Here Is What You Need To Know Before Investing In Loar Holdings Inc. (LOAR)

Loar Holdings Inc. (NYSE:LOAR) is among the 9 Defense Stocks That Will Skyrocket. The company designs and manufactures niche aerospace and defense components for aircraft and aerospace and defense systems.

In July this year, Loar acquired Beadlight Ltd., a leading provider of illumination solutions, human-machine interface products, and air filtration systems. The firm is noted in the industry for its expertise in delivering bespoke lighting solutions for the premium cabin. This marked Loar Holdings Inc. (NYSE:LOAR)’s 18th acquisition since its inception in 2012.

Moreover, on August 13, the company reported strong financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2025, with net sales growing 26.9% year-over-year to $123.1 million. Net income surged 118.7% from the prior year’s quarter to total $16.7 million.

Following the results, Loar Holdings Inc. (NYSE:LOAR) revised its guidance upwards for the full year for most metrics, citing increasing demand for its products, successful execution of value drivers, and the impact of Beadlight’s acquisition.

Wall Street analysts maintain a bullish outlook for the stock, with a consensus Buy rating and a one-year share price target of $97.19, representing an upside potential of over 25%, as of the close on October 6.

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