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AADX Stock Chart & Stats
$13.30
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Market closed
$13.30
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Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$10.31 - $24.24
Previous CloseN/A
VolumeN/A
Average Volume (3M)2.43M
Market Cap
$1.90B
Enterprise Value$4.34B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$18.11M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$431.54M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta2.49
Next Earnings
Nov 11, 2026EPS Estimate
0.09Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-1.50
Shares Outstanding172,393,520
10 Day Avg. Volume2,787,905
30 Day Avg. Volume2,432,487
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.46
Price to Book (P/B)20.35
Price to Sales (P/S)5.37
P/FCF Ratio-69.99
Enterprise Value/Market Cap2.28
Enterprise Value/Revenue13.59
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit58.87
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-34.44
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$22.33Price Target Upside67.92% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.89
Revenue Forecast (FY)$683.72M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue GrowthStrong reported and pro forma revenue growth indicates expanding demand across the company’s aerospace and defense activities. Continued top-line momentum can improve operating leverage, support investment in capacity, and strengthen the foundation for sustained earnings growth.
Backlog VisibilityThe larger backlog provides multi-quarter revenue visibility and supports planning for production, staffing, and capital allocation. Its growth relative to year-end suggests customer demand is strengthening and can help sustain revenue beyond the current reporting period.
Proprietary Capabilities And CapacityA broad domestic footprint, available production capacity, engineering resources, and substantial IP-enabled revenue support differentiation and execution flexibility. These capabilities may help the company ramp programs, retain customer value, and convert backlog into future sales.
Bears Say
High LeverageThe debt-heavy capital structure limits financial flexibility and leaves less capacity to absorb execution setbacks or fund growth internally. Elevated leverage also increases the importance of consistent cash generation and disciplined capital allocation over the next several quarters.
Cash Burn And Low CashSignificant operating cash use combined with a low cash balance leaves limited liquidity relative to ongoing operating and investment needs. Although management expects positive second-half free cash flow, the business remains exposed if working-capital needs or delivery timing stay unfavorable.
Persistent Net LossesThe company has not yet translated operational growth into sustainable GAAP profitability, and reported losses remain material even where IPO-related costs are described as nonrecurring. Continued losses can constrain retained capital and increase reliance on operational improvement.
AADX FAQ
What was Applied Aerospace & Defense’s price range in the past 12 months?
Applied Aerospace & Defense lowest stock price was $10.31 and its highest was $24.24 in the past 12 months.
What is Applied Aerospace & Defense’s market cap?
Applied Aerospace & Defense’s market cap is $1.90B.
When is Applied Aerospace & Defense’s upcoming earnings report date?
Applied Aerospace & Defense’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 11, 2026 which is in 20 days.
How were Applied Aerospace & Defense’s earnings last quarter?
Applied Aerospace & Defense released its earnings results on Aug 12, 2026. The company reported -$1.04 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.007 by -$1.047.
Is Applied Aerospace & Defense overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Applied Aerospace & Defense’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Applied Aerospace & Defense pay dividends?
Applied Aerospace & Defense does not currently pay dividends.
What is Applied Aerospace & Defense’s EPS estimate?
Applied Aerospace & Defense’s EPS estimate is 0.09.
How many shares outstanding does Applied Aerospace & Defense have?
Applied Aerospace & Defense has 172,393,520 shares outstanding.
What happened to Applied Aerospace & Defense’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Applied Aerospace & Defense reported an EPS of -$1.04 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.007. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -7.188%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Applied Aerospace & Defense?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AADX
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Applied Aerospace & Defense Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$22.33 (67.92% Upside)
$22.33 (67.92% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AADX Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
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Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.6%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-58.42%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
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Company Description
Applied Aerospace & Defense
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.
AADX Company Deck
AADX Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call highlights strong operational momentum: record revenue, record adjusted EBITDA, meaningful backlog growth (> $1.1B), a strengthened balance sheet following the IPO and clear full-year guidance. Offsetting these positives are significant non-recurring GAAP charges (primarily accelerated share‑based compensation) driving a large GAAP net loss, near-term cash use from working capital and ongoing supply-chain/raw-material monitoring. Management communicated confidence that many adverse items are transitory and that margins and cash flow should improve in H2 and into 2027.View all AADX earnings summariesAADX Stock 12 Month Forecast
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Average Price Target
$22.33
▲(67.92% Upside)
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Ownership Overview
73.58% Insiders
0.01% Other Institutional Investors
20.31% Public Companies and Individual Investors






