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Astronics (ATRO) boosts 2026 outlook after Q1 growth and record backlog

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Astronics Corporation reported strong first quarter 2026 results, with sales rising 12.0% to $230.6 million and net income increasing to $25.5 million, or $0.67 per diluted share, up from $0.26 a year earlier. Gross margin improved to 32.6%, and operating margin nearly doubled to 11.8%. Adjusted EBITDA reached $37.9 million, a 23.3% increase, for a 16.4% margin. The Aerospace segment led performance with $213.8 million of sales and a 16.5% operating margin, while Test Systems returned to a small profit.

The company booked a record $290.4 million of orders in the quarter for a book‑to‑bill of 1.26 and ended with record backlog of $734.3 million. Astronics generated $10.6 million of operating cash flow, invested $11.2 million in capital expenditures, and reported long‑term debt of $334.9 million with total liquidity of $231.8 million. Management raised 2026 revenue guidance to a range of $970 million to $1 billion and targets second quarter sales of $245 million to $250 million.

Positive

  • Strong Q1 growth and profitability: Sales rose 12.0% to $230.6 million, net income increased 168.1% to $25.5 million, and operating margin expanded from 6.4% to 11.8%, with adjusted EBITDA up 23.3% to $37.9 million and a 16.4% margin.
  • Record demand and upgraded outlook: Record quarterly bookings of $290.4 million, record backlog of $734.3 million, and 2026 revenue guidance raised to a $970 million–$1 billion range, with Q2 sales expected at $245 million–$250 million.

Negative

  • None.

Insights

Q1 2026 showed double‑digit growth, margin expansion, record demand, and higher full‑year guidance.

Astronics delivered a 12.0% sales increase to $230.6 million with net income up 168.1% to $25.5 million. Operating margin rose from 6.4% to 11.8%, helped by higher aerospace volume, productivity gains, and lower litigation costs. Adjusted EBITDA of $37.9 million implied a healthy 16.4% margin.

Demand indicators were notably strong. Quarterly bookings reached a record $290.4 million for a book‑to‑bill of 1.26, and backlog hit a record $734.3 million, with about 81% expected to turn into revenue within twelve months. Aerospace bookings were $264.4 million and backlog $651.4 million, underscoring momentum in commercial transport and general aviation.

Management raised 2026 revenue guidance to $970 million–$1 billion, with the midpoint about 14% above 2025 and expects record Q2 sales of $245 million–$250 million. Cash flow from operations was $10.6 million, constrained by inventory builds for expected growth and elevated capex of $11.2 million tied to a Seattle consolidation and ERP implementation. Overall, the combination of stronger profitability, robust backlog, and higher guidance represents a clearly positive update.

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Q1 2026 Sales $230.6 million Three months ended April 4, 2026; up 12.0% year over year
Q1 2026 Net Income $25.5 million Three months ended April 4, 2026; 11.1% of sales, up 168.1%
Diluted EPS Q1 2026 $0.67 per share Compared with $0.26 per diluted share in Q1 2025
Adjusted EBITDA Q1 2026 $37.9 million Adjusted EBITDA margin 16.4% vs 14.9% in prior year
Record Backlog $734.3 million Backlog at quarter end; about 81% expected within 12 months
Record Quarterly Bookings $290.4 million Q1 2026 bookings; book-to-bill ratio 1.26
2026 Revenue Guidance $970 million–$1 billion Full-year 2026 revenue outlook, midpoint ~14% above 2025
Long-term Debt $334.9 million Long-term debt balance at April 4, 2026 quarter end
Adjusted EBITDA financial
"adjusted EBITDA1 was $37.9 million, or 16.4% of sales"
Adjusted EBITDA is a way companies measure how much money they make from their core operations, like running a business, by removing certain costs or income that aren’t part of regular business activities. It helps investors see how well a company is doing without distractions from unusual expenses or gains, making it easier to compare companies or track performance over time.
book-to-bill financial
"Record quarterly bookings of $290.4 million for book-to-bill of 1.26"
The book-to-bill ratio compares new orders a company has received (bookings) to the products or services it has invoiced or shipped (billings) over the same period. It matters to investors because a ratio above 1 means demand is outpacing fulfillment and the company may grow revenue or build backlog, while a ratio below 1 suggests slowing demand and possible future revenue weakness — think of it as new customer orders versus what the company actually sold.
backlog financial
"record backlog of $734.3 million"
A backlog is the amount of work or orders that a company has received but hasn't completed yet. It’s like a restaurant with many dishes to serve; the backlog shows how many orders are still waiting to be finished. It matters because a large backlog can indicate strong demand or potential delays in delivering products or services.
non-GAAP financial measures financial
"Adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, and adjusted segment operating margin are Non-GAAP financial measures."
Non-GAAP financial measures are numbers companies use to show their financial performance that exclude certain expenses or income. They help investors see how the company might perform without one-time costs or other unusual items, giving a different perspective from official reports. However, since they can be adjusted, they don’t always tell the full story and should be looked at alongside standard financial figures.
capped call financial
"because of the capped call, there is no effective dilution to shareholders resulting from the 0% convertible bonds"
A capped call is a financial strategy that gives investors the right to buy shares at a set price, known as the strike price, but limits the maximum profit they can make from that gain. Think of it as a sales agreement where you can purchase something at a fixed price, but there's a cap on how much extra you can earn if the item's value rises significantly. This helps investors protect themselves from unlimited upside risk while still participating in potential gains.
0% convertible bonds financial
"0.992 million assumed shares underlying the premium on the 0% convertible bonds"
Sales $230.6 million +12.0% YoY
Net income $25.5 million +168.1% YoY
Diluted EPS $0.67 vs $0.26 prior-year period
Adjusted EBITDA $37.9 million +23.3% YoY
Adjusted EBITDA margin 16.4% up from 14.9% prior-year period
Guidance

