Stifel Rates Applied Aerospace & Defense (AADX) buy

Stifel analyst Jonathan Siegmann reaffirmed his buy rating on Applied Aerospace & Defense, setting a price target of $24, a 5.36% upside from the current price.

By TradeTexts Research Desk · Published Jul 1, 2026, 3:02 AM EDT · Updated Jul 1, 2026, 11:01 AM EDT

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Stifel rated Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc. ($AADX) "buy" with a $24 price target on June 29, 2026.

Since the rating, $AADX is up 11.3% after 1 week, down 16.5% after 1 month and down 45.1% to date (from the $20.73 close on Jun 29, 2026).

AADX Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc.

$11.37 -33.78% past 3 months

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Key Points

Stifel reiterated its buy rating on Applied Aerospace & Defense, NYSE:AADX, with a $24 price target on June 29, 2026.
Stifel's $24 price target implies 5.36% upside from Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc.'s ($AADX) current $22.78 share price.
Shares of Applied Aerospace & Defense traded near $20.73 on Wednesday, with a 52-week range between $17.08 and $23.00.
The consensus among analysts is a strong buy, with a mean target price of $24.71 based on 7 opinions.

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On June 29, 2026, Stifel analyst Jonathan Siegmann reiterated a buy rating on Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc. (NYSE:AADX), maintaining a price target of $24. This rating update reflects continued confidence in the company's potential, despite its current challenges.

Analyst rating track record

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Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc. Stock Up 78.5%

Shares of NYSE:AADX traded near $20.73 on Wednesday. The company operates in the aerospace and defense sector and has a forward P/E ratio of 54.24, indicating investor expectations for growth. The stock has seen a 52-week low of $17.08 and a high of $23.00, with moving averages for both 50 and 200 days sitting at $19.46. Applied Aerospace & Defense's financial health is supported by a current ratio of 2.09 and a quick ratio of 1.63, though its debt-to-equity ratio is relatively high at 445.27.

12-month forecast

$AADX price target

Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc. daily closes and this analyst's $24 target. Not advice.

Recent Earnings

The company reported revenue of approximately $522.1 million, with a growth rate of 21%. However, it is not yet profitable, with an EPS of -$0.71 and a net margin of -4.76%. These figures highlight the challenges Applied Aerospace & Defense faces in improving its profitability.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several analysts have recently set new price targets for Applied Aerospace & Defense. On June 29, 2026, Morgan Stanley initiated coverage with a hold rating and a $23 target. RBC Capital, Stifel, and B of A Securities all initiated buy ratings with a $24 target. Meanwhile, Baird set a more optimistic buy rating with a $30 target. Overall, the consensus among seven analysts is a strong buy, with a mean target price of $24.71.

About Applied Aerospace & Defense

Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc. designs and manufactures aerospace and defense subsystems. Based in Huntsville, Alabama, the company focuses on systems for space and defense applications, including launch systems, defense aviation, and C5ISR systems. Led by CEO Mr. James William Ferguson III, the company employs over 1,500 people and aims to innovate in the aerospace sector.

Bottom Line

Stifel's reiteration of a buy rating for Applied Aerospace & Defense suggests ongoing confidence in the company's growth prospects. With a strong buy consensus among analysts, the company remains a focus for investors tracking the aerospace and defense industry. As always, remember that analyst ratings like these are based on past data and projections, which may not reflect future performance.