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AAR CORP

AAR Corp is engaged in providing products and services to aviation, government, and defense market. It operates in three segments namely Parts Supply, Repair & Engineering, and Integrated Solutions. The parts supply segment majorly consists of sales and leasing of USM and aftermarket distribution of new, OEM-supplied replacement parts. Repair & Engineering segment provides airframe maintenance, component repair, and landing gear overhaul services. Integrated Solutions segment majorly consists of its fleet management and operations of customer-owned aircraft, customized performance-based supply chain logistics programs in support of the U.S. Department of Defense and foreign governments, flight hour component inventory and repair programs for commercial airlines.

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AAR Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIR#NYSE">AIR</a>) reported stronger-than-expected earnings for the fourth quarter after the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AIR/earnings">closing bell on Wednesday</a>.
The company reported quarterly earnings of $1.16 per share, which exceeded the analyst consensus estimate of $1.01 per share. The company reported quarterly sales of $ 754.5 million, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $695.7 million.
&#8220;In Fiscal Year 2025, we delivered record sales and profitability and made meaningful progress against our strategic objectives,&#8221; said John M. Holmes, AAR&#8217;s Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer.&nbsp; &#8220;We substantially completed the integration of the Product Support acquisition and continued to optimize our portfolio with the divestiture of our Landing Gear Overhaul business.&nbsp; We further invested in our fast growing new parts Distribution activities, launched two hangar expansions, and announced several key new business wins for our Trax software solution.&nbsp; We continued to reduce our net leverage, ending the fiscal year at 2.72x.&nbsp; Our optimized portfolio, combined with our strengthened balance sheet, is delivering higher growth, higher margins, and stronger returns.&#8221;
AAR shares jumped 10.6% to trade at $82.80 on Thursday.
These analysts made changes to their price targets on AAR following earnings announcement.
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<li>Keybanc analyst Michael Leshock maintained AAR with an Overweight rating and raised the price target from $80 to $86.</li>
<li>RBC Capital analyst Ken Herbert maintained the stock with an Outperform rating and raised the price target from $75 to $85.</li>
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These Analysts Boost Their Forecasts On AAR Following Better-Than-Expected Q4 Results

U.S. stocks were higher, with the Nasdaq gaining around 100 points on Thursday.
Shares of AAR Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIR#NYSE">AIR</a>) rose sharply during Thursday's session after the company reported fourth-quarter financial results and beat its adjusted EPS and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AIR/earnings">revenue estimates</a>.
AAR reported quarterly earnings of $1.16 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.01 per share The company reported quarterly sales of $754.500 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $695.714 million.
AAR shares jumped 12.7% to $84.41 on Thursday.
Here are some other big stocks recording gains in today&#8217;s session.
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<li>Lucid Group, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>) shares jumped 30.5% to $2.9897 after the company, Nuro, and Uber announced a global robotaxi program developed for the Uber ride-hailing platform.</li>
<li>Palladyne AI Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDYN#NASDAQ">PDYN</a>) gained 24% to $11.98.</li>
<li>Monarch Casino &amp; Resort, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCRI#NASDAQ">MCRI</a>) shares rose 21.3% to $106.01 as the company reported better-than-expected second-quarter financial results on Wednesday.</li>
<li>Pagaya Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGY#NASDAQ">PGY</a>) climbed 20.7% to $28.41 after the company issued second-quarter revenue guidance above estimates.</li>
<li>Opendoor Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OPEN#NASDAQ">OPEN</a>) gained 20.1% to $1.7906.</li>
<li>Waterdrop Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDH#NYSE">WDH</a>) gained 16.5% to $1.69.</li>
<li>Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRPT#NASDAQ">SRPT</a>) rose 16% to $21.33 after the company announced plans to restructure, reduce headcount, and implement cost-saving measures. Baird raised its price target on the stock from $30 to $35.</li>
<li>QuantumScape Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QS#NASDAQ">QS</a>) gained 14.4% to $12.98.</li>
<li>BigBear.ai Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBAI#NYSE">BBAI</a>) rose 13.3% to $8.07.</li>
<li>Unity Software Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/U#NYSE">U</a>) gained 13.3% to $38.44. UBS analyst Chris Kuntarich maintained Unity Software with a Neutral and raised the price target from $22 to $33.</li>
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RBC Capital analyst Ken Herbert maintains AAR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIR#NYSE">AIR</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $75 to $85.

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AAR shares are trading higher after Keybanc raised its price target on the stock from $80 to $86.

Keybanc analyst Michael Leshock maintains AAR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIR#NYSE">AIR</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $80 to $86.

