HII
Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc. Industrials - Shipbuilding Investor Relations →
Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc. (HII) closed at $407.98 as of 2026-03-20, trading 70.7% above its 200-week moving average of $239.02. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 74.8% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 69, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 2.0x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.91 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 734 weeks of data, HII has crossed below its 200-week moving average 8 times. On average, these episodes lasted 13 weeks. Historically, investors who bought HII at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +21.6%.
With a market cap of $16.0 billion, HII is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 4.3%. Return on equity stands at 12.4%. The stock trades at 3.2x book value.
Over the past 14.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in HII would have grown to $1420, compared to $608 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 20.6% vs 13.6% for the index — confirming HII as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
In the past 12 months, corporate insiders have made 1 open-market purchase totaling $954,730.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 18.1% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: HII vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After HII Crosses Below the Line?
Across 8 historical episodes, buying HII when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +20.8% after 12 months (median +17.0%), compared to +3.9% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 88% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +21.7% vs +19.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment HII crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
HII has crossed below its 200-week MA 8 times with an average 1-year return of +21.6% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2020 | Mar 2021 | 56 | 32.0% | -12.4% | +128.1% |
| Jul 2021 | Jul 2021 | 1 | 1.4% | +4.4% | +125.6% |
| Aug 2021 | Aug 2021 | 1 | 0.3% | +19.0% | +123.4% |
| Sep 2021 | Oct 2021 | 4 | 3.7% | +21.5% | +127.3% |
| Nov 2021 | Feb 2022 | 16 | 9.0% | +28.7% | +132.1% |
| Mar 2022 | Mar 2022 | 1 | 0.6% | +5.2% | +129.6% |
| May 2023 | May 2023 | 1 | 0.3% | +31.9% | +122.9% |
| Oct 2024 | Apr 2025 | 23 | 25.0% | +74.6% | +122.8% |
| Average | 13 | — | +21.6% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HII below its 200-week moving average?
No. Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc. (HII) is currently 70.7% above its 200-week moving average of $239.02. It would need to fall to $239.02 to cross below the line.
What is HII's 200-week moving average price?
Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $239.02 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when HII drops below its 200-week moving average?
HII has crossed below its 200-week moving average 8 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +21.6%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 13 weeks on average.
Is HII a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about HII as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 69. Free cash flow yield is 4.3%. Return on equity is 12.4%. Price-to-book is 3.2x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does HII compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 14.2 years, $100 invested in HII would have grown to $1420, compared to $608 for the S&P 500. That's 20.6% annualized vs 13.6% for the index. HII has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does HII pay a dividend?
Yes. Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 135.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20