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TransDigm Gr (NYSE:TDG) Azioni, Report sulle vendite allo scoperto

TransDigm Gr

TransDigm manufactures and services a broad set of specialized parts for commercial and military aircraft. The firm organizes itself in three segments: power and control, airframes, and a small non-aviation segment, which serves mostly off-road vehicles and mining equipment. It operates as an acquisitive holding company that focuses its portfolio on firms that make proprietary aerospace products with substantial aftermarket demand. TransDigm regularly employs financial leverage to amplify its operating results.

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Correction: &nbsp;UBS analyst Gavin Parsons maintains TransDigm Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDG#NYSE">TDG</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $1815 to $1839.

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Correction: UBS Maintains Buy on TransDigm Gr, Raises Price Target to $1839

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on TransDigm Gr.
Looking at options history for TransDigm Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDG#NYSE">TDG</a>) we detected 22 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 22% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 50% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 18 are puts, for a total amount of $2,225,337 and 4, calls, for a total amount of $210,286.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $800.0 to $2400.0 for TransDigm Gr over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for TransDigm Gr options trades today is 46.57 with a total volume of 712.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for TransDigm Gr's big money trades within a strike price range of $800.0 to $2400.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>TransDigm Gr Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1754406134_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

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<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
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<th>Bid</th>
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<td>TDG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
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<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$116.1</td>
<td>$106.1</td>
<td>$108.12</td>
<td>$1530.00</td>
<td>$547.7K</td>
<td align="right">156</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
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<td>TDG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$104.1</td>
<td>$96.1</td>
<td>$98.82</td>
<td>$1530.00</td>
<td>$265.6K</td>
<td align="right">156</td>
<td align="right">126</td>
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<td>TDG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$119.9</td>
<td>$110.8</td>
<td>$115.35</td>
<td>$1530.00</td>
<td>$207.6K</td>
<td align="right">156</td>
<td align="right">89</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TDG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$111.4</td>
<td>$101.4</td>
<td>$106.4</td>
<td>$1530.00</td>
<td>$191.5K</td>
<td align="right">156</td>
<td align="right">119</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TDG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$174.1</td>
<td>$167.2</td>
<td>$170.0</td>
<td>$1580.00</td>
<td>$153.0K</td>
<td align="right">114</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About TransDigm Gr</h3>
TransDigm manufactures and services a broad set of specialized parts for commercial and military aircraft. The firm organizes itself in three segments: power and control, airframes, and a small non-aviation segment, which serves mostly off-road vehicles and mining equipment. It operates as an acquisitive holding company that focuses its portfolio on firms that make proprietary aerospace products with substantial aftermarket demand. TransDigm regularly employs financial leverage to amplify its operating results.
Having examined the options trading patterns of TransDigm Gr, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Present Market Standing of TransDigm Gr</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 502,060, the price of TDG is down by -8.33%, reaching $1475.0.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 0 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On TransDigm Gr</h3>
In the last month, 4 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $1718.75.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Citigroup has decided to maintain their Buy rating on TransDigm Gr, which currently sits at a price target of $1795. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Susquehanna persists with their Neutral rating on TransDigm Gr, maintaining a target price of $1600. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on TransDigm Gr, which currently sits at a price target of $1750. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Truist Securities keeps a Buy rating on TransDigm Gr with a target price of $1730. 
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Market Whales and Their Recent Bets on TDG Options

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Transdigm Group shares are trading lower after the company reported worse-than-expected Q3 financial results and issued FY25 guidance below estimates.

TransDigm Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDG#NYSE">TDG</a>) narrows FY2025 GAAP EPS guidance from $32.27-$34.19 to $32.39-$33.21 vs $38.11 analyst estimate..

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TransDigm Gr Narrows FY2025 GAAP EPS Guidance from $32.27-$34.19 to $32.39-$33.21 vs $38.11 Est

TransDigm Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDG#NYSE">TDG</a>) narrows FY2025 Adj EPS guidance from $35.51-$37.43 to $36.33-$37.15 vs $37.50 analyst estimate. Narrows FY2025 sales outlook from $8.750 billion-$8.950 billion to $8.760 billion-$8.820 billion vs $8.875 billion estimate.