2026 revenue expected between $970 million and $1 billion; Q2 2026 sales expected between $245 million and $250 million.

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 12, 2026

ASTRONICS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
New York
 0-7087
16-0959303
(State of Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)(Commission File Number)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
130 Commerce Way
East Aurora, New York
14052
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (716) 805-1599
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading SymbolName of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $.01 par value per shareATROThe NASDAQ Stock Market LLC
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
☐ Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐




Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On May 12, 2026, Astronics Corporation issued a news release announcing its first quarter financial results for 2026. A copy of the news release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

The information contained herein and in the accompanying exhibit shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing of the registrant, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing. The information in this report including the exhibit hereto, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section or Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

ExhibitDescription
99.1
News Release of Astronics Corporation dated May 12, 2026
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).



SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Astronics Corporation
Dated:May 12, 2026By:/s/ Nancy L. Hedges
Name:Nancy L. Hedges
Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer



Exhibit 99.1

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Astronics Corporation • 130 Commerce Way • East Aurora, NY • 14052-2164
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Astronics Corporation Reports
12% Sales Growth for First Quarter 2026
•First quarter sales increased 12.0% to $230.6 million
•Achieved first quarter net income of $25.5 million, or $0.67 per diluted share; adjusted EBITDA1 was $37.9 million, or 16.4% of sales
•Aerospace operating margin expanded to 16.5%; adjusted Aerospace operating margin1 was 17.4%
•Record quarterly bookings of $290.4 million for book-to-bill of 1.26 and record backlog of $734.3 million
•Generated $10.6 million in cash from operations
•Increasing 2026 revenue guidance to a range of $970 million to $1 billion
EAST AURORA, NY, May 12, 2026 – Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO) (“Astronics” or the “Company”), a leading supplier of advanced technologies and products to the global aerospace, defense, and other mission critical industries, today reported financial results for the three months ended April 4, 2026. Financial results include the acquisition of Bühler Motor Aviation (“BMA”) on October 13, 2025.
Peter J. Gundermann, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We are off to a strong start in 2026 with strong growth, expanded margins and record bookings and backlog. Our team’s focus on operational execution combined with higher volume delivered adjusted EBITDA1 margin of 16.4%. Demand across markets for our products remains robust, as evidenced by record bookings that were driven by strength in both Aerospace and Test. Our activity level is expected to pick up noticeably in the coming quarters and we believe we are well-positioned to capitalize on the opportunities ahead.”
1 Adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, and adjusted segment operating margin are Non-GAAP financial measures. Please see the reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures in the tables that accompany this release.
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First Quarter Results
Three Months Ended
($ in thousands)April 4, 2026March 29, 2025% Change
Sales$230,619 $205,936 12.0 %
Gross profit$75,133 $60,849 23.5 %
Gross margin32.6 %29.5 %
Income from operations$27,230 $13,137 107.3 %
Operating margin %11.8 %6.4 %
Net income$25,540 $9,528 168.1 %
Net income %11.1 %4.6 %
Adjusted operating income2
$29,560 $22,619 30.7 %
Adjusted operating margin %2
12.8 %11.0 %
Adjusted net income2$22,501 $16,973 32.6 %
Adjusted EBITDA2
$37,901 $30,739 23.3 %
Adjusted EBITDA margin %2
16.4 %14.9 %
First Quarter 2026 Results (compared with the prior-year period, unless noted otherwise)
Growth in sales was driven by the Aerospace segment’s continued strength in demand primarily from the Commercial Transport market. Aerospace sales increased $22.4 million, or 11.7%, while Test Systems sales grew $2.2 million, or 15.4%.
Gross profit increased $14.3 million to $75.1 million, or 32.6% of sales, an improvement over gross margin of 29.5% in the comparator quarter. Gross profit growth and margin expansion were primarily attributable to higher volume, improved productivity, and a $2.8 million catch-up of profit on the MV-75 program based on revised program estimates. This was partially offset by a $1.7 million increase in tariff expenses. In the prior year, first quarter consolidated sales and gross profit was negatively impacted by a $1.9 million revision of estimated costs to complete a long-term mass transit contract in the Test Systems segment.
Selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A”) decreased $0.8 million. Litigation-related expenses were down $1.2 million, and the prior-year period included a $6.2 million reserve adjustment to the damage award relating to the patent infringement dispute in the UK. Appeals to the UK damage award are scheduled to be heard in July 2026. These decreases were mostly offset by higher wages and benefits, higher incentive-based compensation expenses driven by increased profitability, and incremental expenses related to the acquired BMA business. R&D was up $1.0 million reflecting the timing of projects.
Operating margin expanded 540 basis points and adjusted operating margin2 expanded 180 basis points as a result of higher volume and improved productivity in the Aerospace segment, coupled with savings from the recent Test Systems cost rationalization activities.
