$LOAR

Four aerospace and defense stocks (ATI, DCO, IA, LOAR) are highlighted as Strong Buys by Zacks, with strong Q2 earnings and raised guidance. ATI reported $1.26B in sales (+10% YoY), record backlog of $4.4B, and raised 2026 EPS guidance. DCO saw record revenue of $224.5M (+11% YoY) and adjusted EPS of $1.18 (+34% YoY). IA reported $26.7M in sales (+11% YoY) and doubled adjusted EPS to $0.33. LOAR posted $171.6M in sales (+39% YoY) and raised 2026 EPS outlook.

Goldman Sachs highlighted several stocks as buy ideas after their 2Q earnings, including Loar Holdings, Toast, MasTec, Quanta Services, and Stubhub. For Loar, it cited 2026 revenue, EBITDA and EPS guidance above consensus. For MasTec, Goldman cut its price target to $409 but kept a Buy. For Stubhub, it reiterated a Buy and 12-month PT of $16.

Loar Holdings (LOAR) shares rose 9.2% after the company reported Q2 2026 sales of $171.58 million versus $123.12 million a year earlier. Net income was $16.74 million and diluted EPS from continuing operations rose to $0.18 from $0.17. The article also says Loar raised 2026 guidance and projects 2029 revenue of $834.6 million.

Loar Holdings (NYSE:LOAR) reported Q2 2026 net sales of $171.6M (+39.4%) and Adjusted EBITDA of $69.4M (+47.4%). Management cited organic growth and Harper Engineering. Full-year 2026 guidance was raised to $665M-$675M revenue and Adjusted EPS of $1.32-$1.36. The company reported a $750M new business pipeline.

Loar Holdings (NYSE:LOAR) reported Q2 defense sales up 8% year over year and said defense ordering remains uneven. For 2026, it raised guidance to net sales of $665 million to $675 million, adjusted EBITDA $265 million to $270 million, and adjusted EPS $1.32 to $1.36. Adjusted EBITDA margin rose to 40.5%.

RBC Capital said Loar Holdings’ new business wins support long-term growth. In a note dated Aug. 7, 2026, RBC adjusted its price target to $85 from $80 and kept an Outperform rating, citing factors including visibility and fundamentals.

Loar Holdings Inc. (NYSE:LOAR) reported Q2 2026 record results. Net sales rose 39.4% to $171.6M, while net income was $16.7M and diluted EPS was $0.18. Adjusted EBITDA increased 47.4% to $69.4M. The company revised its 2026 outlook, raising net sales to $665M-$675M and Adjusted EBITDA to $265M-$270M.

Loar Holdings Inc. (LOAR) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. Exhibit 99.1 Loar Holdings Inc. Reports Q2 2026 Record Results and Upward Revision to 2026 Outlook August 6, 2026 WHITE PLAINS, NY., August 6, 2026 /ACCESSWIRE/ -- Loar Holdings Inc. (NYSE: LOAR) (the “Company,” “Loar,” “we,” “us” and “our”), reported record results for the secon

Citi analysts led by John Godyn attended the Farnborough International Airshow and reported to clients that channel checks point to accelerating missile demand and new aircraft orders. The note cites positive aftermarket trends for GE and CFM/LEAP engines, supportive secondary-market lease rates for lessors, and expectations for Airbus next-gen narrowbody activity. It also highlights potential M&A and ETN platform growth.

Ahead of Q2 earnings, Morgan Stanley kept a constructive view on aerospace and defense, citing resilient commercial demand, improving aircraft production, and durable aftermarket needs. It noted Boeing 737 MAX at 47 aircraft per month. For defense, it argued a $1.1T FY2027 base budget is underestimated. It downgraded Loar and TransDigm, cut CAE and Voyager, and adjusted price targets for multiple firms.