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Huntington Ingalls Industries is the largest independent military shipbuilder in the US, spun out of Northrop Grumman in 2011. It operates three segments, two of which are storied shipyards: Ingalls produces non-nuclear-powered ships including amphibious landing ships and Arleigh Burke-class destroyers while Newport News produces nuclear-powered ships as the only producer of Gerald Ford-class aircraft carriers and a major subcontractor on Virginia and Columbia-class nuclear submarines. Huntington Ingalls shares production of destroyers and nuclear submarines with General Dynamics' Bath Iron Works and Electric Boat shipyards, respectively. The company's Mission Technologies segment produces uncrewed sea vessels and provides a range of IT and other services to US government agencies.

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'HII Is Awarded Air National Guard Training Contract To Enhance Readiness' - Hii

HII (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HII#NYSE">HII</a>) announced today that its Mission Technologies division was awarded a $147 million contract to support shipboard and shore-based combat training services for the U.S. Navy.
Under the five-year task order, HII will provide engineering support for every aspect of training systems under the U.S. Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division, Dam Neck Activity (NSWCDD DNA), including associated hardware, software, subsystems and elements. Tasks will range from integrated training system hardware and software installation, system certification and testing to troubleshooting, repair and lifecycle sustainment.

HII's Mission Technologies Division Was Awarded A 5-Year $147M Contract To Support Shipboard And Shore-Based Combat Training Services For The U.S. Navy

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HII (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HII#NYSE">HII</a>) announced today that its Mission Technologies division was awarded a task order valued at approximately $182 million to provide logistics support for U.S. Air Force F-16 pilot training devices.
Under the five-year task order, HII and subcontractor Trident Military Systems LLC will perform engineering maintenance for the U.S. Air Force's Mission Tactics Trainer Training System Support Center, which supports and sustains F-16 aircraft simulator systems in use by the U.S. Air National Guard, U.S. Air Force Reserve Command and the U.S. Navy.

HII Was Awarded A Task Order Valued At ~$182M To Provide Logistics Support For U.S. Air Force F-16 Pilot Training Devices

HII (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HII#NYSE">HII</a>), the largest military shipbuilder in the United States and a global leader in nuclear-powered submarine construction, was awarded a contract to deliver the new Australian Submarine Supplier Qualification (AUSSQ) pilot program over the next two years to accelerate the identification and qualification of Australian suppliers and products into the United States submarine industrial base.
The contract's initial value is $9.6 million (AUD) with the option to extend based on achievement.
The pilot program will support the development of a sovereign robust, internationally integrated supply chain, accelerating Australian industry's critical contribution to the success of the AUKUS trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
"This contract represents a significant milestone in building a resilient and globally integrated supply chain for nuclear-powered submarines," said Chris Kastner, president and CEO of HII. "HII has a long history of working with suppliers to ensure they meet the highest standards in safety, security, and performance. We welcome Australian partners to help build out this critical nuclear shipbuilding capability and ensure the long-term success of AUKUS."

HII Awarded Contract To Deliver The New Australian Submarine Supplier Qualification Pilot Program Over The Next Two Years The Contract's Initial Value Is AUD$9.6M

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Shares of shipbuilding-linked stocks are trading higher after President Trump announced a new Office of Shipbuilding, with special tax incentives to relocate the industry back to the US.

