Astronics Corporation reported a strong second quarter with sales up 35% year-over-year and 11% sequentially, driven by the recovery in the commercial aerospace industry. Bookings reached pre-pandemic levels, resulting in a record backlog. The company expects a strong second half of 2023 and an even stronger 2024.
Sales for the quarter were $174.5 million, up 35% over prior year, and 11% sequentially.
Bookings totaled $207.1 million.
Record backlog of $611.1 million.
Aerospace segment sales increased 45% to $158.4 million; bookings were $188.8 million.
Revenue guidance for 2023 is unchanged at $640 million to $680 million with expectations of achieving the higher end of the range. Planned capital expenditures for 2023 are expected to be in the range of $7 million to $12 million.
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income