Bernstein raises L3Harris stock price target to $273

Published 29/05/2025, 18:18
Bernstein raises L3Harris stock price target to $273

On Thursday, Bernstein analysts adjusted their outlook on L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX), a global aerospace and defense technology innovator. The firm set a new price target for L3Harris shares at $273.00, indicating a positive view of the company’s potential market performance. According to InvestingPro data, the stock appears slightly undervalued based on its Fair Value analysis, with the shares currently trading at $242.88.

The revised price target represents an increased level of confidence in the company’s growth prospects and financial health. With a market capitalization of $45.41 billion and an impressive year-to-date return of 16.85%, L3Harris has demonstrated strong momentum. Bernstein’s assessment aligns with the firm’s classification of L3Harris Technologies’ stock as ’Outperform,’ suggesting that the analysts expect the stock to perform better than the market average.

L3Harris Technologies has been focusing on expanding its technology offerings and securing new contracts, which may have contributed to the analysts’ optimistic outlook. The company’s commitment to innovation in the defense sector is a key factor in its market position. InvestingPro analysis reveals that L3Harris has maintained dividend payments for 55 consecutive years and has raised its dividend for 23 straight years, demonstrating long-term financial stability.

The new price target of $273.00 reflects a detailed analysis of the company’s recent financial results, its strategic initiatives, and the broader industry trends. Bernstein’s decision to raise the price target is based on the expectation that L3Harris will continue to capitalize on its strengths and deliver value to shareholders. For deeper insights into L3Harris’s financial health and growth potential, InvestingPro offers an extensive research report with additional ProTips and comprehensive analysis, part of its coverage of over 1,400 US stocks.

Investors and market watchers will be keeping a close eye on L3Harris Technologies’ stock performance in light of this updated guidance from Bernstein. The company’s future financial reports and developments within the aerospace and defense industry will be critical in determining whether the stock can meet or exceed the expectations set by the new price target. The stock’s RSI currently suggests overbought territory, according to InvestingPro technical analysis.

In other recent news, L3Harris Technologies reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2025, exceeding earnings per share estimates with $2.41 compared to the forecasted $2.32. However, the company’s revenue of $5.13 billion fell short of the projected $5.22 billion. L3Harris has also secured significant orders from Germany, totaling $214 million, to provide interoperable communication systems for the German armed forces. In analyst updates, Bernstein SocGen raised L3Harris’s stock price target from $267 to $273 while maintaining an Outperform rating, citing a strong first-quarter performance despite a revenue miss. Additionally, JPMorgan reiterated its Overweight rating with a $255 price target following L3Harris’s involvement in the Golden Dome defense program. The company recently completed a $125 million expansion at its Fort Wayne facility, contributing to its role in defense initiatives. L3Harris continues to emphasize its strategic focus on defense technologies and international contracts, positioning itself as a "Trusted Disruptor" in the industry.

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