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Dec 31, 2019
Huntington Ingalls Q4 2019 Earnings Report
Huntington Ingalls reported an increase in revenue and backlog, driven by shipbuilding contracts, but experienced a decrease in operating income due to goodwill impairment.
Key Takeaways
Huntington Ingalls Industries reported a 9.7% increase in Q4 revenues to $2.4 billion, driven by growth in Newport News Shipbuilding. Diluted earnings per share were $3.61, while adjusted diluted earnings per share was $4.36. New contract awards totaled $9.7 billion, resulting in a total backlog of $46.5 billion.
Q4 revenues increased by 9.7% to $2.4 billion compared to the same period in 2018.
Diluted earnings per share were $3.61, while adjusted diluted earnings per share was $4.36, excluding non-cash asset impairment charges.
New contract awards in Q4 totaled $9.7 billion, bringing total backlog to $46.5 billion.
The company's shipbuilding results were in line with expectations, with positive operating momentum in both shipyards.
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Forward Guidance
Huntington Ingalls Industries did not provide specific forward guidance in this earnings report. However, they mentioned that they have entered 2020 with very positive operating momentum and an unprecedented backlog of shipbuilding work.
Positive Outlook
- Very positive operating momentum after achieving key program milestones.
- Unprecedented backlog of shipbuilding work serving as a strong foundation.
- Actively shaping business portfolio to optimize long-term value creation.
- Focusing on markets aligned with Navy and broader customer priorities.
- Shipbuilding results were in line with expectations.
Challenges Ahead
- Non-cash asset impairment charges totaling $35 million.
- Decision to divest its oil and gas business.
- Operating income decreased compared to the same quarter last year.
- Segment operating loss for Technical Solutions due to goodwill impairment.
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