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Leidos tops Q1 EPS and revenue estimates, lifts 2026 outlook as backlog hits $48.4B on intelligence, energy infrastructure and ATC demand.

Huntington Ingalls tops Q1 EPS and revenue estimates as volumes rise; $4B in new awards lifts backlog to $54B and 2026 guidance stays intact.

The U.S. Navy fired interceptors at inbound Iranian cruise missiles in the Strait of Hormuz yesterday morning. Those interceptors were almost certainly built by Raytheon. CENTCOM commander Adm. Brad Cooper said Iran fired cruise missiles at U.S. Navy ships and drones at commercial vessels, all of which were engaged with no U.S. Navy or U.S.-flagged ... U.S. Navy intercepts Iranian cruise missiles — 4 defense stocks to watch today

The iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF rallied 23% to $250, then fell 16% to $210. It is now stabilizing around $217.

Ten years after it was first announced, Boeing's Navy drone program is still three years away from generating real revenue for the defense giant.

Investing.com -- Reacting to Trump’s latest decision, Germany’s Defence Minister, Boris Pistorius, said: "The presence of U.S. soldiers in Europe and especially Germany is in our interest and the interest of the U.S."He added that his country was growing its armed forces, procuring more equipment more quickly, and building more infrastructure."

Wondering if Northrop Grumman at around US$579.48 is giving you real value or just a rich price tag? This article breaks down what that current level could mean for you as an investor. The stock has returned 21.0% over the past year, with 3 year and 5 year returns of 37.7% and 69.8% respectively. However, the past month included a 15.1% decline and a 1.4% fall over the last week, leaving the year to date return at a 1.1% decline. Recent headlines around Northrop Grumman have focused on its...

A recent round of layoffs affecting Northrop Grumman workers in the Baltimore region appears to reflect shifting program demand rather than broader cost-cutting, according to industry analysts. “From what we know, these layoffs appear situational,” said Lou Whiteman, an aerospace and defense analyst with The Motley Fool, an investment research firm. “It appears Mission Systems had a fairly ...

Defense stocks appear to be a volatile play right now.

NOC rides a $95.6B backlog and rising defense demand, but labor shortages and compliance costs threaten near-term performance.

TXT beats Q1 estimates as aviation demand lifts revenues and earnings, with strong jet deliveries and segment growth driving double-digit gains.

L3Harris Technologies (LHX) raised its full-year earnings outlook Thursday after reporting stronger-

LHX tops first-quarter estimates as revenues rise across all segments on new program ramp-up and higher international volume, and lifts its 2026 EPS outlook.

Northrop Grumman was hit by some April showers, but it remains a compelling idea for investors looking for long-term growth in the aerospace and defense industry.