TransDigm to Acquire Esterline Technologies for $4 Billion

by Zacks Equity Research Published on October 12,2018

TransDigm (TDG) has spent roughly $660 million on acquisitions in fiscal 2018, which included the acquisitions of Kirkhill and Extant Aerospace.

• BA Quick QuoteBAPositive Net Change
• TDG Quick QuoteTDGPositive Net Change
• KLXI Quick QuoteKLXINo Net Change
• ESL Quick QuoteESLNo Net Change

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Boeing Secures $35M Deal to Support F/A-18, EA-18G Aircraft

by Zacks Equity Research Published on October 12,2018

The U.S. fiscal 2019 defense budget, approved this June, includes an investment plan of $2 billion for procuring Boeing's (BA) 24 F/A-18 jets.

• BA Quick QuoteBAPositive Net Change
• KLXI Quick QuoteKLXINo Net Change
• HEI Quick QuoteHEIPositive Net Change
• RTN Quick QuoteRTNPositive Net Change

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Boeing (BA) Completes Acquisition of KLX Aerospace Solution

by Zacks Equity Research Published on October 11,2018

With the acquisition of KLX, Boeing (BA) is poised to benefit as it became more competitive to win in the $2.8 trillion, 10-year aerospace service market.

• BA Quick QuoteBAPositive Net Change
• KLXI Quick QuoteKLXINo Net Change
• AVAV Quick QuoteAVAVNegative Net Change
• AOBC Quick QuoteAOBCPositive Net Change

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Buy These 5 Low Leverage Stocks Amid Rising Trade Tensions

by Zacks Equity Research Published on June 19,2018

For a safe investment strategy, understanding the amount of financial leverage that a company bears is crucial. This is because financial leverage multiplies the underlying business risk.

• KLXI Quick QuoteKLXINo Net Change
• OSK Quick QuoteOSKPositive Net Change
• AMED Quick QuoteAMEDNegative Net Change
• HFC Quick QuoteHFCPositive Net Change
• MGP Quick QuoteMGPPositive Net Change

Raytheon Wins $94M Army Deal for Excalibur 155mm Projectiles

by Zacks Equity Research Published on June 18,2018

Raytheon's (RTN) Excalibur projectile is an extended range guided artillery shell that provides unmatched capabilities against land targets in a variety of combat environments.

• CVU Quick QuoteCVUPositive Net Change
• KTOS Quick QuoteKTOSPositive Net Change
• KLXI Quick QuoteKLXINo Net Change
• RTN Quick QuoteRTNPositive Net Change

Boeing (BA) Hits Fresh Highs: Is There Still Room to Run?

by Zacks Equity Research Published on June 07,2018

The Boeing Company is at a 52-week high, but can investors hope for more gains in the future? We take a look at the fundamentals for BA for clues.

• BA Quick QuoteBAPositive Net Change
• WAIR Quick QuoteWAIRPositive Net Change
• MOG.A Quick QuoteMOG.APositive Net Change
• KLXI Quick QuoteKLXINo Net Change

Here's Why Adding TransDigm to Your Portfolio Makes Sense

by Zacks Equity Research Published on May 28,2018

TransDigm's (TDG) strong operational execution, a solid portfolio of products and strategic buyouts prove conducive to its stellar performance.

• TDG Quick QuoteTDGPositive Net Change
• CVU Quick QuoteCVUPositive Net Change
• AVAV Quick QuoteAVAVNegative Net Change
• KLXI Quick QuoteKLXINo Net Change

Should You Buy KLX (KLXI) Ahead of Earnings?

by Zacks Equity Research Published on May 21,2018

KLX (KLXI) is seeing favorable earnings estimate revision activity as of late, which is generally a precursor to earnings beat.

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TransDigm (TDG) Q2 Earnings Strong, Sales Rise Y/Y, View Up

by Zacks Equity Research Published on May 01,2018

Thriving commercial aftermarket business and favorable tax reforms drive TransDigm's (TDG) fiscal second-quarter results.

• TDG Quick QuoteTDGPositive Net Change
• CVU Quick QuoteCVUPositive Net Change
• KLXI Quick QuoteKLXINo Net Change

KLX (KLXI) Shares March Higher, Can It Continue?

by Zacks Equity Research Published on April 30,2018

As of late, it has definitely been a great time to be an investor in KLX Inc. (KLXI).