TransDigm Gr Narrows FY2025 Adj EPS Guidance from $35.51-$37.43 to $36.33-$37.15 vs $37.50 Est; Narrows FY2025 Sales Guidance from $8.750B-$8.950B to $8.760B-$8.820B vs $8.875B Est

TransDigm Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDG#NYSE">TDG</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $9.60 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $9.83 by 2.31 percent. This is a 6.67 percent increase over earnings of $9.00 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $2.237 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $2.291 billion by 2.36 percent. This is a 9.34 percent increase over sales of $2.046 billion the same period last year.

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TransDigm Gr Q3 Adj. EPS $9.60 Misses $9.83 Estimate, Sales $2.237B Miss $2.291B Estimate

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Earnings Scheduled For August 5, 2025

TransDigm Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDG#NYSE">TDG</a>) is set to give its latest quarterly earnings report on Tuesday, 2025-08-05. Here's what investors need to know before the announcement.
Analysts estimate that TransDigm Gr will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $9.55. 
The market awaits TransDigm Gr's announcement, with hopes high for news of surpassing estimates and providing upbeat guidance for the next quarter.
It's important for new investors to understand that guidance can be a significant driver of stock prices.
<h3>Historical Earnings Performance</h3>
The company's EPS beat by $0.16 in the last quarter, leading to a 0.65% drop in the share price on the following day.
Here's a look at TransDigm Gr's past performance and the resulting price change:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q2 2025</th>
<th>Q1 2025</th>
<th>Q4 2024</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
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</thead>
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<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>8.95</td>
<td>7.65</td>
<td>9.29</td>
<td>8.52</td>
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<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>9.11</td>
<td>7.83</td>
<td>9.83</td>
<td>9</td>
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<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>-1.0%</td>
<td>-1.0%</td>
<td>2.0%</td>
<td>-3.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1754316255_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Performance of TransDigm Gr Shares</h3>
Shares of TransDigm Gr were trading at $1585.0 as of August 01. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 29.41%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders should be satisfied going into this earnings release. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TDG/earnings">To track all earnings releases for TransDigm Gr visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Earnings Preview: TransDigm Gr

Morgan Stanley analyst Kristine Liwag maintains TransDigm Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDG#NYSE">TDG</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $1575 to $1750.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Overweight on TransDigm Gr, Raises Price Target to $1750

