Huntington Ingalls’ first quarter results for 2026 showed revenue and profit above Wall Street expectations. Management attributed the quarter’s performance to strong shipbuilding sales, underpinned by increased throughput in its shipyards and ongoing efforts to address the U.S. maritime industrial base. CEO Chris Kastner noted, “Shipbuilding sales growth at 18% year-over-year was driven by our division’s focus on increasing throughput and supported by broader efforts underway to revitalize and