NOC Northrop Grumman consensus target rose to $736 today. The $109B defense contractor held steady analyst support. LMT Lockheed Martin target edged to $668 showing conviction in aerospace plays.
HII Huntington Ingalls target climbed to $407. The $16B shipbuilder benefited from defense spending momentum. TDY Teledyne Technologies grabbed a lift to $705 from $702 as analysts backed the industrial tech name.
HWM Howmet Aerospace saw its target jump to $279. The $112B materials supplier held strongest positioning with zero sell ratings. RTX RTX consensus moved to $216 maintaining sector strength.
DOW Dow Chemical earned an upgrade today as one analyst shifted to buy. The chemicals giant held at $39 target as commodity plays grabbed fresh interest.
Financials showed mixed signals. STT State Street target rose to $147. RF Regions Financial climbed to $30. Both banks benefited from rate positioning.
CPB Campbell's target dropped to $24 from $25. VLO Valero fell to $248 from $250 despite oil surging past $100 on Iran war supply disruptions.
Defense contractors dominated upgrades as Middle East tensions persisted.
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