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Investing.com - William Blair has reiterated an Outperform rating on Karman Holdings Inc (NYSE:KRMN) following the inclusion of major defense funding in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB). The $5.95 billion market cap company has seen its stock surge nearly 50% over the past six months, despite a recent 10% pullback last week.
The OBBB includes approximately $25 billion for the Golden Dome missile and air defense shield, $4.1 billion for the Space Launch System (SLS), $1.05 billion for one-way attack drones, and $1.7 billion for counter-UAS systems, all areas where Karman provides components. According to InvestingPro data, analysts expect strong sales growth this year, with the company maintaining a healthy financial position evidenced by its 3.34x current ratio.
Karman serves as a key supplier to multiple U.S. missile defense systems, including Lockheed Martin ’s (NYSE:LMT) Next (LON:NXT) Generation Interceptor and THAAD systems, Northrop Grumman ’s (NYSE:NOC) Sentinel, and Raytheon’s (NYSE:RTX) PATRIOT platform.
The company also supplies launch systems for various loitering missile platforms including the Anduril Altius and Raytheon Coyote, which are expected to receive portions of the drone-related funding in the bill.
The funding for Boeing’s (NYSE:BA) Space Launch System and Lockheed Martin’s Orion Spacecraft represents an unexpected boost for Karman, as the company had previously assumed minimal future contributions from these platforms.
In other recent news, Karman Holdings Inc. reported a notable 21% year-over-year increase in revenue for the first quarter of 2025, reaching $100 million, which surpassed consensus estimates by 4%. The company’s adjusted EBITDA also showed strength, coming in at $30.3 million with a margin of 30.3%, exceeding expectations by 5%. RBC Capital Markets responded to these results by raising Karman Holdings’ price target from $38 to $44, while maintaining an Outperform rating. This move reflects optimism about the company’s financial outlook, particularly given its robust bookings that provide 95% revenue visibility for the year.
Additionally, Karman Space & Defense completed the acquisition of Industrial Solid Propulsion (ISP), a company specializing in energetic propulsion technologies. The acquisition is expected to enhance Karman’s capabilities in small-diameter solid propellant technologies and improve key financial metrics such as revenue growth and cash flow. The transaction was financed through an increase in Karman’s existing Term Loan B by $75 million, with a $50 million cash component and other considerations.
Karman’s CEO, Tony Koblinski, expressed confidence in the acquisition, highlighting its potential to bolster the company’s core competencies in the aerospace and defense market. The integration of ISP’s intellectual property and proprietary formulations is anticipated to strengthen Karman’s position in various U.S. Department of Defense programs. These recent developments underscore Karman’s strategic efforts to expand its market presence and deliver advanced technology solutions.
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