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ATRO Stock Forecast: Astronics Corp. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 7 Oct 2026
$65
−6.55% on the day

The 4 Wall Street analysts covering Astronics Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $100 — +54.7% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 83 of 100 as at 7 Oct 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$3.0B
Ticker Nerd rank
83 / 100
Median analyst target
$100
Analysts covering
4
Revenue$260.0M+27.0% y/y
Operating income$40.5M
Net income$35.1M
Free cash flow$24.4M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−4.1%
1M
−15.3%
YTD
+19.2%
1Y
+35.0%
From 52W high
−30.8%
From 52W low
+40.6%
$46
$93
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

ATRO stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Astronics Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 7 Oct 2026
83 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Quality
99
Momentum
93
Revisions
92
Growth
84
Value
75
Volatility
43
Size
31
Accruals
28
Issuance
10

Quality (99): The business earns solid, repeatable profits on what it owns.

Issuance (10): The company has been issuing shares or taking on financing, diluting existing holders.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

ATRO stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on ATRO, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$40$60$80$100$120Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26ATROHigh $107Median $100Low $95

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says4 analysts
4 Buy0 Hold0 Sell
Low $95Median $100High $107

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +54.7% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
28 May 2026TD CowenMaintainsBuy$85 → $100
25 Feb 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
26 Nov 2025TD CowenInitiatesBuy—
15 Oct 2025Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
10 Oct 2025Craig-HallumInitiatesBuy—
11 July 2025Truist SecuritiesUpgradeBuy—
12 June 2025Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold—
17 Apr 2025Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold—
5 Mar 2025Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold—
14 Jan 2025Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold—
18 Oct 2024Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold—
2 Aug 2024Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold—
17 July 2024Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold—
3 May 2024Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold—
1 Mar 2024Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold—
10 Jan 2024Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold—
21 July 2023Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold—
10 May 2023Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold—
19 July 2022Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold—
1 Dec 2020Truist SecuritiesUpgradeHold—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. ATRO appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

ATRO vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 7 Oct 2026, Astronics Corp. returned +35.0% against +17.4% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

ATRO vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
100120140160180200Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26ATROS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

ATRO analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+20.4%
Analysts raising
3
Analysts cutting
1
Fundamentals

Astronics Corp. (ATRO) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
37.8×

Cheaper than 20% of US stocks

Price / sales
3.2×

Cheaper than 38% of US stocks

Price / book
15.0×

Cheaper than 7% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
22.3×

Cheaper than 13% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
27.0%

Higher than 76% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
2568.2%

Higher than 99% of US stocks

Gross margin
33.4%

Higher than 39% of US stocks

Operating margin
14.8%

Higher than 72% of US stocks

Net margin
8.4%

Higher than 67% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
33.7%

Higher than 89% of US stocks

Return on assets
11.2%

Higher than 94% of US stocks

Dividend yield
0.0%

Higher than 1% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Astronics Corp. (ATRO) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Astronics Corp. has a market value of $3.0B and an enterprise value of $3.3B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $942.1M. The latest quarter grew 27.0% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $79.1M, a 8.4% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $1.70.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $60.7M, after $41.8M of capital spending.

  • Shares outstanding: 43.0M.

  • Trailing P/E: 37.8×; forward P/E: 22.0× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 0.00%, paying out 0% of earnings.

  • Astronics Corp. employs 2,700 people — $349K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 8 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

ATRO vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelAerospace & Defense
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
ATROAstronics Corp.$3.0B
83
DCODucommun, Inc.$2.5B
68
RDWRedwire Corp.$2.4B
49
LUNRIntuitive Machines, Inc.$3.3B
11
ACHRArcher Aviation, Inc.$3.6B
8
FLYFirefly Aerospace, Inc.$3.6B
7
VVXV2X, Inc.$2.1B
94

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Astronics Corp. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest ATRO news & analysis

Astronics: Marked Down After A Record Quarter - Buy

Seeking Alpha · 6 Oct 2026positive

Seeking Alpha describes Astronics as having a robust order backlog and margin expansion, while citing 2026 revenue guidance of $1.02–$1.04 billion and analyst consensus for 2027 EPS of $3.15. It notes that further margin gains are central to the article’s bullish thesis despite recent share price volatility.

