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Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) Stock Could Be 43% Undervalued Despite AUKUS Contract News

Huntington Ingalls Industries has delivered a 51.9% share price gain over the past five years, which puts a spotlight on whether the cash the business generates can support where the stock trades today. With the price recently closing at US$278.86, the question for investors is how that market tag lines up with the cash flows implied by its current contracts and future shipbuilding work. A 51.9% return over five years puts long term holders in a solid position. This raises the stakes on...

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Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) Marks First ROMULUS Vessel As Mike Petters Rejoins Board

Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) held a ceremony to mark completion of its first ROMULUS unmanned surface vessel for the U.S. Navy under the Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel program. The ROMULUS ceremony spotlighted shipbuilding activity at HII’s Gulf Coast operations, where the vessel was produced for future Navy testing and deployment decisions. HII also elected former chief executive Mike Petters to its board of directors, adding a prior long-time leader back to the governance...

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Is Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) A Bargain Following Its Dividend Increase?

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) just raised its quarterly cash dividend to $1.41 per share, a modest 3 cent bump that puts fresh attention on the stock’s income profile. The dividend lift comes after a busy October for Huntington Ingalls Industries, with fresh Navy work on Zumwalt-class destroyer trials, new AUKUS engineering contracts, and a 10-vessel unmanned surface fleet award. The company has delivered a 36.05% three-year total shareholder return and 51.88% over five years. However,...

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Huntington Ingalls (HII) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?

Huntington Ingalls (HII) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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HII’s 2.2% Dividend Raise Shows Confidence in Navy Shipbuilding Demand

Huntington Ingalls just extended a 14-year dividend streak even as its stock slides and quarterly cash flow turns negative. Whether that streak survives depends on a single make-or-break quarter at the end of 2026.

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HII Increases Quarterly Dividend to $1.41 per Share

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Oct. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.41 per share, a $0.03 increase over the $1.38 per share dividend paid in each of the prior four quarters. The $1.41 per share dividend will be payable on Dec. 11, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on Nov. 27, 2026. About HII HII is America's Seapower Company. The nation’s largest shipbuilder, HII builds the manned

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Can DDG 1002 Sea Trials Support HII's Naval Shipbuilding Growth?

Huntington Ingalls' $99.1M DDG 1002 sea-trials contract modification strengthens its naval shipbuilding portfolio amid continued U.S. Navy investment in fleet modernization.

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HII Increases Quarterly Dividend From $1.38 To $1.41/Share

HII (NYSE:HII) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.41 per share, a $0.03 increase over the $1.38 per share dividend paid in each of the prior four quarters. The $1.41

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HII to Host Celebration of ROMULUS USV Production for the U.S. Navy in Louisiana

Distinguished leaders to affix commemorative plaque to the first-of-class vessel, highlighting Louisiana’s critical role in advancing U.S. naval unmanned maritime operations. NEW IBERIA, La., Oct. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHAT: HII (NYSE: HII), America’s largest shipbuilder and global leader in autonomous maritime systems, will host a celebration and hull plaque dedication ceremony for the first-in-class ROMULUS 151 unmanned surface vessel (USV) celebrating the production of ROMULUS 151 unma

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Former HII CEO Mike Petters Joins Board of Directors

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Oct. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that former HII CEO and President Mike Petters was elected to the company’s board of directors. “Mike brings deep shipbuilding expertise to the Board, and a unique familiarity with the history, mission, and evolution of HII,” said HII CEO and President Chris Kastner. “Mike’s shipbuilding background and strategic guidance are extremely valuable, and I look forward to welcoming him back to our Board of Directors.”

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HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding Awarded Contract Modification for DDG 1002 Sea Trials

PASCAGOULA, Miss., Oct. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII’s (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division has been awarded a $99 million contract modification from the U.S. Navy to conduct sea trials for the Zumwalt-class destroyer Lyndon B. Johnson (DDG 1002). The ship arrived at Ingalls in January 2022 to complete the installation, activation and testing of the combat systems. “This award reflects the Navy’s continued confidence in the Ingalls team to execute the critical system test and sea trials

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HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding Division Receives $99M U.S. Navy Contract Modification To Carry Out See Trials For Zumwalt-Class Destroyer Lyndon B. Johnson

HII’s (NYSE:HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division has been awarded a $99 million contract modification from the U.S. Navy to conduct sea trials for the Zumwalt-class destroyer Lyndon B. Johnson (DDG 1002). The ship arrived

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HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding Charleston Operations to Host Skilled Trades Hiring Event Oct. 27

GOOSE CREEK, S.C., Oct. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII’s (NYSE: HII) Newport News Shipbuilding Charleston Operations will host a skilled trades hiring event from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 27, at SC Works, 1930 Hanahan Road, Suite 200, North Charleston, S.C. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet directly with recruiters, learn more about careers at NNS Charleston Operations, and qualified applicants may participate in on-site interviews. Candidates are encouraged to bring a resume

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Can AUKUS Submarine Demand Support HII's Long-Term Growth?

