Astronics (ATRO) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Astronics Corporation (NASDAQ: ATRO) is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced technologies primarily for the aerospace, defense and semiconductor industries. Headquartered in East Aurora, New York, the company was founded in 1968 and has grown through a combination of internal development and strategic acquisitions. Astronics operates multiple business units focused on power conversion, distribution and control; cabin electronics and connectivity; aircraft lighting and safety solutions; and automated test systems.

The company’s aerospace products include onboard power generation and management systems, in-flight entertainment and connectivity hardware, LED and fluorescent lighting for aircraft cabins and cockpits, and safety equipment such as escape slide power units. Its test systems division develops automated test equipment and related software for semiconductor makers, aircraft manufacturers and other industrial customers, ensuring product quality and reliability through end-of-line testing, burn-in and diagnostic solutions.

Astronics serves a broad array of global customers, including leading commercial and regional airframe OEMs, airlines, defense primes and tier-one suppliers. With manufacturing and engineering facilities located in North America, Europe and Asia, the company supports both original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket operators. Astronics’ international footprint enables it to respond to diverse regulatory requirements and market needs, while its in-house engineering teams collaborate closely with customers on custom and certified solutions.

Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Peter Gundermann, Astronics continues to expand its technology portfolio and deepen its presence in critical markets. The company emphasizes long-term partnerships, rigorous quality standards and ongoing investment in research and development to address emerging trends such as more electric architectures, cabin connectivity upgrades and increased automation in manufacturing and testing processes.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $47.55 to $48.94
• 50-Day Range: $30.01 to $48.25
• 52-Week Range: $14.13 to $48.94
• Volume: 267,384 shs
• Average Volume: 585,368 shs
• Market Capitalization: $1.70 billion
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $49.00
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Astronics Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Astronics scored higher than 66% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 26th out of 58 stocks in the aerospace sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.1 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Astronics has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.67, and is based on 1 buy rating, no hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.

Upside/Downside

The consensus price target for Astronics is close to its current price, suggesting limited near-term upside or downside.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Astronics has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 34.15%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Astronics are expected to grow by 34.15% in the coming year, from $0.82 to $1.10 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Astronics is -399.55, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Astronics is -399.55, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Astronics has a P/B Ratio of 6.62. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

8.67% of the outstanding shares of Astronics have been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Astronics has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Astronics has recently decreased by 30.86%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Astronics does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Astronics does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Environmental Score: -4.39

Percentage of Shares Shorted

8.67% of the outstanding shares of Astronics have been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Astronics has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Astronics has recently decreased by 30.86%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.99

News Sentiment

Astronics has a news sentiment score of 0.99. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.76 average news sentiment score of Aerospace companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 6 news articles for Astronics this week, compared to 5 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

23 people have searched for ATRO on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 156% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

Only 3 people have added Astronics to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -57% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Astronics insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $43,083.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

10.83% of the stock of Astronics is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

56.68% of the stock of Astronics is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

ATRO Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have ATRO shares performed this year?

Astronics' stock was trading at $15.96 at the beginning of the year. Since then, ATRO stock has increased by 201.1% and is now trading at $48.06.

How were Astronics' earnings last quarter?

Astronics Corporation (NASDAQ:ATRO) announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August, 6th. The aerospace company reported $0.38 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.33 by $0.05. The aerospace company had revenue of $204.68 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $208.29 million. Astronics had a positive trailing twelve-month return on equity of 22.89% and a negative net margin of 0.45%.
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Does Astronics have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiaries of Astronics: Diagnosys Test Systems, Freedom Communication Technologies, Telefonix, Custom Control Concepts, Armstrong Aerospace, PGA ELECTRONIC, AeroSat Corporation, and more.

How do I buy shares of Astronics?

Shares of ATRO stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Astronics own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Astronics investors own include American Water Works (AWK), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR), Waste Connections (WCN), The RMR Group (RMR), AU Optronics (AUOTY) and iShares Micro-Cap ETF (IWC).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 8/06/2025
• Today: 10/07/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/05/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Aerospace
• Industry: AEROSP/DEF EQ
• Sub-Industry: Aerospace & Defense
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:ATRO
• CIK: 8063
• Web: www.astronics.com
• Phone: (716) 805-1599
• Fax: 716-655-0309
• Employees: 2,500
• Year Founded: 1968

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Astronics: $49.00
• High Price Target: $49.00
• Low Price Target: $49.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +1.6%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.67
• Research Coverage: 3 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($0.12)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: 58.84
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$16.22 million
• Net Margins: -0.45%
• Pretax Margin: 0.90%
• Return on Equity: 22.89%
• Return on Assets: 9.16%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.59
• Current Ratio: 3.04
• Quick Ratio: 1.63

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $795.43 million
• Price / Sales: 2.15
• Cash Flow: $1.91 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 25.31
• Book Value: $7.26 per share
• Price / Book: 6.65

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 35,410,000
• Free Float: 31,572,000
• Market Cap: $1.71 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.68