Interest expense was down $0.8 million, or 25.8%, on lower rates following the September 2025 refinancing activities. Tax benefit in the quarter of $0.8 million was related to a $2.7 million discrete adjustment for the expected benefit of a stock-based compensation deduction, a valuation allowance reversal, and research and development costs expected to be expensed. Tax expense in
2 Adjusted operating income, adjusted operating margin, adjusted segment operating profit, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, adjusted net income and adjusted diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) are Non-GAAP financial measures. Please see the reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures in the tables that accompany this release.
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the prior year period was partially offset by a $1.1 million discrete adjustment to reverse certain federal and state deferred tax liabilities.
Consolidated net income of $0.67 per diluted share improved from $0.26 per diluted share in the prior-year period from stronger operating profit, lower interest expense and lower tax. Adjusted EBITDA2 increased 23.3% to $37.9 million, and adjusted EBITDA margin2 expanded 150 basis points to 16.4% of consolidated sales.
Record bookings of $290.4 million in the quarter resulted in a book-to-bill ratio of 1.26:1. For the trailing twelve months, bookings totaled $935.1 million and the book-to-bill ratio was 1.05:1. Backlog at the end of the quarter was $734.3 million, the highest in the Company’s history.
Aerospace Segment Review (compared with the prior-year period, unless noted otherwise)
Aerospace segment sales of $213.8 million increased $22.4 million, or 11.7%. Sales in the Commercial Transport market increased $18.9 million, or 13.7%. Growth was primarily related to increased demand for seat motion and lighting and safety products. General Aviation sales increased $6.2 million, or 40.7%, to $21.4 million due to higher inflight entertainment & connectivity (“IFEC”) product sales to the VVIP market. Military Aircraft sales remained consistent with the prior-year period. Other sales decreased $2.9 million as the Company has wound down its non-core contract manufacturing arrangements.
Aerospace segment operating profit of $35.3 million, or 16.5% of sales, improved over the prior-year period reflecting the leverage gained on higher volume, improving production efficiencies, the cumulative catch-up of profit on the MV-75 program based on revised program estimates, and a $7.0 million decrease in litigation-related expenses and legal reserve adjustments related to the UK patent dispute previously discussed. Adjusted Aerospace operating profit2 increased 20.0% to $37.2 million, or 17.4% of sales, a 120-basis point expansion over the comparator quarter.
Aerospace bookings were $264.4 million for a book-to-bill ratio of 1.24:1. Record backlog for the Aerospace segment was $651.4 million at quarter end.
Mr. Gundermann commented, “Our Aerospace business had a solid first quarter with our second-highest quarterly sales total, trailing only the preceding fourth quarter. Strong sales led to a 16.5% operating margin. Market demand for our products remains strong and we are well positioned to set new records in the coming periods.”
Test Systems Segment Review (compared with the prior-year period, unless noted otherwise)
Test Systems segment sales of $16.8 million were up $2.2 million from the comparator quarter in 2025. Segment sales in the prior-year period were negatively impacted by a $1.9 million revision of estimated costs to complete a certain long-term mass transit Test contract reducing revenue recognized in the period.
Test Systems segment operating profit was $0.4 million, compared with an operating loss of $2.2 million in the first quarter of 2025. Test Systems profitability, while improving, continues to be negatively affected by mix and under absorption of fixed costs at current volume levels.
Bookings for the Test Systems segment in the quarter were $26.1 million. The book-to-bill ratio for the quarter was 1.55:1. Backlog for the Test Systems segment was $83.0 million at quarter end.
Mr. Gundermann commented, “Results in our Test business continue to confirm that our significant cost-cutting and efficiency actions have been effective, and we expect results to improve significantly as the radio test program for the U.S. Army begins. We understand that a production
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award is on track to be issued in the coming weeks, with the production phase of the program accelerating in the second half of the year.”
Balance Sheet and Liquidity
Cash provided by operations in the first quarter of 2026 was $10.6 million, reflecting higher cash earnings offset by higher working capital requirements, including higher inventory levels to support anticipated revenue growth in the coming quarters. Capital expenditures in the quarter were $11.2 million. Elevated capital expenditures reflect necessary catch-up investments on previously deferred spending as well as the consolidation of operations and capacity improvement in a new Seattle facility. The Company expects to be free cash flow positive for the remainder of the year.
Long-term debt was relatively unchanged at quarter-end at $334.9 million. The Company had available liquidity of $231.8 million at quarter-end, including $19.1 million in available cash.
2026 Outlook
Astronics expects 2026 revenue for the year to be in the range of $970 million to $1 billion, which would surpass the record level sales of 2025. The midpoint of the revised range would be a 14% increase over 2025 sales.
Record backlog at the end of the first quarter was $734.3 million, of which approximately 81% is expected to drive revenue over the next twelve months. Mr. Gundermann concluded, “We expect second quarter sales of $245 million to $250 million, which will be a new record for the Company, and we expect our revenue rate in the second half to rise further from there. Demand remains strong for our products and capabilities, and all indications point to a very strong 2026 for our Company.”
