U.S. Aerospace & Defense Stock News

Target (TGT) just released its FY 2026 third quarter numbers, with revenue of US$25.3b, basic EPS of US$1.52, net income of US$689m, and same store sales down 2.7%. Over recent quarters, revenue has held in a tight band around US$25b while EPS moved from US$2.58 in FY 2025 Q2 to US$2.06 in FY 2026 Q2 and US$1.52 in FY 2026 Q3. This sets a cautious backdrop for a business where margins and same store sales are under close watch. See our full analysis for Target. With the latest numbers on the...

In February 2026, CarGurus, Inc. reported higher fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 sales and net income, issued revenue guidance for 2026, and detailed progress on its existing share repurchase activity. On the same day, the company also authorized a new US$250 million Class A share buyback plan, signaling continued emphasis on returning capital to shareholders alongside its expanding online automotive marketplace operations. Next, we’ll examine how the strong 2025 earnings and the new...

Piper Sandler Companies (PIPR) is back in focus after strong quarterly results coincided with a broad market sell off tied to hotter than expected wholesale inflation, leaving the stock under pressure despite the earnings beat. See our latest analysis for Piper Sandler Companies. The recent pullback, including a 1-day share price return of -1.69% and a 30-day share price return of -13.61%, contrasts with Piper Sandler’s 1-year total shareholder return of 17.14% and very strong 3 and 5 year...

SentinelOne recently appointed Sonalee Parekh as Chief Financial Officer, effective March 24, 2026, while also rolling out new Singularity Identity offerings targeting human and non-human identity risks across endpoints, browsers, and AI workflows. By pairing seasoned financial leadership with an execution-focused identity portfolio aimed at AI agents and machine identities, SentinelOne is sharpening its position in the emerging “agentic” cybersecurity segment. With Sonalee Parekh set to...

In February 2026, Atlantic Union Bankshares announced that longtime CFO Robert M. Gorman will retire and be succeeded by Alexander D. Dodd, an experienced TD Bank Group finance executive, with a structured transition and year-long consulting period to support continuity. Atlantic Union Bankshares is also scheduled to present at the 47th Annual Raymond James Institutional Investor Conference in March 2026, giving incoming CFO Dodd an early platform to articulate his priorities and approach...

If you are trying to figure out whether WeRide at around US$6.34 is a bargain or a value trap, you are in the right place for a clear look at what the numbers are saying. The stock has been under pressure, with returns of a 14.7% decline over the past week, a 20.8% decline over the past month, and a 32.5% decline year to date, while the 1-year return sits at a 62.4% decline. Recent coverage around WeRide has focused on its position in autonomous driving and how investors are reassessing...

If you are wondering whether Hanover Insurance Group is fairly priced or offering value at its current level, this article will walk through what the numbers are really saying about the stock. The shares last closed at US$179.22, with returns of 3.3% over 7 days, 2.9% over 30 days, 0.1% year to date, 7.9% over 1 year, 42.2% over 3 years and 61.1% over 5 years. This provides useful context before comparing that price to underlying value. Recent news around Hanover Insurance Group has focused...

What stands out in W. P. Carey right now W. P. Carey (WPC) is back on many REIT watchlists after a recent share price move, with the stock closing at $73.79 and showing mixed short term returns over the past week and month. Over the past 3 months, the stock’s total return sits at about 10.8%, while the year to date figure is around 13.8%. On a 1 year basis, total return is roughly 21.1%, with longer 3 and 5 year total returns of about 12.3% and 48.9%. Alongside that share performance, W. P...

Carvana (NYSE:CVNA) reported record revenue and unit sales, supported by automation and efficiency measures across its operations. Management highlighted stronger profitability and detailed new efforts to streamline costs through expanded automation. CEO Ernie Garcia outlined a long term ambition to sell 3 million retail units annually and addressed recent short seller allegations in public comments. For investors tracking NYSE:CVNA, the current share price of $318.99 comes after a volatile...

In recent days, regional bank stocks such as FirstSun Capital Bancorp came under pressure after hotter-than-expected US inflation data heightened concerns about persistent interest rate levels and rising credit risk across the sector. This shift in sentiment has drawn attention to how sustained inflation and potential problem loans could weigh on banks that are more exposed to economic cycles, including regionally focused lenders like FirstSun. We’ll now examine how worries about persistent...

Group 1 Automotive (GPI) has been under pressure after a quarterly earnings and revenue miss was followed by a Morgan Stanley downgrade tied to rising interest rates and broader macroeconomic concerns. See our latest analysis for Group 1 Automotive. The stock has been under pressure since the earnings and revenue miss, with a 21.42% 3 month share price return decline and a 26.42% 1 year total shareholder return decline, suggesting momentum has recently faded despite a 107.28% 5 year total...

OFG Bancorp (OFG) is back on investors’ radar after recent share price moves, with the stock last closing at $40.28. That has some investors rechecking its fundamentals and valuation profile. See our latest analysis for OFG Bancorp. The recent 1-day share price return of 0.74% decline and 7-day share price return of 2.47% decline sit against a much stronger backdrop, with 3-year total shareholder return of 52.84% and 5-year total shareholder return of 112.31%. This suggests longer term...

