Astronics Corporation Reports Lower Sales of Radio Test Sets

Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO) (“Astronics” or the “Company”), a leading supplier of advanced technologies and products to the global aerospace, defense, and other mission critical industries, today reported financial results for the three and nine months ended September 27, 2025.

Test Systems segment sales (compared with the prior-year period) of $18.7 million were down $7.4 million from the comparator quarter in 2024. The decrease was driven by lower sales of radio test sets in general as full rate production for the U.S. Army program has not yet begun.

Test Systems segment operating profit was near break-even in both periods. Test Systems continues to be negatively affected by mix and under absorption of fixed costs at current volume levels.

Bookings for the Test Systems segment in the quarter were $18.5 million. The book-to-bill ratio was 0.99:1 for the quarter. Backlog for the Test Systems segment was $74.3 million at quarter end.

Peter J. Gundermann, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented,:

“Our Test business had a break-even operating profit on relatively low sales, which demonstrates the significant cost-cutting initiatives we have implemented across the business. We expect it will become profitable once our radio test program begins for the U.S. Army. We expect to receive production orders near year-end or shortly thereafter.”

“Overall, we had a solid third quarter, demonstrating continued operational progress to meet strong customer demand with revenue stabilizing above $200 million per quarter. Strong sales supported operating margin expansion, reflecting both meaningful operating leverage on increased volume and the impact of our profitability initiatives. Recent refinancing actions provide us with enhanced financial flexibility and greater liquidity to support our business while minimizing potential dilution in the future. The refinancing combined with the market demand we are experiencing sets us up for a strong finish to 2025 and an exciting 2026.”