclical earnings, making it attractive only at specific cycle points.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not currently pay a dividend, making it unsuitable for income-focused portfolios.
Low-risk investorWeak fitSmall-cap aerospace stocks carry higher operational and market-related risks.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock is susceptible to sharp price swings based on aircraft production news.
Valuation riskMediumEarnings multiples can expand or contract rapidly based on sector sentiment.
Competition risk (Aerospace Systems)Medium / highLarge incumbents can leverage scale to challenge niche products.
Business qualityMediumThe company has strong technical moats but faces cyclical headwinds.
Dividend incomeLow / noneNo dividend payments are made to shareholders.
Execution riskMediumOperational success depends on managing complex supply chains.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 128.81%
Avg. Invested days 48
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
ATRO receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
ATRO has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+281.1%) and solid cash generation (FCF margin 5.0%) are partially offset by moderate revenue growth (+8.4%), soft profitability (net margin 3.4%), modest insider ownership of 1.95%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
ATRO's financial health is supported by solid liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 42.0%). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is ATRO's strongest growth driver at +281.1% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, free-cash-flow growth (+94.8%, strong) is also strong, while revenue growth (+8.4%, moderate) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 90.6% and approximately 111.7% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 1.95% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 7.11%
State Street Corp 4.77%
American Century Companies Inc 3.34%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 3.30%
Capital Research & Mgmt Co - Division 3 3.08%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
ATRO generates approximately $299 of gross profit, $89 of operating income, and $50 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Soft margins and solid cash conversion support a 3-star rating, while capital efficiency is moderate.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 8.10%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
ATRO has a high-quality, liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Quality TiltHigh VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 2.35B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 29.9
1Y Target Price 98
Price to earnings Ratio 29.9
1Y Target Price 98
Volume (30-day avg) 516.7K shares
Beta 1.34
52 Weeks Range 36.51 - 94.46
Updated Date 11/08/2026
52 Weeks Range 36.51 - 94.46
Updated Date 11/08/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.83

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Aerospace SegmentIn-seat power, lighting, and cockpit electronics.This is the primary revenue engine linked to airline fleet updates.
Test Systems SegmentAutomated testing for semiconductor and avionics reliability.Provides stable, specialized technical revenue streams.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-11-10
When After Market
Estimate 0.75
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin 8.4%
Operating Margin (TTM) 14.8%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 11.16%
Return on Equity (TTM) 33.68%

Valuation

Trailing PE 29.9
Forward PE 46.95
Enterprise Value 2.70B
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.5
Enterprise Value 2.70B
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.5
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.87
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 18.08
Shares Outstanding 36.11M
Shares Floating 40.33M
Shares Outstanding 36.11M
Shares Floating 40.33M
Percent Insiders 1.95
Percent Institutions 90.62

Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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