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Astronics Corporation (ATRO) supplies advanced technologies and products for aerospace, defense and other mission-critical markets. Its recurring news includes financial results and outlook, Aerospace and Test Systems segment performance, orders and backlog, and demand trends in commercial transport and defense-related markets.
Company updates also cover aircraft power, connectivity, lighting, structures, interiors and test technologies. Recent developments include the EmPower® Qi2 wireless charging module for aircraft cabins, fuel tank access doors for the Boeing 737 MAX program, and the completed Bühler Motor Aviation acquisition, which expanded Astronics' seat actuation and aircraft motion systems portfolio.
Astronics (Nasdaq: ATRO) reported record second quarter 2026 sales of $260.0 million, up 27.0% year over year, with record operating income of $40.5 million (15.6% margin) and net income of $35.1 million, or $0.75 per diluted share. Adjusted EBITDA was $51.5 million, a 19.8% margin.
Aerospace sales rose 22.6% to $237.3 million with a 20.3% operating margin (21.4% adjusted), driven by Commercial Transport, General Aviation and Military Aircraft demand, including $5.9 million from the BMA acquisition. Test Systems sales more than doubled to $22.7 million and returned to segment profitability.
Record quarterly bookings of $306.2 million produced a 1.18 book‑to‑bill and record backlog of $780.6 million. Astronics generated $30.1 million of operating cash flow, reduced long‑term debt to $310.3 million, and raised 2026 revenue guidance to $1.02–$1.04 billion, with Q3 sales expected at $265–$275 million.
Astronics (Nasdaq: ATRO) will release its fiscal year 2026 second quarter financial results after market close on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, followed by a conference call and webcast at 4:45 p.m. Eastern Time to review results, strategies, outlook, and a Q&A session.
Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO) reported that a UK appellate court has issued a favorable judgment in its long-running patent infringement dispute with Lufthansa Technik AG. The court dismissed Lufthansa Technik’s appeal against the February 2025 damages judgment and granted one of Astronics’ three appeals.
According to Astronics, the ruling requires Lufthansa Technik to make a partial refund of damages previously paid, with the amount still to be determined. The decision may also result in additional payments to Astronics for certain attorney fees. Both parties may seek permission to appeal to the UK Supreme Court, but it is uncertain whether any further appeal will be heard.
Vertical Aerospace (NYSE: EVTL) issued a detailed business update ahead of the Farnborough International Airshow, outlining technical, certification and commercial progress for its Valo electric and hybrid‑electric aircraft. In parallel, Astronics (NASDAQ: ATRO) was recently selected to supply the low‑voltage power distribution system for Valo.
Vertical reported multiple successful piloted transition flights under UK CAA oversight and an expanded Permit to Fly allowing first public demonstration flights away from Cotswold Airport. The company targets completing Critical Design Review by end‑2026, bringing new aircraft assembly and battery manufacturing capabilities online in 2H 2026, and now anticipates Valo Type Certification in 2029. Vertical is advancing a hybrid‑electric Valo variant, has begun testing its hybrid propulsion system, and expects hybrid flight testing in H1 2027. It has engaged all key system suppliers, including Astronics, and maintains about 1,500 conditional pre‑orders with an estimated value of roughly $6 billion.
Astronics (NASDAQ: ATRO) signed a long-term agreement with Vertical Aerospace (NYSE: EVTL) to supply the low-voltage power distribution system for the Valo eVTOL aircraft. The CorePower-based system will convert high-voltage propulsion power to low-voltage electricity for flight-critical avionics and controls.
The hardware already supports Vertical’s piloted flight test aircraft and is intended to help reduce integration risk as Valo advances toward Critical Design Review, certification, and commercial production within a broader lineup of tier-one aerospace suppliers.
Astronics (Nasdaq: ATRO) declared a 20% distribution of Class B Stock to holders of both Common and Class B shares. Investors receive one Class B share for every five shares held on the record date of June 15, 2026; distribution is expected around June 29, 2026, with fractional shares paid in cash.
Afterward, about 32.1 million Common and 10.9 million Class B shares should be outstanding. Class B carries ten votes per share, equal economic value to Common, is not tradable, and is convertible 1:1 into tradable Common Stock.
Astronics (Nasdaq: ATRO) received a U.S. Army production purchase order for its TS-4549/T Radio Test Sets worth $44.7 million. The order begins full rate production and is expected to support deliveries over the next 20 months.
The TS-4549/T program was funded in June 2024 under a $215 million IDIQ, with $145 million of contract value remaining.
Astronics (Nasdaq: ATRO) reported first quarter 2026 sales of $230.6 million, up 12% year over year, with net income of $25.5 million ($0.67 per diluted share) and adjusted EBITDA of $37.9 million (16.4% margin).
Record quarterly bookings of $290.4 million drove backlog to a record $734.3 million. The company raised its 2026 revenue outlook to $970 million–$1.0 billion, expects Q2 sales of $245–$250 million, and ended the quarter with $231.8 million in available liquidity.
Astronics (Nasdaq: ATRO) will release fiscal 2026 first quarter results after market close on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 and will host a conference call and webcast the same day at 4:45 p.m. ET.
The call includes a Q&A. Phone access, webcast link, telephonic replay (through May 26, 2026), and a transcript on the investor relations website are provided.
Astronics (Nasdaq: ATRO) on April 13, 2026 launched the EmPower Qi2 Wireless Charging Module, a 25W, MagSafe2-compatible onboard charger designed for aircraft cabins.
Key features: 25W output, MagSafe2 magnetic retention, "proud mounting" for camera lenses, replaceable in under three minutes, DO-160 compliance, and a 50,000-hour predicted MTBF.