Stifel initiates coverage on defense stocks
** Stifel starts coverage on defense and tech service providers with overwhelmingly "buy" rating
** "Credible U.S. deterrence is dependent on affordably evolving our weapon systems, recapitalizing the defense industrial base, and transforming government contracting," brokerage
** Optimistic on new defense technology firms such as Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc KTOS.O and AeroVironment Inc AVAV.O they stand to benefit from significant ramp-up in sales and earnings
** Sees strong opportunity in government services firms such as Leidos Holdings LDOS.N, Parsons Corp PSN.N, Science Applications International Corp SAIC.O, CACI International CACI.N , and Booz Allen Hamilton BAH.N driven by small size and flexible contracts enhancing growth
** As of last close, S&P 500 Industrials (Sector).SPLRCI had risen 9.2% YTD
| Company | Rating | Price Target |
| AeroVironment | Buy | $240 |
| Booz Allen Hamilton | Hold | $112 |
| CACI International | Buy | $576 |
| HEICO Corporation | Buy | $352 |
| Kratos Defense & Security Solutions | Buy | $52 |
| Leidos Holdings | Buy | $178 |
| Parsons Corporation | Buy | $81 |
| Science Applications International | Buy | $130 |
| TransDigm Group | Buy | $1,710 |
| Teledyne Technologies | Buy | $626 |
| V2X | Buy | $55 |
Recent news on Parsons
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Brief: Parsons Awarded $85M Agreement To Deliver New U.S. Space Command Headquarters
Brief: Parsons Corp - Secures Two Nnsa Cnssd Task Orders In Middle East And Africa
Brief: Parsons Secures $514 Million Missile Defense Agency Contract Option
Brief: Parsons Awarded $70M To Advance Air Base Air Defense Capabilities Across Europe And Africa