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RTX (RTX) Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates: What to Know Ahead of Q3 Release
ZACKS· 2025-10-14 15:01
Wall Street expects a year-over-year decline in earnings on higher revenues when RTX (RTX) reports results for the quarter ended September 2025. While this widely-known consensus outlook is important in gauging the company's earnings picture, a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.The earnings report, which is expected to be released on October 21, might help the stock move higher if these key numbers are better than expectations. O ...
Earnings Preview: Lockheed Martin (LMT) Q3 Earnings Expected to Decline
ZACKS· 2025-10-14 15:01
Wall Street expects a year-over-year decline in earnings on higher revenues when Lockheed Martin (LMT) reports results for the quarter ended September 2025. While this widely-known consensus outlook is important in gauging the company's earnings picture, a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report, which is expected to be released on October ...
Firefly Aerospace Inc. Investigation Reminder: Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP Encourages Firefly Aerospace Inc. (NASDAQ: FLY) Investors with Significant Losses to Contact the Firm
Globenewswire· 2025-10-14 14:11
RADNOR, Pa., Oct. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com) is currently investigating potential violations of the federal securities laws on behalf of investors of Firefly Aerospace Inc. (NASDAQ: FLY) (“Firefly Aerospace”). On September 22, 2025, Firefly Aerospace reported its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025 – Firefly Aerospace’s initial quarterly results as a public company since its initial public offering the prior month. ...
ETC Announces Fiscal 2026 Second Quarter Results
Globenewswire· 2025-10-14 14:01
SOUTHAMPTON, Pa., Oct. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Environmental Tectonics Corporation (OTCID: ETCC) (“ETC” or the “Company”) today reported its financial results for the thirteen week period ended August 29, 2025 (the “2026 second fiscal quarter”). Robert L. Laurent, Jr., ETC’s Chief Executive Officer and President stated, “We are pleased with the 21% and 26% increase in ETC sales and operating income, respectively vs. prior year driven by an increase in sales of Aircrew Training Systems (“ATS”) and Steri ...
Lockheed Martin and Belgium Celebrate Arrival of First Belgian F-35 Aircraft
Prnewswire· 2025-10-14 13:30
, /PRNewswire/ -- Belgium's first F-35A Lightning II aircraft to be stationed in country arrived at Florennes Air Base. Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT)Â joined the arrival ceremony hosted by the Belgian Air Force at the base to celebrate the F-35's official incorporation into Belgian Air Force operations. Belgium's first F-35 to arrive in country lands at Florennes Air Base (Photo: Belgian Air Force) "Together with our NATO and European allies, we're building a wall of F-35s — a shield of over 700 aircraft secu ...
Boeing awarded $2.7 billion in contracts for Patriot missile seekers
Reuters· 2025-10-14 12:56
Boeing said on Tuesday it has secured about $2.7 billion in a combination of multi-year contracts to supply a key guidance component for the Patriot interceptor missiles. ...
Safran CEO says company on 'good path' to catching up on engine delays
Reuters· 2025-10-13 21:21
The chief executive of Safran said on Monday the French engine maker is "on a good path" towards catching up on engine delays to Airbus by the end of this month. ...
Retail to Rockets: Trading SHOP and LMT in Both Directions
Etftrends· 2025-10-13 12:33
Group 1: Shopify Inc. (SHOP) - Shopify continues to innovate in the e-commerce space with new tools and global reach, but faces high scrutiny due to its growth profile [2][7] - In Q2, Shopify reported revenue of $2.68 billion, a 31% year-over-year increase, and provided guidance for Q3 revenue growth in the mid-to-high 20% range [7] - The company is leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance its platform, launching tools for product descriptions, marketing, and analytics [7] - Shopify's international expansion is gaining momentum, particularly in Europe and Southeast Asia, which could support revenue growth [7] - Risks include potential consumer spending downturns, competitive pressures from Amazon and other platforms, and elevated valuation multiples compared to peers [7] Group 2: Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) - Lockheed Martin is a major U.S. defense contractor with long-term programs in air, space, and missile systems, benefiting from sustained U.S. defense budgets and geopolitical tensions [5][8] - The S&P Aerospace & Defense Select Industry Index has increased by 54.9% over the past year, significantly outperforming the S&P 500 Index's 21.5% gain [5] - Lockheed reported its largest backlog in company history, driven by F-35 fighter jet orders and other defense contracts, providing multi-year revenue visibility [8] - Geopolitical tensions in regions like Eastern Europe and the South China Sea are likely to increase defense spending among NATO and partner nations, benefiting Lockheed [8]
Mercury To Demonstrate AI-Powered Integrated Threat Detection Solution at AUSA 2025
Globenewswire· 2025-10-13 11:00
Core Insights - Mercury Systems, Inc. is set to showcase an AI-powered hardware-software threat detection solution at the 2025 AUSA Annual Meeting and Exposition, highlighting its commitment to advanced technology in defense applications [1][2]. Company Overview - Mercury Systems is a global technology company focused on delivering mission-critical processing solutions for aerospace and defense, with products deployed in over 300 programs across 35 countries [4]. - The company emphasizes its ability to provide innovative capabilities from silicon to system scale, enabling rapid decision-making in critical situations [4]. Product and Technology Highlights - The Aided Target Recognition software, compliant with the Future Airborne Capability Environment (FACE), utilizes AI for target identification, threat detection, and information sharing, proven in government-sponsored flight tests [2]. - The demonstration at AUSA will feature this software running on CMOSS-aligned computing hardware, showcasing its integration with display hardware for actionable intelligence [2]. Strategic Importance - The U.S. Army's modernization efforts rely on partnerships with companies like Mercury that can deliver advanced, adaptable, and secure solutions quickly [3]. - Mercury aims to empower military operations and enhance battlefield advantages through its range of processing capabilities [3].
Lockheed Scores Blockbuster $24 Billion Sale of 296 F-35s
The Motley Fool· 2025-10-12 11:07
Core Insights - Lockheed Martin's F-35 fighter jet is experiencing increased popularity, but declining prices may negatively impact profit margins [1][8][12] Financial Performance - Lockheed Martin is valued at nearly $120 billion, with annual revenue of approximately $72 billion and profits of $4.2 billion [1] - The aeronautics division, which produces the F-35, averaged over $27 billion in annual revenue from 2021 to 2023, with operating profit margins of 10.4% [8] - In 2024, revenues increased to $29 billion, but profit margins fell to 8.6% [8] - For the first half of 2025, the aeronautics division is projected to achieve about $29 billion in sales, but operating profits are only $622 million, resulting in a profit margin of 4.2% [10] F-35 Sales and Pricing - Lockheed secured a $24.3 billion contract for 296 F-35s, with an average cost of approximately $82 million per aircraft [3][5] - The average cost of F-35s has decreased by roughly 25% over the past decade, from about $100 million for F-35A variants and $120 million for F-35B and F-35C variants [6][7] - The F-35A will constitute the majority of the new orders, with 105 aircraft in each production lot [4] Market Position - Lockheed Martin remains the most valuable pure-play defense stock globally, despite competition from companies like Palantir [1] - The stock is currently priced at 28.5 times trailing earnings, with a long-term estimated earnings growth rate of only 12%, resulting in a PEG ratio exceeding 2.0 [12][13]