Operating through two segments—Aerospace (offering lighting and safety systems, electrical power generation systems, and seat motion systems) and Test Systems (providing automated test systems and training devices)—the company serves global airframe manufacturers, airlines, and defense contractors. Astronics reports a record backlog of $674.5 million, with 79% expected to convert into revenue within the next year.
Cyborg Score Rationale
The company achieved record Q4 2025 revenue of $240 million with 19% adjusted EBITDA margins and a record backlog of $674.5 million. However, profitability metrics reveal challenges with negative EPS of -0.09 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.48 suggesting high leverage.
Top Insights
2026 revenue guidance of $950–$990 million represents 12.5%–15% growth, with management targeting high-teens operating margins
Capital expenditures of $40–$50 million planned for 2026 to cover remaining Seattle operations consolidation
October 2025 acquisition of Bühler Motor Aviation advanced market leadership position in seat actuation and motion systems
Institutional ownership is high at 82.73%, though insider activity shows selling pressure with 9,734 shares sold in past three months
Named Competitors
Power and connectivity systems — Diversified aerospace systems supplier
Aerospace lighting and safety — Global aerospace and defense systems
Automated test systems — Test automation and diagnostics
Recent Developments
(February 2026) Q4 2025 record revenue of $240 million with 19% EBITDA margin; maintained 2026 guidance
(October 2025) Acquisition of Bühler Motor Aviation to strengthen seat actuation capabilities
(February 2026) Initiated 2026 revenue guidance of $950M–$990M with high-teens operating margin targets
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