Planned capital expenditures in 2026 are expected to be in the range of $40 million to $45 million driven largely by costs associated with the Seattle operation consolidation, which will conclude in the second quarter. In addition, the Company is in the early phases of implementing a new global resource planning system. Astronics expects to spend approximately $15 million to $17 million on this project in 2026, excluding reallocated internal operating costs. Approximately $2 million to
$3 million of the investment will be incremental operating expense with the remainder to be capitalized and reported as a cash outflow from operations. The total cost of the project over five years, excluding reallocated internal operating expenses, is expected to be approximately
$35 million to $40 million of which $25 million is expected to be capitalized.
First Quarter 2026 Webcast and Conference Call
The Company will host a teleconference today at 4:45 p.m. ET. During the teleconference, management will review the financial and operating results for the period and discuss Astronics’ corporate strategy and outlook. A question-and-answer session will follow.
The Astronics conference call can be accessed by calling (201) 493-6784. The listen-only audio webcast can be monitored at investors.astronics.com. To listen to the archived call, dial
(412) 317-6671 and enter replay pin number 13759858. The telephonic replay will be available from 8:00 p.m. on the day of the call through Tuesday, May 26, 2026. The webcast replay can be accessed via the investor relations section of the Company’s website where a transcript will also be posted once available.
About Astronics Corporation
Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO) serves the world’s aerospace, defense, and other mission-critical industries with proven innovative technology solutions. Astronics works side-by-side with
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customers, integrating its array of power, connectivity, lighting, structures, interiors, and test technologies to solve complex challenges. For over 50 years, Astronics has delivered creative, customer-focused solutions with exceptional responsiveness. Today, global airframe manufacturers, airlines, military branches, completion centers, and Fortune 500 companies rely on the collaborative spirit and innovation of Astronics. The Company’s strategy is to increase its value by developing technologies and capabilities that provide innovative solutions to its targeted markets.
Safe Harbor Statement
This news release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. One can identify these forward-looking statements by the use of the words “expect,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “may,” “will,” “estimate,” “feeling” or other similar expressions and include all statements with regard to the Company’s 2026 outlook including the level of activity in coming quarters, the expectation of setting new records in coming periods, the timing of the receipt of production orders for U.S. Army radio test set program, the level of profitability contribution from the Test segment with its onset, and the rate of revenue growth in the second half of 2026. The forward-looking statements also include all statements related to achieving any revenue or profitability expectations, expectations of continued growth, the level of liquidity, the level of cash generation and free cash flow, the level of demand by customers and markets and the amount of expected capital expenditures, the amount of investment in an ERP system, the amount of backlog to be recognized as revenue over the next twelve months, and statements regarding the amount of opportunities available to be executed. Because such statements apply to future events, they are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from what may be stated here include the trend in growth with passenger power and connectivity on airplanes, the state of the aerospace and defense industries, the market acceptance of newly developed products, internal production capabilities, the timing of orders received, the status of customer certification processes and delivery schedules, the demand for and market acceptance of new or existing aircraft which contain the Company’s products, the impact of regulatory activity and public scrutiny on production rates of a major U.S. aircraft manufacturer, the need for new and advanced test equipment, customer preferences and relationships, the effectiveness of the Company’s supply chain and execution on opportunities, and other factors which are described in filings by Astronics with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Except as required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to update forward-looking information in this news release whether to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes in future operating results, financial conditions or prospects, or otherwise.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Metrics and Additional Financial Information
In addition to reporting financial results in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP, Astronics provides Adjusted Non-GAAP information as additional information for its operating results. References to Adjusted Non-GAAP information are to non-GAAP financial measures. These measures are not required by, in accordance with, or an alternative for, GAAP and may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. Astronics management uses these measures for reviewing the financial results of Astronics for budget planning purposes and for making operational and financial decisions. Management believes that providing these non-GAAP financial measures to investors, as a supplement to GAAP financial measures, help investors evaluate Astronics core operating and financial performance and business trends consistent with how management evaluates such performance and trends.
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FINANCIAL TABLES FOLLOW
For more information, contact:
Company:Investor Relations:
Nancy L. Hedges, Chief Financial OfficerDeborah K. Pawlowski, Alliance Advisors LLC
Phone: (716) 805-1599Phone: (716) 843-3908
Email: invest@astronics.comEmail: dpawlowski@allianceadvisors.com
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ASTRONICS CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATA
(Unaudited, $ in thousands except per share amounts)


