As previously reported, SunTrust analyst Michael Ciarmoli downgraded Astronics (ATRO) to Sell, Barnes Group (B) to Sell, Ducommun (DCO) to Hold, Woodward (WWD) to Hold, and Spirit Aerosystems to Sell as part of his broader Aerospace research note highlighting the "ongoing" Boeing (BA) 737 Max uncertainty. The analyst says the risks related to the aircraft production will "ripple across the sector" over the next 12-24 months and spark outlook revisions for the supply chain in 2019-2020. Ciarmoli believes however that the downgrade will be "short term" in nature until there is better clarity around the timing of 737 Max certification, resumption of flight, and future production rates. The analyst's price target reductions on the supplier are as follows: Astronics down to $36 from $41, Barnes Group to $48 from $53, Ducommun to $48 from $54, Spirit Aerosystems to $75 from $93, and Woodward to $110 from $118.

Reports Q1 revenue $431M, consensus $427.89M. "Barnes continues to advance our business transformation strategy with solid first-quarter results, additional long-term Aerospace agreements benefiting from our MB Aerospace acquisition, and the completed sale of the Associated Spring and Hanggi businesses in April," said Thomas J. Hook, President and CEO of Barnes. "Following the divestiture, an increasing majority of our earnings are driven by Aerospace, where we are investing to take full advantage of strong demand and attractive growth opportunities. And we continue to integrate, consolidate, and rationalize our Industrial business to further optimize our portfolio for long-term profitable growth. Our comprehensive strategic review is ongoing, and we remain committed to reshaping and positioning Barnes to maximize value for our shareholders. We look forward to sharing our ongoing progress."