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Astronics vs Loar Holdings: ATRO and LOAR compared
Astronics is the larger company: $260M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q2 2026) against $176M for Loar Holdings (Q3 2026). Loar Holdings is growing faster (+39% against +27% a year earlier). Loar Holdings is more profitable, with an operating margin of 26.2% against 15.6%.
Where the money goes: ATRO and LOAR
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.
Loar Holdings (LOAR) · Q3 2026
Loar Holdings, Q3 2026: revenue $176M (+39% year over year), operating margin 26.2%, net earnings $19.6M, operating cash flow $44.9M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Astronics (ATRO) | Loar Holdings (LOAR) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q2 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $260M | $176M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +27% | +39% |
| Gross margin | 33.4% | 54.2% |
| Operating margin | 15.6% | 26.2% |
| Net earnings | $35.1M | $19.6M |
| Net margin | 13.5% | 11.1% |
| Operating cash flow | $30.1M | $44.9M |
| Free cash flow | $24.4M | — |
| Market value | — | $5.7B |
| Analysts’ mean target | — | $86.20 |
Where the revenue comes from
Astronics
- Aerospace: $237M (91%)
- Test Systems Segment: $22.7M (9%)
Loar Holdings
- Total Commercial: $120M (68%)
- Defense: $45.5M (26%)
- Product and Service Other: $10.2M (6%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Astronics or Loar Holdings?
Astronics is the larger company: $260M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q2 2026) against $176M for Loar Holdings (Q3 2026).
Is Astronics or Loar Holdings growing faster?
Loar Holdings is growing faster (+39% against +27% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Astronics or Loar Holdings?
Loar Holdings is more profitable, with an operating margin of 26.2% against 15.6%.
More: Astronics earnings · how Astronics makes money · Loar Holdings earnings · how Loar Holdings 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.