Three Months Ended
4/4/20263/29/2025
Sales
$230,619 $205,936 
Cost of products sold155,486 145,087 
Gross profit
75,133 60,849 
Gross margin
32.6 %29.5 %
Research and development expenses12,089 11,067 
Selling, general and administrative35,814 36,645 
SG&A % of sales
15.5 %17.8 %
Income from operations27,230 13,137 
Operating margin
11.8 %6.4 %
Other expense (income)109 (187)
Interest expense, net2,336 3,150 
Income before tax24,785 10,174 
Income tax (benefit) expense(755)646 
Net income$25,540 $9,528 
Net income % of sales11.1 %4.6 %
Basic earnings per share:$0.71 $0.27 
Diluted earnings per share:3$0.67 $0.26 
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding (in thousands)
38,223 42,957 







3 In addition to incremental shares from stock awards, weighted average diluted shares for the quarter ended April 4, 2026 reflects 0.992 million assumed shares underlying the premium on the 0% convertible bonds, to the extent the average stock price for the quarter ($72.38) exceeded the $54.87 conversion price. Note that because of the capped call, there is no effective dilution to shareholders resulting from the 0% convertible bonds unless and until the share price exceeds $83.41. The diluted EPS calculation for the quarter ended April 4, 2026 excludes the effect of the 5.5% Notes because the effect is anti-dilutive. The diluted EPS calculation for the quarter ended March 29, 2025 reflects 7.208 million assumed shares underlying the 5.5% convertible bonds.
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ASTRONICS CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
($ in thousands)
(unaudited)
4/4/202612/31/2025
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
$11,867 $18,180 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for estimated credit losses217,024 204,672 
Inventories
211,945 196,860 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets27,792 18,027 
Total current assets468,628 437,739 
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation115,481 107,078 
Operating right-of-use assets32,626 32,269 
Other assets13,742 11,316 
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization52,320 55,353 
Goodwill64,346 62,923 
Total assets$747,143 $706,678 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable$55,873 $41,080 
Current operating lease liabilities5,986 5,802 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities66,183 68,324 
Customer advances and deferred revenue29,666 26,069 
Total current liabilities157,708 141,275 
Long-term debt334,885 334,451 
Long-term operating lease liabilities38,239 38,101 
Other liabilities54,609 52,777 
Total liabilities585,441 566,604 
Shareholders’ equity:
Common stock386 385 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(5,438)(4,410)
Other shareholders’ equity166,754 144,099 
Total shareholders’ equity161,702 140,074 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity$747,143 $706,678 

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ASTRONICS CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS DATA
Three Months Ended
(Unaudited, $ in thousands)4/4/20263/29/2025
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income$25,540 $9,528 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash from operating activities:
Non-cash items:
Depreciation and amortization5,894 5,588 
Amortization of deferred financing fees607 602 
Provisions for non-cash losses on inventory and receivables1,441 1,728 
Equity-based compensation expense2,556 2,345 
Deferred tax expense (benefit)62 (1,125)
Operating lease non-cash expense1,463 1,550 
Non-cash litigation provision adjustment— 6,228 
Other681 (214)
Cash flows from changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable(13,420)(2,037)
Inventories(16,404)515 
Accounts payable14,997 2,867 
Operating lease liabilities(1,515)(1,071)
Accrued expenses(6,655)(11,514)
Income taxes(982)959 
Cloud computing implementation costs(2,370)— 
Customer advance payments and deferred revenue3,614 2,776 
Supplemental retirement plan liabilities(181)(101)
Other assets and liabilities(4,722)2,018 
Net cash provided by operating activities10,606 20,642 
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures(11,160)(2,105)
Net cash used by investing activities(11,160)(2,105)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from long-term debt30,000 1,143 
Principal payments on long-term debt(30,000)(10,000)
Financing-related costs— (740)
Stock award activity(5,441)(1,730)
Other(60)(44)
Net cash used by financing activities(5,501)(11,371)
Effect of exchange rates on cash(258)354 
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash(6,313)7,520 
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period18,180 18,428 
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period$11,867 $25,948 
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information
Non-cash investing activities:
Capital expenditures in accounts payable$425 $— 
Interest paid$2,668 $2,724 
Income taxes refunded, net of payments$195 $827 
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ASTRONICS CORPORATION
SEGMENT SALES AND PROFIT
(Unaudited, $ in thousands)
Three Months Ended
4/4/20263/29/2025
Sales
   Aerospace$213,843 $191,388 
   Less inter-segment(23)(13)
   Total Aerospace213,820 191,375 
Test Systems16,824 14,592 
Less inter-segment(25)(31)
Total Test Systems16,799 14,561 
Total consolidated sales230,619 205,936 
Segment gross profit and margins
Aerospace70,693 58,483 
33.1 %30.6 %
Test Systems4,440 2,366 
26.4 %16.2 %
Total gross profit75,133 60,849 
32.6 %29.5 %
Segment operating profit and margins
   Aerospace35,332 22,264 
16.5 %11.6 %
   Test Systems403 (2,223)
2.4 %(15.3)%
Total segment operating profit35,735 20,041 
Interest expense2,336 3,150 
Corporate expenses and other8,614 6,717 
Income before taxes$24,785 $10,174 
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Beginning in the current year, the Company reorganized its product line structure to align with changes in internal reporting. Refer to the Supplemental Prior Period Tables within this release for prior-year recast of disaggregation of sales by product line to conform with the updated, current-period presentation. Please refer to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended April 4, 2026 for additional details.
ASTRONICS CORPORATION
SALES BY MARKET
(Unaudited, $ in thousands)
Three Months Ended
2026 YTD
4/4/20263/29/2025% Change% of Sales
Aerospace Segment
Commercial Transport
$156,419 $137,542 13.7 %67.8 %
Military Aircraft
33,502 33,263 0.7 %14.5 %
General Aviation
21,449 15,243 40.7 %9.3 %
Other
2,450 5,327 (54.0)%1.1 %
Aerospace Total213,820 191,375 11.7 %92.7 %
Test Systems Segment
Government & Defense
16,799 14,561 15.4 %7.3 %
Total Sales$230,619 $205,936 12.0 %
SALES BY PRODUCT LINE4
(Unaudited, $ in thousands)
Three Months Ended
Recast
2026 YTD
4/4/20263/29/2025% Change% of Sales
Aerospace Segment
Inflight Entertainment & Connectivity$110,748 $103,110 7.4 %48.1 %
Lighting & Safety52,807 51,957 1.6 %22.9 %
Flight Critical Electrical Power24,763 21,314 16.2 %10.7 %
Seat Motion19,879 6,672 197.9 %8.6 %
Other5,623 8,322 (32.4)%2.4 %
Aerospace Total213,820 191,375 11.7 %92.7 %
Test Systems16,799 14,561 15.4 %7.3 %
Total$230,619 $205,936 12.0 %

