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Small-cap stocks have seen a pullback after a strong first half of 2026, with the Russell 2000 down 11% from its August high. Earnings growth remains robust, with Russell 2000 EPS up 43% in Q2. Analysts highlight five small-cap stocks with strong buy ratings and significant upside potential, including National Energy Services Reunited Corp. (NESR), Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc. (AADX), and Mineralys Therapeutics, Inc. (MLYS).

RBC Capital reduced its price target for Applied Aerospace & Defense (NYSE:AADX) to $21.00 from $24.00, citing valuation, while maintaining an Outperform rating. The firm expressed confidence in the company's 2026-2028 revenue outlook and views recent stock softness as a buying opportunity. Applied Aerospace reported record revenue of $167.3 million and adjusted EBITDA of $36.4 million for Q2 2026, but a net loss of $154 million due to one-time costs.

Applied Aerospace & Defense (AADX), Lyntris (LYNX), and RTX (RTX) are highlighted for their roles in the space infrastructure sector. AADX reported $575.9M revenue, LYNX $450.8M, and RTX $96B. All three are involved in satellite and defense technologies, with RTX having a $289B backlog. The article discusses their potential for revenue growth and market impact.

Applied Aerospace & Defense (AADX) reported Q2 revenue growth of 47.4% to $167.3M, but a net loss of $154M due to IPO-related costs. All three segments showed growth, with C5ISR and Precision Strike Systems more than tripling. Adjusted EBITDA rose 38.5% to $36.4M, and backlog expanded to $1.13B. The company raised $635.6M in its June IPO and expects full-year revenue of $670M-$690M and adjusted EBITDA of $150M-$155M.

Guggenheim analyst Michael Ciarmoli initiated coverage of defense stocks, rating Applied Aerospace & Defense (AADX) as a top pick with a $30 price target, implying ~150% upside. Ciarmoli sees AADX benefiting from growth trends in aerospace, defense, and space, despite recent sector struggles. The company has a $1.1B backlog, but risks include political uncertainty and limited trading history.

Applied Aerospace & Defense (AADX) fell after its first quarterly earnings report as a public company. The firm posted Q2 revenue of about $167M, up 47% YoY, but GAAP net loss widened to about $154M ($1.04/share) versus a year-ago loss under $4.7M. Revenue beat forecasts, but the loss missed consensus. Shares were down nearly 15% week to date and below its $20 IPO price.

Applied Aerospace & Defense (AADX) discussed its Q2 2026 outlook in a call focused on space and defense manufacturing. Management said Q2 revenue mix was about 23% Space and Launch, 47% Defense Aviation, and 30% C5ISR. Contract backlog rose to over $1.1B from $871M at year-end, and it cited capacity and aftermarket momentum.

Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc. (AADX) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. Exhibit 99.1 ______________________________________________ PRESS RELEASE Applied Aerospace & Defense Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results Huntsville, AL — [August 12, 2026] — Applied Aerospace & Defense (NYSE: AADX) (“Applied” or "the Company"), a premier provider of ad

Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc. (AADX) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. Exhibit 99.1 ______________________________________________ PRESS RELEASE Applied Aerospace & Defense Names Chris Rogers President and Chief Strategy Officer Huntsville, AL — [August 10, 2026] — Applied Aerospace & Defense (“Applied”), a premier provider of advanced manufacturing

Applied Aerospace & Defense (AA&D), a SpaceX-related defense supplier that went public earlier this month via a merger, raised $650M in an IPO at $20/share. Shares closed last Friday at $20.53. After a blackout, multiple banks initiated coverage with buy/outperform ratings and price targets of $23–$30, citing defense/space growth and margin expansion forecasts.