Huntington Ingalls' $56 million AUKUS submarine contract, nuclear shipbuilding expertise and growing allied defense cooperation could fuel long-term growth opportunities.

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Huntington Ingalls’ Quarterly Earnings Preview: What You Need to Know

Huntington Ingalls will release its third-quarter earnings later this month, and analysts anticipate a double-digit bottom-line growth.

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Bernstein Maintains Market Perform on Huntington Ingalls Indus, Lowers Price Target to $304

Bernstein analyst Douglas Harned maintains Huntington Ingalls Indus (NYSE:HII) with a Market Perform and lowers the price target from $327 to $304.

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HII is Awarded Contract to Support AUKUS Engineering and Design Work

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Oct. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that its Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division was awarded a $56 million contract by the U.S. Navy for shipbuilding engineering and design in support of the trilateral Australia, United Kingdom, and United States (AUKUS) partnership. The contract includes an option which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to $91 million. HII continues to take a whole-company approach to support t

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TD Cowen Maintains Buy on Huntington Ingalls Indus, Lowers Price Target to $340

TD Cowen analyst Gautam Khanna maintains Huntington Ingalls Indus (NYSE:HII) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $360 to $340.

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HII to Host Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call and Webcast on Oct. 29

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Oct. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) will release its third quarter 2026 financial results on Thursday, Oct. 29 and host an earnings conference call at 9 a.m. Eastern time the same day. The call will be webcast live on HII’s website: https://www.hii.com/. The company’s remarks will be supplemented by a series of slides available on the investor relations website. Listeners are encouraged to view these materials in conjunction with the call. Replays of the call wil

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The Bull Case For Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) Could Change Following Major Truman Overhaul And Unmanned Push

In late September 2026, Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Newport News Shipbuilding division secured a US$5.10 billion contract to conduct the refueling and complex overhaul of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), while also advancing carrier programs and expanding unmanned production capacity across its U.S. facilities. Together with the Navy order for 10 ROMULUS unmanned surface vessels and the Pocasset unmanned systems campus expansion, these developments highlight how HII is tying long-duration...

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HII Promotes Greg Ennis to Chief Financial Officer of Mission Technologies

MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that Greg Ennis has been promoted to senior vice president and chief financial officer of its Mission Technologies division. In this role, Ennis will lead the division's financial organization and oversee accounting, financial reporting, financial planning and analysis, rates and budgets, and program cost control across the business. “Greg’s leadership has been instrumental in strengthening our financial performance a

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Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) Secures $5.1 Billion Truman Overhaul Contract

Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) received a US$5.1b contract to refuel and overhaul the USS Harry S. Truman carrier. The USS Harry S. Truman refueling and complex overhaul will be executed at HII's Newport News Shipbuilding division in Virginia. HII reached preliminary acceptance of the future USS John F. Kennedy aircraft carrier with the U.S. Navy, ahead of formal delivery. The Truman overhaul win and John F. Kennedy acceptance milestone sit alongside other factors our research has...

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Why Huntington Ingalls (HII) Stock Is Up Today

Shares of aerospace and defense company Huntington Ingalls (NYSE:HII) jumped 3.1% in the afternoon session after the stock extended gains from the previous session as the U.S. Department of War awarded the shipbuilder a $5.1 billion contract to refuel and overhaul the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman, a company press report revealed.

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Huntington Ingalls: Believing The Yard Can Get Faster

Huntington Ingalls Industries maintains a dominant market position with robust revenue visibility, supported by a $57.3B backlog. Click for this HII update.

