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AeroVironment posted a Q1 revenue and earnings beat with record backlog, prompting Moderate Buy ratings from analysts and price targets implying significant upside from current levels.

AeroVironment's Record Backlog and Earnings Beat Fuel Recovery Case ↗

September 10, 2026

Missile replenishment is becoming a manufacturing story, not just a geopolitical trade. See how three defense giants stack up on demand visibility, production leverage, profitability, and valuation.

Topics Earnings

3 Defense Stocks: Powerful Picks for a High-Stakes Missile Cycle ↗

September 10, 2026

ATI, Astronics, and Ducommun each posted record backlogs amid rising defense spending, but their margins, leverage, and guidance suggest differing abilities to convert orders into profit.

3 Under-the-Radar Defense Stocks With Record Backlogs ↗

September 07, 2026

Defense Rally at a Crossroads: Lockheed, RTX, and Northrop Earnings to Test the Sector's Momentum ↗

RTX Corp (NYSE:RTX): A Quality Dividend Play for Income Investors ↗

August 28, 2026

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August 15, 2026

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If I Were in My 20s, I'd Buy This Vanguard ETF Warren Buffett Recommended and Hold It Forever ↗

September 08, 2026

Low-cost index funds can be a ticket to prosperity for everyday investors.

Naval modernization contracts from the Navy are boosting GE Aerospace and RTX, whose recent stock pullbacks and large backlogs may offer investors a favorable entry point.

Topics ETFs Economy

Defense Stocks Are Pulling Back as Their Navy Tailwinds Get Stronger ↗

September 04, 2026

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions and Northrop Grumman are two great ways to play the trend toward increased military drone spending.

Better Drone Stock: Kratos Defense vs. Northrop Grumman ↗

September 03, 2026

The makeup of RTX's massive backlog might not be what you would expect.

RTX's $289 Billion Backlog, Explained ↗

September 01, 2026

Increasing defense budgets worldwide is positive news for RTX stock investors.

Is RTX a Safe Dividend Stock to Buy? ↗

August 31, 2026

RTX (NYSE:RTX) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 8.99% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 20.05%. Currently, RTX has a market capitalization of $284.73...

If You Invested $100 In RTX Stock 5 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today ↗

August 31, 2026

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RTX's $289 Billion Backlog Is Mainly Commercial, Not Defense. Here's Why That Split Is the Real Story. ↗

August 30, 2026

The commercial aerospace and defense businesses support each other across a range of market conditions, and their backlogs help secure their cash flows and business operations.

GE Aerospace's LEAP Engine Deliveries Jumped 41% This Year. Here's Why Boeing and Airbus Both Need That Number to Keep Climbing. ↗

August 28, 2026

LEAP engines are arguably the single most important pieces of equipment for the commercial aerospace industry.

It's replacing one of its top executives.

Topics Economy

Why Karman Holdings Stock Was Sliding This Week ↗

August 28, 2026

While profitability is essential, it doesn’t guarantee long-term success. Some companies that rest on their margins will lose ground as competition intensifi...

2 Profitable Stocks Worth Investigating and 1 We Brush Off

August 24, 2026

Stocks fell this week as Treasury bond buybacks, oil prices, and Walmart earnings weighed on markets, while Bitcoin rallied; MarketBeat analysts cover Moderna, NVIDIA, Meta, RTX, and more.

MarketBeat Week in Review – 08/17 - 08/21 ↗

August 22, 2026

RTX's growing backlog is a cornerstone of the investment case for the stock.

Topics Bonds ETFs Economy

RTX's $289 Billion Backlog, Explained ↗

August 22, 2026

ITA boasts lower costs and stronger 1-year returns, while PPA delivers broader diversification and superior 5-year growth.

Which Aerospace & Defense ETF Is a Better Buy: Big Bets or Broad Exposure? ↗

August 21, 2026

RTX is strong, but its shares are near their highs. Here are two industrial stocks tied to AI infrastructure spending that I'd buy first.

Topics ETFs

2 Industrial Stocks I'd Buy Every Day Before RTX ↗

August 18, 2026

RTX Corporation secured a $22.9 billion Navy Tomahawk contract and topped Q2 2026 earnings estimates, prompting raised full-year guidance and continued dividend growth.

Topics Artificial Intelligence

RTX Stock Gets a Radar Lock on a $23B Navy Win ↗

August 18, 2026

RTX trades at $222.00 and has moved in lockstep with the market. Its shares have returned 8.4% over the last six months while the S&P 500 has gained 13.1%. I...

Topics Economy

2 Reasons to Like RTX and 1 to Stay Skeptical

August 18, 2026

Wall Street’s bearish price targets for the stocks in this article signal serious concerns. Such forecasts are uncommon in an industry where maintaining cord...

Topics Stocks

August 17, 2026

Ondas' stock surged as the military drone company won key contracts.

Is It Too Late to Buy Ondas Stock? ↗

August 15, 2026

“You get what you pay for” often applies to expensive stocks with best-in-class business models and execution. While their quality can sometimes justify the ...

1 High-Flying Stock to Target This Week and 2 Facing Headwinds

August 10, 2026

The space and defense tech leader gives investors many ways to win.

Why Voyager Stock Skyrocketed This Week ↗

August 08, 2026

Three stocks are benefiting from the same geopolitical crisis, but their risks are radically different. Discover which opportunities could endure and which may unravel when conditions change.

Topics Government

3 Defense Stocks That Could Benefit From the Crisis in the Strait of Hormuz ↗

August 08, 2026

RTX (NYSE:RTX) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 8.76% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 20.46%. Currently, RTX has a market capitalization of $299.89...

If You Invested $100 In RTX Stock 5 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today ↗

August 05, 2026

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MarketBeat Week in Review – 07/27- 07/31 ↗

August 01, 2026

A weekly roundup covering Magnificent Seven earnings, Fed rate pauses, U.S.-Iran tensions, and MarketBeat analysts' takes on stocks including Microsoft, Alphabet, Broadcom, Tesla, and UnitedHealth.

Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and L3Harris are leaders in supplying U.S. missile defense systems.

Topics Artificial Intelligence ETFs Economy

Iran Tensions Illustrate Defense Supply Shortages That Will Benefit These 3 Stocks ↗

July 30, 2026