In an attempt to revive the U.S. shipbuilding industry and challenge China&#8217;s maritime dominance, the administration under President Donald Trump is reportedly preparing an executive order.
What Happened: The executive order includes 18 measures ranging from raising revenue through fees on Chinese-built ships and cranes entering the U.S. while creating a new office within the National Security Council to enhance the American maritime sector, per a <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-administration-readies-order-to-bolster-u-s-shipbuilders-punish-china-d6a2749b?ref=biztoc.com">draft</a> summary reviewed by The Wall Street Journal.
The draft order also proposes wage increases for nuclear shipyard workers and an evaluation of government procurement processes, including those of the Navy, conducted by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The proposed measures also include imposition of fees on Chinese commercial vessels docking at U.S. ports.
The draft executive order proposes establishing Maritime Opportunity Zones and a Maritime Security Trust Fund to enhance investments. It also&nbsp;suggests&nbsp;that revenue from fees on&nbsp;Chinese cranes and ships at&nbsp;U.S. ports would fund domestic&nbsp;maritime investments.
In his address to Congress on Tuesday, President Trump announced a new Office of Shipbuilding in the White House providing special tax incentives to relocate this industry back to the U.S. &#8220;To boost our defense industrial base we are also going to resurrect the American shipbuilding industry, including commercial shipbuilding and military shipbuilding,&#8221; stated Trump. 
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Why It Matters: According to Veson data, China accounted for 75% of global shipping activities in 2024. Besides, support from the government in the form of subsidies, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/01/42938329/us-reportedly-probes-barriers-subsidies-and-unfair-trade-practices-by-china-in-global-shipbuilding-as-trump-tariff-threat-looms">China used unfair practices</a> to dominate the global shipbuilding industry, concluded a U.S. investigation under former President Joe Biden. The findings revealed that China employs financial support, barriers for foreign firms, forced technology transfer, and intellectual property theft to gain an advantage in shipbuilding. China denied any such malpractice, though. 
Meanwhile, the U.S. shipbuilding industry has been grappling with challenges due to high costs, stringent security requirements, and limited capacity for scaling production.
Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HII#NYSE">HII</a>) declined 11.9% over the past month while General Dynamics (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>) lost 3% during the same period. Star Bulk Carriers Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBLK#NASDAQ">SBLK</a>) slid 0.77% lower over the past 30 days, as per <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Trump Reportedly Plans Executive Order To Boost US Shipbuilding And Counter China's Maritime Lead

HII (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HII#NYSE">HII</a>) announced today that its Mission Technologies division was awarded a task order valued at approximately $70 million to support the safe use of U.S. Air Force systems and software and the implementation of government-mandated information security requirements.
Under the five-year task order, awarded by the U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's Engineering Directorate, HII will identify and mitigate vulnerabilities through research and analysis to protect U.S. Air Force systems and software from unauthorized access, use or destruction by adversaries.

HII Awarded $70M 5-Year Task Order To Protect U.S. Air Force Systems And Software

Leonardo DRS, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DRS#NASDAQ">DRS</a>) announced today that it has received a $45 million U.S. Navy Submarine Industrial Base (SIB) investment commitment through contracts with HII's Newport News Shipbuilding. The investment is expected to expand the capabilities of DRS's new, 140,000 square-foot naval propulsion manufacturing facility currently under-construction in Goose Creek, SC, and includes capital equipment and other infrastructure enhancements.
The $45 million SIB investment will serve as a catalyst for a 40,000 square-foot expansion of the facility in support of capabilities critical to current and future U.S. Navy nuclear submarines and aircraft carriers. This investment builds on several Navy funded engineering contracts, including Newport News Shipbuilding, and from General Dynamics Electric Boat previously issued to Leonardo DRS. These contracts, combined with internal investments, will strengthen steam turbine system design, manufacture, integration, and test capabilities, including steam turbine generators.

Leonardo DRS Receives $45M U.S. Navy Investment Commitment To Bolster U.S. Submarine Industrial Base

Goldman Sachs analyst Noah Poponak maintains Huntington Ingalls Indus (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HII#NYSE">HII</a>) with a Sell and lowers the price target from $188 to $145.

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Goldman Sachs Maintains Sell on Huntington Ingalls Indus, Lowers Price Target to $145

Barclays analyst David Strauss maintains Huntington Ingalls Indus (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HII#NYSE">HII</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $220 to $200.

Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Huntington Ingalls Indus, Lowers Price Target to $200

<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<li>Liquidity Services (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LQDT#NASDAQ">LQDT</a>) shares rose 24.7% to $39.71 during Thursday's pre-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $1.2 billion. As per the news, the Q1 earnings report came out today. </li>
<li>Urban-gro (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UGRO#NASDAQ">UGRO</a>) stock increased by 17.85% to $0.99. The company's market cap stands at $12.1 million. </li>
<li>Matthews International (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MATW#NASDAQ">MATW</a>) stock increased by 15.93% to $31.0. The company's market cap stands at $959.0 million. As per the news, the Q1 earnings report came out today. </li>
<li>American Superconductor (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMSC#NASDAQ">AMSC</a>) stock rose 10.3% to $28.15. The company's market cap stands at $1.1 billion. The company's, Q3 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>Lakeside Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LSH#NASDAQ">LSH</a>) shares rose 8.91% to $2.2. The company's market cap stands at $16.5 million. </li>
<li>Professional Diversity (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IPDN#NASDAQ">IPDN</a>) stock increased by 8.06% to $0.36. The company's market cap stands at $5.6 million. </li>
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<li>Symbotic (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYM#NASDAQ">SYM</a>) shares decreased by 16.7% to $25.75 during Thursday's pre-market session. The company's market cap stands at $2.7 billion. As per the press release, Q1 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>Matrix Service (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTRX#NASDAQ">MTRX</a>) shares decreased by 15.6% to $11.85. The company's market cap stands at $326.5 million. As per the press release, Q2 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>Huntington Ingalls Indus (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HII#NYSE">HII</a>) shares decreased by 13.08% to $170.0. The company's market cap stands at $6.6 billion. As per the press release, Q4 earnings came out today. </li>
<li>Decent Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DXST#NASDAQ">DXST</a>) stock fell 7.31% to $1.65. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $26.8 million. </li>
<li>Equifax (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EFX#NYSE">EFX</a>) shares decreased by 6.75% to $252.0. The company's market cap stands at $31.2 billion. As per the press release, Q4 earnings came out today. </li>
<li>CEA Industries (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CEAD#NASDAQ">CEAD</a>) stock fell 6.33% to $7.11. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $5.7 million. 
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Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HII#NYSE">HII</a>) shares are trading lower after it reported&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/g43524381/hii-reports-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2024-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">fourth-quarter&nbsp;FY24&nbsp;results</a>.
Sales and service revenue increased&nbsp;5.4%&nbsp;year-over-year to&nbsp;$3.00 billion, missing the&nbsp;consensus of&nbsp;$3.05 billion.
Ingalls Shipbuilding&nbsp;$736 million&nbsp;(-8.0%&nbsp;Y/Y), Newport News Shipbuilding&nbsp;$1.59 billion&nbsp;(-4.6%&nbsp;Y/Y), and Mission Technologies&nbsp;$713 million&nbsp;(-4.3%&nbsp;Y/Y).
Operating income decreased 64.7% Y/Y to $110 million, and the margin contracted by 616 bps to 3.7%. Segment operating income was $103 million (-68.8% Y/Y), and the margin was 3.4%, down 696 bps Y/Y.
EPS of&nbsp;$3.15, down 54.3%&nbsp;Y/Y, missing the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus of&nbsp;$3.31</a>.&nbsp;
Operating cash flow plunged to $393 million&nbsp;in 2024 and free cash flow&nbsp;to $40 million, compared to&nbsp;$970 million&nbsp;and&nbsp;$692 million, respectively, in 2023.
New contract awards for 2024&nbsp;were&nbsp;$12.1&nbsp;billion, with a total backlog of around&nbsp;$48.7&nbsp;billion&nbsp;as of December 31, 2024.
Chris Kastner, president and CEO said, &#8220;We continue to make progress on ships put under contract pre-COVID, and are working diligently with our customers to put over $50 billion of new work under contract. Mission Technologies continued its strong track record of top line growth and margin expansion and secured an impressive $12 billion in total future contract value during 2024.&#8221;
FY25&nbsp;Outlook: Huntington Ingalls Industries sees sales of around $11.80 billion &#8211; $12.20 billion (vs. consensus of $12.10 billion), with expected Shipbuilding revenue of&nbsp;$8.9 billion &#8211; $9.1&nbsp;billion and the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">corresponding&nbsp;operating margin of&nbsp;5.5% &#8211; 6.5%</a>.
Huntington&nbsp;Ingalls sees Mission&nbsp;Technologies&#8217;&nbsp;revenue of&nbsp;$2.9 billion &#8211; $3.1 billion, with an operating margin of&nbsp;4.0% &#8211; 4.5%&nbsp;and&nbsp;EBITDA margin of&nbsp;8.0% &#8211; 8.5%.
The company expects FY25 free cash flow of&nbsp;$300 million &#8211; $500 million.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;The Advisors&#8217; Inner Circle Fund III Strategas Global Policy Opportunities ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAGP#NYSE">SAGP</a>).
Price Action: HII shares are down 16.5% at $163.23 at the last check Thursday.
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Huntington Ingalls Sinks On Q4 Earnings Miss, Margins & Cash Flow Take A Hit

