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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: AeroVironment, Leidos, Iridium Communications, Virgin Galactic and Lockheed Martin
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For Immediate Release
Chicago, IL – February 10, 2021 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include: AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV - Free Report) , Leidos Holdings, Inc. (LDOS - Free Report) , Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM - Free Report) , Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. (SPCE - Free Report) and Lockheed Martin Corp. (LMT - Free Report) .
Here are highlights from Tuesday’s Analyst Blog:
5 Stocks to Watch as Space Industry Set to Skyrocket
The space industry witnessed an exciting trajectory last year despite the pandemic slump. Per a Space Capital report, 2020 turned out to be a record year for the space infrastructure segment specifically, that hauled in $8.9 billion. Space companies have recorded a total of $25.6 billion investment in last year. In the years to come, space exploration and infrastructure projects will yield outstanding returns for investors.
Here’s Why Space Stocks Are Poised to Grow
In the coming years, the space industry will be boosted by news on new constellations of satellites entering low-Earth orbit, satellite-based Internet, space travel and point-to-point transport around the Earth.
Orbital and suborbital aerospace companies that are engaged in the launch, construction, service and operation of satellites or launch vehicles are gaining momentum. Companies like Virgin Galactic, which focuses on space tourism, hope to ferry customers beyond Earth's atmosphere for $250,000 per seat this year.
Additionally, the companies engaged in creating technologies that provide value addition to aerospace operations, like AI, robotics, 3D printing, materials and energy storage, are growing. Maxar Technologies is one such pure-play space stock that is also poised to grow. This maker of space hardware and provider of satellite-based Earth imaging and data service is constantly working with SpaceX.
Public Listing Boosting the Space
Funding and research are constantly boosting the space. ARK Invest, which has several exchange traded funds (ETFs) in its portfolio, filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch a space-focused ETF under the ticker ARKX on Jan 14.
Blank check investing is an alternative way to create a publicly-listed company and has been a growing trend of late. Earlier, Social Capital had created a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) called IPOA, which eventually merged with Virgin Galactic and the company began trading under the ticker symbol SPCE. Hence, investors who had bought IPOA shares before the merger automatically had Virgin Galactic shares. This alternative to initial public offering (IPO) is quite visible in the space industry.
On Feb 2, Astra Space Inc., maker of small rockets, announced plans to go public by merging with Holicity (HOL), a SPAC. Astra Space expects the transaction value at $2.1 billion and hopes to close the deal in the second quarter of this year. The company plans to carry out monthly launches in the latter half of 2021, with the capacity to launch satellites weighing 100 pounds.
Momentus, another pure-play space company that plans to provide "last-mile delivery" in space, also announced last year that it will be going public through its merger with blank check company Stable Road Capital (SRAC). The deal, valued at $1.2 billion, is expected to close early this year. The company has entered into a partnership agreement with Lockheed Martin and NASA.
5 Stocks to Watch Out For
Morgan Stanley estimated that the global space industry will generate revenues of more than $1 trillion by 2040, suggesting a rise from $350 billion in 2020. According to a Research and Markets report, the space industry, valued at $350 billion in 2020, is projected see a CAGR of 5.6% and reach a value of $558 billion by 2026. Given the encouraging estimates, we have shortlisted five space stocks that investors can look out for.
AeroVironment designs and develops unmanned aircraft systems and has been working with NASA to design and develop the first Mars drone -- a helicopter. The company’s expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 1.6% against the Zacks Aerospace - Defense Equipment industry’s projected earnings decline of 12.3%.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company’s next-quarter earnings has been revised 37.7% upward over the past 60 days. AeroVironment flaunts a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Leidos Holdings offers commercial low earth orbit and cislunar spaceflight services, including payload design, mission integration, and human factors engineering. It has processed, packaged and shipped International Space Station cargo for 87 visiting vehicles that includes SpaceX and Orbital ATK. The company that belongs to the Zacks Aerospace - Defense industry has an expected earnings growth rate of 10.2% for the current year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company’s current-year earnings has been revised 1.1% upward over the past 90 days. Leidos carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
Iridium Communications operates a satellite constellation, a system of 66 active satellites which is used for worldwide voice and data communication. The company’s expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 58.7% compared with the Zacks Satellite and Communication industry’s projected earnings growth of 5.7%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current-year earnings has moved 24% up over the past 60 days. Iridium Communications carries a Zacks Rank #2.
Virgin Galactic is an integrated aerospace company that develops human spaceflight for private individuals and researchers. The company’s expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 64.3% compared with the Zacks Aerospace – Defense industry’s projected earnings growth of 15.5%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current-year earnings has moved 14.8% up over the past 60 days. Virgin Galactic carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Lockheed Martin is a security and aerospace company that engages in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of technology systems, products, and services. The company’s expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 7.6% against the Zacks Aerospace – Defense industry’s projected earnings decline of 5.6%.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current-year earnings has moved 0.5% up over the past 60 days. Lockheed Martin carries a Zacks Rank #3.
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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: AeroVironment, Leidos, Iridium Communications, Virgin Galactic and Lockheed Martin
For Immediate Release
Chicago, IL – February 10, 2021 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include: AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV - Free Report) , Leidos Holdings, Inc. (LDOS - Free Report) , Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM - Free Report) , Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. (SPCE - Free Report) and Lockheed Martin Corp. (LMT - Free Report) .
