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Astronics (ATRO) stock, explained like you're 5

Astronics trades on the Nasdaq under the ticker ATRO. It is a mid cap company in the military/government/technical industry, part of the industrials sector, with a market value of about 2.8 billion dollars.

Ticker
ATRO
Exchange
Nasdaq
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Military/Government/Technical
Size
Mid cap, about 2.8 billion dollars

Is Astronics a small, medium or large cap company?

No. Astronics is a mid cap stock, not a large cap. Its market cap, which is the total value of all its shares, is about 2.8 billion dollars.

Here is how you can tell. Multiply the share price by the number of shares to get the market cap, then compare it to the usual sizes. Micro cap is under 300 million dollars, small cap is 300 million to 2 billion, mid cap is 2 to 10 billion, large cap is 10 billion and up, and mega cap is over 200 billion. Market caps move every day with the share price, so treat the number as a recent snapshot.

How Astronics makes money

  • Building and selling machines, aircraft, equipment or infrastructure.
  • Moving goods and people.
  • Long term service and maintenance contracts.

What moves ATRO stock

  • Orders and backlog, which show future sales.
  • Business spending and the health of the economy.
  • Costs of materials and labor.

In the news lately

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  • Astronics (ATRO): 3 Reasons We Love This Stock (Yahoo Finance)
  • Astronics Corp (AC1.MU) Stock Price, News, Quote & History (Yahoo! Finance Canada)
  • Astronics (ATRO) Stock May Be Above Fair Value Despite Its 361% Run (Yahoo Finance)

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Key terms to know before you follow ATRO

  • Market cap
  • P/E ratio
  • EPS (earnings per share)
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  • Volatility

Questions about Astronics stock

What does Astronics do?

Astronics trades on the Nasdaq under the ticker ATRO. It is a mid cap company in the military/government/technical industry, part of the industrials sector, with a market value of about 2.8 billion dollars.

What is the ticker symbol for Astronics?

Astronics trades under the ticker ATRO on the Nasdaq.

What is Astronics's market cap?

Astronics is a mid cap stock with a market cap of about 2.8 billion dollars.

How does Astronics make money?

Building and selling machines, aircraft, equipment or infrastructure. Moving goods and people. Long term service and maintenance contracts.

What moves ATRO stock?

Orders and backlog, which show future sales. Business spending and the health of the economy. Costs of materials and labor.

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Educational information, not financial advice. This guide explains the business in general terms and does not include live prices.

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