Keybanc Maintains Overweight on AAR, Raises Price Target to $86

U.S. stock futures were swinging between gains and losses on Thursday after ending higher on Wednesday. Futures of major benchmark indices were mixed.
Reports that President Donald Trump might be <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/macro-economic-events/25/07/46454852/trump-fed-powell-odds-inflation-markets">getting ready to remove</a> Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell from his position have sparked fears about the Fed&#8217;s independence. These concerns led to a widespread rush into gold and a sell-off of the U.S. dollar.
Investors await Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) earnings and June&#8217;s retail sales data, scheduled to be released later today.
Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.47% and the two-year bond was at 3.91%. The CME Group's FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool</a>&#8216;s projections show markets pricing a 97.4% likelihood of the Federal Reserve keeping the current interest rates unchanged in its July meeting. 
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
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<td>-0.23%</td>
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, were slightly higher in premarket on Thursday. The SPY was up 0.075% at $624.69, while the QQQ advanced 0.17% to $558.23, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Cues From Last Session:
Financial, real estate, and healthcare sectors led gains on Wednesday, contributing to a higher close for U.S. stocks. However, energy and communication services bucked the trend, finishing lower.
Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>) reported better-than-expected second-quarter results, driven by robust gains in its global banking and trading divisions. Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>) also posted strong second-quarter financial earnings.
On the economic data front, the Producer Price Index was flat in June, down from a 0.3% gain in May and below the 0.2% consensus forecast. On a year-over-year basis, producer prices rose 2.3%, the slowest pace since September 2024 and softer than the 2.5% economists had expected.
The Dow Jones index ended 231 points or 0.53% higher at 44,254.78, whereas the S&amp;P 500 index rose 0.32% to 6,263.70. Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.25% to 20,730.49, and the small-cap gauge, Russell 2000, also gained 0.99% to end at 2,226.98.
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<td>44,254.78</td>
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<td>2,226.98</td>
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Insights From Analysts:
While the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/economic-data/25/07/46461053/federal-reserves-beige-book-reveals-tariff-driven-profit-squeeze-as-businesses-avoid-price-hikes-what-it-means-for-consumers">Fed&#8217;s Beige Book</a>, released Wednesday, stated that businesses that did not raise prices or pass on the impact of tariffs to their customers are likely to take a hit on their profit margins.
Jeffrey Roach, the chief economist at LPL Financial, told <a href="https://www.benzinga.com">Benzinga</a> that "Investors should expect margin compression as businesses held off raising prices because of customers' growing price sensitivity."
Roach's macro quicktake was that Beige Book reveals "heavier margin compression" in the coming months, cautioning the investors and consumers.
&#8220;We&#8217;re hearing from a lot of businesses that a lot of companies are going to absorb tariffs in their margins over time, maybe three to five years in some cases, and slowly pass the costs along,&#8221; said Alex Coffey, senior trading and derivatives strategist at Schwab.
Meanwhile, Louis Navellier of Navellier &amp; Associates supported Trump calling out Powell and said &#8220;Obviously, President Trump will continue to bash Fed Chairman Jerome Powell and push for multiple key interest rate cuts, since higher rates are hindering real estate and other major sectors of the U.S. economy.&#8221;
Angelo Kourkafas, of Edward Jones, stated that earnings growth for the S&amp;P 500 is expected to slow in the second quarter to around 5% from the more than 10% in the prior two quarters.
However, he said that for the full year, estimates call for 8.5% growth, which, if realized, would be above the index&#8217;s long-term average of 6.5%.
&#8220;Lingering uncertainties suggest that there could be some more volatility around these expectations, but next year&#8217;s backdrop appears to be more favorable, as corporate profits may reaccelerate amid lower rates and modest fiscal stimulus from the tax bill,&#8221; he added.
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Upcoming Economic Data
Here&#8217;s what investors will keep an eye on Thursday:
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<li>The initial jobless claims data for the week ended July 5, June retail sales, import price index, and Philadelphia Fed manufacturing survey will all be out by 8:30 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>May&#8217;s business inventories data and July&#8217;s home builder confidence index data will be out by 10:00 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>Fed Governor Adriana Kugler will speak at 10:00 a.m., San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly will speak at 12:45 p.m., Fed Governor Lisa Cook will speak at 1:30 p.m., and Fed Governor Christopher Waller will speak at 6:30 p.m. ET.</li>
</ul>
Stocks In Focus:
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<li>Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) was up 0.36% in premarket on Thursday as analysts expect it to report earnings of $7.06 per share on revenue of $11.04 billion after the closing bell.</li>
<li>PepsiCo Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>) was 0.33% above the flatline as it is expected to report earnings before the opening bell. Analysts estimate earnings of $2.03 per share on revenue of $22.29 billion.</li>
<li>Kopin Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KOPN#NASDAQ">KOPN</a>) jumped 7.73% following the establishment of its comprehensive Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) framework.</li>
<li>Crown LNG Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CGBS#NASDAQ">CGBS</a>) plummeted 55.26% after it received a letter from NASDAQ on Tuesday, notifying the company of its noncompliance with Nasdaq Listing Rules 5250(c)(1) and 5550(a)(2), according to a SEC Filing.</li>
<li>22nd Century Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XXII#NASDAQ">XXII</a>) surged 172.27% following the company's announcement of expanding partnerships for its VLN-based reduced nicotine content products, according to a company statement.</li>
<li>Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (YSE: TSM) advanced 4.50% net revenue in the June quarter, rising 38.65% from a year ago to NT$933.80 billion or $31.7 billion, beating estimates.</li>
<li>AAR Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIR#NYSE">AIR</a>) gained 4.17% after reporting stronger-than-expected earnings for the fourth quarter. The quarterly earnings of $1.16 per share exceeded the analyst consensus estimate of $1.01 per share.</li>
<li>United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) declined 2.94% despite posting better-than-expected earnings for the second quarter, but it lowered its full-year 2025 earnings outlook. Also, the company&#8217;s sales missed market expectations.</li>
<li>General Electric Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>) was 1.06% higher as analysts expect it to report earnings of $1.41 per share on revenue of $9.52 billion before the opening bell.</li>
</ul>
Commodities, Gold, And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures were trading higher in the early New York session by 0.41% to hover around $66.65 per barrel.
Gold Spot US Dollar fell 0.48% to hover around $3,331.59 per ounce. Its last record high stood at $3,500.33 per ounce. The U.S. Dollar Index spot was higher by 0.24% at the 98.6320 level.
Asian markets ended mostly higher on Thursday except India's S&amp;P BSE Sensex and Hong Kong's Hang Seng indices. Japan's Nikkei 225, Australia's ASX 200, China&#8217;s CSI 300, and South Korea's Kospi indices rose. European markets were mostly higher in early trade.
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US Stocks Likely To Open On A Mixed Note: Netflix, PepsiCo, TSM Earnings In Focus

