Huntington Ingalls Ind stock (US44980X1090): HII slides as analysts weigh in
01.06.2026 - 13:58:43 | ad-hoc-news.de
HII traded lower on the NYSE on 05/29/2026, closing at $308.10 after a 3.99% decline, while MarketBeat showed a consensus price target of $388.50 as of that same date for Huntington Ingalls Industries. The move keeps the Virginia-based U.S. shipbuilder firmly on the radar in the United States, where the stock also remains part of the broader domestic defense-equity watchlist.
The stock traded at $308.10 USD on 05/29/2026 on the New York Stock Exchange, according to MarketBeat as of 05/29/2026. A separate market data page showed HII at $308.17 after a 3.97% drop on 05/29/2026, underscoring the weak session for the shares.
As of: 01/06/2026
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At a glance
- Name: HII
- Sector/industry: Aerospace and defense
- Headquarters/country: Arlington, United States
- Core markets: United States and allied defense customers
- Key revenue drivers: Military shipbuilding, naval services, ship maintenance, and related defense programs
- Home exchange/listing venue: New York Stock Exchange (HII)
- Trading currency: USD
Huntington Ingalls Ind: core business model
Huntington Ingalls builds, overhauls, and repairs military ships for the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard, with its work centered on long-cycle defense programs rather than consumer demand.
What banks and research houses say about Huntington Ingalls Ind
Analyst snapshot
According to MarketBeat as of 05/29/2026, the consensus across 11 analysts is Hold with an average price target of USD 388.50, based on MarketBeat as of 05/29/2026.
That consensus sits above the latest quoted price and suggests analysts continue to frame the name through valuation and defense-spending visibility rather than through a near-term turnaround story. The same market page also pointed to extended trading at $308.91 after the close on 05/29/2026.
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Additional news and developments on the stock can be explored via the linked overview pages.
Sentiment and reactions on Huntington Ingalls Ind
The latest move leaves the stock in a weaker short-term position, while analysts still see higher implied value than the recent close.
Conclusion
The latest NYSE session pushed HII lower, but the current analyst consensus still points to a higher average target than the recent close. For investors tracking U.S. defense names, the next focus remains whether the shares can stabilize after the 05/29/2026 decline and whether sentiment around the shipbuilding cycle shifts further.
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