Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc.
S&P 500Last update: May 9, 2026 at 09:32
Dividend Safety Rating
HII's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 35.5% earnings payout ratio & 26.8% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: 6.6% operating margin & 11.6% gross margin. The dividend has been growing at a 5.12% 5-year CAGR.
Based on 14 of 15 metrics
Strengths
- Earnings Payout Ratio: 35.5%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
- FCF Payout Ratio: 26.8%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
- CFO Payout Ratio: 25.1%Operating cash flow strongly supports the payout.
Risks
- Operating Margin: 6.6%Operating margin is thin and pressures the dividend.
- Gross Margin: 11.6%Gross margin is low and limits flexibility.
Payout & Coverage
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Very SafeAbout Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc.
Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc. is the largest independent military shipbuilder in the United States, specializing in the design, construction, overhaul, and repair of naval vessels. It operates through three key segments: Ingalls, which builds non-nuclear ships such as amphibious assault ships, expeditionary warfare ships, surface combatants, and national security cutters; Newport News, focused on nuclear-powered aircraft carriers and submarines, including refueling, overhaul, and inactivation services; and Mission Technologies, delivering high-end information technology, mission-based solutions, unmanned and autonomous systems, life-cycle sustainment for the U.S. Navy, and nuclear operations and environmental management for various government and private sector clients. Serving primarily the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Department of Defense, intelligence community, federal civilians, and Department of Energy, Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc. provides essential all-domain defense capabilities, including cyber, ISR, AI/ML, and synthetic training. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Newport News, Virginia, the company plays a pivotal role in advancing national security through innovative maritime and technology solutions.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
1.73%
Annual Dividend
$5.46
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
35.48%
FCF Payout Ratio
26.83%
Stock Price
$316.28
52-Week Range
$215.05 – $460.00
Dividend History (2016–2025)
HII annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
HII earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Next Ex-Dividend Date
May 29, 2026
Next Payment Date
June 12, 2026
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
4.34%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
5.12%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
12.31%
3-Year Total Growth
13.60%
5-Year Total Growth
28.37%
10-Year Total Growth
219.41%
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