Huntington Ingalls Industries reported strong first-quarter results with revenue growth driven by higher volume at Newport News and Ingalls shipbuilding divisions, as well as growth at the Technical Solutions division. The company's operating margin improved due to a favorable operating FAS/CAS adjustment and higher risk retirement at both Newport News and Ingalls shipbuilding divisions. The company maintains a substantial backlog and reiterates long-term financial targets.
Revenues increased by 8.8% to $2.3 billion, driven by higher volume at Newport News and Ingalls shipbuilding divisions, as well as growth at HII’s Technical Solutions division.
Operating income increased to $215 million, with an operating margin of 9.5%, primarily due to a more favorable operating FAS/CAS adjustment and higher risk retirement at Newport News and Ingalls shipbuilding divisions.
Diluted earnings per share increased to $4.23, compared to $2.85 in the same period of 2019.
Backlog totaled approximately $45.2 billion as of March 31, 2020.
Huntington Ingalls Industries anticipates shipbuilding revenue growth for the year to be at the lower end of the previously provided range of 3 to 5 percent due to reduced attendance in the shipyards. No change to long-term financial targets provided at February 2020 Investor Day.
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