Here Is What You Need To Know Before Investing In Astronics Corporation (ATRO)

Astronics Corporation (NASDAQ:ATRO) is among 11 Best Performing Defense Stocks to Buy Now. The firm provides advanced technologies to global aerospace, defense, and electronics clients. The stock has more than doubled in 2025, with year-to-date gains of over 139%, as of the close of business on August 28. The rally has been driven by robust quarterly financial results, growing industry recognition, and innovative product launches, which have helped garner investor confidence.

In April, Astronics Corporation (NASDAQ:ATRO) launched the SkyShow Server, an advanced moving map system, delivering 4K resolutions to raise the bar for aircraft cabin integration and in-flight entertainment.

More recently, the company unveiled the ATS-9000M communications system analyzer, its latest solution for Land Mobile Radio testing and analysis, building on the legacy of its predecessors. While the monitor retains past trusted features, the new version comes with significant enhancements to expand capabilities and improve performance.

On August 6, Astronics Corporation (NASDAQ:ATRO) reported results for the second quarter of fiscal 2025, with sales growing 3.3% year-over-year to $204.7 million. The increase was driven by a 9.4% surge in Aerospace sales. The company has raised the lower end of its guidance for 2025 to $840 million to $860 million, up from $820 million to $860 million previously. Net income stood at $1.3 million, or $0.04 per diluted share.

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