Why it matters — ATRO watchers may track backlog and operating-margin trends against the company’s 2026 guidance and the article’s longer-term growth outlook.

Is Astronics Expanding Its Role in Next-Generation Military Aircraft?

Zacks Investment Research · 1 Oct 2026positive

Astronics Corp. is reportedly expanding its role in next-generation military aircraft, with work on the FLRAA program and rising demand for flight-critical power contributing to growth. The company's bookings and backlog have reached record levels as a result of this increased military aerospace exposure.

Why it matters — ATRO watchers would care because record bookings and backlog driven by military aerospace work signal strengthening demand for the company's products in next-generation aircraft programs.

Astronics vs. HEICO: Which Aerospace Stock Is a Better Buy Today?

Zacks Investment Research · 22 Sept 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research compares Astronics Corp. (ATRO) with HEICO (HEI), noting that the two aerospace stocks offer different exposures while diverging in valuations, debt levels, and price performance. The article frames these differences as factors that set the two companies apart.

Why it matters — ATRO watchers would care because the comparison highlights how Astronics differs from a peer on valuation, leverage, and recent stock performance, which helps frame its position within the aerospace sector.

Can Astronics Turn Strong Aerospace Demand Into Higher Profitability?

Zacks Investment Research · 21 Sept 2026positive

Astronics is reporting record sales that are driving sharp profit gains. Higher volumes and improved efficiency are expanding margins and boosting earnings for the company.

Why it matters — Record sales and margin expansion suggest Astronics is successfully converting strong aerospace demand into higher profitability.

Is Astronics Building a Broader Aerospace Growth Platform?

Zacks Investment Research · 17 Sept 2026positive

Astronics Corp. is broadening its aerospace portfolio, with in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC), seat motion, defense, and test systems creating multiple growth opportunities for the company.

Why it matters — ATRO watchers would care because the company is diversifying across several aerospace segments, which suggests expanding growth platforms beyond its core business.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about ATRO stock

What is the ATRO stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 4 Wall Street analysts covering Astronics Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $100, with estimates ranging from $95 to $107. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is ATRO stock a buy right now?

Of the 4 analysts covering Astronics Corp., 4 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Astronics Corp. 83 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 7 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank ATRO?

As at 7 Oct 2026, Astronics Corp. ranks 83 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Quality (99 of 100).

Will ATRO stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 4 analysts implies +54.7% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Astronics Corp. 83 out of 100 as at 7 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the ATRO stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Astronics Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for ATRO are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $95 to $107 over the next 12 months.

How has ATRO stock performed over the past year?

Astronics Corp. returned +35.0% over the 12 months to 7 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Astronics Corp. do?

Astronics Corporation is a U.S.-based aerospace and defense technology company that develops and manufactures mission-critical systems for commercial, military, and general aviation customers. Its Aerospace segment focuses on products such as electrical power generation and distribution, lighting and safety systems, seat motion and actuation systems, avionics, aircraft structures, and connectivity-related hardware.

What is the latest news on ATRO?

The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 6 Oct 2026): "Astronics: Marked Down After A Record Quarter - Buy". Seeking Alpha describes Astronics as having a robust order backlog and margin expansion, while citing 2026 revenue guidance of $1.02–$1.04 billion and analyst consensus for 2027 EPS of $3.15. It notes that further margin gains are central to the article’s bullish thesis despite recent share price volatility.

Company

About Astronics Corp.

Astronics Corporation is a U.S.-based aerospace and defense technology company that develops and manufactures mission-critical systems for commercial, military, and general aviation customers. Its Aerospace segment focuses on products such as electrical power generation and distribution, lighting and safety systems, seat motion and actuation systems, avionics, aircraft structures, and connectivity-related hardware. The company’s Test Systems segment designs and supports automated test equipment, simulation, and certification solutions used across aerospace, defense, communications, and semiconductor applications. Astronics Corporation serves global customers that rely on reliable subsystem integration, performance, and compliance in demanding operating environments. Headquartered in East Aurora, New York, the company plays a specialized role in the aviation supply chain by providing technologies that support aircraft functionality, passenger experience, and system verification.

CEO Mr. Peter J. Gundermann · 2,700 employees · United States · https://www.astronics.com