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USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Arrives at HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding to Start its Refueling and Complex Overhaul

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Sept. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) arrived at HII’s (NYSE: HII) Newport News Shipbuilding division today to start its refueling and complex overhaul (RCOH) after years of advance planning. “We’ve taken a proactive approach, from ordering long lead-time materials to conducting thousands of inspections and preliminary work, to ensure the RCOH of USS Harry S. Truman is successful,” said Bryan Caccavale, NNS vice president of program m

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HII or SAFRY: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?

HII vs. SAFRY: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?

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HII Lands $5.1 Billion Truman Overhaul and a Navy Order for Autonomous Vessels

HII Navy Contracts include a $5.10 billion Truman overhaul award and an order for 10 ROMULUS autonomous vessels.

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HII Wins U.S. Navy Contract for 10 ROMULUS USVs, Accelerating Deployment of Proven Autonomous Capability

MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII), America’s largest military shipbuilder and the global leader in autonomous seapower, was awarded a contract by the U.S. Navy to build 10 ROMULUS unmanned surface vessels (USVs) for the Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel (MUSV) program. The award marks a major advancement in the U.S. Navy’s transition from experimentation to fleet-scale deployment of trusted, operational autonomy across the maritime domain. “HII has made deliberate, ear

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HII Hosts National Commission on the Future of The Navy at Ingalls Shipbuilding

PASCAGOULA, Miss., Sept. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) welcomed members of the National Commission on the Future of the Navy (FNC) to its Ingalls Shipbuilding division Thursday as part of the commission’s nationwide review to develop recommendations for strengthening American seapower. The visit provided commission members with a firsthand look at the shipbuilding capabilities, workforce training and industrial investments that support the Navy’s future fleet requirements. As part

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Is Huntington Ingalls Stock Underperforming the Dow?

Huntington Ingalls has lagged behind the Dow over the past year, and analysts remain moderately bullish about the stock’s outlook.

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Bernstein Maintains Market Perform on Huntington Ingalls Indus, Lowers Price Target to $327

Bernstein analyst Douglas Harned maintains Huntington Ingalls Indus (NYSE:HII) with a Market Perform and lowers the price target from $341 to $327.

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HII Expands Unmanned Production Facility by 25% to Meet Growing Global Maritime Demand

U.S. Rep. Bill Keating joins ribbon-cutting celebrating expanded production capacity, advanced autonomous maritime technology and continued investment in the regionPOCASSET, Mass., Sept. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII), a global leader in autonomous and unmanned maritime systems, celebrated the expansion of its unmanned systems production campus in Pocasset, Massachusetts, underscoring growing global demand for autonomous maritime platforms and the company’s continued investment in

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HII Expands Unmanned Systems Production Campus In Pocasset, Massachusetts, Underscoring Growing Global Demand For Autonomous Maritime Platforms

HII (NYSE:HII), a global leader in autonomous and unmanned maritime systems, celebrated the expansion of its unmanned systems production campus in Pocasset, Massachusetts, underscoring growing global demand for

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Defense Contractors Stocks Q2 Earnings: Huntington Ingalls (NYSE:HII) Best of the Bunch

The end of an earnings season can be a great time to discover new stocks and assess how companies are handling the current business environment. Let’s take a look at how Huntington Ingalls (NYSE:HII) and the rest of the defense contractors stocks fared in Q2.

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Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) Stock Could Be 44% Undervalued After AI Vessel Expansion

Huntington Ingalls Industries has delivered a 58.7% share price gain over the past 5 years, yet the recent pullback raises a simple question for investors. Is the current US$277.14 price still supported by the cash the business is expected to generate over time, or has sentiment moved ahead of those flows? That 58.7% return over 5 years puts real weight on whether the past cash flow trajectory can justify where Huntington Ingalls Industries trades today. Fresh contracts for unmanned vessels...

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Ingalls Shipbuilding’s Virtual Reality Welding Lab Surpasses 1,000 Trainees

PASCAGOULA, Miss., Sept. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII’s (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division’s Virtual Reality (VR) Welding Lab has officially surpassed 1,000 trainees since opening in January 2025. The milestone highlights the impact of Ingalls’ investment in advanced training technology and the collaborative support of the U.S. Navy, AccelerateMS and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (MGCCC) which helped establish the facility. The VR Welding Lab integrates immersive simulation

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Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) Expands Unmanned Systems Plant, Is The Stock A Bargain?

