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Applied Aerospace & Defense(NYSE) AADX

Market Cap$2.47BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (2026)-25%
5 YearN/A
1 YearN/A
1 Month-23%
$14.33
+0.21%
+0.03Today
Applied Aerospace & Defense last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 14.302026-08-26
Applied Aerospace & Defense stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-17.2%USD 17.272026-08-19
1 month-23.45%USD 18.682026-07-27
Since inception-24.78%USD 19.012026-06-03

Applied Aerospace & Defense Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$2.47BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$593.54M

Net Income (TTM)

-$237.81M

EPS (TTM)

-$1.01

P/E Ratio

-14.14

Dividend

$0.00

Beta (Volatility)

0.65 (Low)

Price

$14.33

Volume

499,903.85

Open

$14.56

Previous Close

$14.30

Daily Range

$14.14 - $14.72

52-Week Range

$14.02 - $24.24

Estimated Earnings Date

Aug 12, 2026

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About Applied Aerospace & Defense

Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc. builds rocket parts. It helps customers create gear for space and combat. The firm makes components that handle extreme heat.

What Applied Aerospace Builds

  • Space and Launch Systems: Rocket and launch vehicle components used in satellite programs; generated $38.8 million in revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2026.
  • Defense Aviation and Airborne Systems: Parts for military aircraft and helicopters; generated $78.9 million in revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2026.
  • C5ISR and Precision Strike Systems: Missile defense and radar technology; includes command, control, computers, communications, cyber, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance functions.

Strategic Moves and Acquisitions

  • Acquired NeXolve Holdings, LLC on March 4, 2025, to gain advanced polymer and space technology expertise.
  • Purchased Vestigo Aerospace, Inc. on Jan. 16, 2026, adding satellite disposal systems to its portfolio.
  • Acquired Consolidated Boring Inc. and Ultracor, Inc. on March 2, 2026, for precision strike components and specialized honeycomb materials.
  • Completed an initial public offering (IPO) on June 4, 2026, raising $635.6 million in net proceeds.

What Sets the Company Apart

Applied Aerospace combines material science with internal manufacturing to speed up product development. The company uses a nationwide network of facilities to handle design, testing, and assembly.

Applied Aerospace by the Numbers

  • Revenue was $167.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, up 47.4% year over year.
  • Adjusted EBITDA was $36.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, up from $26.3 million in the prior year period.
  • Contract backlog reached $1.13 billion as of June 30, 2026, compared to $0.87 billion on Dec. 31, 2025.
  • Net loss was $169.1 million for the six-month period ended June 30, 2026.

Bottom Line

Applied Aerospace has transitioned from a private manufacturing partner into a public supplier for the modern space and defense sectors. Strategic acquisitions have expanded its reach into satellite disposal and missile defense.

AI Generated • Aug 13, 2026

Industry

Aerospace and Defense

Sector

Industrials

Employees

1,542

CEO

James William Ferguson, III, MBA

Website

www.applied-ad.com

Headquarters

Huntsville, AL 35806, US

AADX Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

23.12%

Operating Margin

-20.27%

Net Income Margin

-40.07%

Return on Equity

-58.42%

Return on Capital

6.87%

Return on Assets

-15.85%

Earnings Yield

-7.07%

Dividend Yield

0.00%

Payout Ratio

0.00%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$2.47BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

172.39M

Volume

499.90K

Avg. Volume

1.66M

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$137.21M

Operating Income

-$120.29M

EBITDA

-$95.19M

Operating Cash Flow

-$89.00M

Capital Expenditure

-$26.55M

Free Cash Flow

-$115.55M

Cash & ST Invst.

$18.11M

Total Debt

$431.54M

Applied Aerospace & Defense Performance Analysis

Applied Aerospace & Defense annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20242024-12-31USD 399,790,000N/A
20252025-12-31USD 498,763,00024.8%
Applied Aerospace & Defense sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-09-307.9%
Q42025-12-3123.8%
Q12026-03-310.2%
Q22026-06-3010.1%
Applied Aerospace & Defense annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20242024-12-31USD -0.20N/A
20252025-12-31USD -0.10-51.0%
Applied Aerospace & Defense sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-09-30158.4%
Q42025-12-31-384.4%
Q12026-03-31-911.0%
Q22026-06-30-126.1%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$167.32M

+47.4%

Gross Profit

$37.19M

+45.9%

Gross Margin

22.22%

N/A

Market Cap

$2.47BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$1.60M

N/A

Employees

1,542

N/A

Net Income

-$153.97M

-3193.5%

EBITDA

-$96.23M

-570.6%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$18.11M

N/A

Total Debt

$431.54M

N/A

Accounts Receivable

$267.26M

N/A

Inventory

$60.96M

N/A

Long Term Debt

$424.40M

N/A

Short Term Debt

$7.14M

N/A

Return on Assets

-15.85%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

-8.85%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

-$24.56M

N/A

Operating Cash Flow

-$10.06M

N/A

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Questions About AADX

What is the current price of Applied Aerospace & Defense?

Applied Aerospace & Defense is trading at $14.34 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Applied Aerospace & Defense?

Over the past 52 weeks, Applied Aerospace & Defense has traded between $14.02 and $24.24.

How much debt does Applied Aerospace & Defense have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Applied Aerospace & Defense reported total debt of $431.54M.

How much cash does Applied Aerospace & Defense have on hand?

Applied Aerospace & Defense reported $18.11M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Applied Aerospace & Defense’s dividend yield?

Applied Aerospace & Defense does not currently have a dividend yield.

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