Huntington Ingalls shares rise 6.24% intraday after Q4 revenue surges 15.7% and earnings beat estimates.

Huntington Ingalls surged 6.24% intraday trading following the completion of sea trials for the John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) aircraft carrier by its Newport News Shipbuilding division, a critical milestone in the U.S. Navy’s Ford-class carrier program. The successful trial reinforced HII’s strategic position in next-generation defense shipbuilding and operational efficiency. Concurrently, the company’s Q4 2025 results highlighted a 15.7% revenue increase to $3.48 billion, with margin expansion and robust cash flow, exceeding analyst expectations. CEO Chris Kastner emphasized progress in operational initiatives and throughput improvements, aligning with the stock’s positive momentum. These developments collectively underscored confidence in HII’s long-term growth trajectory and execution in key defense programs.