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Innovative Solutions and Support (ISSC)

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$13.51
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Profit since last BUY82.32%
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08/14/2025: ISSC (4-star) is a REGULAR-BUY. BUY since 65 days. Profits (82.32%). Updated daily EoD!

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Above Average Performance

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Number of Analysts

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1 Analysts rated it

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1 Year Target Price $11.3

1 Year Target Price $11.3

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$11.3 Target price
52w Low $5.3
Current$13.51
52w High $20

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 140.74%
Avg. Invested days 50
Today’s Advisory WEAK BUY
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 237.83M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 22.15
1Y Target Price 11.3
Price to earnings Ratio 22.15
1Y Target Price 11.3
Volume (30-day avg) 1
Beta 0.99
52 Weeks Range 5.30 - 20.00
Updated Date 08/14/2025
52 Weeks Range 5.30 - 20.00
Updated Date 08/14/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.61

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 2025-08-07
When Before Market
Estimate 0.14
Actual 0.14

Profitability

Profit Margin 16.61%
Operating Margin (TTM) 31.84%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 13.19%
Return on Equity (TTM) 22.77%

Valuation

Trailing PE 22.15
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 373505653
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.66
Enterprise Value 373505653
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.66
Enterprise Value to Revenue 5.74
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 20.77
Shares Outstanding 17604200
Shares Floating 14670951
Shares Outstanding 17604200
Shares Floating 14670951
Percent Insiders 17.04
Percent Institutions 40.73

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Innovative Solutions and Support

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Innovative Solutions & Support, Inc. (IS&S) was founded in 1988. It designs and manufactures flight navigation systems, flight displays, engine displays, and various other systems for commercial and military aircraft.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Airborne Systems: Design, development, certification, manufacture, sale and support of IS&S's integrated avionics systems and components for commercial, military, business and regional aviation aircraft.
  • Services: Provides services and support for all IS&S products including MRO.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The company is led by its executive team, including the CEO and CFO, and operates with a functional organizational structure focusing on engineering, manufacturing, sales, and support.

Top Products and Market Share

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  • Flat Panel Display Systems: IS&S's Flat Panel Display Systems provide critical flight information to pilots. These are used in cockpit upgrades. Market share is difficult to pinpoint exactly but IS&S focuses on specific retrofit markets. Competitors include Collins Aerospace and Honeywell.
  • ThrustSense Autothrottle: The ThrustSense Autothrottle is a retrofit solution designed to reduce pilot workload and improve flight safety. IS&S dominates the retrofit market for this specific autothrottle solution. Competitors are limited, mainly retrofit solutions from larger avionics companies like Honeywell.
  • Flight Management Systems: IS&S's Flight Management Systems (FMS) provide navigation and flight planning capabilities. While not a market leader in new aircraft, IS&S competes in specific segments. Competitors include Honeywell, Collins Aerospace, and Garmin.

Market Dynamics

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The aviation industry is currently experiencing growth, driven by increased passenger traffic and a demand for modernized aircraft. The avionics segment is benefiting from the upgrade and retrofit markets.

Positioning

IS&S is positioned as a provider of niche avionics solutions, particularly in the retrofit market. Its competitive advantage lies in its ability to provide cost-effective and certified solutions for older aircraft.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The global avionics market is expected to reach hundreds of billions of dollars over the next decade. IS&S targets specific retrofit sub-segments, capturing a fraction of the total market but maintaining a strong position in its niche.

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Strengths

  • Strong position in retrofit market
  • Certified and proven solutions
  • Experienced engineering team
  • Strong relationships with aircraft manufacturers

Weaknesses

  • Smaller size compared to major competitors
  • Limited marketing resources
  • Dependence on specific aircraft models
  • Concentration of revenue in certain segments

Opportunities

  • Growing demand for avionics upgrades
  • Expansion into new aircraft platforms
  • Partnerships with larger avionics companies
  • Adoption of new technologies such as AI and machine learning in avionics

Threats

  • Competition from larger avionics manufacturers
  • Economic downturn impacting airline profitability
  • Regulatory changes affecting avionics requirements
  • Supply chain disruptions

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • HON
  • LMT
  • GAR

Competitive Landscape

IS&S is smaller compared to HON and LMT but has a niche in specific retrofit markets. GAR competes in certain avionics segments.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historical growth has been moderate, driven by retrofit market demand.

Future Projections: Future growth is dependent on new product development and market expansion. Analyst estimates vary.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives may include new product launches and partnerships with other aviation companies.

Summary

Innovative Solutions & Support (ISSC) occupies a niche position in the avionics retrofit market. They have proven certified solutions, their small size poses a challenge against the larger competitors. They should expand partnerships and consider new technologies to grow.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • Company Website
  • Public SEC Filings
  • Aviation Industry Reports

Disclaimers:

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About Innovative Solutions and Support

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters Exton, PA, United States
IPO Launch date 2000-08-04
President, CEO & Director Dr. Shahram Askarpour
Sector Industrials
Industry Aerospace & Defense
Full time employees 133
Full time employees 133

Innovative Solutions and Support, Inc., a systems integrator, designs, develops, manufactures, sells, and services flight guidance, autothrottles, and cockpit display systems in the United States and internationally. The company offers air data products, a self-sensing air data computing device. It also offers flat panel displays, global positioning units, indicators, flight management system, LPV navigator, standby instrument, utilities management system, inertial reference and communication and navigation products; and magnetic variation related software products. In addition, the company operates various manufacturer system software. Innovative Solutions and Support, Inc. serves commercial air transport carriers and corporate/general aviation companies, the Department of Defense and its commercial contractors, aircraft operators, aircraft modification centers, government agencies, and foreign militaries, as well as original equipment manufacturers. The company was incorporated in 1988 and is based in Exton, Pennsylvania.