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04 Jul 2026, 13:00 UTC · 3h ago
3 Resilient Defense Stocks to Buy in July
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04 Jul 2026, 13:00 UTC · 3h ago
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President Trump has proposed increasing the 2027 Military Budget to $1.5 trillion, up from the requested $756.8 billion. — A potential near-doubling of the defense budget represents a massive increase in total addressable market and revenue potential for defense contractors.
+0.90RTX raised its FY2026 outlook for adjusted sales ($92.5-$93.5 billion) and adjusted EPS ($6.70-$6.90) following an 8th consecutive quarterly beat. — Positive guidance revisions and a consistent track record of beating estimates signal strong operational momentum and growth.
+0.60Lockheed Martin secured a $4.8 billion PAC-3 missile production contract and holds a record $194 billion backlog. — High visibility of future revenue through massive backlogs and new multi-billion dollar contracts reduces short-term volatility.
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Ten Northrop Grumman directors conducted a coordinated stock purchase in May 2026 following a 12% YTD pullback. — Coordinated insider buying is typically viewed as a strong bullish signal that management believes the stock is undervalued.
+0.40Lockheed Martin's Q1 2026 EPS missed estimates due to a $125 million F-16 unfavorable profit adjustment. — The miss highlights the ongoing risk of profit erosion in fixed-price contracts, which can drag down earnings despite high sales.
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Raised full-year guidance following an eighth consecutive quarterly beat and strong backlog growth.
Strong Q1 earnings, B-21 Raider turnaround, and significant insider buying by ten directors.
Strong backlog and new contracts provide a bull case despite a Q1 EPS miss due to an F-16 charge.
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Mentioned only as a historical example of a successful past stock pick.
Mentioned only as a historical example of a successful past stock pick.
[mutual] Both companies are framed as anchor names in the defense sector competing for government contracts.
[mutual] Both companies are framed as anchor names in the defense sector competing for government contracts.
[mutual] Both companies are framed as anchor names in the defense sector competing for government contracts.
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