** Stifel upgrades European night-vision device maker Theon International PLC to "buy" from "hold", citing strong FY25 results and historic order intake
** Theon's FY revenue rose 25.9% to 443.5 million euros ($524.75 million) while its adjusted EBIT margin stood at 26.2%
** The brokerage highlights that order intake almost tripled year-on-year, bolstered by a landmark 1 billion euros ($1,18 billion) contract for the German Armed Forces extending visibility to 2029
** The company is now guiding for around 30% revenue growth in FY26 to between 570-600 million euros
** The broker states it views Theon as "well-positioned for continued growth and long-term value creation" amid increased defence spending
** Out of 10 analysts that cover Theon International, eight rate the stock "strong buy" or "buy," and two rate the stock "strong sell" or "sell" - LSEG data
($1 = 0.8452 euros)
(Reporting by Hugo Lhomedet)
((hugo.lhomedet@thomsonreuters.com))