The defense sector is on fire in 2025 — and investors are watching earnings season for signs <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/07/46344520/defense-stocks-outperform-tech-trump-budget-boost">the rally can continue.</a>
The iShares U.S. Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITA#NYSE">ITA</a>) is up 33% year-to-date through July 16, on track for its best annual return since 2013. 
The fund gained 25% in the first half alone, outperforming both the Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VOO#NYSE">VOO</a>) and the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) by double-digit margins.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Washington Fueled The Rally—Now Investors Want Results</h2>
Investors have already bought the rumors—now they want the facts. The explosive rally in defense stocks has been fueled by a fundamental shift in Washington's priorities and the rising tide of global tensions.
On July 4, President Donald Trump signed the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," a sweeping defense package that injects $156.2 billion into the Pentagon—the largest single-year boost in over a decade. 
The bill directs tens of billions toward areas that could redefine the future of warfare and defense contracting. Shipbuilding alone receives $29.2 billion, while $24.4 billion is allocated to integrated air and missile defense—what the administration has dubbed the "Golden Dome" initiative. 
Another $25.4 billion is earmarked to strengthen munitions production and shore up supply chain resilience, and $16 billion will go toward scaling low-cost weapons systems. 
The budget also includes $10.8 billion to modernize the U.S. nuclear arsenal and $8.6 billion to support new air superiority projects.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Q2 2025 Defense Earnings Preview: Who Reports and When</h3>
Defense stocks slated to report earnings by the end of July include: 
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<td>AAR Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIR#NYSE">AIR</a>)</td>
<td>Wed Jul 16 (After-Market)</td>
<td>+21.48%</td>
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<td>General Electric Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>)</td>
<td>Thu Jul 17 (Pre-Market)</td>
<td>+58.81%</td>
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<td>RTX Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>)</td>
<td>Tue Jul 22 (Pre-Market)</td>
<td>+29.12%</td>
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<td>Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>)</td>
<td>Tue Jul 22 (Pre-Market)</td>
<td>-3.25%</td>
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<td>Northrop Grumman Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>)</td>
<td>Tue Jul 22 (Pre-Market)</td>
<td>+10.37%</td>
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<td>General Dynamics Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>)</td>
<td>Wed Jul 23 (During-Market)</td>
<td>+13.64%</td>
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<td>L3Harris Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LHX#NYSE">LHX</a>)</td>
<td>Thu Jul 24 (Pre-Market)</td>
<td>+25.02%</td>
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<td>Textron Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXT#NYSE">TXT</a>)</td>
<td>Thu Jul 24 (During-Market)</td>
<td>+9.60%</td>
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<td>Hexcel Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HXL#NYSE">HXL</a>)</td>
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<td>-6.14%</td>
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<td>Woodward Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WWD#NASDAQ">WWD</a>)</td>
<td>Mon Jul 28 (After-Market)</td>
<td>+51.46%</td>
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<td>The Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>)</td>
<td>Tue Jul 29 (During-Market)</td>
<td>+29.40%</td>
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<td>Leonardo DRS Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DRS#NASDAQ">DRS</a>)</td>
<td>Wed Jul 30 (During-Market)</td>
<td>+49.25%</td>
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<td>Sturm, Ruger &amp; Co. Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGR#NYSE">RGR</a>)</td>
<td>Wed Jul 30 (After-Market)</td>
<td>+0.66%</td>
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<td>Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HWM#NYSE">HWM</a>)</td>
<td>Thu Jul 31 (Pre-Market)</td>
<td>+67.99%</td>
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<td>ATI Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATI#NYSE">ATI</a>)</td>
<td>Thu Jul 31 (Pre-Market)</td>
<td>+63.33%</td>
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<td>Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HII#NYSE">HII</a>)</td>
<td>Thu Jul 31 (During-Market)</td>
<td>+33.78%</td>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What Analysts Are Watching In Defense Earnings</h2>
With defense stocks sitting at record highs, Goldman Sachs analyst Noah Poponak cautions that expectations are running hot. 
In a July 16 preview, Poponak and his team mapped out where they see opportunity across the aerospace and defense landscape—and where the cracks might show.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Aerospace: Boeing Back in Focus</h4>
Goldman remains upbeat on aerospace industry, especially Boeing Co. , which delivered 60 aircraft in June—a clear improvement over earlier production trends. 
Supplier sentiment has also turned more positive, with stronger communication and steadier order flow.
Still, aircraft demand continues to exceed supply, a dynamic expected to last well into the next decade, supporting pricing power and margins across the industry.
&#8220;We like aerospace original equipment where supply remains below demand, there is multi-year growth visibility, and Boeing continues to improve production and delivery rates.&#8221; Poponak said. 
The aftermarket segment is thriving, growing faster than global available seat miles (ASMs) for four straight quarters. Goldman attributes this to pent-up demand, aging fleets, and strong pricing—a combination that should keep the sector buoyant even as near-term air travel shows signs of softening.
The business jet space looks more idiosyncratic. Leading indicators are plateauing, and while new production remains disciplined, Goldman expects fewer broad-based tailwinds going forward. Still, aftermarket sales here remain high quality and margin-rich.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Defense Tech: Emerging Winners</h4>
Goldman favors non-traditional defense tech firms, which stand to benefit from a Pentagon pivot toward nimble, cost-effective systems. 
While reconciliation funding may not hit second-quarter results directly, it's likely to surface in earnings call commentary—and eventually in backlog growth.
"Defense tech companies appear to be on the verge of receiving significant funding relative to their size," Poponak said.
Despite near-record Department of Defense funding, Goldman is cautious on legacy hardware contractors. 
Programs like the F-35 face funding cuts, and the Pentagon is pushing for tougher terms across the industry. Instead, Goldman prefers companies aligned with funded priorities like shipbuilding and missile defense.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Government IT: Pressure Mounts</h4>
In government IT, the risk is rising. DOGE contract reviews are leading to cancellations—most notably at Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAH#NYSE">BAH</a>). Margins, bookings, and guidance could all face pressure this quarter, particularly for firms reliant on traditional service contracts.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Goldman's Top Defense Picks And Red Flags For Q2</h3>
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<li>TransDigm (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDG#NYSE">TDG</a>) – Strong aftermarket growth, upside to earnings, and capital flexibility.</li>
<li>CAE Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAE#NYSE">CAE</a>) – Valuation play with improving execution under new management.</li>
<li>L3Harris – Well-positioned for growth; exposure to missile defense spending.</li>
<li>Huntington Ingalls – Beneficiary of shipbuilding funds, improving labor dynamics.</li>
</ul>
Stocks facing headwinds:
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<li>Booz Allen – DOGE scrutiny, slowing growth, and mounting contract risks.</li>
<li>Lockheed Martin – Uncertainty around core programs and contracting terms.</li>
<li>SAIC Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAIC#NYSE">SAIC</a>) – Back-end loaded year with potential margin compression.</li>
<li>V2X Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VVX#NYSE">VVX</a>) – Weak first quarter, high execution risk in the second half.</li>
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Susquehanna analyst Charles Minervino maintains TransDigm Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDG#NYSE">TDG</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $1300 to $1600.

