Global Retirement Partners LLC bought a new stake in shares of L3Harris Technologies Inc (NYSE:LHX – Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor bought 3,105 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $902,000.
A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in LHX. 1ST Source Bank bought a new stake in shares of L3Harris Technologies in the second quarter valued at approximately $845,000. SCS Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of L3Harris Technologies in the second quarter worth $5,212,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp bought a new position in L3Harris Technologies during the second quarter worth $752,983,000. Private Advisory Group LLC bought a new position in L3Harris Technologies during the second quarter worth $10,289,000. Finally, Focus Partners Advisor Solutions LLC acquired a new position in L3Harris Technologies during the 2nd quarter valued at $1,145,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 84.76% of the company’s stock.
L3Harris Technologies Trading Up 0.7%
Shares of LHX stock opened at $280.26 on Wednesday. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $291.83 and a 200-day moving average of $322.11. The stock has a market cap of $52.19 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 28.31, a P/E/G ratio of 1.10 and a beta of 0.51. L3Harris Technologies Inc has a 52-week low of $262.68 and a 52-week high of $379.23. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46, a quick ratio of 1.03 and a current ratio of 1.18.
L3Harris Technologies Announces Dividend
The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, September 18th. Shareholders of record on Friday, September 4th will be paid a dividend of $1.25 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, September 4th. This represents a $5.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.8%. L3Harris Technologies’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 50.51%.
L3Harris Technologies News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting L3Harris Technologies this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Experienced successor appointed immediately: L3Harris named Sam Mehta president and CEO effective immediately. Mehta is an aerospace and defense executive with company experience, which may reduce uncertainty around operations and customer relationships during the transition. L3Harris names insider Sam Mehta CEO as Christopher Kubasik steps down
- Positive Sentiment: Defense technology demonstrated: At the Army’s Project Convergence-Capstone 6 exercise, L3Harris showcased interoperable communications, Link 16 integration, sensors and effectors designed for coordinated operations in contested environments. The event supports the company’s positioning in multi-domain defense systems and potential future government contracts. L3Harris Demonstrates Multi-Domain Supremacy at Annual Project Convergence Exercise
- Positive Sentiment: Undersea-defense expansion continues: A new Rhode Island facility is intended to support advanced training systems for U.S. and allied fleets, potentially strengthening L3Harris’s undersea-defense growth prospects. Can L3Harris’ New Rhode Island Facility Strengthen Undersea Growth?
- Neutral Sentiment: Operations were not cited as the issue: The board said Kubasik’s departure followed an investigation into a conduct violation unrelated to the company’s financial reporting. Investors will likely focus on whether the leadership change affects execution, government contracts or strategic priorities.
- Negative Sentiment: CEO’s abrupt dismissal weighs on confidence: Kubasik was removed after the board determined he violated L3Harris’s code of conduct. The sudden change creates governance and continuity concerns, while reports that he previously left Lockheed Martin over an improper relationship may intensify reputational concerns. Defense contractor L3Harris ousts CEO Chris Kubasik over unspecified conduct
Analysts Set New Price Targets
A number of brokerages have weighed in on LHX. UBS Group reduced their price target on shares of L3Harris Technologies from $312.00 to $298.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Monday, August 3rd. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft restated a “hold” rating on shares of L3Harris Technologies in a report on Tuesday. BNP Paribas Exane cut their price objective on shares of L3Harris Technologies from $330.00 to $310.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. Truist Financial upgraded shares of L3Harris Technologies to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Friday, May 1st. Finally, Susquehanna decreased their target price on L3Harris Technologies from $410.00 to $350.00 and set a “positive” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, July 31st. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have issued a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $365.00.
Check Out Our Latest Stock Analysis on LHX
L3Harris Technologies Company Profile
L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) is an American aerospace and defense company formed in 2019 through the combination of L3 Technologies and Harris Corporation. Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company designs, manufactures and supports a broad range of technology solutions for government and commercial customers, with a particular emphasis on defense, intelligence and public safety applications.
The company’s offerings span communications systems, avionics, electronic warfare, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) sensors, space systems and mission integration.
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