NYSE:AADX Applied Aerospace & Defense (AADX) Stock Price, News & Analysis $12.20 +0.55 (+4.72%) As of 09/15/2026 03:58 PM Eastern Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsInsider TradesNews and TrendsOwnershipSEC FilingsShort Interest About Applied Aerospace & Defense Stock (NYSE:AADX) View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced 1 Day 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced Show volume Show extended hours Get AADX alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$11.58▼$12.5250-Day Range$11.48▼$21.5752-Week Range$11.39▼$24.24Volume2.85 million shsAverage Volume1.70 million shsMarket Capitalization$2.10 billionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice Target$25.22Consensus RatingModerate Buy Company Overview Applied Aerospace and Defense Inc. specializes in providing advanced design, engineering and vertically integrated manufacturing solutions for next-generation space and defense technology companies. Its core service offerings include design and analysis, fabrication and assembly and inspection, qualification and testing. Applied Aerospace and Defense Inc. is based in HUNTSVILLE, United States. Read More Applied Aerospace & Defense Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top-Rated MarketRank™ Stocks77th Percentile Overall ScoreAADX MarketRank™: Applied Aerospace & Defense scored higher than 77% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 281st out of 664 stocks in the industrials sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation. Analyst's Opinion4.4 / 5Analyst RatingModerate Buy Consensus RatingApplied Aerospace & Defense has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.70, and is based on 1 strong buy rating, 6 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.Upside PotentialApplied Aerospace & Defense has a consensus price target of $25.22, representing about 106.7% upside from its current price of $12.20.Amount of Analyst CoverageApplied Aerospace & Defense has been the subject of 10 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about Applied Aerospace & Defense's stock forecast and price target. Earnings and Valuation0.6 / 5Proj. Earnings GrowthGrowing Earnings GrowthEarnings for Applied Aerospace & Defense are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($0.61) to $0.38 per share. Short Interest3.0 / 5Short Interest LevelHealthy Percentage of Shares Shorted1.84% of the float of Applied Aerospace & Defense has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverApplied Aerospace & Defense has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.91, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Applied Aerospace & Defense has recently increased by 94.62%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Dividend0.0 / 5Dividend StrengthN/A Dividend YieldApplied Aerospace & Defense does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthApplied Aerospace & Defense does not have a long track record of dividend growth. News and Social Media2.9 / 5News Sentiment0.69 News SentimentApplied Aerospace & Defense has a news sentiment score of 0.69. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Industrials companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 11 news articles for Applied Aerospace & Defense this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 19 people have searched for AADX on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -49% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows13 people have added Applied Aerospace & Defense to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 550% compared to the previous 30 days. Company OwnershipN/AInsider TradingN/A Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Applied Aerospace & Defense insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InstitutionsApplied Aerospace & Defense has minimal institutional ownership at this time.Read more about Applied Aerospace & Defense's insider trading history. Receive AADX Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Applied Aerospace & Defense and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Submit View SMS TermsSMS is currently available in Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. By entering your phone number and clicking the sign-up button, you agree to receive periodic text messages from MarketBeat at the phone number you submitted, including texts that may be sent using an automatic telephone dialing system. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency will vary. Messages will consist of stock alerts, news stories, and partner advertisements/offers. Consent is not a condition of the purchase of any goods or services. Text HELP for help/customer support. Unsubscribe at any time by replying "STOP" to any text message that you receive from MarketBeat or by visiting our mailing preferences page. Read our full terms of service and privacy policy. AADX Stock News Headlinesما هو سعر سهم Applied Aerospace and Defense (AADX) اليوم؟September 15 at 7:36 PM | sa.investing.comGuggenheim turns bullish on defense stocks, warns on aerospace aftermarketSeptember 15 at 7:36 PM | msn.comAnalyst nicknamed “The Prophet” issues new warning for AmericaWhitney Tilson exposed a major company on 60 Minutes in an Emmy-winning investigation - the stock lost nearly 80% afterward. He also called the housing crisis and the collapse of Bear Stearns and Lehman Brothers before they happened. Now Tilson says the day after this year's midterm elections, America enters a period of economic change unlike anything seen in decades - and most investors are unprepared. | Stansberry Research (Ad)Guggenheim initiates coverage of applied aerospace & defense with buy ratingSeptember 15 at 7:36 PM | msn.comApplied Aerospace & Defense (AADX) is Positioned for Accelerated Growth September 10, 2026 | insidermonkey.comApplied Aerospace & Defense: A Much Healthier PropositionSeptember 6, 2026 | seekingalpha.comApplied Aerospace & Defense names Elizabeth Robertson EVP of business developmentSeptember 2, 2026 | seekingalpha.comApplied Aerospace & Defense Appoints Elizabeth Robertson as Executive Vice President of Business DevelopmentSeptember 1, 2026 | finance.yahoo.comSee More Headlines AADX Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have AADX shares performed this year? Applied Aerospace & Defense's stock was trading at $19.01 on June 3, 2026. Since then, AADX shares have decreased by 35.8% and is now trading at $12.20. How were Applied Aerospace & Defense's earnings last quarter? Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc. (NYSE:AADX) posted its earnings results on Wednesday, August, 12th. The company reported ($1.04) earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.01 by $1.05. The business had revenue of $167.32 million for the quarter. Read the conference call transcript. When did Applied Aerospace & Defense IPO? Applied Aerospace & Defense (AADX) raised $634 million in an initial public offering on Wednesday, June 3rd 2026. The company issued 32,500,000 shares at $18.00-$21.00 per share. When does Applied Aerospace & Defense's lock-up period expire? Applied Aerospace & Defense's lock-up period expires on Monday, November 30th. Applied Aerospace & Defense had issued 32,500,000 shares in its initial public offering on June 3rd. The total size of the offering was $650,000,000 based on an initial share price of $20.00. Shares of the company owned by company insiders and major shareholders will be eligible for trade following the expiration of the lock-up period. Who are Applied Aerospace & Defense's major shareholders? Applied Aerospace & Defense's top institutional investors include Wellington Management Group LLP (0.22%), B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. AG (0.08%), Squarepoint Ops LLC (0.03%) and Readystate Asset Management LP (0.02%). Insiders that own company stock include James C Katzman, Jeffrey L Mcrae, Susan D Lynch and Scott (Nmn) Goldstein. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Applied Aerospace & Defense? Shares of AADX stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Company Calendar Last Earnings8/12/2026Today9/15/2026Fiscal Year End12/31/2026Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorIndustrials Industry Aerospace & Defense Sub-IndustryAerospace & Defense Current SymbolNYSE:AADX CIK2118195 Webapplied-ad.com Phone202-983-3291FaxN/AEmployees1,542Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Price Target for Applied Aerospace & Defense$25.22 High Price Target$30.00 Low Price Target$23.00 Potential Upside/Downside+106.7%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.70 Research Coverage10 Analysts Profitability EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)N/A Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet IncomeN/A Net MarginsN/A Pretax MarginN/A Return on EquityN/A Return on AssetsN/A Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current RatioN/A Quick RatioN/A Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$681.49 million Price / Sales3.09 Cash FlowN/A Price / Cash FlowN/A Book ValueN/A Price / BookN/AMiscellaneous Outstanding Shares172,394,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap$2.10 billion OptionableN/A BetaN/A 10 Best Stocks to Own - Fall 2026Enter your email address and we’ll send you MarketBeat’s list of ten stocks set to soar in Fall 2026, despite the economic uncertainty rattling markets right now. These ten stocks are incredibly resilient and are likely to thrive in any economic environment.Get This Free Report This page (NYSE:AADX) was last updated on 9/16/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff. From Our PartnersJon Najarian's #1 Energy Trade for 2026Jon Najarian says he's never been more excited about an energy opportunity. SpaceX just went public at over $2...Banyan Hill Publishing | SponsoredA “bloodbath” Is ComingReports suggest some Silicon Valley billionaires are stockpiling gold, guns, and gas masks - or leaving the co...TradeSmith | SponsoredWhy major institutions are piling into this digital asset nowBlackRock, JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, and Fidelity are reportedly accumulating a scarce blockchain asset - one t...Awesomely | SponsoredWhat Is A Roth Conversion, And How Do I Set One Up?A Roth conversion moves money from a traditional IRA or employer plan into a Roth IRA, triggering income tax t...SmartAsset | SponsoredMusk says UBI is coming. I say it's already here.Elon Musk says AI could make money irrelevant by 2036. One income program already exists today, funded not by ...Freedom Financial | SponsoredThe trade I’ve been waiting for since 2011Ross Givens, Director of Research at Traders Agency, is calling for gold to reach $10,000 an ounce this superc...Traders Agency | SponsoredBlackRock and Vanguard already own THISInstitutions own roughly 88 percent of an overlooked American oil and natural gas company. BlackRock holds 32 ...Monument Traders Alliance | SponsoredHow options let you do more with less capitalWould you rather spend $5,000 buying 100 shares of a $50 stock, or control those same 100 shares for a fractio...Base Camp Trading | Sponsored Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added ten stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. Share Applied Aerospace & Defense With A Colleague Link copied to clipboard. Unlock superior investment research and tools. Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools and reports. Get MarketBeat All Access MarketBeat All Access Features Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring Get personalized stock ideas. Compare portfolio to indices. Check stock news, ratings, SEC filings, and more. Stock Ideas and Recommendations See daily stock ideas from top analysts. Receive short-term trading ideas from MarketBeat. Identify trending stocks on social media. Advanced Stock Screeners and Research Tools Use our seven stock screeners to find suitable stocks. Stay informed with MarketBeat's real-time news. Export data to Excel for personal analysis. Sign in to your free account to enjoy these benefits In-depth profiles and analysis for 20,000 public companies. Real-time analyst ratings, insider transactions, earnings data, and more. Our daily ratings and market update email newsletter. Sign in to your free account to enjoy all that MarketBeat has to offer. Sign In Create Account Your Email Address: Email Address Required Your Password: Password Required Log In Email Me a Login Link or Sign in with Facebook Sign in with Google Forgot your password? Your Email Address: Please enter your email address. Please enter a valid email address Choose a Password: Please enter your password. Your password must be at least 8 characters long and contain at least 1 number, 1 letter, and 1 special character. Create My Account (Free) or Sign in with Facebook Sign in with Google By creating a free account, you agree to our terms of service. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.