Compass Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of L3Harris Technologies Inc (NYSE:LHX – Free Report) during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund acquired 1,787 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $519,000.
Several other large investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Fideuram Asset Management Ireland dac purchased a new position in shares of L3Harris Technologies during the 4th quarter worth $25,000. University of Texas Texas AM Investment Management Co. acquired a new position in shares of L3Harris Technologies during the 4th quarter valued at about $25,000. Motiv8 Investments LLC purchased a new stake in shares of L3Harris Technologies in the fourth quarter valued at about $25,000. Cedar Mountain Advisors LLC increased its position in L3Harris Technologies by 1,233.3% during the first quarter. Cedar Mountain Advisors LLC now owns 80 shares of the company’s stock worth $28,000 after purchasing an additional 74 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Abound Financial LLC purchased a new position in L3Harris Technologies during the fourth quarter worth about $29,000. 84.76% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
L3Harris Technologies Stock Performance
Shares of LHX stock opened at $280.26 on Wednesday. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $291.83 and its 200-day moving average price is $322.11. 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 Inc has a one year low of $262.68 and a one year high of $379.23. The firm has a market cap of $52.19 billion, a P/E ratio of 28.31, a P/E/G ratio of 1.10 and a beta of 0.51.
L3Harris Technologies Announces Dividend
The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, September 18th. Stockholders of record on Friday, September 4th will be given a dividend of $1.25 per share. This represents a $5.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.8%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, September 4th. L3Harris Technologies’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 50.51%.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
LHX has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. UBS Group decreased their target price on shares of L3Harris Technologies from $312.00 to $298.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, August 3rd. Truist Financial upgraded L3Harris Technologies to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Friday, May 1st. Weiss Ratings cut L3Harris Technologies from a “buy (b)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research note on Tuesday, June 23rd. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft restated a “hold” rating on shares of L3Harris Technologies in a research report on Tuesday. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein lowered their price target on L3Harris Technologies to $405.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Monday, May 4th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have assigned a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, L3Harris Technologies has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $365.00.
Check Out Our Latest Analysis on LHX
Key L3Harris Technologies News
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
L3Harris Technologies 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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