4 Inflight Entertainment & Connectivity (“IFEC”) is a combination of the previous Avionics and Systems Certification product lines, as well as cabin power products which were included in the previous Electrical Power & Motion product line. The remainder of the previous Electrical Power & Motion product line is now split into two discrete product lines, Flight Critical Electrical Power and Seat Motion. Lighting and Safety remains consistent and Structures is now reported within Other Aerospace revenue.
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ASTRONICS CORPORATION
ORDER AND BACKLOG TREND
(Unaudited, $ in thousands)
Q2 2025Q3 2025Q4 2025Q1 2026 Trailing Twelve Months
6/28/20259/27/202512/31/20254/4/20264/4/2026
Sales
Aerospace$193,626 $192,725 $219,593 $213,820 $819,764 
Test Systems11,052 18,722 20,474 16,799 67,047 
Total Sales$204,678 $211,447 $240,067 $230,619 $886,811 
Bookings
Aerospace$150,636 $191,859 $237,327 $264,381 $844,203 
Test Systems26,390 18,532 19,902 26,067 90,891 
Total Bookings$177,026 $210,391 $257,229 $290,448 $935,094 
Backlog5
Aerospace$570,913 $572,459 $600,803 $651,364 
Test Systems74,454 74,264 73,692 82,960 
Total Backlog$645,367 $646,723 $674,495 $734,324 N/A
Book:Bill Ratio
Aerospace0.781.001.081.241.03
Test Systems2.390.990.971.551.36
Total Book:Bill0.861.001.071.261.05

5 Aerospace backlog of approximately $2.4 million and $10.6 million was added in the third and fourth quarters of 2025, respectively, in connection with the acquisitions of Envoy Aerospace and Bühler Motor Aviation.
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ASTRONICS CORPORATION
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO ADJUSTED EBITDA
(Unaudited, $ in thousands)
Consolidated
Three Months Ended
4/4/20263/29/2025
Net income$25,540 $9,528 
Add back (deduct):
Interest expense2,336 3,150 
Income tax (benefit) expense(755)646 
Depreciation and amortization expense5,894 5,588 
Equity-based compensation expense2,556 2,345 
Restructuring-related charges including severance— 279 
ERP implementation consulting expenses174 — 
Legal reserve, settlements and recoveries— 6,228 
Litigation-related legal expenses1,779 2,975 
Acquisition-related expenses186 — 
Warranty reserve191 — 
Adjusted EBITDA$37,901 $30,739 
Sales$230,619 $205,936 
Adjusted EBITDA margin %16.4 %14.9 %
Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation, amortization, and other adjustments. Adjusted EBITDA Margin is defined as Adjusted EBITDA divided by sales. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin are not measures determined in accordance with GAAP and may not be comparable with Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin as used by other companies. Nevertheless, the Company believes that providing non-GAAP financial measures, such as Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin, are important for investors and other readers of the Company’s financial statements.