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) just cut the ribbon on a 10,000 square foot expansion to its unmanned maritime systems plant in Pocasset, Massachusetts, putting fresh attention on how the stock reflects this growing line of work. Even with this expansion, Huntington Ingalls Industries’ recent share price momentum has been soft, with the stock down 12.74% on a 30 day share price return and 20.76% year to date, while long term investors still sit on a 58.69% five year total shareholder...

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Inside Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII)’s Latest Pentagon Win: Long Lead Materials, Long Runway to 2039

On September 4, the U.S. Department of War (DoW) announced a $336,112,000 Navy contract for Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (NYSE:HII) to advance procurement of long-lead materials for the construction of the future USS William J. Clinton (CVN 82). Work on the program will be executed in Newport News, Virginia, with completion anticipated by March 2039. […]

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Media Advisory — HII Unmanned Facility Expansion Ribbon Cutting

POCASSET, Mass., Sept. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHAT: HII (NYSE: HII), a global leader in autonomous unmanned maritime systems, will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the expansion of its unmanned maritime systems production facility in Pocasset, Massachusetts. The new 10,000-square-foot expansion will increase HII’s capacity to produce and support autonomous maritime systems for the U.S. Navy, allies and partners. The facility supports HII’s REMUS unmanned underwater vehicles, ROMU

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Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) Stock Could Be A Bargain On Cash Flow And Earnings

Huntington Ingalls Industries stock has delivered a 63.5% return over the past 5 years, yet current checks suggest the market price may still sit below what its cash flows imply. Both the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) intrinsic value estimate and the market multiple view currently point to the shares screening as undervalued. Huntington Ingalls Industries has returned 63.5% over 5 years, which makes the current discount to intrinsic value especially important for long term holders to...

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Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) Landed A $2.2 Billion Defense Task Order

Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) has secured a US$2.2b U.S. Southern Command task order for advanced surveillance and intelligence services. The company received Defense Innovation Unit recognition for its advanced autonomous maritime systems, including a successful autonomous vessel prototype. Huntington Ingalls Industries entered long term automation agreements that use robotics to transform U.S. Navy shipbuilding processes. Consider widening your research to other stocks tied to...

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HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding Completes Successful Acceptance Sea Trials of John F. Kennedy (CVN 79)

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Aug. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that its Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division has successfully completed acceptance sea trials of John F. Kennedy (CVN 79), the second Gerald R. Ford-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. Kennedy returned to NNS after further testing and evaluation of important ship systems and components at sea. Earlier this year, Kennedy underwent successful builder’s sea trials. “It is an honor to take Kennedy to sea to

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ACHR Stock Gains 49.2% in a Month: Is There More Upside Ahead?

Archer Aviation's 49.2% rally reflects Midnight's commercialization progress, expanding production and advances in autonomous VTOL and aviation AI.

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HII Awarded $2.2 Billion Contract to Advance U.S. Surveillance and Intelligence Capabilities for the Western Hemisphere

MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that its Mission Technologies division has been awarded a $2.2 billion task order to deliver advanced Surveillance, Tracking, Intelligence, Network Services, Global Reconnaissance, Analysis, and Interceptions (STRINGRAI) in support of the U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM). STRINGRAI will enhance SOUTHCOM’s ability to detect, monitor, and disrupt illicit activity across Central America, South America, and the Caribbean,

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HII/MetalCraft Marine Autonomous ROMULUS USV with HII Autonomy Successfully Passed a Critical DoW Test

MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced that the U.S. Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) has officially recognized the successful completion of the company’s Production-Ready, Inexpensive, Maritime Expeditionary (PRIME) prototype project, featuring the Watcher small Unmanned Surface Vessel (sUSV), which is based on HII’s ROMULUS-25 Unmanned Surface Vessel and powered by HII’s Odyssey Autonomous Control System (ACS). The DIU recognition follows HII’s delivery and succe

HII Wins $2.2B SOUTHCOM Contract To Enhance U.S. Surveillance And Intelligence Capabilities

HII (NYSE:HII) announced today that its Mission Technologies division has been awarded a $2.2 billion task order to deliver advanced Surveillance, Tracking, Intelligence, Network Services, Global Reconnaissance,

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How this robotics company is helping HII to build US Navy ships: CEO explains

GrayMatter Robotics CEO and co-founder Ariyan Kabir discusses the company's deal with Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) for delivering US Navy-grade ship production.

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Huntington Ingalls: The Submarine Boom Is Not Priced In

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) delivered strong Q2 2026 results with 10.9% revenue growth and 30.2% segment operating income increase.

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