Melius Research Raises Huntington Ingalls (HII) Earnings Outlook Following Strong Q4

Melius Research has upwardly revised its earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) for fiscal year 2027 to $20.78. The research firm also initiated a fiscal year 2028 EPS estimate of $25.22, a figure that stands significantly above the current market consensus. This bullish outlook follows HII's robust fourth-quarter performance, which featured an EPS of $4.04 and total revenue reaching $3.48 billion. Analysts attribute the revision to the company's strong operational momentum and its ability to exceed financial expectations consistently. The positive projections for the defense contractor suggest a period of sustained growth and profitability over the coming years. Investors are closely monitoring HII as these higher-than-expected estimates could provide further upward momentum for the stock price.