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How CPI Aerostructures (CVU) makes money
CPI Aerostructures (CVU) made $17.6M of revenue in the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), +16% from a year earlier. Government subcontracts brought in $15.3M (87%); Commercial contracts brought in $1.5M (9%); Prime government contracts brought in $716K (4%). Of every dollar of revenue, 22¢ was left as gross profit, 7¢ was left as operating profit, 4¢ was left as net earnings.
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Revenue by segment, Q2 2026
| Segment | Revenue | Share | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government subcontracts | $15.3M | 87.3% | +5% | +25% |
| Commercial contracts | $1.5M | 8.7% | +66% | -3% |
| Prime government contracts | $716K | 4.1% | -59% | -46% |
Where each dollar of revenue goes
| Line | Q2 2026 | % of revenue |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $17.6M | 100.0% |
| Cost of revenue | $13.7M | 78.0% |
| Gross profit | $3.9M | 22.0% |
| Operating expenses | $2.7M | 15.2% |
| Operating profit | $1.2M | 6.8% |
| Income tax | $197K | 1.1% |
| Net earnings | $686K | 3.9% |
Revenue, quarter by quarter
| Quarter | Revenue | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | $17.6M | +16% |
| Q1 2026 | $17.4M | +13% |
| Q4 2025 | $19.4M | -11% |
| Q3 2025 | $19.3M | -0.8% |
| Q2 2025 | $15.2M | -27% |
| Q1 2025 | $15.4M | -19% |
| Q4 2024 | $21.8M | -7% |
From CPI Aerostructures' 10-Q filed Aug 13, 2026 (on EDGAR).
Questions
How does CPI Aerostructures make money?
CPI Aerostructures (CVU) made $17.6M of revenue in the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), +16% from a year earlier. Government subcontracts brought in $15.3M (87%); Commercial contracts brought in $1.5M (9%); Prime government contracts brought in $716K (4%). Of every dollar of revenue, 22¢ was left as gross profit, 7¢ was left as operating profit, 4¢ was left as net earnings.
What is CPI Aerostructures' biggest business?
Government subcontracts: $15.3M in the second quarter 2026, 87% of revenue, +25% from a year earlier.
What is CPI Aerostructures' profit margin?
Net earnings were $686K, 3.9% of revenue, in the second quarter 2026; the operating margin was 6.8%.
Updated Nov 8, 2026. Read automatically from SEC filings and public data; errors are possible. Not investment advice.