With U.S. stock futures trading lower this morning on Thursday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows:
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<li>Wall Street expects PepsiCo Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>) to report quarterly earnings at $2.03 per share on revenue of $22.29 billion before the opening bell. PepsiCo shares gained 0.3% to $135.77 in after-hours trading.</li>
<li>AAR Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIR#NYSE">AIR</a>) reported stronger-than-expected earnings for the fourth quarter after the closing bell on Wednesday. The company reported quarterly earnings of $1.16 per share, which exceeded the analyst consensus estimate of $1.01 per share. The company reported quarterly sales of $ 754.5 million, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $ 695.7 million. AAR shares gained 2% to $76.40 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Analysts are expecting GE Aerospace (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>) to have earned $1.41 per share on revenue of $9.52 billion before the opening bell. GE Aerospace shares gained 1.1% to $268.99 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
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<li>United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) posted better-than-expected earnings for the second quarter and lowered its full-year 2025 earnings outlook. However, the company's sales missed market expectations. United Airlines shares fell 1.8% to $86.92 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Analysts expect Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) to post quarterly earnings at $7.06 per share on revenue of $11.04 billion after the closing bell. Netflix shares rose 0.2% to $1,252.92 in after-hours trading.</li>
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PepsiCo, Netflix And 3 Stocks To Watch Heading Into Thursday

AAR shares are trading higher after the company reported Q4 financial results and beat its adjusted EPS and revenue estimates.

AAR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIR#NYSE">AIR</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.16 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.01 by 14.85 percent. This is a 31.82 percent increase over earnings of $0.88 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $754.500 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $695.714 million by 8.45 percent. This is a 14.93 percent increase over sales of $656.500 million the same period last year.