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Will Lack of Orders Dent L3 Technologies (LLL) Q1 Earnings?

by Zacks Equity Research Published on April 26,2018

L3 Technologies' (LLL) Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is pegged at $2.33 billion, implying a 12.7% year-over-year decline.

• COL Quick QuoteCOLNegative Net Change
• HEI Quick QuoteHEIPositive Net Change
• KLXI Quick QuoteKLXINo Net Change

Surging Earnings Estimates Signal Good News for KLX (KLXI)

by Zacks Equity Research Published on April 02,2018

KLX (KLXI) could be an interesting play for investors as it is seeing solid activity on the earnings estimate revision in addition to having decent short-term momentum.

• KLXI Quick QuoteKLXINo Net Change

Top Ranked Momentum Stocks to Buy for March 21st

by Zacks Equity Research Published on March 21,2018

Here are four stocks with buy rank and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, March 21st:

• TST Quick QuoteTSTPositive Net Change
• RUTH Quick QuoteRUTHPositive Net Change
• PEGA Quick QuotePEGANegative Net Change
• KLXI Quick QuoteKLXINo Net Change

KLX Inc. (KLXI) Soars: Stock Adds 9.4% in Session

by Zacks Equity Research Published on December 07,2017

KLX Inc. (KLXI) was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise more than 9% on the day.

• CW Quick QuoteCWPositive Net Change
• KLXI Quick QuoteKLXINo Net Change

Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR) Hits New 52-Week High

by Zacks Equity Research Published on September 22,2017

Aerospace & Defense ETF hits a new 52-Week high amid increasing geopolitical risks.

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• OA Quick QuoteOAPositive Net Change
• KLXI Quick QuoteKLXINo Net Change

Can FLIR Systems (FLIR) Deliver a Beat this Earnings Season?

by Zacks Equity Research Published on July 24,2017

FLIR Systems' (FLIR) restructuring actions have benefited key metrics, including revenues and adjusted EPS, over the past few quarters. This trend is likely to continue in the soon-to-be-reported quarter as well.

• HII Quick QuoteHIIPositive Net Change
• TDG Quick QuoteTDGPositive Net Change
• KLXI Quick QuoteKLXINo Net Change
• FLIR Quick QuoteFLIRPositive Net Change

Rockwell (COL) Hits 52-Week High on Raised Repurchase Plan

by Zacks Equity Research Published on July 14,2017

Shares of Rockwell Collins, Inc. (COL) has touched a new 52-week high of $110.00 on Jul 13, before closing a tad lower at $109.07.

• COL Quick QuoteCOLNegative Net Change
• TDG Quick QuoteTDGPositive Net Change
• KLXI Quick QuoteKLXINo Net Change

Here's Why You Should Add TransDigm (TDG) to Your Portfolio

by Zacks Equity Research Published on July 13,2017

TransDigm (TDG) has several growth drivers in place and enjoys numerous competitive advantages.

• COL Quick QuoteCOLNegative Net Change
• TDG Quick QuoteTDGPositive Net Change
• HXL Quick QuoteHXLPositive Net Change
• KLXI Quick QuoteKLXINo Net Change

Rockwell (COL) Approves Stock Repurchase Plan Worth $200M

by Zacks Equity Research Published on July 11,2017

Rockwell Collins (COL) announced that its Board of Directors approved the repurchase of additional $200 million of the company's common stock.

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• EADSY Quick QuoteEADSYPositive Net Change
• COL Quick QuoteCOLNegative Net Change
• KLXI Quick QuoteKLXINo Net Change

Why KLX Inc. (KLI) Stock Might be a Great Pick

by Zacks Equity Research Published on July 06,2017

KLX Inc. (KLXI) is seeing solid earnings estimate revision activity, and is a great company from a Zacks Industry Rank perspective.

• KLXI Quick QuoteKLXINo Net Change

Why KLX (KLXI) Could Shock the Market Soon

by Zacks Equity Research Published on July 05,2017

KLX (KLXI) sees solid earnings estimate revisions and looks poised to shock the market, and yet seems overlooked by the investors.

• KLXI Quick QuoteKLXINo Net Change

Will Cuts in Major Weapons Programs Hurt Defense Stocks?

by Zacks Equity Research Published on December 11,2015

Granted that economic data has turned more positive lately and geopolitical uncertainty has improved the outlook for the broader defense space, but issues remain.

• UTX Quick QuoteUTXPositive Net Change
• KTOS Quick QuoteKTOSPositive Net Change
• KLXI Quick QuoteKLXINo Net Change