Astronics (OTCMKTS:ATROB) Shares Gap Up - Time to Buy?

Key Points

• Gapped up: Shares opened at $78.75 versus the prior close of $73.50 (about +4.3%), but just 100 shares traded at the open, indicating the move occurred on very low volume.
• EPS beat: Astronics reported Q results of $0.75 EPS vs. $0.60 expected and revenue of $240.07M vs. $237.11M, with a 3.41% net margin and 39.95% ROE.
• Valuation and leverage: The company has a $2.79B market cap and a high P/E of 101.62, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.39, suggesting the stock is pricey and relatively leveraged.

Shares of Astronics Corp. (OTCMKTS:ATROB - Get Free Report) gapped up before the market opened on Friday . The stock had previously closed at $73.50, but opened at $78.75. Astronics shares last traded at $78.75, with a volume of 100 shares trading hands.

Astronics Stock Up 4.3%

The firm has a market cap of $2.79 billion, a P/E ratio of 101.62 and a beta of 1.03. The stock's 50 day simple moving average is $71.51 and its 200 day simple moving average is $61.37. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.39, a quick ratio of 1.71 and a current ratio of 3.10.

Astronics (OTCMKTS:ATROB - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 24th. The aerospace company reported $0.75 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.60 by $0.15. The firm had revenue of $240.07 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $237.11 million. Astronics had a net margin of 3.41% and a return on equity of 39.95%.

Astronics Company Profile

Astronics Corporation is a global provider of advanced technology solutions to the aerospace, defense and other high-reliability industries. Headquartered in East Aurora, New York, the company was founded in 1968 and has grown through both organic innovation and targeted acquisitions. Astronics delivers mission-critical products that enhance aircraft safety, passenger comfort and operational efficiency for major airframers, airlines and defense contractors worldwide.

The company's product portfolio spans several key areas, including electrical power generation and management systems, LED cabin lighting and safety systems, connectivity and data solutions, and automated test equipment.

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