Here are highlights from Tuesday’s Analyst Blog:
5 Stocks to Watch as Space Industry Set to Skyrocket
The space industry witnessed an exciting trajectory last year despite the pandemic slump. Per a Space Capital report, 2020 turned out to be a record year for the space infrastructure segment specifically, that hauled in $8.9 billion. Space companies have recorded a total of $25.6 billion investment in last year. In the years to come, space exploration and infrastructure projects will yield outstanding returns for investors.
Here’s Why Space Stocks Are Poised to Grow
In the coming years, the space industry will be boosted by news on new constellations of satellites entering low-Earth orbit, satellite-based Internet, space travel and point-to-point transport around the Earth.
Orbital and suborbital aerospace companies that are engaged in the launch, construction, service and operation of satellites or launch vehicles are gaining momentum. Companies like Virgin Galactic, which focuses on space tourism, hope to ferry customers beyond Earth's atmosphere for $250,000 per seat this year.
Additionally, the companies engaged in creating technologies that provide value addition to aerospace operations, like AI, robotics, 3D printing, materials and energy storage, are growing. Maxar Technologies is one such pure-play space stock that is also poised to grow. This maker of space hardware and provider of satellite-based Earth imaging and data service is constantly working with SpaceX.
Public Listing Boosting the Space
Funding and research are constantly boosting the space. ARK Invest, which has several exchange traded funds (ETFs) in its portfolio, filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch a space-focused ETF under the ticker ARKX on Jan 14.
Blank check investing is an alternative way to create a publicly-listed company and has been a growing trend of late. Earlier, Social Capital had created a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) called IPOA, which eventually merged with Virgin Galactic and the company began trading under the ticker symbol SPCE. Hence, investors who had bought IPOA shares before the merger automatically had Virgin Galactic shares. This alternative to initial public offering (IPO) is quite visible in the space industry.
On Feb 2, Astra Space Inc., maker of small rockets, announced plans to go public by merging with Holicity (HOL), a SPAC. Astra Space expects the transaction value at $2.1 billion and hopes to close the deal in the second quarter of this year. The company plans to carry out monthly launches in the latter half of 2021, with the capacity to launch satellites weighing 100 pounds.
Momentus, another pure-play space company that plans to provide "last-mile delivery" in space, also announced last year that it will be going public through its merger with blank check company Stable Road Capital (SRAC). The deal, valued at $1.2 billion, is expected to close early this year. The company has entered into a partnership agreement with Lockheed Martin and NASA.
5 Stocks to Watch Out For
Morgan Stanley estimated that the global space industry will generate revenues of more than $1 trillion by 2040, suggesting a rise from $350 billion in 2020. According to a Research and Markets report, the space industry, valued at $350 billion in 2020, is projected see a CAGR of 5.6% and reach a value of $558 billion by 2026. Given the encouraging estimates, we have shortlisted five space stocks that investors can look out for.
AeroVironment designs and develops unmanned aircraft systems and has been working with NASA to design and develop the first Mars drone -- a helicopter. The company’s expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 1.6% against the Zacks Aerospace - Defense Equipment industry’s projected earnings decline of 12.3%.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company’s next-quarter earnings has been revised 37.7% upward over the past 60 days. AeroVironment flaunts a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Leidos Holdings offers commercial low earth orbit and cislunar spaceflight services, including payload design, mission integration, and human factors engineering. It has processed, packaged and shipped International Space Station cargo for 87 visiting vehicles that includes SpaceX and Orbital ATK. The company that belongs to the Zacks Aerospace - Defense industry has an expected earnings growth rate of 10.2% for the current year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company’s current-year earnings has been revised 1.1% upward over the past 90 days. Leidos carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
Iridium Communications operates a satellite constellation, a system of 66 active satellites which is used for worldwide voice and data communication. The company’s expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 58.7% compared with the Zacks Satellite and Communication industry’s projected earnings growth of 5.7%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current-year earnings has moved 24% up over the past 60 days. Iridium Communications carries a Zacks Rank #2.
Virgin Galactic is an integrated aerospace company that develops human spaceflight for private individuals and researchers. The company’s expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 64.3% compared with the Zacks Aerospace – Defense industry’s projected earnings growth of 15.5%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current-year earnings has moved 14.8% up over the past 60 days. Virgin Galactic carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Lockheed Martin is a security and aerospace company that engages in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of technology systems, products, and services. The company’s expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 7.6% against the Zacks Aerospace – Defense industry’s projected earnings decline of 5.6%.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current-year earnings has moved 0.5% up over the past 60 days. Lockheed Martin carries a Zacks Rank #3.
More Stock News: This Is Bigger than the iPhone!
It could become the mother of all technological revolutions. Apple sold a mere 1 billion iPhones in 10 years but a new breakthrough is expected to generate more than 77 billion devices by 2025, creating a $1.3 trillion market.
Zacks has just released a Special Report that spotlights this fast-emerging phenomenon and 4 tickers for taking advantage of it. If you don't buy now, you may kick yourself in 2022.
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Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Inherent in any investment is the potential for loss. This material is being provided for informational purposes only and nothing herein constitutes investment, legal, accounting or tax advice, or a recommendation to buy, sell or hold a security. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. It should not be assumed that any investments in securities, companies, sectors or markets identified and described were or will be profitable. All information is current as of the date of herein and is subject to change without notice. Any views or opinions expressed may not reflect those of the firm as a whole. Zacks Investment Research does not engage in investment banking, market making or asset management activities of any securities. These returns are from hypothetical portfolios consisting of stocks with Zacks Rank = 1 that were rebalanced monthly with zero transaction costs. These are not the returns of actual portfolios of stocks. The S&P 500 is an unmanaged index. Visit https://www.zacks.com/performance for information about the performance numbers displayed in this press release.