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Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.: Q3 FY2025 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2025, from the documents filed with the SEC on 30 October 2025: press release. Guidance figures: 6 raised, 1 new, 5 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue rose 16.1% to $3.2 billion: Third quarter revenue was $3.2 billion, up 16.1% from the prior-year quarter, with growth at Newport News, Ingalls and Mission Technologies. Nine-month revenue was $9.0 billion, up 5.6%. Source
  • Diluted EPS rose to $3.68: Net earnings were $145 million, against $101 million, and diluted EPS was $3.68 against $2.56. Nine-month diluted EPS was $11.35 against $10.81. Source
  • Newport News margin rose against 2024 charges: Newport News revenue was $1.6 billion, up 14.5%, on submarines and aircraft carriers. Segment operating income was $80 million against $15 million, and margin was 4.9% against 1.1%. Source
  • Awards of $2.0 billion; backlog $55.7 billion: New contract awards were $2.0 billion in the quarter, bringing total backlog to $55.7 billion at September 30, 2025. Second quarter awards were $11.9 billion, with backlog of $56.9 billion. Source
  • Third quarter free cash flow was $16 million: Operating cash flow was $118 million against $213 million, and free cash flow was $16 million against $136 million a year earlier. Source
  • FY25 free cash flow guidance raised: FY25 free cash flow guidance was increased to $550 million to $650 million, from $500 million to $600 million previously. Source
  • Targeted investments aimed at workforce and supply chain: Management said early signs show targeted investments helping strengthen the workforce and build a more robust maritime supply chain, supporting higher shipbuilding throughput. Source
  • Shipbuilding revenue range narrowed upward: FY25 shipbuilding revenue is now $9.0 billion to $9.1 billion, from $8.9 billion to $9.1 billion. The shipbuilding operating margin range of 5.5% to 6.5% is unchanged. Source

“We made steady progress on our 2025 operational initiatives in the third quarter”

Chris Kastner, HII’s president and CEO

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Shipbuilding revenue SourceFY25$9.0 and $9.1 billionRaised from $8.9B - $9.1B
Shipbuilding operating margin SourceFY25between 5.5% and 6.5%Kept
Mission Technologies revenue SourceFY25$3.0 to $3.1 billionRaised from $2.9B - $3.1B
Mission Technologies segment operating margin SourceFY25approximately 4.5%Raised from 4.0% - 4.5%
Mission Technologies EBITDA margin SourceFY258.0% to 8.5%Kept
Free cash flow SourceFY25$550 and $650 millionRaised from $500M - $600M
Cumulative free cash flow target SourceFY25 and FY26 combined$1.2BNew
Operating FAS/CAS adjustment SourceFY25($35M)Raised from ($40M)
Interest expense SourceFY25($110M)Kept
Non-operating retirement benefit SourceFY25$191MKept
Effective tax rate SourceFY25~22%Raised from ~21%
Depreciation and amortization SourceFY25~$340MKept

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: FY25 free cash flow guidance raised to $550 million to $650 million, from $500 million to $600 million. Source
  • Guidance raised: FY25 Mission Technologies revenue guidance low end raised to $3.0 billion, from $2.9 billion. Source
  • Guidance raised: FY25 shipbuilding revenue guidance low end raised to $9.0 billion, from $8.9 billion. Source
  • Guidance raised: Mission Technologies segment operating margin guidance set at about 4.5%, from a 4.0% to 4.5% range. Source
  • Guidance raised: Operating FAS/CAS adjustment guidance changed to ($35 million), from ($40 million). Source
  • Guidance raised: Effective tax rate guidance changed to about 22%, from about 21%. Source
  • New guidance: A cumulative FY25 and FY26 free cash flow target of $1.2 billion was stated. Source
  • New: AI-enabled ROMULUS family of unmanned surface vessels unveiled, powered by the Odyssey Autonomous Control System software suite. Source
  • New: Partnership with Shield AI announced for modular, cross-domain mission autonomy. Source
  • New: Investment announced in a new integration and test facility for the Army's Enduring-High Energy Laser program. Source
  • New: Mission Technologies selected for a U.S. Navy training contract. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Revenue rose 16.1% to $3.2 billion: Third quarter revenue was $3.2 billion, up 16.1% from the prior-year quarter, with growth at Newport News, Ingalls and Mission Technologies. Nine-month revenue was $9.0 billion, up 5.6%. Source
  • Operating margin rose on segment results: Operating income was $161 million, a 5.0% margin, against $82 million and 3.0% a year earlier. Segment operating margin was 5.6% against 3.5%, mainly from Newport News and Ingalls. Source
  • Diluted EPS rose to $3.68: Net earnings were $145 million, against $101 million, and diluted EPS was $3.68 against $2.56. Nine-month diluted EPS was $11.35 against $10.81. Source
  • Nine-month operating income grew 14.1%: Nine-month operating income was $485 million, up 14.1%, and nine-month segment operating margin was 5.8% against 5.5%. Nine-month net earnings were $446 million, up 4.4%. Source

Segment results by business

  • Ingalls revenue rose on surface combatants: Ingalls revenue was $828 million, up 24.7%, on higher surface combatant volume. Segment operating margin was 7.9% against 7.4%, while nine-month margin was 7.5% against 8.1%. Source
  • Newport News margin rose against 2024 charges: Newport News revenue was $1.6 billion, up 14.5%, on submarines and aircraft carriers. Segment operating income was $80 million against $15 million, and margin was 4.9% against 1.1%. Source
  • Mission Technologies revenue rose 11%: Mission Technologies revenue was $787 million, up 11.0%, on C5ISR, cyber, electronic warfare and space, and training volume. Segment margin was 4.3% against 4.7% as contract mix offset volume. Source
  • Mission Technologies EBITDA margin declined: Mission Technologies EBITDA was $61 million, or 7.8% of revenue, against $63 million and 8.9%. Amortization of purchased intangibles was about $22 million against $25 million. Source

“We have continued to see early signs that targeted investments are helping to strengthen our workforce and build a more robust maritime supply chain in support of higher shipbuilding throughput.”

