Astronics Corp — passive 13G filing by BlackRock, Inc. BlackRock reports beneficial ownership of 481,097 shares of Astronics Corp Class B stock as of 06/30/2026, representing 12.6% of that class. The filing discloses sole voting power for 471,410 shares and sole dispositive power for 481,097 shares.
The schedule notes the holdings reflect certain Reporting Business Units of BlackRock and that various persons hold dividend or sale rights; no other person is identified with >5% ownership. The filing is signed by a BlackRock Managing Director on 07/08/2026.
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Insights
BlackRock holds a material passive stake in Astronics (12.6% of Class B).
BlackRock reports 481,097 shares beneficially owned as of 06/30/2026, with sole voting power for 471,410 shares and sole dispositive power for the full amount. The schedule is filed under passive ownership rules.
Timing and voting intent are typical of a large asset manager; subsequent filings could show voting changes or shifts in holdings.
Schedule 13G disclosure appears consistent with passive investment reporting guidance.
The filing cites SEC Release No. 34-39538 and identifies holdings as attributable to Reporting Business Units of BlackRock. It also includes the Investment Company Act note about multiple beneficial owners receiving dividends.
Signatory and exhibit references are provided; no additional qualifiers such as activist intent are stated.
Key Figures
Beneficially owned:481,097 sharesPercent of class:12.6%Sole voting power:471,410 shares+3 more
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Beneficially owned481,097 sharesClass B stock as of 06/30/2026
Percent of class12.6%Class B stock as of 06/30/2026
Sole voting power471,410 sharesSole power to vote or to direct the vote
Sole dispositive power481,097 sharesSole power to dispose or to direct disposition
Reporting date06/30/2026Date to which ownership is reported
Filing signature date07/08/2026Date filing was signed by Managing Director
Key Terms
Schedule 13G, beneficial ownership, sole dispositive power, Investment Company Act
4 terms
Schedule 13Gregulatory
"In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998)"
A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.
beneficial ownershipfinancial
"reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned"
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
sole dispositive powerregulatory
"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 481097"
Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.
Investment Company Actregulatory
"A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940"
The Investment Company Act is a law that sets rules for businesses whose main activity is managing and selling pooled money, such as mutual funds and other investment funds. It matters to investors because it requires clear reporting, limits managers from putting their own interests ahead of clients, and mandates safekeeping and oversight of assets—similar to safety inspections and traffic rules that help keep shared vehicles reliable and trustworthy.
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What stake does BlackRock report in ASTRONICS CORP (ATRO)?
BlackRock reports beneficial ownership of 481,097 shares of Class B stock as of 06/30/2026, equal to 12.6% of that class. The filing lists sole voting power for 471,410 shares and sole dispositive power for 481,097 shares.
Does the Schedule 13G indicate BlackRock is an activist in ATRO?
No. The filing is a Schedule 13G reflecting passive ownership under SEC guidance. It cites Reporting Business Units and does not state activist intent, targeted proposals, or requests for control in the disclosed text.
What date do the holdings reported by BlackRock cover?
The holdings are reported as of 06/30/2026. The Schedule 13G is signed by a BlackRock Managing Director on 07/08/2026, which is the filing signature date provided in the excerpt.
Who at BlackRock signed the Schedule 13G for ATRO?
Spencer Fleming, Managing Director, signed the filing on 07/08/2026. The filing also references Exhibit 24 (Power of Attorney) and Exhibit 99 for Item 7 details.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
ASTRONICS CORP
(Name of Issuer)
Class B Stock
(Title of Class of Securities)
046433207
(CUSIP Number)
06/30/2026
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
schemaVersion:
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
046433207
1
Names of Reporting Persons
BlackRock, Inc.
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
471,410.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
481,097.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
481,097.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
12.6 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
ASTRONICS CORP
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
130 COMMERCE WAY EAST AURORA NY 14052
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
BlackRock, Inc.
In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), this Schedule 13G reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned, by certain business units (collectively, the "Reporting Business Units") of BlackRock, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates. It does not include securities, if any, beneficially owned by other business units whose beneficial ownership of securities are disaggregated from that of the Reporting Business Units in accordance with such release.
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
BlackRock, Inc., 50 Hudson Yards New York, NY 10001
(c)
Citizenship:
See Item 4 of Cover Page
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Class B Stock
(e)
CUSIP Number(s):
046433207
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
481097
(b)
Percent of class:
12.6 %
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
471410
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
0
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
481097
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
0
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Not Applicable
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required.
Various persons have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of the common stock of ASTRONICS CORP. No one person's interest in the common stock of ASTRONICS CORP is more than five percent of the total outstanding common shares.
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary.
See Exhibit 99
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
Not Applicable
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not Applicable
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