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ASTRONICS CORPORATION
RECONCILIATION OF OPERATING INCOME TO ADJUSTED OPERATING INCOME
(Unaudited, $ in thousands)
Consolidated
Three Months Ended
4/4/20263/29/2025
Income from operations$27,230 $13,137 
Add back:
Restructuring-related charges including severance— 279 
ERP implementation consulting expenses174 — 
Legal reserve, settlements and recoveries— 6,228 
Litigation-related legal expenses1,779 2,975 
Acquisition-related expenses186 — 
Warranty reserve191 — 
Adjusted operating income$29,560 $22,619 
Sales$230,619 $205,936 
Operating margin11.8 %6.4 %
Adjusted operating margin12.8 %11.0 %
Adjusted Operating Income is defined as income from operations as reported, adjusted for certain items. Adjusted Operating Margin is defined as Adjusted Operating Income divided by sales. Adjusted Operating Income and Adjusted Operating Margin are not measures determined in accordance with GAAP and may not be comparable with Adjusted Operating Income and Adjusted Operating Margin as used by other companies. Nevertheless, the Company believes that providing non-GAAP financial measures, such as Adjusted Operating Income and Adjusted Operating Margin, are important for investors and other readers of the Company’s financial statements and assists in understanding the comparison of the current periods’ income from operations to the historical periods’ income from operations and operating margin, as well as facilitates a more meaningful comparison of the Company’s income from operations and operating margin to that of other companies.









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ASTRONICS CORPORATION
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME AND DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE
TO ADJUSTED NET INCOME AND ADJUSTED DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE
(Unaudited, $ in thousands except per share amounts)
Consolidated
Three Months Ended
4/4/20263/29/2025
Net income$25,540 $9,528 
Add back (deduct):
Amortization of intangibles2,887 2,975 
Restructuring-related charges including severance— 279 
ERP implementation consulting expenses174 — 
Legal reserve, settlements and recoveries— 6,228 
Litigation-related legal expenses1,779 2,975 
Acquisition-related expenses186 — 
Warranty reserve191 — 
Normalize tax rate6(8,256)(5,012)
Adjusted net income$22,501 $16,973 
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding (in thousands)38,223 42,957 
Diluted earnings per share$0.67 $0.26 
Adjusted diluted earnings per share7$0.59 $0.44 
Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted EPS are defined as net income and diluted EPS as reported, adjusted for certain items, including amortization of intangibles, and also adjusted for a normalized tax rate. Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted EPS are not measures determined in accordance with GAAP and may not be comparable with the measures used by other companies. Nevertheless, the Company believes that providing non-GAAP financial measures, such as Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted EPS, are important for investors and other readers of the Company’s financial statements and assists in understanding the comparison of the current periods’ net income and diluted EPS to the historical periods’ net income and diluted EPS, as well as facilitates a more meaningful comparison of the Company’s net income and diluted EPS to that of other companies. The Company believes that presenting Adjusted Diluted EPS provides a better understanding of its earnings power inclusive of adjusting for the non-cash amortization of intangible assets, reflecting the Company’s strategy to grow through acquisitions as well as organically.
6 Applies a normalized tax rate of 25% to GAAP pre-tax income and non-GAAP adjustments above, which are each pre-tax.
7 In addition to incremental shares from stock awards, weighted average diluted shares for the quarter ended April 4, 2026 reflects 0.992 million assumed shares underlying the premium on the 0% convertible bonds, to the extent the average stock price for the quarter ($72.38) exceeded the $54.87 conversion price. Note that because of the capped call, there is no effective dilution to shareholders resulting from the 0% convertible bonds unless and until the share price exceeds $83.41. The diluted EPS calculation for the quarter ended April 4, 2026 excludes the effect of the 5.5% Notes because the effect is anti-dilutive. The diluted EPS calculation for the quarter ended March 29, 2025 reflects 7.208 million assumed shares underlying the 5.5% convertible bonds.
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ASTRONICS CORPORATION
RECONCILIATION OF SEGMENT OPERATING PROFIT (LOSS)
TO ADJUSTED SEGMENT OPERATING PROFIT (LOSS)
(Unaudited, $ in thousands)
Three Months Ended
4/4/20263/29/2025
Aerospace operating profit$35,332 $22,264 
Restructuring-related charges including severance— 279 
ERP implementation consulting expenses174 — 
Legal reserve, settlements and recoveries— 6,228 
Litigation-related legal expenses1,511 2,244 
Warranty reserve191 — 
Adjusted Aerospace operating profit$37,208 $31,015 
Aerospace sales$213,820 $191,375 
Aerospace margin16.5 %11.6 %
Adjusted Aerospace margin17.4 %16.2 %
Test Systems operating profit (loss)$403 $(2,223)
Litigation-related legal expenses48 731 
Adjusted Test Systems operating profit (loss)$451 $(1,492)
Test Systems sales$16,799 $14,561 
Test Systems margin2.4 %(15.3)%
Adjusted Test Systems margin2.7 %(10.2)%
Adjusted Segment Operating Profit is defined as segment operating profit as reported, adjusted for certain items. Adjusted Segment Margin is defined as Adjusted Segment Operating Profit divided by segment sales. Adjusted Segment Operating Profit and Adjusted Segment Margin are not measures determined in accordance with GAAP and may not be comparable with Adjusted Segment Operating Profit and Adjusted Segment Margin as used by other companies. Nevertheless, the Company believes that providing non-GAAP financial measures, such as Adjusted Segment Operating Profit and Adjusted Segment Margin, are important for investors and other readers of the Company’s financial statements and assists in understanding the comparison of the current periods’ segment operating profit to the historical periods’ segment operating profit and segment margin, as well as facilitates a more meaningful comparison of the Company’s segment operating profit and segment margin to that of other companies.







