TransDigm Group stock saw its IBD SmartSelect Composite Rating jump to 96 Friday, up from 94 the day before.
The revised score means the stock currently tops 96% of all other stocks in terms of key performance metrics and technical strength. The market's biggest winners often have a 95 or higher rating in the early stages of a new price run, so that's an important benchmark to look for when looking for the best stocks to buy and watch.
TransDigm Group stock is currently extended and out of buy range after clearing the 940.00 entry in a flat base. See if the aerospace-defense stock pulls back and offers another buying opportunity.
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The stock earns an 88 EPS Rating, meaning its recent quarterly and longer-term annual earnings growth tops 88% of all stocks.
Its Accumulation/Distribution Rating of A- shows heavy buying by institutional investors over the last 13 weeks.
TDG Earnings
In Q4, the aerospace-defense company reported 46% earnings growth. Revenue growth came in at 23%, down from 25% in the previous quarter. The company's next quarterly report is expected on or around Feb. 8.
TransDigm Group stock earns the No. 7 rank among its peers in the Aerospace/Defense industry group. Embraer ADR, M-tron Industries and FTAI Aviation are among the top 5 highly-rated stocks within the group. For more industry news, check out "Defense And Aerospace Stocks To Watch And Industry News."