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AAR Q4 Adj. EPS $1.16 Beats $1.01 Estimate, Sales $754.500M Beat $695.714M Estimate

The defense sector is on fire in 2025 — and investors are watching earnings season for signs <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/07/46344520/defense-stocks-outperform-tech-trump-budget-boost">the rally can continue.</a>
The iShares U.S. Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITA#NYSE">ITA</a>) is up 33% year-to-date through July 16, on track for its best annual return since 2013. 
The fund gained 25% in the first half alone, outperforming both the Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VOO#NYSE">VOO</a>) and the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) by double-digit margins.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Washington Fueled The Rally—Now Investors Want Results</h2>
Investors have already bought the rumors—now they want the facts. The explosive rally in defense stocks has been fueled by a fundamental shift in Washington's priorities and the rising tide of global tensions.
On July 4, President Donald Trump signed the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," a sweeping defense package that injects $156.2 billion into the Pentagon—the largest single-year boost in over a decade. 
The bill directs tens of billions toward areas that could redefine the future of warfare and defense contracting. Shipbuilding alone receives $29.2 billion, while $24.4 billion is allocated to integrated air and missile defense—what the administration has dubbed the "Golden Dome" initiative. 
Another $25.4 billion is earmarked to strengthen munitions production and shore up supply chain resilience, and $16 billion will go toward scaling low-cost weapons systems. 
The budget also includes $10.8 billion to modernize the U.S. nuclear arsenal and $8.6 billion to support new air superiority projects.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Q2 2025 Defense Earnings Preview: Who Reports and When</h3>
Defense stocks slated to report earnings by the end of July include: 
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<td>AAR Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIR#NYSE">AIR</a>)</td>
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<td>General Electric Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>)</td>
<td>Thu Jul 17 (Pre-Market)</td>
<td>+58.81%</td>
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<td>RTX Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>)</td>
<td>Tue Jul 22 (Pre-Market)</td>
<td>+29.12%</td>
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<td>Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>)</td>
<td>Tue Jul 22 (Pre-Market)</td>
<td>-3.25%</td>
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<td>Northrop Grumman Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>)</td>
<td>Tue Jul 22 (Pre-Market)</td>
<td>+10.37%</td>
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<td>General Dynamics Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>)</td>
<td>Wed Jul 23 (During-Market)</td>
<td>+13.64%</td>
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<td>L3Harris Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LHX#NYSE">LHX</a>)</td>
<td>Thu Jul 24 (Pre-Market)</td>
<td>+25.02%</td>
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<td>Textron Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXT#NYSE">TXT</a>)</td>
<td>Thu Jul 24 (During-Market)</td>
<td>+9.60%</td>
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<td>Hexcel Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HXL#NYSE">HXL</a>)</td>
<td>Thu Jul 24 (After-Market)</td>
<td>-6.14%</td>
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<td>Woodward Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WWD#NASDAQ">WWD</a>)</td>
<td>Mon Jul 28 (After-Market)</td>
<td>+51.46%</td>
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<td>The Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>)</td>
<td>Tue Jul 29 (During-Market)</td>
<td>+29.40%</td>
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<td>Leonardo DRS Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DRS#NASDAQ">DRS</a>)</td>
<td>Wed Jul 30 (During-Market)</td>
<td>+49.25%</td>
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<td>Sturm, Ruger &amp; Co. Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGR#NYSE">RGR</a>)</td>
<td>Wed Jul 30 (After-Market)</td>
<td>+0.66%</td>
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<td>Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HWM#NYSE">HWM</a>)</td>
<td>Thu Jul 31 (Pre-Market)</td>
<td>+67.99%</td>
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<td>ATI Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATI#NYSE">ATI</a>)</td>
<td>Thu Jul 31 (Pre-Market)</td>
<td>+63.33%</td>
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<td>Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HII#NYSE">HII</a>)</td>
<td>Thu Jul 31 (During-Market)</td>
<td>+33.78%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What Analysts Are Watching In Defense Earnings</h2>
With defense stocks sitting at record highs, Goldman Sachs analyst Noah Poponak cautions that expectations are running hot. 
In a July 16 preview, Poponak and his team mapped out where they see opportunity across the aerospace and defense landscape—and where the cracks might show.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Aerospace: Boeing Back in Focus</h4>
Goldman remains upbeat on aerospace industry, especially Boeing Co. , which delivered 60 aircraft in June—a clear improvement over earlier production trends. 
Supplier sentiment has also turned more positive, with stronger communication and steadier order flow.
Still, aircraft demand continues to exceed supply, a dynamic expected to last well into the next decade, supporting pricing power and margins across the industry.
&#8220;We like aerospace original equipment where supply remains below demand, there is multi-year growth visibility, and Boeing continues to improve production and delivery rates.&#8221; Poponak said. 
The aftermarket segment is thriving, growing faster than global available seat miles (ASMs) for four straight quarters. Goldman attributes this to pent-up demand, aging fleets, and strong pricing—a combination that should keep the sector buoyant even as near-term air travel shows signs of softening.
The business jet space looks more idiosyncratic. Leading indicators are plateauing, and while new production remains disciplined, Goldman expects fewer broad-based tailwinds going forward. Still, aftermarket sales here remain high quality and margin-rich.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Defense Tech: Emerging Winners</h4>
Goldman favors non-traditional defense tech firms, which stand to benefit from a Pentagon pivot toward nimble, cost-effective systems. 
While reconciliation funding may not hit second-quarter results directly, it's likely to surface in earnings call commentary—and eventually in backlog growth.
"Defense tech companies appear to be on the verge of receiving significant funding relative to their size," Poponak said.
Despite near-record Department of Defense funding, Goldman is cautious on legacy hardware contractors. 
Programs like the F-35 face funding cuts, and the Pentagon is pushing for tougher terms across the industry. Instead, Goldman prefers companies aligned with funded priorities like shipbuilding and missile defense.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Government IT: Pressure Mounts</h4>
In government IT, the risk is rising. DOGE contract reviews are leading to cancellations—most notably at Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAH#NYSE">BAH</a>). Margins, bookings, and guidance could all face pressure this quarter, particularly for firms reliant on traditional service contracts.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Goldman's Top Defense Picks And Red Flags For Q2</h3>
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<li>TransDigm (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDG#NYSE">TDG</a>) – Strong aftermarket growth, upside to earnings, and capital flexibility.</li>
<li>CAE Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAE#NYSE">CAE</a>) – Valuation play with improving execution under new management.</li>
<li>L3Harris – Well-positioned for growth; exposure to missile defense spending.</li>
<li>Huntington Ingalls – Beneficiary of shipbuilding funds, improving labor dynamics.</li>
</ul>
Stocks facing headwinds:
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<li>Booz Allen – DOGE scrutiny, slowing growth, and mounting contract risks.</li>
<li>Lockheed Martin – Uncertainty around core programs and contracting terms.</li>
<li>SAIC Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAIC#NYSE">SAIC</a>) – Back-end loaded year with potential margin compression.</li>
<li>V2X Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VVX#NYSE">VVX</a>) – Weak first quarter, high execution risk in the second half.</li>
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<h3>Companies Reporting Before The Bell</h3>
• Prologis (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLD#NYSE">PLD</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.41 per share on revenue of $2.02 billion. 
• ASML Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $5.94 per share on revenue of $8.55 billion. 
• M&amp;T Bank (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTB#NYSE">MTB</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $4.02 per share on revenue of $2.39 billion. 
• Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $2.67 per share on revenue of $22.83 billion. 
• Bank of America (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.87 per share on revenue of $26.70 billion. 
• Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $9.58 per share on revenue of $13.52 billion. 
• First Horizon (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FHN#NYSE">FHN</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.41 per share on revenue of $830.86 million. 
• Marten Transport (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRTN#NASDAQ">MRTN</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.09 per share on revenue of $230.26 million. 
• PNC Financial Services Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNC#NYSE">PNC</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $3.54 per share on revenue of $5.61 billion. 
• Progressive (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGR#NYSE">PGR</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $4.29 per share on revenue of $20.82 billion. 
• Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.98 per share on revenue of $15.99 billion. 
• Commerce Bancshares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CBSH#NASDAQ">CBSH</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.03 per share on revenue of $433.27 million. 
<h3>Companies Reporting After The Bell</h3>
• SL Green Realty (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLG#NYSE">SLG</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.37 per share on revenue of $162.42 million. 
• Rexford Industrial Realty (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REXR#NYSE">REXR</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.58 per share on revenue of $248.92 million. 
• First Industrial Realty (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FR#NYSE">FR</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.72 per share on revenue of $176.41 million. 
• United Airlines Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $3.87 per share on revenue of $15.34 billion. 
• Triumph Financial (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TFIN#NASDAQ">TFIN</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.06 per share on revenue of $105.08 million. 
• South Plains Financial (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPFI#NASDAQ">SPFI</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.77 per share on revenue of $51.89 million. 
• Synovus Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNV#NYSE">SNV</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.25 per share on revenue of $585.13 million. 
• Monarch Casino &amp; Resort (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCRI#NASDAQ">MCRI</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.19 per share on revenue of $130.00 million. 
• Kinder Morgan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMI#NYSE">KMI</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.27 per share on revenue of $3.80 billion. 
• Home BancShares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOMB#NYSE">HOMB</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.57 per share on revenue of $261.79 million. 
• Great Southern Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GSBC#NASDAQ">GSBC</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.35 per share on revenue of $56.04 million. 
• Banner (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BANR#NASDAQ">BANR</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.31 per share on revenue of $165.66 million. 
• AAR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIR#NYSE">AIR</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.00 per share on revenue of $693.89 million. 
• Alcoa (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AA#NYSE">AA</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.43 per share on revenue of $2.94 billion. 
• Martin Midstream Partners (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMLP#NASDAQ">MMLP</a>) is likely to report earnings for its second quarter. 
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Earnings Scheduled For July 16, 2025