Susquehanna Maintains Neutral on TransDigm Gr, Raises Price Target to $1600

Truist Securities analyst Michael Ciarmoli maintains TransDigm Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDG#NYSE">TDG</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $1553 to $1730.

Truist Securities Maintains Buy on TransDigm Gr, Raises Price Target to $1730

While investors obsess over record highs in the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq 100, one sector quietly crushed them both last quarter, and real money <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-aerospace-defense-stocks">is pouring in fast.</a>
In the first half of 2025, the iShares U.S. Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITA#NYSE">ITA</a>) surged 25%, marking the fund's best half-year performance since inception. That's a 20 percentage point outperformance over the Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VOO#NYSE">VOO</a>) and 17 points above the tech-heavy Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>).
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Defense Stocks Crushed Tech In Last Quarter's Rally</h3>
But the blowout mainly occurred in the second quarter. The ITA ETF surged 23.2% between April and June, its best quarter ever, outpacing the Nasdaq 100's sharpest rally since early 2023 by five percentage points.
Crucially, this isn't just momentum chasing. Investors have committed capital, with ITA notching 10 straight weeks of inflows through July 10—the longest stretch since early 2023.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Best Defense Stocks In 2025</h3>
Among ITA's top holdings, nine of the top 10 are firmly in the green for the year as of July 10, with only Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) trailing. Here&#8217;s a look at how the biggest names are performing:
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<th>Return YTD</th>
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<td>General Electric Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>)</td>
<td>20.00%</td>
<td>+50.59%</td>
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<tr>
<td>RTX Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>)</td>
<td>14.70%</td>
<td>+27.61%</td>
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<td>The Boeing Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>)</td>
<td>9.22%</td>
<td>+28.02%</td>
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<td>General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>)</td>
<td>4.66%</td>
<td>+15.67%</td>
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<td>TransDigm Group Incorporated (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDG#NYSE">TDG</a>)</td>
<td>4.63%</td>
<td>+20.45%</td>
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<td>Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HWM#NYSE">HWM</a>)</td>
<td>4.55%</td>
<td>+66.11%</td>
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<tr>
<td>L3Harris Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LHX#NYSE">LHX</a>)</td>
<td>4.51%</td>
<td>+24.48%</td>
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<td>Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>)</td>
<td>4.47%</td>
<td>+9.24%</td>
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<td>Axon Enterprise Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXON#NASDAQ">AXON</a>)</td>
<td>4.40%</td>
<td>+35.59%</td>
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<tr>
<td>Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>)</td>
<td>4.39%</td>
<td>-3.34%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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Why Is The Defense Sector Booming?
This rally in defense stocks isn&#8217;t just about earnings—it's about Washington policy, global geopolitical risks, and budget flows.
Following years of underinvestment, Trump's return to the White House has kicked off a rearmament cycle.
On July 4, Trump signed the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act", unlocking $156.2 billion in targeted defense funding—the Pentagon's biggest budget infusion in over a decade.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">What's Inside The New Defense Bill?</h3>
The funding, detailed in Title II of the act, includes:
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<li>$29.2 billion for shipbuilding</li>
<li>$24.4 billion for integrated air and missile defense – the "Golden Dome" initiative</li>
<li>$25.4 billion for munitions and supply chain resilience</li>
<li>$16.0 billion for low-cost weapons scaling</li>
<li>$8.6 billion for air superiority projects</li>
<li>$10.8 billion for nuclear force upgrades</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Defense Stocks Wall Street Is Watching Now</h3>
In a note shared earlier this week, Goldman Sachs analyst Noah Poponak flagged four defense contractors as top beneficiaries of the Pentagon&#8217;s defense spending:
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<li>Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HII#NYSE">HII</a>): Backed by over $5 billion in industrial supply chain funding. Already awarded a $1.3 billion workforce grant.</li>
<li>L3Harris Technologies Inc.: Poised to win missile propulsion and satellite contracts tied to the Golden Dome program.</li>
<li>Kratos Defense &amp; Security Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KTOS#NASDAQ">KTOS</a>): Builds low-cost drones and propulsion systems, a core focus in the Pentagon's push for affordable mass-produced systems. Shares of KTOS have already rallied over 70% year-to-date, marking the best performance in the ITA ETF. </li>
<li>AeroVironment Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVAV#NASDAQ">AVAV</a>): Developer of Switchblade tactical drones, a likely beneficiary of $1.4 billion in small unmanned aerial systems funding.</li>
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In the current session, the stock is trading at $1522.98, after a 0.75% spike. Over the past month, TransDigm Gr Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDG#NYSE">TDG</a>) stock increased by 5.43%, and in the past year, by 19.49%. With performance like this, long-term shareholders are optimistic but others are more likely to look into the price-to-earnings ratio to see if the stock might be overvalued.

