Why is HII Down Today?

HII
$268.20
▼ -2.24% ($-6.00)
Last updated: Oct 02, 2026 8:38 PM ET

About Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.

Huntington Ingalls Industries is the largest independent military shipbuilder in the US, spun out from Northrop Grumman in 2011. It operates three segments, two of which are storied shipyards: Ingalls produces non-nuclear-powered ships including amphibious landing ships and Arleigh Burke-class destr...

Sector: SHIP & BOAT BUILDING & REPAIRING
Market Cap: $11.22B
Forward P/E: 17.8
52-Week Range: $256.79 - $460.00
Employees: 44,000

Overall Confidence: 65%

65% Confident

Based on news, social sentiment, options activity, and sector analysis

SECTOR 65% Confidence
🎯 SHIP & BOAT BUILDING & REPAIRING sector moving together
This appears to be a sector-wide move. The SHIP & BOAT BUILDING & REPAIRING sector is down 1.2% on average.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.7x average volume

UNCONFIRMED - Low volume suggests this move may not be sustainable.

📍 Sector Context

SHIP & BOAT BUILDING & REPAIRING sector: -1.2%

This appears to be a sector-wide move. Most SHIP & BOAT BUILDING & REPAIRING stocks are moving in the same direction.

Market Comparison

HII is significantly underperforming the market (-3.0% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
+0.74%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+1.02%
HII
This Stock
-2.24%
vs S&P 500: -2.98%
vs Nasdaq: -3.26%

📊 What Happens Next?

Probability Analysis

45% chance this move continues in the next 1-3 days

Expected Range

Based on historical patterns and options pricing, HII is expected to trade between:
$260.15 - $273.56

Key Level to Watch

$254.79 support
Watch for breakdown below $268.19

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Last updated: Oct 02, 2026 8:38 PM (-221 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Bullish
Options Sentiment
0.45
Put/Call Ratio
81.9%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 2,092
Put Volume: 942
Total: 3,034

Historical Context

HII has moved more than 3.0% down on 15 occasions in the past year.

53.3%
Continuation Rate
8/15 times continued down
+0.87%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar down moves
Last similar move: Aug 20, 2026 (-3.3%) → Next day: -1.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is HII stock down today?

This appears to be a sector-wide move. The SHIP & BOAT BUILDING & REPAIRING sector is down 1.2% on average.

Is HII stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, HII shows 65% confidence in today's move. Volume is low which does not confirm the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the HII stock price target?

HII is currently trading at $268.20. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $260.15 - $273.56. See long-term price prediction →

Will HII stock continue falling?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that HII's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $254.79 (support).

Is HII stock oversold or overbought?

HII's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 40.9. This shows bearish momentum - the stock has negative momentum but isn't oversold yet.

What is the momentum for HII stock?

HII's 10-day momentum indicator is at -4.67. Strong bearish momentum - the stock is experiencing significant downward pressure. Watch for potential reversal signals.

Is HII outperforming or underperforming the market?

HII (-2.24%) is currently significantly underperforming the market (-3.0% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is up 0.74%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 1.02%.

What does MACD indicate for HII?

HII's MACD (-7.4) is currently above the signal line (-7.87), indicating a bullish trend. This technical signal suggests buying pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 35.6) is strong.

Is HII in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, HII is in a bearish trend. The price ($268.20) is trading below both the 20-day SMA ($273.83) and 50-day SMA ($294.3). This alignment typically indicates sustained downward pressure.

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