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Supplemental Prior Period Tables
The following tables provide a prior-year recast of the disaggregation of sales by product line by quarter for the years ending December 31, 2025 and 2024, to conform with the updated, current-period presentation.
SALES BY PRODUCT LINE8
(Unaudited, $ in thousands)
Recast
Three Months EndedYear Ended2025 YTD
3/29/20256/28/20259/27/202512/31/202512/31/2025% of Sales
Aerospace Segment
Inflight Entertainment & Connectivity$103,110 $105,902 $105,780 $119,447 $434,239 50.4 %
Lighting & Safety51,957 56,100 52,807 55,719 216,583 25.1 %
Flight Critical Electrical Power21,314 15,832 16,747 19,813 73,706 8.5 %
Seat Motion6,672 10,217 11,721 18,632 47,242 5.5 %
Other8,322 5,575 5,670 5,982 25,549 3.0 %
Aerospace Total191,375 193,626 192,725 219,593 797,319 92.5 %
Test Systems14,561 11,052 18,722 20,474 64,809 7.5 %
Total$205,936 $204,678 $211,447 $240,067 $862,128 100.0 %
Recast
Three Months EndedYear Ended2024 YTD
3/30/20246/29/20249/28/202412/31/202412/31/2024% of Sales
Aerospace Segment
Inflight Entertainment & Connectivity$89,620 $94,065 $94,838 $105,156 $383,679 48.2 %
Lighting & Safety44,067 48,654 48,874 46,760 188,355 23.7 %
Flight Critical Electrical Power14,396 19,045 17,871 17,056 68,368 8.6 %
Seat Motion6,870 7,353 9,416 11,590 35,229 4.4 %
Other8,685 7,826 6,555 7,987 31,053 3.9 %
Aerospace Total163,638 176,943 177,554 188,549 706,684 88.8 %
Test Systems21,436 21,171 26,144 19,991 88,742 11.2 %
Total$185,074 $198,114 $203,698 $208,540 $795,426 100.0 %



8 Inflight Entertainment & Connectivity (“IFEC”) is a combination of the previous Avionics and Systems Certification product lines, as well as cabin power products which were included in the previous Electrical Power & Motion product line. The remainder of the previous Electrical Power & Motion product line is now split into two discrete product lines, Flight Critical Electrical Power and Seat Motion. Lighting and Safety remains consistent and Structures is now reported within Other Aerospace revenue.
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FAQ

How did Astronics (ATRO) perform financially in Q1 2026?

Astronics delivered solid Q1 2026 results with sales of $230.6 million, up 12.0% year over year. Net income increased to $25.5 million, or $0.67 per diluted share, as margins improved across the business, particularly in the Aerospace segment.

What were Astronics (ATRO) key profitability metrics for Q1 2026?

Astronics’ Q1 2026 gross margin improved to 32.6% and operating margin to 11.8%. Adjusted EBITDA reached $37.9 million, a 16.4% margin, compared with $30.7 million and a 14.9% margin in the prior year, reflecting stronger volume and lower litigation costs.

How strong was Astronics (ATRO) demand and backlog after Q1 2026?

Demand was robust, with record Q1 2026 bookings of $290.4 million and a book‑to‑bill ratio of 1.26. Total backlog reached a record $734.3 million, and about 81% of backlog is expected to convert to revenue over the next twelve months.

What guidance did Astronics (ATRO) provide for 2026 revenue?

Astronics raised its 2026 revenue outlook to a range of $970 million to $1 billion, with the midpoint implying about 14% growth over 2025. Management also expects record second quarter sales between $245 million and $250 million.

How did Astronics’ Aerospace and Test Systems segments perform in Q1 2026?

In Q1 2026, Aerospace sales rose to $213.8 million with a 16.5% operating margin, supported by commercial transport and general aviation. Test Systems sales were $16.8 million, and the segment moved from a loss to a modest operating profit of $0.4 million.

What is Astronics (ATRO) liquidity and debt position after Q1 2026?

At the end of Q1 2026, Astronics reported long‑term debt of $334.9 million and total available liquidity of $231.8 million, including $19.1 million in cash. Cash from operations was $10.6 million, and capital expenditures totaled $11.2 million.

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