Chris Kastner, HII’s president and CEO

Products, programs and milestones

  • Destroyer and submarine sea trials: Guided missile destroyer Ted Stevens (DDG 128) completed builder's sea trials. Initial sea trials of Virginia-class submarine Massachusetts (SSN 798) were completed in early October. Source
  • REMUS 300 unit count reached 750: Production of the 750th REMUS unmanned undersea vehicle, the REMUS 300, was completed in Pocasset, Massachusetts, for delivery to the German navy. Source
  • ROMULUS unmanned surface vessel family unveiled: An AI-enabled ROMULUS family of unmanned surface vessels was unveiled, powered by the Odyssey Autonomous Control System software suite. Source
  • Selected for Navy training contract: Mission Technologies was selected for a U.S. Navy training contract covering products and services intended to enhance fleet readiness. Source

Costs, tax and below-the-line items

  • Tax expense rose to $59 million: Federal and foreign income tax expense was $59 million in the quarter, against $11 million a year earlier. Nine-month tax expense was $133 million, against $85 million. Source
  • General and administrative expenses slightly lower: General and administrative expenses were $245 million against $252 million in the quarter, and $732 million against $739 million for nine months. Interest expense was $23 million in both quarters. Source
  • FAS/CAS and state tax reconciling items: In the segment reconciliation, the Operating FAS/CAS adjustment was $9 million against $16 million, and non-current state income taxes were $9 million against $(1) million. Source
  • Non-operating retirement benefit increased: Non-operating retirement benefit was $48 million against $44 million in the quarter, and $143 million against $134 million for nine months. Source

Demand and the order book

  • Awards of $2.0 billion; backlog $55.7 billion: New contract awards were $2.0 billion in the quarter, bringing total backlog to $55.7 billion at September 30, 2025. Second quarter awards were $11.9 billion, with backlog of $56.9 billion. Source
  • Mission Technologies book-to-bill 1.25x: Mission Technologies reported a third quarter 2025 book-to-bill of 1.25 times, listed among its key milestones for the quarter. Source
  • Awards below second quarter level: Third quarter awards of $2.0 billion compared with $11.9 billion in the second quarter, when backlog was reported as a record $56.9 billion.

Cash flow, dividends and debt

  • Third quarter free cash flow was $16 million: Operating cash flow was $118 million against $213 million, and free cash flow was $16 million against $136 million a year earlier. Source
  • Nine-month free cash flow turned positive: Nine-month free cash flow was $284 million, against negative $237 million, and nine-month operating cash flow was $546 million, against $2 million. Source
  • FY25 free cash flow guidance raised: FY25 free cash flow guidance was increased to $550 million to $650 million, from $500 million to $600 million previously. Source
  • Dividends declared per share increased: Dividends declared were $1.35 per share in the quarter, against $1.30, and $4.05 for nine months, against $3.90. Source
  • No share repurchases in nine months: Repurchases of common stock were nil in the first nine months of 2025, against $162 million a year earlier. Employee tax payments on share-based awards were $14 million. Source
  • Long-term debt repayments of $500 million: Long-term debt repayments were $500 million in the nine months, against $229 million a year earlier. Source

Workforce, partnerships and investment

  • Targeted investments aimed at workforce and supply chain: Management said early signs show targeted investments helping strengthen the workforce and build a more robust maritime supply chain, supporting higher shipbuilding throughput. Source
  • Shield AI partnership announced: Mission Technologies announced a partnership with Shield AI to advance modular, cross-domain mission autonomy. Source
  • Test facility for Army laser weapon: Mission Technologies announced investment in a new integration and test facility supporting the U.S. Army's Enduring-High Energy Laser weapon system program. Source
  • Acquisitions used $132 million in nine months: Acquisitions of businesses used $132 million in the first nine months of 2025; the prior-year period had none. Source

Full-year 2025 guidance

  • Shipbuilding revenue range narrowed upward: FY25 shipbuilding revenue is now $9.0 billion to $9.1 billion, from $8.9 billion to $9.1 billion. The shipbuilding operating margin range of 5.5% to 6.5% is unchanged. Source
  • Mission Technologies revenue and margin updated: FY25 Mission Technologies revenue is $3.0 billion to $3.1 billion, from $2.9 billion to $3.1 billion. Segment operating margin is about 4.5%, and EBITDA margin stays at 8.0% to 8.5%. Source
  • Two-year free cash flow target introduced: A cumulative FY25 and FY26 free cash flow target of $1.2 billion was stated alongside the FY25 guidance. Source
  • FAS/CAS and tax rate assumptions updated: The operating FAS/CAS adjustment improved to ($35 million) from ($40 million), and the effective tax rate is about 22%, from about 21%. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Total backlog Source$55.7 billion as of September 30, 2025
New contract awards, third quarter Source$2.0 billion
Mission Technologies book-to-bill, third quarter Source1.25x
REMUS 300 UUVs produced Source750th unit, production completed
Workforce Source44,000

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: Management described steady progress on its 2025 operational initiatives; no completion date or target was given. Source
  • Not stated: Management referred to early signs from targeted investments in the workforce and supply chain; no measured result was given. Source

Other quarters

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