AAR Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIR#NYSE">AIR</a>) will release earnings results for the fourth quarter, after the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AIR/earnings">closing bell on Wednesday, July 16</a>.
Analysts expect the Wood Dale, Illinois-based company to report quarterly earnings at $1.01 per share, up from 88 cents per share in the year-ago period. AAR projects to report quarterly revenue at $695.81 million, compared to $656.5 million a year earlier, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
On April 7, AAR named Sharon Purnell Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer.
AAR shares fell 0.2% to close at $74.72 on Monday.
Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Readers can sort by stock ticker, company name, analyst firm, rating change or other variables.
Let's have a look at how Benzinga's most-accurate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/air/analyst-ratings">analysts have rated the company</a> in the recent period.
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<li>Truist Securities analyst Michael Ciarmoli maintained a Buy rating and raised the price target from $78 to $81 on July 11, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 83%.</li>
<li>Keybanc analyst Michael Leshock maintained an Overweight rating and cut the price target from $83 to $80 on April 2, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 84%.</li>
<li>RBC Capital analyst Ken Herbert reiterated an Outperform rating with a price target of $75 on Nov. 4, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 75%.</li>
<li>Benchmark analyst Josh Sullivan reiterated a Buy rating with a price target of $83 on Sept. 24, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 88%.</li>
<li>Stifel analyst Bert Subin maintained a Buy rating and cut the price target from $86 to $85 on July 19, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 63%.</li>
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AAR Likely To Report Higher Q4 Earnings; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call

