Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc.
Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc.
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Overview
What the company does, where it operates, and who runs it.
About Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc.
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Sector
- Industrials
- CEO
- James William Ferguson
- Headquarters
- 335 Quality Circle NW, Huntsville, AL, US
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Sector
- Industrials
- CEO
- James William Ferguson
- Headquarters
- 335 Quality Circle NW, Huntsville, AL, US
Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc. engages in the provision of integrated manufacturing solutions. It focuses on serving the following markets: Space and Launch Systems, Defense Aviation and Airborne Systems, and C5ISR and Precision Strike Systems. The company was founded on October 7, 2022 and is headquartered in Huntsville, AL.
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Financial Ratios
Profitability, returns, valuation, and leverage ratios.
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Valuation, profitability, liquidity and leverage ratios for Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc.. Starting points for Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc.: EPS -$1.22, beta 2.05 — an Aerospace & Defense name. P/E, P/B, EV/EBITDA, margins, return on equity, current ratio and debt coverage, each shown against the company's own history.
Dividend Analysis
Yield, payout ratio, and dividend coverage metrics.
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Dividend history, yield and payout sustainability for Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc.. Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc. does not currently pay a regular dividend, so this section tracks capacity rather than history. Per-share payments, yield over time, payout ratio and growth streak, with coverage measured against free cash flow.
Earnings Analysis
EPS history, beat rate, and upcoming earnings reports.
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Reported vs. expected earnings history for Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc.. Trailing twelve-month EPS for Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc. stands at -$1.22. EPS surprises by quarter, revenue against estimates, and the upcoming reporting date.
Wall Street Analyst Estimates
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Current price
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Analysts' target
$21.43
average of 7 firms, last 12 months
Analyst Ratings
- Strong Buy0
- Buy3
- Hold1
- Sell0
- Strong Sell0
Earnings Estimate
| EPS | Current QtrDec 2026 | Next QtrMar 2027 | Current YearFY Dec 2026 | Next YearFY Dec 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. estimate | $0.13 | $0.06 | -$0.61 | $0.38 |
| Low estimate | $0.12 | $0.06 | -$0.62 | $0.37 |
| High estimate | $0.15 | $0.06 | -$0.60 | $0.39 |
| No. of analysts | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Year-ago EPS | — | — | -$0.29 | — |
| Growth | — | — | -110.3% | — |
Revenue Estimate
| Revenue | Current QtrDec 2026 | Next QtrMar 2027 | Current YearFY Dec 2026 | Next YearFY Dec 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. estimate | $192.20M | $177.95M | $679.90M | $780.18M |
| Low estimate | $191.40M | $175.97M | $669.51M | $778.30M |
| High estimate | $192.98M | $181.40M | $691.82M | $782.06M |
| No. of analysts | 4 | 2 | 5 | 6 |
| Year-ago revenue | — | — | $604.34M | — |
| Growth | — | — | +12.5% | — |
Source: Wall Street analysts' published price targets, ratings and estimates, compiled by Financial Modeling Prep from StreetInsider; as of Nov 14, 2026. Not FRC research or a recommendation.
Financial Statements
Income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statements.
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Income statement, balance sheet and cash flow history for Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc.. Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc. has reported as a listed company since 2026. Annual and quarterly filings with period-over-period comparison, so you can trace how revenue, margins and cash generation have moved.
Comparables
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ETFs holding Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc.
% of the fund
- AIRRFirst Trust RBA American Industrial Renaissance ETF$7.9B in assets0.51%
- VTIVanguard Total Stock Market ETF$689.2B in assets0.00%
- PPAInvesco Aerospace & Defense ETF$7.2B in assets0.12%
- IWMiShares Russell 2000 ETF$76.6B in assets0.01%
- MISLFirst Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF$527M in assets0.16%
- VTWOVanguard Russell 2000 ETF$16.6B in assets0.01%
- IWNiShares Russell 2000 Value ETF$13.9B in assets0.01%
- SCHASchwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF$21.7B in assets0.01%
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Institutional Ownership
Which funds and firms own the stock.
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Which institutions hold Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc., and how their positions are changing. At a $1.44B market value, institutional positions materially move Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc.'s register. Top holders, position sizes, and quarter-over-quarter accumulation or distribution from regulatory filings.
Insider Trading
Recent buying and selling by company executives.
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Buying and selling by Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc. executives and directors. Shares of Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc. have traded between $16.57 and $24.24 over the past 52 weeks — context for the timing of the transactions below. Insider transactions as disclosed to regulators, with role, size and date — the clearest read on how the people running the company are positioned.
News
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Latest headlines and company announcements for Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc.. Coverage tracks Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc. within Aerospace & Defense (Industrials). Press releases and market coverage, newest first.

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