Huntington Ingalls Industries shares are trading lower after the company reported worse-than-expected Q4 financial results.

HII's Financial Outlook1 includes the following expectations:
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<li>Mid to long term5 HII revenue growth of 4%+</li>
<li>Mid to long term5 shipbuilding revenue2 growth of approximately 4%</li>
<li>Mid to long term5 Mission Technologies revenue growth of approximately 5%</li>
<li>FY25 shipbuilding revenue2 between $8.9 and $9.1 billion; expect shipbuilding operating margin2 between 5.5% and 6.5%</li>
<li>FY25 Mission Technologies revenue between $2.9 to $3.1 billion, Mission Technologies segment operating margin2 between 4.0% and 4.5%; and Mission Technologies EBITDA margin2 between 8.0% and 8.5%</li>
<li>FY25 free cash flow2,3 between $300 and $500 million</li>
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<td>5.5% - 6.5%</td>
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<td>$2.9B - $3.1B</td>
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<td>Mission Technologies Segment Operating Margin2</td>
<td>4.0% - 4.5%</td>
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<td>Mission Technologies EBITDA Margin2</td>
<td>8.0% - 8.5%</td>
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<td>Operating FAS/CAS Adjustment</td>
<td>($43M)</td>
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<td>Non-current State Income Tax Benefit/Expense4</td>
<td>~$0M</td>
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<td>Interest Expense</td>
<td>($130M)</td>
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<td>Non-operating Retirement Benefit</td>
<td>$191M</td>
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<td>Effective Tax Rate</td>
<td>~21%</td>
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<td>Depreciation &amp; Amortization</td>
<td>~$340M</td>
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<td>Capital Expenditures</td>
<td>~4% of Sales</td>
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<td>Free Cash Flow2, 3</td>
<td>$300M - $500M</td>
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Huntington Ingalls Indus Sees FY2025 Sales $11.800B-$12.200B vs $12.10B Est

Huntington Ingalls Indus (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HII#NYSE">HII</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $3.15 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $3.31 by 4.83 percent. This is a 54.35 percent decrease over earnings of $6.90 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $3.00 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $3.05 billion by 1.65 percent. This is a 5.45 percent decrease over sales of $3.18 billion the same period last year.

