Astronics Q4 Revenue Hits $240.1M, EPS Climbs 25% Above Estimates
Astronics reported Q4 CY2025 revenue of $240.1 million, up 15.1% year on year and 1.2% above estimates, with non-GAAP EPS of $0.75, 25% ahead of consensus. It forecast Q1 CY2026 sales of $225 million, 3.3% below analyst projections, while backlog jumped 12.6% to $674.5 million.
1. Q4 CY2025 Financial Results
Astronics delivered Q4 CY2025 revenue of $240.1 million, marking a 15.1% year-on-year increase and a 1.2% beat over estimates. Adjusted EPS came in at $0.75 per share, 25% above consensus, and adjusted EBITDA reached $45.7 million, reflecting a 19% margin.
2. Q1 CY2026 Revenue Guidance
Management guided Q1 CY2026 revenue at $225 million, representing a 9.3% year-on-year increase but falling 3.3% short of analyst projections of $232.7 million. The cautious outlook underscores near-term demand headwinds in aerospace and defense contracts.
3. Profitability and Backlog Trends
Operating margin expanded to 14.8% from 4.3% a year earlier, supported by cost leverage, while free cash flow margin dipped to 6.6% from 11.1%. Outstanding backlog rose 12.6% to $674.5 million, signaling healthy order flow despite the revenue guidance miss.