Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc.

$10.28- (-)

As of Oct 26, 2026 close

Market cap: $1.52B
P/E (TTM): -
Forward P/E: -
Dividend yield: -
52-week range: $10.31$24.24
Volume (live): -
Avg. volume (3M): 2.32M

Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc. (AADX) Analyst Forecast

Analyst consensus ratings, 12-month price targets, and expert recommendations for Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc. stock.

Analyst Consensus Rating

Investment consensus from 6 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Buy

Based on 6 unique analysts

(11 total ratings in last 90 days)

Medium Confidence∞:1 Buy/Sell

Average Price Target

$22.33

+117.22% upside

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Strong Sell

Sell

Hold

Buy

Strong Buy

Latest AADX Analyst Ratings & Recommendations

Recent analyst recommendations with rating changes and price target updates (last 90 days)

Date	Analyst	Firm	Action	Rating	Price Target
Oct 19, 2026	Kristine Liwag	Morgan Stanley	Reiterates	Hold	$24.00 → $16.00 −8.00 (−33.3%)
Oct 16, 2026	Kristine Liwag	Morgan Stanley	Maintains	Hold	$24.00 → $16.00 −8.00 (−33.3%)
Oct 13, 2026	Kenneth Herbert	RBC Capital	Maintains	Buy	$24.00 → $21.00 −3.00 (−12.5%)
Oct 5, 2026	Sheila Kahyaoglu	Jefferies	Maintains	Buy	$25.00 → $20.00 −5.00 (−20.0%)
Sep 14, 2026	Michael Ciarmoli	Guggenheim	Initiates	Buy	$30.00
Aug 14, 2026	Ronald Epstein	BofA Securities	Reiterates	Buy	$24.00 → $23.00 −1.00 (−4.2%)
Aug 13, 2026	Jonathan Siegmann CFA	Stifel Nicolaus	Reiterates	Buy	$24.00
Aug 13, 2026	Ronald Epstein	BofA Securities	Reiterates	Buy	$24.00 → $23.00 −1.00 (−4.2%)
Aug 13, 2026	Kenneth Herbert	RBC Capital	Maintains	Buy	$24.00
Aug 13, 2026	Kristine Liwag	Morgan Stanley	Reiterates	Hold	$23.00 → $24.00 +1.00 (+4.3%)
Aug 12, 2026	Kenneth Herbert	RBC Capital	Maintains	Buy	$24.00

Kristine Liwag

Morgan Stanley

HoldReiterates

$24.00 → $16.00

Oct 19

Kristine Liwag

Morgan Stanley

HoldMaintains

$24.00 → $16.00

Oct 16

Kenneth Herbert

RBC Capital

BuyMaintains

$24.00 → $21.00

Oct 13

Sheila Kahyaoglu

Jefferies

BuyMaintains

$25.00 → $20.00

Oct 5

Michael Ciarmoli

Guggenheim

BuyInitiates

$30.00

Sep 14

Ronald Epstein

BofA Securities

BuyReiterates

$24.00 → $23.00

Aug 14

Jonathan Siegmann CFA

Stifel Nicolaus

BuyReiterates

$24.00

Aug 13

Ronald Epstein

BofA Securities

BuyReiterates

$24.00 → $23.00

Aug 13

Kenneth Herbert

RBC Capital

BuyMaintains

$24.00

Aug 13

Kristine Liwag

Morgan Stanley

HoldReiterates

$23.00 → $24.00

Aug 13

Kenneth Herbert

RBC Capital

BuyMaintains

$24.00

Aug 12

Source: Professional analyst ratings and price targets from the last 90 days. Data as of Oct 19, 2026. Data sources and methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for AADX?

The analyst consensus rating for AADX is Buy, based on the latest ratings from 6 analysts over the last 90 days.

What is the average price target for AADX?

The average 12-month price target for AADX is $22.33, representing an upside of 117.2% from the Oct 26, 2026 close of $10.28.

What do analyst ratings mean?

Analyst ratings indicate investment recommendations: Strong Buy and Buy are bullish signals suggesting the stock may outperform. Hold means the stock is fairly valued. Sell and Strong Sell are bearish signals suggesting potential underperformance. These ratings are based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

What is a price target?

A price target is an analyst's projection of a stock's fair value over a specific timeframe, typically 12 months. Analysts use fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and industry comparisons to estimate where the stock should trade. Price targets can range from low (conservative) to high (optimistic) estimates.