L3Harris Technologies: Quietly Powering The Next Defense Boom
Summary
L3Harris Technologies has surged 33.3%, outperforming the S&P 500, driven by robust defense demand and the LHX NeXt cost-cutting program.
Q3 2025 results showed 7% sales growth, margin expansion, and a strong backlog, with management raising 2025 revenue guidance to $22 billion and providing a 2026 outlook.
LHX benefits from missile defense, ISR, electronic warfare, AI integration, and air traffic modernization, supporting mid-single-digit growth and expanding margins.
I raise my price target to $340.45 (17% upside), maintaining a "Buy" rating, citing undervaluation versus peers, improving free cash flow, and declining leverage.
L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (LHX) has surged 33.3% since my last report, meeting my price target and outperforming the S&P 500’s 22% return. The aerospace and defense contractor is benefiting from strong demand for defense products and services in combination with
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