HII Reports Strong Q1 2026 Earnings, Kennedy Sea Trials Complete
Renowned journalist passes and play based on popular children's book coming to Newport News
HII announced its first quarter 2026 financial results, reporting revenues of $3.1 billion and net earnings of $149 million, or $3.79 per diluted share. The defense contractor and owner of Newport News Shipbuilding also confirmed completion of builder’s sea trials for the aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy (CVN 79).
The announcement included additional operational milestones, with new collective bargaining agreements ratified at Ingalls Shipbuilding extending through 2031. HII reaffirmed its previously issued financial guidance for the full year 2026. As America’s largest shipbuilder, HII maintains a 44,000-person workforce and specializes in delivering defense capabilities ranging from naval vessels to unmanned systems and advanced technologies.
Read the official press release from HII for more details on their Q1 performance:
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Community & Services
Pioneering Journalist Tony Brown Dies at 93 in Newport News AFRO American Newspapers reports that Tony Brown, the groundbreaking journalist and broadcaster who hosted “Tony Brown’s Journal” for nearly four decades, died June 17, 2026, at age 93 at his home in Newport News, Virginia. Brown fundamentally transformed Black public affairs journalism and inspired generations of media professionals throughout his influential career.
Public Safety
Newport News man sentenced to one year for offense involving minor The New Kent Charles City Chronicle reports that a Newport News man was sentenced to one year in jail Monday following his guilty pleas to misdemeanor charges related to sexual contact with a minor. The sentencing was handed down in New Kent Circuit Court after the defendant’s conviction earlier this year.
Recreation & Events
Dog Man the Musical coming to Newport News stage Event Tickets Center reports that Dog Man the Musical will be performing in Newport News. The production brings the popular children’s book character to life on stage for family audiences.
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