Huntington Ingalls (HII) Beats on Q2 Earnings, Down Y/Y
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - 1 hr 41 mins ago
Huntington Ingalls Industries' (HII) second-quarter 2016 adjusted earnings of $2.32 per share surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.31.
HII: 173.35 (-0.74), GD: 147.39 (-0.42), LMT: 257.88 (+1.03), NOC: 218.71 (+0.05)
Northrop Grumman and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Align for Nation's First Airworthiness Engineering Graduate Study Program
GlobeNewswire - Wed Aug 03, 1:01PM CDT
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University have joined forces to develop the nation's first airworthiness engineering graduate study program. Significant growth in Northrop Grumman's aeronautics business drove the development of this specialized technical curriculum designed to meet anticipated needs of the company's government, military, civil and commercial space customers.
NOC: 218.71 (+0.05)
Clinton vs. Trump: Best Stocks & ETFs to Bet On
Neena Mishra - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Aug 03, 12:22PM CDT
It is important for investors to understand how a Clinton or Trump win might affect their investments.
IHF: 126.28 (-0.48), LMT: 257.88 (+1.03), JPM: 64.38 (-0.28), NOC: 218.71 (+0.05), C: 43.91 (+0.02), WMT: 72.90 (-0.04), IBB: 297.00 (-0.92), ITA: 129.88 (+0.02), DG: 93.18 (-0.59), AAPL: 105.55 (-0.24)
Northrop Grumman Begins Work on Second Japanese E-2D Advanced Hawkeye
GlobeNewswire - Wed Aug 03, 8:58AM CDT
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) has received a U.S. Navy contract to begin production of a second Japanese E-2D Advanced Hawkeye airborne early warning (AEW) and surveillance aircraft.
NOC: 218.71 (+0.05)
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Boeing, Northrop Grumman, General Dynamics, L-3 Communications and Raytheon
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Aug 03, 8:30AM CDT
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Boeing, Northrop Grumman, General Dynamics, L-3 Communications and Raytheon
GD: 147.39 (-0.42), RTN: 140.69 (+0.01), NOC: 218.71 (+0.05), BA: 131.37 (-0.50), LLL: 150.60 (+0.48)
Catch Defense Stocks Earnings on Aug 4: HII, CVU, TDY & More
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Aug 03, 8:07AM CDT
We have seen Q2 results from 95.6% of the sector's total market cap, as of Jul 29. Let's take a look at a few defense stocks that are scheduled to report their quarterly numbers on Aug 4.
HII: 173.35 (-0.74), ESL: 61.64 (+0.08), WAIR: 12.85 (-0.12), GD: 147.39 (-0.42), LMT: 257.88 (+1.03), TDY: 105.64 (+1.17), RTN: 140.69 (+0.01), NOC: 218.71 (+0.05), CVU: 6.90 (+0.23), BA: 131.37 (-0.50), LLL: 150.60 (+0.48)
BAE Systems Appoints New IT Business and Finance Leaders to Support Growing Intelligence & Security Sector
BusinessWire - Wed Aug 03, 8:00AM CDT
BAE Systems, Inc. today announced the appointment of Stephen Hyde as vice president and general manager of the Global IT Solutions business area within its Intelligence & Security sector. Global IT Solutions delivers cutting-edge technologies and services that enhance the performance, efficiency, mobility, and security of the critical networks used by U.S. defense and national security customers.
NOC: 218.71 (+0.05)
Defense Stock Roundup: BA Incurs a Loss; GD, NOC, LLL, RTN, UTX Beat on Earnings
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Aug 02, 5:36PM CDT
Earnings dominated the major stories in the defense and aerospace sector over the past five trading sessions. Among the defense biggies, Boeing (BA), the world's largest plane maker, reported its first quarterly net loss in nearly seven years.
HII: 173.35 (-0.74), GD: 147.39 (-0.42), RTN: 140.69 (+0.01), UTX: 106.63 (+0.34), NOC: 218.71 (+0.05), TGI: 29.27 (-0.81), SPR: 44.73 (-1.28), TXT: 38.62 (-0.10), BA: 131.37 (-0.50), LLL: 150.60 (+0.48)
Huntington Ingalls (HII) Q2 Earnings: What's in Store?
