Ducommun Incorporated reported excellent second quarter results, benefiting from improvements in defense markets, strong operating management, and a slowly improving commercial aerospace market. Revenue increased by 9% year-over-year due to military demand, with gross margin expanding to 23% and net income improving to $0.69 per diluted share.
Revenue was $160.2 million.
Net income was $8.4 million, or $0.69 per diluted share.
Adjusted net income was $9.0 million, or $0.74 per diluted share.
Gross margin increased 80 basis points year-over-year to 23.0%.
The company is optimistic about growth acceleration in future quarters due to the improving commercial aerospace market dynamics and their position as a supplier to Airbus.
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