CPI Aerostructures Inc (CVU)
AMEXIndustrialsAerospace & DefenseSnapshot 2026-09-04
AMEXIndustrialsAerospace & DefenseSnapshot 2026-09-04
QuarterlyIQ Insights · CVU
How strong the business is — where it ranks within its sector on capital efficiency and cash generation, and how well management has been executing.
How management runs the business: capital, margins, balance sheet, and how reliably they guide and deliver.
A guidance track record builds as the company issues and delivers on guidance.
Priorities management has stated in recent disclosures, with status and evidence drawn from earnings calls, filings, and press releases.
Continue growth strategy by preparing production and securing contracts in missile and autonomous systems markets.
Stated as a priority in 2 of last 2 quarters. Management highlighted $62 million in new contract awards in 2026 and preparation for missile production. This shows delivering progress in expanding presence in missile and autonomous systems markets.
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Operating income rose in 1 of the last 3 quarter-over-quarter moves. Historically, Industrials names rated neutral grew net income 51% of the time over the next year (vs 60% for the rest of the cohort, n=9249).
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“With $62 million in contract awards this year for new generation products, we remain focused on disciplined program execution.”
“We began preparing for production on the previously announced missile work, expanding presence in missile and autonomous systems markets.”
Focus on operational execution and favorable product mix to drive margin expansion and net income growth.
Stated in 2 of last 2 quarters. Management credits operational efficiencies and product mix for margin expansion and net income growth. Gross profit was $4.5M in 2026-Q1 and $3.9M in 2026-Q2, net income $1.2M and $0.7M respectively, showing delivering but some quarter-to-quarter variation.
“Results benefited from a more favorable product mix, strengthened operational execution, and disciplined cost management.”
“A more favorable product mix and continued operational efficiencies drove substantial expansion in gross profit margin.”
Sustain and grow backlog and customer confidence to support revenue and financial stability.
Stated in 2 of last 2 quarters. Backlog increased from $495 million in 2026-Q1 to $533 million in 2026-Q2, supported by $62 million in new contract awards. Management emphasizes strong customer relationships and disciplined execution, indicating delivering progress.
“Our total backlog is $533 million, supported by recent $62 million contract awards this year.”
“With a robust backlog of $495 million supported by recent contract awards, we are entering the remainder of 2026 with confidence.”
Over the trailing year it converted -0.07x of net income into operating cash flow. Historically, Industrials names rated fragile grew net income 48% of the time over the next year (vs 59% for the rest of the cohort, n=4997).
Most sensitive to the broad stock market.
Not enough signal to read sensitivity to the US dollar, Fed net liquidity, real (inflation-adjusted) rates, long-term interest rates (low R² over the window).
11 material management or governance events in the past 24 months, led by executive changes. Historically, Industrials names rated stable grew net income 55% of the time over the next year (vs 58% for the rest of the cohort, n=2546).
Not investment advice. As of 2026-09-04.