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L3Harris Technologies Inc(LHX)

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2-STAR RATING
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BUY for 7 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
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LAST CLOSE
$258.11
11/05/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for LHX

11/05/2026: LHX (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

L3Harris Technologies is a prominent defense contractor specializing in mission-critical technology, including tactical communications, integrated mission systems, and missile propulsion. The company has a leading position in supporting the U.S. Department of Defense and allied governments, often acting as a 'Trusted Disruptor' through its focused, high-tech portfolio. Key strengths include a robust contractual backlog and consistent cash flow generation that supports its 24-year history of dividend growth. Primary risks involve the heavy concentration of government contracts and the operational complexities of scaling missile production. The stock may best suit dividend-oriented or growth-focused investors who value the relative stability provided by long-duration defense programs.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitLHX is positioned to capture demand in high-priority defense sectors like missile propulsion and space.
Momentum investorMixed fitFits well when market sentiment around defense spending is positive and backlog conversion is accelerating.
Value investorStrong fitTrades at reasonable valuation multiples compared to larger, less agile defense primes.
Dividend investorStrong fitOffers a consistent and growing dividend with a history of increases over 24 consecutive years.
Low-risk investorStrong fitBenefits from stable, long-term government contracts that provide visibility and financial security.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMediumDefense stocks can react sharply to budget cycles and geopolitical headlines.
Valuation riskMediumGrowth expectations are often priced into the stock, making it sensitive to earnings surprises.
Competition risk (Defense Prime competition)Medium / highLHX must continually win bids against larger, well-funded prime contractors.
Business qualityStrongThe company holds sole-source positions on key defense systems, creating a durable competitive moat.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThe dividend is well-supported by cash flows and disciplined payout policies.
Execution riskMedium / highScaling complex manufacturing for missile propulsion is critical to realizing growth targets.

Price Behavior

Steep Decline
PRICE PATH

Steep Decline

The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

Smooth
PRICE STABILITY

Smooth

The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 79.79%
Avg. Invested days 74
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
LHX receives a 4-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals, solid quantitative characteristics, and strong analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
LHX has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, moderate earnings growth (+6.9%) and solid cash generation (FCF margin 12.3%) are partially offset by moderate revenue growth (+2.5%), soft profitability (net margin 7.3%), very low insider ownership of 0.45%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
LHX's financial health is supported by strong cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation of $2.7B (12.3% of revenue). Profitability is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is LHX's strongest growth driver at +24.7% FY2025 versus FY2024 (solid, 4 stars). Revenue growth (+2.5%, moderate) and earnings growth (+6.9%, moderate) are also constructive, though not equally high across every growth measure.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 89.3% and approximately 99.5% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership is only 0.45%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 10.21%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 6.53%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 5.16%
State Street Corp 4.89%
Capital World Investors 3.55%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
LHX generates approximately $257 of gross profit, $98 of operating income, and $123 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Soft margins and solid cash conversion support a 3-star rating, while capital efficiency is soft.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 16.87%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
LHX has a large-cap, liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedLow VolatilityLarge / Mega Cap StabilityHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 48.36B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 24.18
1Y Target Price 334.4
Price to earnings Ratio 24.18
1Y Target Price 334.4
Volume (30-day avg) 1.8M shares
Beta 0.46
52 Weeks Range 232.34 - 374.59
Updated Date 11/05/2026
52 Weeks Range 232.34 - 374.59
Updated Date 11/05/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 1.78%
Basic EPS (TTM) 10.74

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Defense CommunicationsTactical radios, broadband data links, and secure networking products for the military.This is a core, stable business providing the 'nervous system' for modern military units.
Missile Propulsion & PowerSolid rocket motors and armament systems for missile defense and space launches.A high-growth area where L3Harris is a critical U.S. supplier for modern missile defense.
GeographyMajority of revenue is derived from the U.S. Department of Defense, with growing international sales.The company's primary customer is the U.S. government, providing high revenue reliability but concentrated risk.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-10-29
When Before Market
Estimate 2.99
Actual 3.28

Profitability

Profit Margin 8.76%
Operating Margin (TTM) 14.34%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 4.56%
Return on Equity (TTM) 10.03%

Valuation

Trailing PE 24.18
Forward PE 21.14
Enterprise Value 60.66B
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.07
Enterprise Value 60.66B
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.07
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.6
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 14.81
Shares Outstanding 186.20M
Shares Floating 185.22M
Shares Outstanding 186.20M
Shares Floating 185.22M
Percent Insiders 0.45
Percent Institutions 89.32

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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