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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/14/2025: ISSC (4-star) is a REGULAR-BUY. BUY since 65 days. Profits (82.32%). Updated daily EoD!
1 Year Target Price $11.3
1 Year Target Price $11.3
1 | Strong Buy |
0 | Buy |
0 | Hold |
0 | Sell |
0 | Strong Sell |
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 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Innovative Solutions and Support

Company Overview
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.
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 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
Key Offerings
- 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
Industry Overview
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.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
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
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.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Website
- Public SEC Filings
- Aviation Industry Reports
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on available information and is not financial advice. Market data is subject to change.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
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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 | Website https://innovative-ss.com |
Full time employees 133 | Website https://innovative-ss.com |
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.

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