Orbital ATK, Inc. develops and produces aerospace and defense related products to the U.S. Government, allied nations, prime contractors, and other customers in the United States and internationally. It operates through three segments: Flight Systems Group, Defense Systems Group, and Space Systems Group. The Flight Systems Group segment develops launch vehicles that are used as small-and medium-class space launch vehicles to place satellites into Earth orbit and escape trajectories; interceptor and target vehicles for missile defense systems; suborbital launch vehicles that place payloads into various high-altitude trajectories; rocket propulsion systems for human and cargo launch vehicles; strategic missiles; missile defense interceptors and target vehicles; and composite structures for military and commercial aircraft and launch structures markets. The Defense Systems Group segment develops and produces military ammunition; propulsion systems for tactical missiles and missile defense applications; strike weapons; precision weapons and munitions; high-performance gun systems; aircraft survivability systems; fuzes and warheads; propellant and energetic materials; special mission aircraft; airborne missile warning systems; and defense electronics. The Space Systems Group segment offers small-and medium-class satellites that are used to enable global and regional communications and broadcasting; conduct space-related scientific research; and perform activities related to national security. This segment also provides human-rated space systems for Earth-orbit and deep-space exploration, including re-supplying the international space station; and spacecraft components and subsystems, as well as specialized engineering and operations services. Orbital ATK, Inc. is headquartered in Dulles, Virginia.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NYSE
Industry Guided missiles & space vehicles & parts
Sub-IndustryAerospace & Defense
SectorAerospace
SymbolNYSE:OA
CUSIP01880410
Phone703-406-5000
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.75
Current Ratio1.68
Quick Ratio1.49
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio21.42
Forward P/E Ratio19.99
P/E Growth2.22
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$4.76 billion
Price / Sales1.63
Cash Flow$9.0268 per share
Price / Cash14.90
Book Value$35.45 per share
Price / Book3.79
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$6.28
Net Income$310 million
Net Margins6.89%
Return on Equity19.90%
Return on Assets7.17%
Miscellaneous
Employees13,900
Outstanding Shares57,830,000
Market Cap$7.78 billion
Orbital ATK (NYSE:OA) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orbital ATK's stock symbol?
Orbital ATK trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "OA."
How often does Orbital ATK pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Orbital ATK?
Orbital ATK declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, May 2nd. Investors of record on Friday, May 11th will be given a dividend of $0.32 per share on Thursday, May 17th. This represents a $1.28 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.95%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, May 10th. View Orbital ATK's Dividend History.
How will Orbital ATK's stock buyback program work?
Orbital ATK announced that its board has initiated a share buyback plan on Friday, April 7th 2017, which permits the company to buyback $200,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization permits the company to reacquire up to 3.7% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are usually an indication that the company's management believes its shares are undervalued.
How were Orbital ATK's earnings last quarter?
Orbital ATK (NYSE:OA) released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, November, 2nd. The aerospace company reported $1.75 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.56 by $0.19. The aerospace company had revenue of $1.22 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.15 billion. Orbital ATK had a return on equity of 19.90% and a net margin of 6.89%. The company's quarterly revenue was up 16.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $1.15 earnings per share. View Orbital ATK's Earnings History.
What price target have analysts set for OA?
5 Wall Street analysts have issued 12-month price targets for Orbital ATK's shares. Their predictions range from $134.50 to $134.50. On average, they expect Orbital ATK's stock price to reach $134.50 in the next twelve months. View Analyst Price Targets for Orbital ATK.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Orbital ATK?
5 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Orbital ATK in the last year. There are currently 5 hold ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for Orbital ATK.
Who are some of Orbital ATK's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Orbital ATK include BAE SYS PLC/S (BAESY), Rolls-Royce (RYCEY), Rockwell Collins (COL), TransDigm Group (TDG), Textron (TXT), L3 Technologies (LLL), Heico (HEI), MTU AERO ENGINE/ADR (MTUAY), Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII), Leidos (LDOS), Spirit AeroSystems (SPR), Heico Corp Class A (HEI.A), Teledyne Technologies (TDY), FLIR Systems (FLIR) and LEONARDO FINMEC/ADR (FINMY).
Who are Orbital ATK's key executives?
Orbital ATK's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. David W. Thompson, Co-Founder, Pres, CEO & Director (Age 64)
- Mr. Garrett E. Pierce, Chief Financial Officer (Age 73)
- Mr. Blake E. Larson, Chief Operating Officer (Age 58)
- Mr. Michael A. Kahn, Exec. VP & Pres of Defense Systems Group (Age 59)
- Mr. Frank L. Culbertson Jr., Exec. VP & Pres of Space Systems Group (Age 68)
How do I buy shares of Orbital ATK?
Shares of OA 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 Orbital ATK's stock price today?
One share of OA stock can currently be purchased for approximately $134.50.
How big of a company is Orbital ATK?
Orbital ATK has a market capitalization of $7.78 billion and generates $4.76 billion in revenue each year. The aerospace company earns $310 million in net income (profit) each year or $6.28 on an earnings per share basis. Orbital ATK employs 13,900 workers across the globe.
What is Orbital ATK's official website?
How can I contact Orbital ATK?
Orbital ATK's mailing address is 45101 WARP DRIVE, DULLES VA, 20166. The aerospace company can be reached via phone at 703-406-5000 or via email at [email protected]
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