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<h3>Comparing TransDigm Gr P/E Against Its Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 120.59 in the Aerospace &amp; Defense industry, TransDigm Gr Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 50.98. Shareholders might be inclined to think that the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. 

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In summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company's market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company's financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes.

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Keybanc analyst Michael Leshock maintains TransDigm Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDG#NYSE">TDG</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $1500 to $1700.

Keybanc Maintains Overweight on TransDigm Gr, Raises Price Target to $1700

TransDigm Group Incorporated (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDG#NYSE">TDG</a>) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Simmonds Precision Products, Inc. Business ("Simmonds" or "the Company") of Goodrich Corporation from RTX Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>) for approximately $765 million in cash, including certain tax benefits.&nbsp;
Simmonds, headquartered in Vergennes, Vermont, is a leading global designer and manufacturer of fuel &amp; proximity sensing and structural health monitoring solutions for the aerospace and defense end markets. The Company's products are highly engineered, proprietary components with significant aftermarket content and a strong presence across major aerospace and defense platforms. &nbsp;Approximately 40% of Simmonds' revenue is derived from the aftermarket and nearly all of its revenue is generated from proprietary products. Simmonds is expected to generate approximately $350 million in revenue for the calendar year ending December 31, 2025. The Company employs approximately 900 people.
The acquisition is subject to regulatory approvals in the United States and customary closing conditions. The acquisition is expected to be financed through existing cash on hand.
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TransDigm To Acquire Simmonds Precision Products Business Of Goodrich From RTX For ~$765M In Cash, Including Certain Tax Benefits

Stifel analyst Jonathan Siegmann reinstates TransDigm Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDG#NYSE">TDG</a>) with a Buy and announces $1710 price target.

