Astronics Corporation, through its subsidiaries, designs and manufactures products for the aerospace, defense, electronics, and semiconductor industries worldwide. It operates in two segments, Aerospace and Test Systems. The Aerospace segment offers lighting and safety systems; electrical power generation, distribution, and motions systems; aircraft structures; avionics products; system certification; and connectivity and other products. This segment serves airframe manufacturers (OEM) that build aircraft for the commercial, military, and general aviation markets; suppliers; and aircraft operators, such as airlines and branches of the U.S. Department of Defense, as well as the Federal Aviation Administration and airport operators. The Test Systems segment designs, develops, manufactures, and maintains automated test systems that support the semiconductor, aerospace, communications, and weapons test systems, as well as training and simulation devices for commercial and military applications. It serves OEMs and prime government contractors for electronics and military products. The company also provides cabin management and in-flight entertainment systems for a range of aircraft, as well as design consultancy services for the aerospace industry. Astronics Corporation was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in East Aurora, New York.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Industry Aircraft parts & equipment, not elsewhere classified
Sub-IndustryAerospace & Defense
SectorAerospace
SymbolNASDAQ:ATRO
CUSIP04643310
Phone716-805-1599
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.81
Current Ratio2.86
Quick Ratio1.55
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio30.51
Forward P/E Ratio26.20
P/E Growth2.62
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$624.46 million
Price / Sales1.72
Cash Flow$2.2809 per share
Price / Cash16.77
Book Value$11.78 per share
Price / Book3.25
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.25
Net Income$19.67 million
Net Margins1.75%
Return on Equity8.43%
Return on Assets4.12%
Miscellaneous
Employees2,500
Outstanding Shares28,070,000
Market Cap$1,073.49
Astronics (NASDAQ:ATRO) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Astronics' stock symbol?
Astronics trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "ATRO."
How will Astronics' stock buyback program work?
Astronics declared that its board has authorized a stock repurchase plan on Monday, December 18th 2017, which permits the company to buyback $50,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization permits the company to repurchase shares of its stock through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are often an indication that the company's board of directors believes its shares are undervalued.
How were Astronics' earnings last quarter?
Astronics Co. (NASDAQ:ATRO) released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May, 9th. The aerospace company reported $0.11 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.31 by $0.20. The aerospace company earned $179.06 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $182.24 million. Astronics had a net margin of 1.75% and a return on equity of 8.43%. The firm's revenue was up 17.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $0.38 EPS. View Astronics' Earnings History.
When is Astronics' next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for ATRO?
3 Wall Street analysts have issued 12-month target prices for Astronics' stock. Their forecasts range from $39.00 to $45.00. On average, they anticipate Astronics' stock price to reach $41.6667 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 8.9% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Ratings for Astronics.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Astronics?
3 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Astronics in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold."
What are Wall Street analysts saying about Astronics stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Astronics stock:
- 1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Astronics Corporation is a manufacturer of specialized lighting and electronics for the cockpit, cabin and exteriors of military, commercial transport and private business jet aircraft. A major lighting and electronics supplier to the aircraft industry, its strategy is to expand from a components and subsystems supplier to an aircraft lighting systems integrator, increasing the value and content it provides to various aircraft platforms. Luminescent Systems Inc. is Astronics' primary operating subsidiary which produces its aerospace and defense products. " (5/11/2018)
- 2. Canaccord Genuity analysts commented, "We continue to like ATRO for the potential 2018 upside, and we are maintaining our BUY rating and $40 price target." (11/7/2017)
Who are some of Astronics' key competitors?
Who are Astronics' key executives?
Astronics' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Peter J. Gundermann, Pres, CEO & Director (Age 55)
- Mr. David C. Burney, Exec. VP of Fin., CFO & Sec. (Age 55)
- Mr. James S. Kramer, Exec. VP (Age 54)
- Mr. Mark A. Peabody, Exec. VP (Age 59)
- Mr. James F. Mulato, Pres of Astronics Test Systems Inc (Age 57)
Has Astronics been receiving favorable news coverage?
News coverage about ATRO stock has been trending somewhat negative on Monday, Accern Sentiment reports. The research group identifies negative and positive press coverage by reviewing more than 20 million news and blog sources in real time. Accern ranks coverage of companies on a scale of -1 to 1, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. Astronics earned a daily sentiment score of -0.06 on Accern's scale. They also gave press coverage about the aerospace company an impact score of 47.53 out of 100, indicating that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the near future.
Who are Astronics' major shareholders?
Astronics' stock is owned by many different of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Scout Investments Inc. (0.40%), Mesirow Financial Investment Management Inc. (0.03%) and Bank of Montreal Can (0.01%). Company insiders that own Astronics stock include John B Drenning, Mark Peabody, Peter J Gundermann and Robert J Mckenna. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Astronics.
Which major investors are buying Astronics stock?
ATRO stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Scout Investments Inc., Bank of Montreal Can and Mesirow Financial Investment Management Inc.. View Insider Buying and Selling for Astronics.
How do I buy shares of Astronics?
Shares of ATRO can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Astronics' stock price today?
One share of ATRO stock can currently be purchased for approximately $38.25.
How big of a company is Astronics?
Astronics has a market capitalization of $1.07 billion and generates $624.46 million in revenue each year. The aerospace company earns $19.67 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.25 on an earnings per share basis. Astronics employs 2,500 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Astronics?
Astronics' mailing address is 130 COMMERCE WAY, EAST AURORA NY, 14052. The aerospace company can be reached via phone at 716-805-1599 or via email at [email protected]
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