L3Harris Technologies Inc. (LHX) carries a Roarable Rating of C+ (Hold) with 67/100 RQD Confidence. The underlying business is intact, so current owners don’t need to panic-sell—but mixed big-money flow or rich pricing means new buyers can afford to wait for either a pullback or a B-or-higher upgrade.
L3Harris Technologies Inc. (LHX) surged +6.84% to $278.43 as options desks priced 61% call premium vs. 39% put protection around the $273 max-pain magnet. Solid 41% profit margin (6% return on capital), mixed timing at 32x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
Strong demand for military equipment helped U.S. defense contractors report higher Q3 revenue and growing order books.
L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) reported third-quarter 2026 results marked by higher revenue, earnings and cash generation, while record bookings lifted its backlog to $53.2 billion. The defense contractor also raised t
L3Harris Technologies slipped 0.3% in Friday trade, a muted reaction for a defense contractor that just posted one of its punchiest quarters in years. The Q3 2026 release landed with US$6.1b in revenue and GAAP earnings
L3Harris raises its 2026 guidance as defense orders drive backlog to a record $53.2B, but lower 2028 cash flow and margin targets raise execution questions.
BWXT heads into Q3 earnings with naval nuclear programs and commercial demand supporting growth, while rising expenses could pressure margins.
RBC Capital analyst Ken Herbert maintains L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) with a Sector Perform and raises the price target from $265 to $295.
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
vs. -31.9% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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Why LHX Stock surged +6.84% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Solid 41% profit margin (6% return on capital), mixed timing at 32x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.