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BlackRock, in its latest note, highlighted the defense sector as a prime investment opportunity, driven by accelerating geopolitical fragmentation and a global emphasis on national security.
What Happened: The financial giant is sharpening its focus on specific regions and technologies, with a strong preference for the United States.
According to BlackRock, the U.S. stands out due to its substantial defense expenditure, which, as SIPRI data indicates, &#8220;spends more than double on defense than Europe.&#8221;
Furthermore, the U.S. is home to the most sophisticated defense and defense technology firms, serving as a key supplier for critical systems like air and missile defense for many nations.
Within the defense sector, BlackRock highlights significant prospects in defense tech. This broad category encompasses not only artificial intelligence (AI) and software companies but also essential IT services and hardware, such as semiconductors, that power advanced defense capabilities.
The firm anticipates that numerous private defense tech companies could launch initial public offerings (IPOs) in the coming years, offering public market investors new avenues into this expanding theme. Space tech is another area of interest, expected to benefit from intensifying strategic competition.
BlackRock notes that &#8220;growing geopolitical fragmentation and strategic competition in AI are reinforcing the global focus on national security and resilience – creating opportunities in defense.&#8221; This underscores a selective approach to defense investments, where technological superiority and robust national security infrastructure are becoming paramount.
Here&#8217;s a list of some defense and defense tech stocks and global exchange-traded funds that investors could consider.
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<td>U.S. Defense Stocks</td>
<td>YTD Performance</td>
<td>One Year Performance</td>
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<tr>
<td>Palantir Technologies Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>)</td>
<td>86.09%</td>
<td>479.14%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>General Dynamics Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>)</td>
<td>8.16%</td>
<td>-5.43%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Northrop Grumman Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>)</td>
<td>6.76%</td>
<td>16.02%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lockheed Martin Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>)</td>
<td>-2.03%</td>
<td>0.20%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>)</td>
<td>17.13%</td>
<td>12.40%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RTX Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>)</td>
<td>25.69%</td>
<td>43.01%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>General Electric Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>)</td>
<td>46.99%</td>
<td>54.36%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TransDigm Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDG#NYSE">TDG</a>)</td>
<td>17.27%</td>
<td>10.74%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HWM#NYSE">HWM</a>)</td>
<td>58.53%</td>
<td>123.36%</td>
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<tr>
<td>Axon Enterprise Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXON#NASDAQ">AXON</a>)</td>
<td>31.31%</td>
<td>167.59%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>L3Harris Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LHX#NYSE">LHX</a>)</td>
<td>21.10%</td>
<td>11.36%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Global Defense ETFs</td>
<td>YTD Performance</td>
<td>One Year Performance</td>
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<td>iShares US Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITA#BATS">ITA</a>)</td>
<td>26.34%</td>
<td>37.32%</td>
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<td>Invesco Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPA#NYSE">PPA</a>)</td>
<td>19.61%</td>
<td>32.01%</td>
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<tr>
<td>SPDR S&amp;P Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XAR#NYSE">XAR</a>)</td>
<td>21.61%</td>
<td>41.72%</td>
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<tr>
<td>Global X Defense Tech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHLD#NYSE">SHLD</a>)</td>
<td>56.94%</td>
<td>74.59%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ARK Space Exploration &amp; Innovation ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKX#BATS">ARKX</a>)</td>
<td>15.13%</td>
<td>50.24%</td>
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<td>Direxion Daily Aerospace &amp; Defense Bull 3X Shares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DFEN#NYSE">DFEN</a>)</td>
<td>75.10%</td>
<td>78.38%</td>
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<td>SPDR S&amp;P Kensho Future Security ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FITE#NYSE">FITE</a>)</td>
<td>8.48%</td>
<td>30.78%</td>
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Why It Matters: The futures of the S&amp;P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq 100 indices rose on Tuesday as the investors overlooked a significant surge in Middle East tensions, triggered by Iran's missile attacks on U.S. military bases in Qatar and Iraq, which occurred just 48 hours following U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.
Donald Trump shared a post on Truth Social on Monday, announcing a "<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/06/46066239/dow-futures-jump-over-200-points-as-trump-announces-ceasefire-but-iran-says-no-agreement-crude-plunges">Complete and Total CEASEFIRE</a>," at which point, he says, "THE 12 DAY WAR" will be considered "ended." 
However, the Foreign Minister of Iran, Syed Abbas Araghchi, refuted claims of a ceasefire, saying that there was "no agreement" for cessation of military operations, in a post on X.
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&mdash; Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) <a href="https://twitter.com/araghchi/status/1937311435882922420?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 24, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Price Action: The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, rose on Monday. The SPY was up 0.99% to $600.15, while the QQQ rose 1.03% to $531.65, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
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