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: $78.87 to $82.40
• 50-Day Range: $62.32 to $84.99
• 52-Week Range: $27.27 to $86.27
• Volume: 457,918 shs
• Average Volume: 580,255 shs
• Market Capitalization: $2.90 billion
• P/E Ratio: 68.53
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $77.33
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Astronics Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Astronics scored higher than 41% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 46th 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: 2.0 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Astronics has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.83, and is based on 2 strong buy ratings, 2 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, 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: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 14.93%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Astronics are expected to grow by 14.93% in the coming year, from $2.68 to $3.08 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Astronics is 68.53, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 44.79.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Astronics is 68.53, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Aerospace sector average P/E ratio of about 45.94.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Astronics has a P/B Ratio of 17.93. 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

8.19% of the float of Astronics has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Astronics has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 6.83.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Astronics has recently decreased by 14.39%, 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.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.29

News Sentiment

Astronics has a news sentiment score of 0.29. 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 lower news sentiment than the 0.57 average news sentiment score of Aerospace companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 5 news articles for Astronics this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

21 people have searched for ATRO on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 163% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

11 people have added Astronics to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 450% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Astronics insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

8.86% of the stock of Astronics is held by insiders.

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.

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/12/2026
• Today: 5/25/2026
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/30/2026
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2026

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: 2,700
• Year Founded: 1968

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Astronics: $77.33
• High Price Target: $107.00
• Low Price Target: $60.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: -4.4%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.83
• Research Coverage: 6 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $1.18
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 68.53
• Forward P/E Ratio: 30.17
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $29.36 million
• Net Margins: 5.12%
• Pretax Margin: 5.25%
• Return on Equity: 49.34%
• Return on Assets: 12.10%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 2.07
• Current Ratio: 2.97
• Quick Ratio: 1.63

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $886.81 million
• Price / Sales: 3.27
• Cash Flow: $2.90 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 27.87
• Book Value: $4.51 per share
• Price / Book: 17.93

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 35,840,000
• Free Float: 32,665,000
• Market Cap: $2.90 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.10