Astronics (ATRO) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Astronics Corporation designs and manufactures advanced technology systems and products for the global aerospace and defense industries. The company’s offerings include safety and connectivity solutions, power generation and distribution subsystems, wireless in-flight entertainment and cabin systems, and comprehensive test and simulation equipment used throughout manufacturing and maintenance processes. Its test systems group delivers automated test equipment for critical electronics assemblies, while its lighting and safety division provides emergency signage, interior LED lighting, and other cabin safety components for both commercial and military aircraft.

Founded in 1968 and headquartered in East Aurora, New York, Astronics has expanded its footprint to serve customers in over 30 countries. The company’s products are installed on a diverse range of platforms, from large commercial airliners to regional jets, business aircraft, military transports, and rotorcraft. With design centers, manufacturing facilities, and sales offices across North America, Europe and Asia, Astronics maintains close collaboration with leading original equipment manufacturers such as Boeing, Airbus, Embraer and Lockheed Martin.

Over the years, Astronics has bolstered its capabilities through targeted acquisitions and internal development, enabling it to deliver integrated solutions that meet rigorous industry standards. Its automated test frameworks are known for reliability in simulating extreme environmental conditions, and its cabin lighting and emergency systems are recognized for lightweight construction and energy efficiency. These complementary businesses support customers across the product lifecycle, from design validation to in-service support.

Led by President and Chief Executive Officer Peter Gundermann and a senior management team with deep aerospace and electronics expertise, Astronics continues to invest in research and development to advance new technologies. The company’s focus on innovation, quality and customer engagement positions it to address evolving industry challenges while enhancing safety, efficiency and performance for its global customer base.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $32.83 to $36.48
• 50-Day Range: $23.61 to $35.81
• 52-Week Range: $14.13 to $36.47
• Volume: 1.44 million shs
• Average Volume: 378,951 shs
• Market Capitalization: $1.28 billion
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $49.00
• Consensus Rating: Buy

Astronics Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Astronics scored higher than 67% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 48th out of 57 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: 3.5 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Buy

Consensus Rating

Astronics has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 1 buy rating, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Astronics has only been the subject of 1 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 -301.92, 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 -301.92, 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 4.96. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 1.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

10.94% 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 6.8.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Astronics has recently increased by 1.74%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

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

10.94% 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 6.8.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Astronics has recently increased by 1.74%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.8 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.22

News Sentiment

Astronics has a news sentiment score of 0.22. 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 0.76 average news sentiment score of Aerospace companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 9 news articles for Astronics this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 8 people have searched for ATRO on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -20% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

Only 10 people have added Astronics to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -17% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.8 / 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

Only 9.39% 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.

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 shares have increased by 125.4% and is now trading at $35.98.

How were Astronics' earnings last quarter?

Astronics Corporation (NASDAQ:ATRO) issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, May, 6th. The aerospace company reported $0.44 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.25 by $0.19. The aerospace company earned $205.94 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $192.53 million. Astronics had a negative net margin of 0.43% and a positive trailing twelve-month return on equity of 18.45%.
Read the conference call transcript.

Does Astronics have any subsidiaries?

Astronics subsidiaries include Diagnosys Test Systems, Freedom Communication Technologies, Telefonix, Custom Control Concepts, Armstrong Aerospace, PGA ELECTRONIC, AeroSat Corporation, and more.

Who are Astronics' major shareholders?

Astronics' top institutional shareholders include Assenagon Asset Management S.A. (0.11%), Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC (0.02%), First Bank & Trust (0.02%) and Longboard Asset Management LP (0.02%). Insiders that own company stock include Mark Peabody, Warren C Johnson, Michael C Kuehn, Nancy L Hedges and Robert S Keane.
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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: 5/06/2025
• Today: 7/11/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/30/2025
• 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: +49.1%
• Consensus Rating: Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
• Research Coverage: 1 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($0.12)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: 40.09
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$16.22 million
• Net Margins: -0.43%
• Pretax Margin: 0.84%
• Return on Equity: 18.45%
• Return on Assets: 7.29%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.60
• Current Ratio: 2.74
• Quick Ratio: 1.49

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $816.29 million
• Price / Sales: 1.43
• Cash Flow: $1.93 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 17.00
• Book Value: $7.26 per share
• Price / Book: 4.53

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 35,406,000
• Free Float: 32,081,000
• Market Cap: $1.16 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.55