HIIStock and Options Trade Setup — Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.
NYSE · Naval Shipbuilding & Defense Systems · Low-liquidity options · Mid cap · ~$11B
Huntington Ingalls is the ultimate defense infrastructure monopoly — there is no alternative supplier for Ford-class aircraft carriers, and the U.S. Navy cannot simply shift its nuclear submarine orders elsewhere. This sole-source, mission-critical positioning gives HII extraordinary pricing power and contract stability. Navy shipbuilding is receiving increased political and budget support driven by China's naval expansion and the AUKUS submarine partnership. The backlog exceeds $48B — nearly 5× annual revenue — providing multi-year earnings visibility. The Alion acquisition added a fast-growing defense IT and technical services segment (Mission Technologies) that diversifies revenue and improves margins. After several years of cost inflation headwinds on fixed-price shipbuilding contracts, the company is working through those legacy programs and transitioning to better-structured contracts. HII is a patient, long-duration defense play.
Score History & Signal Changelog
Preview dataThis page is updated every 72 hours with the latest Scan results. Each data point below represents one complete algorithmic snapshot in time.
Signal Breakdown
Today's Trade Card
Options Profile
Risks & Fundamentals
Every setup carries risk. Here's what could move HII against you, plus the key stats that frame any position.
- 1.Shipbuilding cost overruns on fixed-price contracts — legacy programs have produced charges that pressured near-term earnings
- 2.Labor shortages at specialized shipyards constrain production throughput and extend delivery timelines
- 3.Defense budget sequestration or a negotiated reduction in Navy shipbuilding accounts (unlikely but politically possible) would slow the backlog burn
HII Options Setup — Frequently Asked Questions
Is HII a good options trade today?+
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (HII) currently has an Amora Edge Score of 68/100, ranking it top 36% of today's scan. This composite score is built from four sub-signals — EMA cross, RSI zone, relative strength vs SPY, and volume surge — each scored 0–25. The current read is a bullish setup, so the algorithm is positioned bullish (calls / call debit spreads). A score above 65 typically warrants a trade card with stop and target; below that, the setup is on the watchlist but not actionable.
What is HII's win rate on Stoptions.ai setups?+
HII's historical win rate on closed Stoptions setups is 67%. Win rate is calculated as the percentage of past HII trade cards that hit their target price before stopping out. Win rate is most meaningful once a ticker has 10+ closed trades — individual ticker rates can be noisy at smaller samples. Our portfolio-wide win rate across all closed trades is the more stable benchmark.
What strike and expiry does Stoptions.ai suggest for HII?+
The strike and expiry are shown on the trade card at the top of this page when the setup is active. Stoptions.ai algorithmically selects strikes targeting delta 0.35–0.45 and expirations 30–45 days out, adjusted for current implied volatility rank (IVR). When IVR is high, the system favors call debit spreads to limit vega risk; when IVR is low, single-leg long calls are preferred. The card includes the contract symbol, mid-price entry, stop, and target.
How often is the HII setup updated?+
Every 72 hours we refresh HII's Amora Edge Score and trade card. The underlying scan runs daily at 9:00 AM ET (pre-market) and 9:30 AM ET (post-open), so any new signal change is reflected within one trading session. If HII drops below the entry threshold or the regime shifts (e.g., SPY enters a confirmed bear), the trade card is replaced with a "no setup" notice automatically.
What does the Amora Edge Score measure for HII?+
The Amora Edge Score is a 0–100 composite of four technical sub-signals applied to HII: (1) EMA cross — is the 20-day above the 50-day with both trending up? (2) RSI zone — is momentum in the 50–70 sweet spot, or extended/weak? (3) Relative strength vs SPY — is HII outperforming the market over 20 sessions? (4) Volume surge — is participation above the 20-day average? Each sub-signal contributes 0–25 points. HII currently scores 68.
How does HII compare to other Naval Shipbuilding & Defense Systems setups?+
HII's sector rank and percentile against other Naval Shipbuilding & Defense Systems tickers we track is shown on the /tickers index — sortable by Amora Edge Score, win rate, or sector. For direct comparison, see the "Related Naval Shipbuilding & Defense Systems Options Setups" panel above. When multiple tickers in the same sector are scoring 80+, the algorithm flags the cluster as a sector rotation signal and may upweight position sizing.
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