HII is the sole builder of US nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two submarine yards. AUKUS demand for Virginia-class is creating multi-decade backlog. Mission Technologies cyber/AI franchise levered to classified budget growth. Workforce expansion at Newport News and Ingalls is the binding constraint, not demand.
Thesis reviewed May 29, 2026
Huntington Ingalls Industries is headquartered in United States, which is currently showing moderate signals.
🇺🇸United States59NEUTRALView United States risk detail →🛡Defense100WATCH| Ticker | Company | Score | Gap | Signal Δ | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEI | HEICO Corporation | 90 | +12% | ↓29% | ENTRY |
| AIR | Airbus SE | 90 | +13% | ↓29% | ENTRY |
| LMT | Lockheed Martin | 90 | +9% | ↓29% | ENTRY |
| BA | The Boeing Company | 90 | +9% | ↓29% | NEUTRAL |
| AXON | Axon Enterprise Inc. | 90 | +10% | ↓29% | ENTRY |
| NOC | Northrop Grumman Corporation | 90 | +17% | ↓29% | ENTRY |
| GD | General Dynamics Corporation | 90 | +15% | ↓29% | ENTRY |
Investors who hold HII may also have indirect exposure through these country funds.
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| Politician | Party | Type | Amount | Trade Date | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian BabinTX | R | Sell | Unknown amount | May 5, 26 | -6.0% |