HII to Participate in Bernstein’s 42nd Annual Strategic Decisions Conference on May 28
Rhea-AI Summary
HII (NYSE:HII) will participate in Bernstein’s 42nd Annual Strategic Decisions Conference on May 28, 2026. A discussion with President and CEO Chris Kastner starts at 9 a.m. Eastern and will be available via webcast on ir.hii.com.
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News Market Reaction – HII
In the May 21 session, HII declined 1.36%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20 | Tech capabilities showcase | Positive | -0.3% | Showcased autonomous unmanned maritime and LVC training capabilities at naval event. |
| May 15 | USV delivery update | Positive | -3.2% | Delivered and sea tested ROMULUS-25 USV prototypes for U.S. Marine Corps. |
| May 12 | Facility and program visit | Positive | +0.2% | Hosted Rep. Adam Smith to review submarine and carrier construction progress. |
| May 8 | Destroyer sail-away | Positive | +0.5% | Announced Flight III destroyer Ted Stevens (DDG 128) departed Ingalls Shipbuilding. |
| May 8 | Workforce development | Positive | +0.5% | Announced high school seniors committing to shipbuilding careers at Newport News. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Operational and contract-related updates have generally been positive, with share reactions typically modest and sometimes negative even on seemingly favorable news.
Over recent months, HII has highlighted multiple operational milestones. Updates included showcasing autonomous maritime and LVC capabilities (May 20, 2026), delivering ROMULUS-25 USV prototypes for the U.S. Marine Corps (May 15), and progress on Columbia- and Virginia-class submarines and Ford-class carriers (May 12). Additional news covered the sail-away of destroyer DDG 128 and workforce development at Newport News (May 8). These events underscore ongoing program execution and industrial base importance, while price reactions have generally been small and mixed.
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) will participate in Bernstein’s Strategic Decisions Conference on May 28. A conversation with HII President and Chief Executive Officer Chris Kastner will begin at 9 a.m. Eastern time and will be webcast on ir.hii.com.
About HII
HII is America’s largest shipbuilder, delivering the world’s most powerful ships and all-domain mission technologies, including unmanned systems, to U.S. and allied defense customers. HII is the largest producer of unmanned underwater vehicles for the U.S. Navy and the world.
With a more than 140-year history of advancing U.S. national security, HII builds and integrates defense capabilities extending from the core fleet to C6ISR, AI/ML, EW and synthetic training. Headquartered in Virginia, HII’s workforce is 44,000 strong. For more information, visit:
- HII on the web: https://www.HII.com/
- HII on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeamHII
- HII on X: https://www.twitter.com/WeAreHII
- HII on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WeAreHII
- HII on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wearehii
Contact:
Brooke Hart (Media)
brooke.hart@hii.com
202-264-7108
Christie Thomas (Investors)
christie.thomas@hii-co.com
757-380-2104
