L3Harris Technologies earnings beat and updated outlook
L3Harris Technologies (LHX) surprised investors with third quarter results that outpaced expectations, as both sales and net income moved higher compared with last year’s figures, and management raised full year earnings guidance.
The upbeat earnings and fresh guidance sit against a mixed trading record for L3Harris Technologies. The share price has climbed 17.33% over the past 30 days and 9.31% in the last week, while year to date it is still down 8.82%. The 3-year total shareholder return of 58.38% points to momentum that has built over a longer horizon.
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Most Popular Narrative: 8% Undervalued
L3Harris Technologies closed at $277.61, while the most followed narrative pegs fair value closer to $300. This leaves a modest valuation gap that hinges on how durable the current order and cash flow strength proves to be.
For me, the key takeaway isn't the latest quarter. It is the combination of growing orders, growing backlog, improving margins and rising cash flow all at the same time.
There are plenty of defence stocks benefiting from headlines. Fewer are converting that environment into consistent earnings growth and higher guidance.
See why 4 investors see L3Harris Technologies as 7% undervalued.
Result: Fair Value of $300 (UNDERVALUED)
Still, the L3Harris Technologies story can break if defence ordering slows, or if government budget delays drag on that record backlog turning into revenue.
Find out about the key risks to this L3Harris Technologies narrative.
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