Investors may be wondering whether NRG Energy at around US$162 per share still offers value after a strong run, or if most of the opportunity is already reflected in the price. The stock has seen a mix of moves recently, with an 11.9% decline over the last 7 days, a 6.2% return over 30 days, a 2.5% decline year to date, and a 63.7% return over the past year, along with a very large 3 year gain and a strong 5 year result. Recent coverage has focused on NRG Energy's share price strength over...

Strategic Education (NasdaqGS:STRA) reported record results in its Education Technology Services segment in its latest 10-K and earnings filings. The company highlighted AI driven productivity gains that have reduced costs across its operations. Employer affiliated programs, with a particular focus on healthcare partnerships, featured as a key growth area within the segment. For you as an investor, the headline is that NasdaqGS:STRA is leaning further into tech enabled education services,...

Equifax (NYSE:EFX) has appointed David Smith as President of its U.S. Information Solutions segment. Smith brings experience in consumer lending, digital transformation and the use of AI and decision intelligence. The move comes as Equifax continues to build on its cloud transformation and expand AI driven offerings. For investors tracking Equifax at a share price of $206.43, this leadership change sits alongside a mixed return profile. The stock is up 6.2% over the past week and 2.5% over...

Crescent Energy (NYSE:CRGY) completed a $600 million convertible senior notes offering, upsized from an initially announced $400 million. The company plans to use the proceeds to redeem outstanding debt and support its balance sheet. The transaction follows recent profitability, Q4 outperformance, and cost synergies from acquired assets. Crescent Energy, an upstream oil and gas company, is coming off a period of operational execution marked by profitability and effective integration of...

Wondering if Procter & Gamble is fairly priced at its recent levels, or if the market is missing something in this household giant's story? Over shorter periods the stock has been mixed, with a 3.4% decline over the last 7 days, a 5.2% gain over 30 days, a 12.6% return year to date, and a 5.2% decline over the past year. The 3 year and 5 year returns stand at 25.3% and 43.6% respectively. Recent headlines around Procter & Gamble have largely focused on its position as a major consumer...

Barrick Mining (NYSE:B) reported record quarterly results, marking a new high point for its recent performance. The company announced a substantially higher dividend for shareholders in the same quarter. Barrick executed large share repurchases, reducing its share count over the recent period. The miner also made significant executive appointments, reshaping leadership at the top of the organization. Barrick Mining, listed on the NYSE as B, is a major global mining group with a core focus...

WEBTOON Entertainment reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, with quarterly revenue easing to US$330.69 million while the net loss widened to US$307.57 million, and issued first-quarter 2026 guidance calling for broadly flat revenue on a constant-currency basis. At the same time, WEBTOON advanced its AI-driven personalization and signed a multi-year agreement with The Walt Disney Company to co-develop a new digital comics platform targeting a 2026 launch, aiming to deepen...

AerCap Holdings (NYSE:AER) reported record net income in its latest quarterly results. The company raised its quarterly dividend, signaling higher planned cash returns to shareholders. AerCap also unveiled a new $1b share repurchase program. AerCap’s update comes with the stock at $146.08 and a 1-year return of 50.2%, alongside gains of 140.4% over 3 years and 166.2% over 5 years. Those numbers put NYSE:AER firmly on the radar for investors watching aircraft leasing and related financing...

Why Global Net Lease is back in focus after its transformation Global Net Lease (GNL) is back on investor radar after completing a large asset disposition program, transforming into a pure play single tenant net lease REIT and securing investment grade credit upgrades. Alongside the portfolio reshaping and leverage reduction, the company refinanced a US$1.8b credit facility on improved terms and outlined plans to keep cutting office exposure while recycling capital into targeted...

Yelp recently presented at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference 2026 in San Francisco, where Chief Financial Officer David A. Schwarzbach discussed the company’s current position and outlook. Alongside this appearance, fresh commentary on Yelp’s debt‑free balance sheet, solid cash position, and value‑oriented metrics has drawn attention to its financial resilience and efficiency. Against this backdrop of highlighted financial strength, we’ll now examine how these...

Dave (DAVE) FY 2025 Earnings Snapshot Dave (DAVE) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$163.7 million and basic EPS of US$4.89. Trailing twelve month figures show revenue of US$554.2 million and EPS of US$14.66, alongside earnings growth of 238.5% over the past year. The company has reported an increase in revenue from US$347.1 million and EPS of US$4.62 on a trailing basis at the end of FY 2024 to the current US$554.2 million and US$14.66. Over the same period, net profit...

Cisco’s AI and 6G moves come into focus Cisco Systems (CSCO) is back in the spotlight after expanding its role in AI-native networking, from Australia’s first Cisco Secure AI Factory with SharonAI and NVIDIA to new alliances shaping early 6G infrastructure with NVIDIA and Qualcomm. See our latest analysis for Cisco Systems. Despite the fresh AI and 6G headlines, Cisco’s share price sits at US$78.96, with a 3.84% year to date share price return and a 27.85% 1 year total shareholder return,...