Huntington Ingalls shares tumble as shipbuilder warns of negative cash flow
Huntington Ingalls shares fell today after the shipbuilder warned of negative cash flow. The outlook comes despite the firm beating quarterly profit estimates.
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Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. announced on February 5, 2026, that it expects to record negative free cash flow in the current quarter, representing a cash use of approximately $600 million. The company stated that this figure reflects the unwind of certain working capital benefits that were realized during the fourth quarter. This financial update was released alongside the company’s quarterly results and its 2026 shipbuilding revenue and margin guidance.