AAR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIR#NYSE">AIR</a>) will release its quarterly earnings report on Wednesday, 2025-07-16. Here's a brief overview for investors ahead of the announcement.
Analysts anticipate AAR to report an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.00.
Investors in AAR are eagerly awaiting the company's announcement, hoping for news of surpassing estimates and positive guidance for the next quarter.
It's worth noting for new investors that stock prices can be heavily influenced by future projections rather than just past performance.
<h3>Earnings Track Record</h3>
In the previous earnings release, the company beat EPS by $0.03, leading to a 16.4% drop in the share price the following trading session.
Here's a look at AAR's past performance and the resulting price change:

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<th>Q3 2025</th>
<th>Q2 2025</th>
<th>Q1 2025</th>
<th>Q4 2024</th>
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<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.96</td>
<td>0.84</td>
<td>0.82</td>
<td>0.86</td>
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<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.99</td>
<td>0.90</td>
<td>0.85</td>
<td>0.88</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>-16.0%</td>
<td>9.0%</td>
<td>-5.0%</td>
<td>-12.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1752591651_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Stock Performance</h3>
Shares of AAR were trading at $74.72 as of July 14. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 0.29%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders are likely bullish going into this earnings release. 
<h3>Analyst Views on AAR</h3>
Understanding market sentiments and expectations within the industry is crucial for investors. This analysis delves into the latest insights on AAR.
Analysts have given AAR a total of 1 ratings, with the consensus rating being Buy. The average one-year price target is $81.0, indicating a potential 8.4% upside.
<h3>Comparing Ratings Among Industry Peers</h3>
In this analysis, we delve into the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of Mercury Sys, V2X and Cadre Hldgs, three key industry players, offering insights into their relative performance expectations and market positioning.
<ul>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Neutral trajectory for Mercury Sys, with an average 1-year price target of $50.8, suggesting a potential 32.01% downside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Buy trajectory for V2X, with an average 1-year price target of $55.0, suggesting a potential 26.39% downside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Neutral trajectory for Cadre Hldgs, with an average 1-year price target of $38.0, suggesting a potential 49.14% downside.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Analysis Summary for Peers</h3>
The peer analysis summary outlines pivotal metrics for Mercury Sys, V2X and Cadre Hldgs, demonstrating their respective standings within the industry and offering valuable insights into their market positions and comparative performance.

