Truist Financial Issues Positive Forecast for Astronics (NASDAQ:ATRO) Stock Price

Astronics (NASDAQ:ATRO) had its price objective hoisted by Truist Financial from $75.00 to $107.00 in a research note released on Wednesday morning, Marketbeat.com reports. Truist Financial currently has a buy rating on the aerospace company’s stock.

Other equities analysts have also issued reports about the company. TD Cowen initiated coverage on Astronics in a research report on Wednesday, November 26th. They issued a “buy” rating on the stock. Wall Street Zen cut shares of Astronics from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday, February 7th. Zacks Research upgraded shares of Astronics from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, February 3rd. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Astronics in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Finally, CJS Securities upgraded shares of Astronics to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, December 11th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have given a Buy rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Astronics has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $77.33.

Astronics Stock Performance

NASDAQ:ATRO opened at $78.84 on Wednesday. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $69.41 and a two-hundred day moving average of $53.67. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.07, a current ratio of 2.87 and a quick ratio of 1.56. The stock has a market cap of $2.81 billion, a P/E ratio of 102.39 and a beta of 1.10. Astronics has a 1-year low of $19.51 and a 1-year high of $81.89.

Astronics (NASDAQ:ATRO) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 24th. The aerospace company reported $0.75 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.63 by $0.12. The business had revenue of $240.07 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $237.11 million. Astronics had a return on equity of 36.45% and a net margin of 3.41%.The company’s revenue was up 15.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $0.46 earnings per share. On average, research analysts expect that Astronics will post 0.82 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of ATRO. IFP Advisors Inc grew its position in shares of Astronics by 389.6% during the 3rd quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 563 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $26,000 after buying an additional 448 shares during the last quarter. Allworth Financial LP boosted its stake in Astronics by 57.1% in the fourth quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 528 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $29,000 after acquiring an additional 192 shares during the period. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC grew its holdings in shares of Astronics by 147.6% during the second quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 894 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $30,000 after purchasing an additional 533 shares during the last quarter. Quarry LP raised its position in shares of Astronics by 33.6% during the 4th quarter. Quarry LP now owns 568 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $31,000 after purchasing an additional 143 shares during the period. Finally, Leonteq Securities AG bought a new stake in shares of Astronics in the 4th quarter worth approximately $33,000. 56.68% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Headlines Impacting Astronics

Here are the key news stories impacting Astronics this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Truist raised its price target on ATRO to $107 and assigned a Buy rating, citing improving margins — a material analyst upgrade that implies ~35% upside from current levels. Truist PT Raise
• Positive Sentiment: Astronics reported Q4 FY2025 results above expectations: $0.75 EPS vs. $0.63 consensus and revenue of $240.1M vs. $237.1M. Revenue grew ~15% year/year and management highlighted operating leverage — results that support re-rating prospects. Q4 Earnings
• Positive Sentiment: Management signaled 12.5%–15% revenue growth for 2026 and is targeting sustained high‑teens operating margins — guidance that underpins upside to profit and valuation if execution continues. 2026 Guidance
• Positive Sentiment: TD Cowen reiterated a Buy rating on ATRO with a $90 target, calling management’s 2026 guidance conservative and noting contract upside and operating leverage as supports for further upside. TD Cowen Buy Rating
• Neutral Sentiment: Full Q4 earnings call transcript is available for listeners who want detail on backlog, margin drivers and contract timing — useful for assessing whether guidance execution is credible. Earnings Call Transcript
• Neutral Sentiment: Reported short-interest data is effectively zero (anomalous reporting showed 0 shares / NaN change and 0.0 days-to-cover) — indicates little visible short pressure but the figure appears unreliable and should be treated cautiously.

About Astronics

Astronics Corporation (NASDAQ: ATRO) is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced technologies primarily for the aerospace, defense and semiconductor industries. Headquartered in East Aurora, New York, the company was founded in 1968 and has grown through a combination of internal development and strategic acquisitions. Astronics operates multiple business units focused on power conversion, distribution and control; cabin electronics and connectivity; aircraft lighting and safety solutions; and automated test systems.

The company’s aerospace products include onboard power generation and management systems, in-flight entertainment and connectivity hardware, LED and fluorescent lighting for aircraft cabins and cockpits, and safety equipment such as escape slide power units.