ARLINGTON, Va., July 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- RTX (NYSE: RTX) will issue its second quarter 2025 earnings results on Tuesday, July 22, prior to the stock market opening. A conference call will take place at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the results. The conference call will be webcast live on the company's website at www.rtx.com and will be available for replay following the call. A presentation corresponding with the conference call will be available for downloading prior to the call. Investor Contact C: 781.522. ...

Key Takeaways HWM saw 9% growth in commercial and 19% rise in defense aerospace revenues in Q1 2025. HWM boosted its dividend by 25% and has $2B remaining in share repurchase authorization. TXT posted $7.87B in aviation backlog but faces cost pressures and ongoing supply-chain delays.Howmet Aerospace Inc. (HWM) and Textron Inc. (TXT) are two prominent names operating in the aerospace and defense industry. As rivals, both companies are engaged in producing highly engineered aircraft components for commerci ...

Key Takeaways LMT won a $250M contract to supply F-35 logistics systems, including ODIN and MPE hardware, by August 2027. The deal supports the U.S. Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, FMS customer and F-35 program partners. Work will be performed in Orlando, FL, and Fort Worth, TX, under the Naval Air Systems Command contract.Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) recently clinched a modification contract involving the F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft program. The award has been provided by the Naval Air Systems ...

NETANYA, Israel, June 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- TAT Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq: TATT) (TASE: TATT) ("TAT" or the "Company"), a leading provider of products and services to the commercial and military aerospace and ground defense industries, announced today that, in connection with its previously announced underwritten public offering of 4,150,000 ordinary shares (consisting of 1,625,000 ordinary shares sold and issued by TAT and 2,525,000 ordinary shares sold by FIMI Opportunity V, L.P. and FIMI Israel Opport ...

NEW YORK, June 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: RCAT).Shareholders who purchased shares of RCAT during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.CONTACT US HERE:https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/red-cat-holdings-inc-loss-submission-form/?id=154285&from=4CLASS PERIOD: March 18, ...

Key Takeaways EADSY secured a NATO order for two A330 MRTT aircraft, raising the Multinational MRTT Fleet to 12. A330 MRTT holds 90% of the non-U.S. new-gen tanker market, with 84 orders from 17 global customers. EADSY's A330 MRTT remains the tanker of choice for 15 countries and NATO's MMF.Airbus SE (EADSY) recently secured an order from the NATO Support and Procurement Agency to deliver two of its A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (“MRTT”) aircraft. These aircraft, scheduled for delivery in 2028 and 2029 ...

Key Takeaways BA's BDS unit may gain from increased demand due to the Iran-Israel conflict. Boeing has a 75-year defense partnership with Israel, including KC-46 and F-15I jets. BA trades at a 1.68X forward P/S ratio, below the industry average of 2.18X.The Boeing Company (BA) , a prominent defense manufacturer, is likely to witness growth in its defense business segment due to the recent conflict between Iran and Israel. Notably, the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) unit focuses on designing, devel ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company achieved record fiscal year revenue of $821 million, which is 14% higher than the prior year period, and record fourth quarter revenues of $275 million, which is 40% higher than the prior year period [7][38] - The total bookings for fiscal year 2025 reached $1.2 billion, indicating robust demand for the company's solutions [7][39] - The funded backlog at the end of fiscal year 2025 was $726 million, which is 82% higher than the prior fiscal year [7][39] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 was $61.6 million, up from $22.2 million in the previous year, driven by higher revenue and gross margins [24] - Full year adjusted EBITDA was $146.4 million, representing 17.8% of revenue, a 15% increase over FY 2024 [24] Business Segment Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Loitering Munition Systems (LMS) segment saw revenues for Q4 rise 87% to $138 million, with full fiscal year revenues of $352 million, an 83% increase [11] - The Uncrewed Systems (UXS) segment posted Q4 revenues of $113 million, a nearly 9% increase year-over-year, while full year revenues were slightly lower at $382 million [12] - The McCready Works segment reported Q4 revenues of $24 million, a 24% increase, with full year revenues of $87 million, which was 14% higher than the prior year [16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - 52% of the company's revenues were from international customers, with over 24% coming from non-Ukraine European customers [23] - The company received orders from eight countries for Switchblade products worth nearly $250 million in FY 2025 [23] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company closed the acquisition of BlueHalo, enhancing its position as a defense tech leader with a comprehensive portfolio across air, land, sea, space, and cyber [7][39] - Starting in fiscal year 2026, the company will operate under two distinct business segments: Autonomous Systems and Space, Cyber, and Directed Energy [18][32] - The company plans to continue investing in R&D, having invested nearly $2 billion over the past decade to develop disruptive solutions [8] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's position to meet rising demands from the U.S. Department of Defense and its allies, particularly in loitering munitions and autonomous systems [49][90] - The company anticipates strong organic growth in fiscal year 2026 and beyond, with revenue guidance set between $1.9 billion and $2 billion [7][39] Other Important Information - The company expects adjusted gross margins in the range of 29% to 31% for fiscal year 2026 [34] - The company plans to invest in expanding its manufacturing capacity to meet increased demand for its products [12][63] Q&A Session Summary Question: Discussion on Army's transformation initiative and its impact on Switchblade orders - Management highlighted the strong growth in the Switchblade business and expressed optimism about additional opportunities stemming from the Army's modernization efforts [45][49] Question: Inquiry about write-downs in unfunded backlog related to foreign military sales - Management confirmed there were no write-downs related to the LMS business or foreign military sales in the quarter [52][53] Question: Market opportunity for P550 and Red Dragon - Management indicated strong market potential for both products, with expectations for initial orders and significant future revenue generation [61][64] Question: Clarification on revenue guidance and visibility - Management explained that the guidance reflects a range of potential outcomes based on timing of contracts and funding approvals from the U.S. Department of Defense [74][86] Question: Assessment of NATO's potential 5% GDP spending pledge - Management noted that increased international demand for their systems is expected, particularly in Europe, due to ongoing global security challenges [105]

Core Insights - AeroVironment, Inc. reported strong fourth-quarter results with earnings of $1.61 per share, surpassing the analyst consensus estimate of $1.42 [1] - Quarterly revenue reached $275.05 million, exceeding the Street estimate of $242.69 million, marking a 40% year-over-year increase [1][2] - The company experienced significant revenue growth in various segments, including Loitering Munitions Systems (87% increase), MacCready Works (24% increase), and Uncrewed Systems (9% increase) [2] Financial Performance - The fourth quarter concluded fiscal year 2025 with record revenue and significantly higher profits, alongside a robust backlog nearly double that of fiscal year 2024 [3] - For fiscal 2027, AeroVironment projects adjusted EPS between $2.80 and $3, compared to the estimate of $3.72, with revenue expectations ranging from $1.9 billion to $2 billion, slightly below the $1.98 billion estimate [3] Stock Performance - Following the earnings release, AeroVironment's stock declined by 5.58%, trading at $182.50 in extended trading [4]

Group 1 - Stock markets experienced a rally due to a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, which alleviated fears of escalating conflict [1] - Lockheed Martin's stock fell by 3% despite the overall market surge, indicating investor concerns about future demand for military products [1][3] - The recent spike in Lockheed Martin's stock was driven by heightened demand expectations during the Israel-Iran conflict, but the stock is now returning to pre-conflict levels [4] Group 2 - The demand for Lockheed Martin's weapons systems typically increases during conflicts and decreases in peaceful times, leading to volatility in stock performance [3] - The current ceasefire may lead to a misinterpretation of future demand for Lockheed Martin's products, as there will always be a need for military systems regardless of active conflict [5]