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<th>Company</th>
<th>Consensus</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
<th>Gross Profit</th>
<th>Return on Equity</th>
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<td>AAR</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>19.55%</td>
<td>$131.70M</td>
<td>-0.75%</td>
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<td>Mercury Sys</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>1.49%</td>
<td>$57.11M</td>
<td>-1.32%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V2X</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>0.53%</td>
<td>$78.10M</td>
<td>0.79%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Cadre Hldgs</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>-5.62%</td>
<td>$56.13M</td>
<td>2.94%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Key Takeaway:
AAR ranks at the top for Revenue Growth with 19.55%, outperforming its peers. It is at the bottom for Gross Profit at $131.70M. AAR is at the bottom for Return on Equity with -0.75%.
<h3>Delving into AAR's Background</h3>
AAR Corp is engaged in providing products and services to aviation, government, and defense market. It operates in three segments namely Parts Supply, Repair &amp; Engineering, and Integrated Solutions. The parts supply segment majorly consists of sales and leasing of USM and aftermarket distribution of new, OEM-supplied replacement parts. Repair &amp; Engineering segment provides airframe maintenance, component repair, and landing gear overhaul services. Integrated Solutions segment majorly consists of its fleet management and operations of customer-owned aircraft, customized performance-based supply chain logistics programs in support of the U.S. Department of Defense and foreign governments, flight hour component inventory and repair programs for commercial airlines.
<h3>AAR: A Financial Overview</h3>
Market Capitalization: With restricted market capitalization, the company is positioned below industry averages. This reflects a smaller scale relative to peers.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, AAR showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 19.55% as of 28 February, 2025. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Industrials sector.
Net Margin: AAR's net margin lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of -1.31%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): AAR's ROE falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of -0.75%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): AAR's ROA is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of -0.31%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: AAR's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 0.92. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AIR/earnings">To track all earnings releases for AAR visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

What's Next: AAR's Earnings Preview

Truist Securities analyst Michael Ciarmoli maintains AAR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIR#NYSE">AIR</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $78 to $81.

Truist Securities Maintains Buy on AAR, Raises Price Target to $81

AAR CORP. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIR#NYSE">AIR</a>), a leading provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs, and OEMs, announced today its aviation maintenance software subsidiary, Trax, has been selected to modernize Delta TechOps' maintenance and engineering systems.
Delta TechOps will replace its legacy maintenance and engineering systems with Trax's advanced eMRO and eMobility solutions. Initially, more than 6,000 technicians across the Delta TechOps line maintenance network will use Trax's innovative technology to digitize their maintenance processes, leading to enhancements in efficiency, data accuracy, and operational performance. The companies plan to use this initial implementation as a foundation for the future deployment of additional Trax eMRO modules and eMobility apps focused on heavy maintenance, maintenance planning, engineering, and quality management – all hosted in the fully-managed Trax Cloud.

AAR CORP.'s Trax Selected To Modernize Delta TechOps' Maintenance And Engineering Systems With Advanced eMRO And eMobility Solutions

WOOD DALE, Ill., April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --&nbsp;AAR CORP. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIR#NYSE">AIR</a>), a leading provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs, and OEMs, and the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation's Supply Center in Richmond, Virginia, signed a Supply Chain Alliance charter, formalizing a commitment to strengthening joint support of the nation's warfighter. AAR is DLA Richmond's first Supply Chain Alliance partner.
The charter is intended to maximize efficiencies during the DLA procurement process by providing AAR with a centralized resource for contract quote, award, and execution. By focusing on partnerships that add agility and resilience to logistics support, AAR will effectively manage the supply chain through its comprehensive distribution services to meet the critical needs of DLA Aviation in support of the warfighter's readiness.
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AAR Signs Supply Chain Alliance Charter With Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Formalizing Commitment To Strengthening Joint Support Of The Warfighter