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President Donald Trump has pledged to cut spending in a number of areas, but one place that's likely to see a budget increase is the Department of Defense. Increased defense spending is one of the few issues reaching bipartisan agreement in Washington, as outgoing Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin recently recommended a <a href="https://www.usnews.com/news/top-news/articles/2025-01-13/austin-recommends-defense-spending-boost-by-more-than-50-billion-in-2026-bloomberg-news-reports">$50 billion boost</a> over current 2026 projections.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HII#NYSE">HII</a>)</h2>
Huntington Ingalls is one of the largest manufacturers of nuclear submarines and aircraft carriers, with two major manufacturing facilities in Virginia and Mississippi and a large cybersecurity and IT facility outside the Pentagon in Fairfax, VA. The company also manufactures autonomous amphibious technology, such as unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs).&nbsp;
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HII stock had a rough 2024 despite a promising start. Shares hit an all-time high of $299 in early March before tumbling below $200 by the end of the year. Despite this recent decline, there's reason for optimism moving forward.
Gross profits have returned to pre-pandemic levels and the stock currently trades with a 11.2 price-to-earnings ratio, 1.84 price-to-book value, and 0.67 price-to-sales ratio; all metrics showing a cheaper valuation than competitors like Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics, and Northrop Grumman. The stock also pays a 2.74% dividend yield.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LHX#NYSE">LHX</a>)</h2>
L3Harris has been a public company for only five years, but they're already making a mark on the defense industry through innovations in command and control systems, intelligence and surveillance equipment, and navigation products for both commercial and government clients.
Formed through a merger of L3 Technologies and Harris Corp in 2019, the company is now one of the 10 largest US defense contractors and has shown impressive growth since the two original firms combined forces.
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L3Harris has a loftier valuation than Huntington Ingalls, but it&#8217;s justified considering the company's revenue growth of 7.7% year-over-year, outpacing larger competitors like Lockheed and Northrop while maintaining healthy cash flow.
Last quarter, the company saw gross margins of 26.4% (far above industry average) and $5.52 billion in institutional money has flowed into the stock in the last 12 months. LHX has a $40.6 billion market cap and pays a 2.2% dividend yield. The stock chart shows upward momentum has petered out recently, but the RSI indicates it could be time to start accumulating shares again.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Palo Alto Networks Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>)</h2>
The future of defense isn't just on land, air, and water, but also online through the various information networks connecting governments and businesses all over the globe. Protecting private information is a crucial aspect for any large organization, and Palo Alto Networks has been providing cybersecurity solutions to public and private clients for nearly 20 years.
The company's main product is a line of firewalls designed to protect networks of all shapes and sizes, but it also operates Unit 42, an advance threat detection team. The FBI has credited Unit 42 with catching numerous hacking groups and cybercriminals, including the Gorgon hacking syndicate and the Xbash ransomware program.
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Palo Alto Networks has a few tailwinds working for it that investors should keep an eye on. For starters, the company is a serial acquirer of smaller cybersecurity firms, with seven major acquisition announcements since 2020 (six have closed as of this writing). The incoming administration is expected to be much friendlier to merger and acquisition activity, which could greenlight Palo Alto to dig deeper into its cash horde for new companies.
Cybersecurity firms also have less capital expenditures since they aren't building ships or planes or tanks, but computer programs to protect from invisible threats. This allows companies like Palo Alto to operate leaner than traditional defense firms, and retain more of their revenue as profit.
But even compared to other cybersecurity firms, Palo Alto stands out. The company has 33% profit margins and quarterly revenue growth of 12% year-over-year.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">General Dynamics Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>)</h2>
General Dynamics has roots tracing back to the Electric Boat Company in 1899, but stands today as the fifth largest defense contractor in the United States. The company manufactures five major product lines: aircraft systems like the Aardvark and Fighting Falcon, marine systems like Electric Boat and Bath Iron Works, missile systems like the Redeye and Stinger, combat systems like the M1 Abrams and LAV series, and launch vehicles like the Atlas system.
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GD shares are down 11% over the last three months, but this correction could be a chance for investors to add shares. The company has grown revenue 10.4% year-over-year and has profit margins of 7.9%, higher than Northrop Grumman, RTX, and even L3Harris. Shares are trading below the 50-day moving average for the first time since October 2023, but other technical indicators show that the long-term uptrend remains in place.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAH#NYSE">BAH</a>)</h2>
Booz Allen Hamilton might sound like an upscale clothing store, but it&#8217;s actually another major defense contractor, although not as well-known (or capitalized) as the big boys like Lockheed or Raytheon.
Founded at Northwestern University in 1914, Booz Allen Hamilton specializes in consulting, analytics, engineering, and cybersecurity services for governments, nonprofits, and private sector clients. The company has a $17.4 billion market cap and 1.5% dividend yield.
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The BAH stock chart looks very similar to GD&#8217;s, only with a more pronounced dip. Shares are down 16% in the last three months despite consistent revenue growth and a 7.2% profit margin in the most recent quarter. Like GD shares, the stock has dipped below the 50-day moving average for the first time in over a year, but the long-term uptrend still looks strong. If defense contractors get a boost under the second Trump administration, Booz Allen Hamilton already has the stock momentum in place.
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