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Astronics vs Ducommun: ATRO and DCO compared
Astronics is the larger company: $260M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q2 2026) against $227M for Ducommun (Q3 2026). Astronics is growing faster (+27% against +6% a year earlier). Astronics is more profitable, with an operating margin of 15.6% against 11.4%.
Where the money goes: ATRO and DCO
Astronics (ATRO) · Q2 2026
Astronics, Q2 2026: revenue $260M (+27% year over year), operating margin 15.6%, net earnings $35.1M, operating cash flow $30.1M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Ducommun (DCO) · Q3 2026
Ducommun, Q3 2026: revenue $227M (+6% year over year), operating margin 11.4%, net earnings $13.9M, operating cash flow $32.7M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Astronics (ATRO) | Ducommun (DCO) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q2 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $260M | $227M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +27% | +6% |
| Gross margin | 33.4% | 28.9% |
| Operating margin | 15.6% | 11.4% |
| Net earnings | $35.1M | $13.9M |
| Net margin | 13.5% | 6.1% |
| Operating cash flow | $30.1M | $32.7M |
| Free cash flow | $24.4M | $26.9M |
| Market value | — | $2.7B |
| Analysts’ mean target | — | $209.00 |
Where the revenue comes from
Astronics
- Aerospace: $237M (91%)
- Test Systems Segment: $22.7M (9%)
Ducommun
- Military and space: $119M (52%)
- Commercial aerospace: $97.2M (43%)
- Industrial: $11.2M (5%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Astronics or Ducommun?
Astronics is the larger company: $260M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q2 2026) against $227M for Ducommun (Q3 2026).
Is Astronics or Ducommun growing faster?
Astronics is growing faster (+27% against +6% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Astronics or Ducommun?
Astronics is more profitable, with an operating margin of 15.6% against 11.4%.
More: Astronics earnings · how Astronics makes money · Ducommun earnings · how Ducommun makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Aug 12, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.