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<li>Urban-gro (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UGRO#NASDAQ">UGRO</a>) stock increased by 7.9% to $0.47 during Wednesday's after-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $6.0 million. </li>
<li>AAR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIR#NYSE">AIR</a>) shares moved upwards by 7.01% to $57.98. The company's market cap stands at $2.0 billion. </li>
<li>Ryde Group (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RYDE#AMEX">RYDE</a>) shares rose 6.18% to $0.24. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $7.0 million. </li>
<li>Toppoint Holdings (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TOPP#AMEX">TOPP</a>) shares rose 5.98% to $1.24. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $21.7 million. </li>
<li>Intelligent Living (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ILAG#NASDAQ">ILAG</a>) stock moved upwards by 5.8% to $0.39. The company's market cap stands at $7.0 million. </li>
<li>Seanergy Maritime Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHIP#NASDAQ">SHIP</a>) stock moved upwards by 5.11% to $5.75. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $120.1 million. </li>
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<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li>Professional Diversity (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IPDN#NASDAQ">IPDN</a>) shares fell 11.7% to $1.13 during Wednesday's after-market session. The company's market cap stands at $2.3 million. </li>
<li>SUNation Energy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SUNE#NASDAQ">SUNE</a>) stock declined by 9.65% to $0.02. </li>
<li>Zoomcar Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZCAR#NASDAQ">ZCAR</a>) stock decreased by 8.29% to $3.2. The company's market cap stands at $2.1 million. </li>
<li>Icon Energy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICON#NASDAQ">ICON</a>) stock declined by 7.49% to $2.1. The company's market cap stands at $4.5 million. </li>
<li>Vast Renewables (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSTE#NASDAQ">VSTE</a>) shares declined by 7.07% to $0.32. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $9.6 million. </li>
<li>OneConstruction Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONEG#NASDAQ">ONEG</a>) shares declined by 6.98% to $1.6. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $20.8 million. 
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&nbsp;AAR CORP. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIR#NYSE">AIR</a>), a leading provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, has formed a joint venture, KALS LLC, with KIRA Aviation Services under the federal government's Small Business Administration Mentor-Protégé Program. The joint venture was recently awarded an E-6B Mercury pilot training contract by the U.S. Navy. &nbsp;
Under a firm fixed-price indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract, KALS will provide in-flight training and currency for Naval Aviators in support of the U.S. Navy's E-6B Mercury pilot training. KALS will perform the work in Oklahoma City through March 2027.
The joint venture, KALS, was established by AAR and KIRA to meet pressing Department of Defense needs for maintenance and supply chain services. KIRA currently provides award-winning base operations and facility support to the U.S. government and stands to benefit from expanding its array of capabilities. Through the Mentor-Protégé Program, AAR will share its aviation expertise and provide KIRA with training, developing a new set of skills for the small business and positioning it for future growth. The KALS joint venture combines AAR's vast experience and reach-back with the best-in-class service reputation of KIRA.
"We are excited to help solve an urgent need of the U.S. Navy through this joint venture. The combined capabilities of AAR and KIRA will ensure the Navy receives outstanding pilot training for the Department's critical national mission," said Lt. General (r) John Cooper, AAR's Senior Vice President of Global Government and Defense.
"KIRA is thrilled to swiftly bring this critical support to the Navy.&nbsp;By combining the breadth and depth of experience of our two companies, KALS helps the Navy enhance their mission and helps the federal government meet their small business goals," said Beth Hershner, Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation's&nbsp;Vice President of Operations, Information Technology and Engineering Professional Services.

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AAR Corp Enters Joint Venture With Kira Aviation Services And IS Awarded An E-6B Mercury Pilot Training Contract By The U.S. Navy

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Goldman Sachs cut Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) price target from $83 to $60. Goldman Sachs analyst Catherine O&#8217;Brien maintained a Buy rating. Delta Air shares closed at $42.42 on Tuesday. See how other analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DAL/analyst-ratings">view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley slashed the price target for PVH Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PVH#NYSE">PVH</a>) from $95 to $86. Morgan Stanley analyst Kimberly Greenberger maintained an Equal-Weight rating. PVH shares closed at $76.43 on Tuesday. See how other <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PVH/analyst-ratings">analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Truist Securities raised GFL Environmental Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GFL#NYSE">GFL</a>) price target from $54 to $58. Truist Securities analyst Tobey Sommer maintained a Buy rating. GFL Environmental shares closed at $47.77 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GFL/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Raymond James cut the price target for nCino, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCNO#NASDAQ">NCNO</a>) from $42 to $32. Raymond James analyst Alexander Sklar maintained an Outperform rating. nCino shares closed at $28.12 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NCNO/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Benchmark cut the price target for Hut 8 Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUT#NASDAQ">HUT</a>) from $41 to $33. Benchmark analyst Mark Palmer maintained a Buy rating. Hut 8 shares closed at $13.32 on Tuesday. See how other analysts vi<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HUT/analyst-ratings">ew this stock</a>.</li>
<li>UBS cut Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNP#NYSE">UNP</a>) price target from $255 to $245. UBS analyst Thomas Wadewitz maintained a Neutral rating. Union Pacific shares settled at $237.17 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UNP/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo cut Newell Brands Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWL#NASDAQ">NWL</a>) price target from $9 to $7. Wells Fargo analyst Chris Carey maintained an Equal-Weight rating. Newell Brands shares closed at $6.18 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NWL/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Keybanc slashed AAR Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIR#NYSE">AIR</a>) price target from $83 to $80. Keybanc analyst Michael Leshock maintained an Overweight rating. AAR shares closed at $55.37 on Tuesday.  <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AIR/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Raymond James raised the price target for Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>) from $40 to $42. Raymond James analyst Savanthi Syth maintained an Outperform rating. Southwest shares settled at $31.59 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LUV/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Citigroup increased The Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>) price target from $85 to $102. Citigroup analyst Christopher Allen upgraded the stock from Neutral to Buy. Charles Schwab shares closed at $77.67 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SCHW/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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