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Aug 02, 10:20AM CDT
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (HII), the largest American shipbuilder, is set to release second-quarter 2016 results on Aug 4, before the opening bell. Let's see how things are shaping up for this announcement.
HII: 173.35 (-0.74), GD: 147.39 (-0.42), LMT: 257.88 (+1.03), NOC: 218.71 (+0.05)
TASER International (TASR) Q2 Earnings: What to Expect?
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Aug 02, 8:57AM CDT
TASER International Inc. (TASR) will release second-quarter 2016 earnings results after the market closes on Aug 4.
LMT: 257.88 (+1.03), NOC: 218.71 (+0.05), OA: 87.34 (+0.67), TASR: 28.92 (+0.20)
Defense Stocks to Watch for Earnings on Aug 3: ATRO & SPR
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Aug 02, 7:18AM CDT
We have seen Q2 results from 95.6% of the defense sector's total market cap, as of Jul 29. Let's take a look at a couple of defense stocks that are scheduled to report second-quarter earnings on Aug 3.
GD: 147.39 (-0.42), LMT: 257.88 (+1.03), RTN: 140.69 (+0.01), NOC: 218.71 (+0.05), ATRO: 40.14 (-0.01), SPR: 44.73 (-1.28), BA: 131.38 (-0.49), LLL: 150.60 (+0.48)
Upbeat Aerospace & Defense Earnings Boost ETFs
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Aug 01, 2:14PM CDT
Encouraging aerospace and defense earnings have put the spotlight on their ETFs.
XAR: 57.96 (-0.05), GD: 147.39 (-0.42), LMT: 257.88 (+1.03), UTX: 106.63 (+0.34), NOC: 218.71 (+0.05), ITA: 129.88 (+0.02), PPA: 38.79 (+0.19), BA: 131.38 (-0.49)
Embraer (ERJ) Misses Q2 Earnings Estimates, Updates View
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Aug 01, 8:46AM CDT
Embraer SA (ERJ) reported second-quarter 2016 adjusted earnings of 24 cents per American Depository Share (ADS), missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 40 cents by 40%.
LMT: 257.88 (+1.03), ERJ: 18.08 (+0.38), NOC: 218.71 (+0.05), BA: 131.38 (-0.49)
Raytheon (RTN) Beats on Q2 Earnings, Boosts EPS Outlook
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jul 28, 9:13AM CDT
Raytheon Company (RTN) reported second-quarter 2016 adjusted earnings from continuing operations of $1.75 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.70 by 2.9%.
GD: 147.39 (-0.42), LMT: 257.88 (+1.03), RTN: 140.69 (+0.01), NOC: 218.71 (+0.05)
L-3 Communications (LLL) Tops Q2 Earnings, Ups '16 View
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jul 28, 8:53AM CDT
L-3 Communications Holdings Inc. (LLL) posted second-quarter 2016 adjusted earnings of $1.88 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.68 by 11.9%.
LMT: 257.88 (+1.03), NOC: 218.71 (+0.05), BA: 131.38 (-0.49), LLL: 150.60 (+0.48)
After Boeing Earnings, Which Defense Stocks Are Best Right Now?
Ryan McQueeney - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jul 27, 1:22PM CDT
After a relatively impressive earnings report from Boeing, which stocks in the aerospace and defense industry are strongest right now?
GD: 147.39 (-0.42), EGL: 31.68 (-0.25), NOC: 218.71 (+0.05), BA: 131.38 (-0.49)
Boeing (BA) Incurs Loss in Q2 Hit by Charges, Guides Down
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jul 27, 10:25AM CDT
The Boeing Company (BA) incurred an adjusted loss of 44 cents per share in second-quarter 2016, much narrower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 88 cents.
GD: 147.39 (-0.42), LMT: 257.88 (+1.03), NOC: 218.71 (+0.05), BA: 131.38 (-0.49)
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory Awards Mars Orbiter Study Contract to Northrop Grumman
GlobeNewswire - Mon Jul 18, 2:09PM CDT
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) has awarded a contract to Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) for one of several Next Mars Orbiter (NeMO) conceptual study efforts to develop concepts for a potential future orbiter.
NOC: 218.71 (+0.05)