Transdigm Group’s (TDG) Hold Rating Reiterated at Melius Research

Melius Research reaffirmed their hold rating on shares of Transdigm Group (NYSE:TDG) in a research note issued to investors on Monday, MarketBeat reports. Melius Research currently has a $1,331.00 price objective on the aerospace company’s stock.

A number of other analysts also recently weighed in on the company. Wall Street Zen downgraded Transdigm Group from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, July 20th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their target price on Transdigm Group from $1,440.00 to $1,450.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Monday, June 15th. Stifel Nicolaus reiterated a “hold” rating and issued a $1,405.00 price target (down from $1,525.00) on shares of Transdigm Group in a research report on Wednesday, August 5th. BMO Capital Markets increased their price target on Transdigm Group from $1,450.00 to $1,525.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 2nd. Finally, Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Transdigm Group in a research report on Friday, August 28th. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and thirteen have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Transdigm Group currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $1,454.87.

Transdigm Group Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE TDG opened at $1,078.93 on Monday. Transdigm Group has a 52-week low of $1,071.25 and a 52-week high of $1,463.03. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $1,209.25 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $1,226.64. The stock has a market cap of $60.34 billion, a P/E ratio of 32.73, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.80 and a beta of 0.91.

Transdigm Group (NYSE:TDG) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, August 4th. The aerospace company reported $10.87 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $10.30 by $0.57. The firm had revenue of $2.74 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.68 billion. Transdigm Group had a net margin of 19.69% and a negative return on equity of 23.65%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 22.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $9.60 earnings per share. Transdigm Group has set its FY 2026 guidance at 40.620-41.460 EPS. Analysts predict that Transdigm Group will post 38.81 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, Director W. Howley sold 10,132 shares of Transdigm Group stock in a transaction on Tuesday, August 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $1,236.28, for a total transaction of $12,525,988.96. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 21,548 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $26,639,361.44. This trade represents a 31.98% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, COO Joel Reiss sold 3,900 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, September 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $1,094.58, for a total transaction of $4,268,862.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief operating officer owned 3,600 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,940,488. The trade was a 52.00% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold 28,064 shares of company stock valued at $33,947,338 in the last three months. 3.20% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Transdigm Group

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in TDG. Annis Gardner Whiting Capital Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Transdigm Group by 17.0% in the 4th quarter. Annis Gardner Whiting Capital Advisors LLC now owns 55 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $73,000 after acquiring an additional 8 shares during the last quarter. Fisher Asset Management LLC grew its position in Transdigm Group by 3.1% in the fourth quarter. Fisher Asset Management LLC now owns 299 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $398,000 after acquiring an additional 9 shares in the last quarter. Harbour Investments Inc. increased its stake in Transdigm Group by 13.6% during the fourth quarter. Harbour Investments Inc. now owns 75 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $100,000 after acquiring an additional 9 shares during the last quarter. Root Financial Partners LLC raised its position in Transdigm Group by 6.2% during the fourth quarter. Root Financial Partners LLC now owns 155 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $206,000 after purchasing an additional 9 shares during the period. Finally, BNP Paribas raised its position in Transdigm Group by 0.6% during the fourth quarter. BNP Paribas now owns 1,726 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $2,286,000 after purchasing an additional 10 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 95.78% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting Transdigm Group

Here are the key news stories impacting Transdigm Group this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Royal Bank of Canada reaffirmed its “sector perform” rating but set a $1,350 price target, representing approximately 25% potential upside from the referenced share price. The target provides some support despite the bank’s neutral stance. Benzinga analyst rating report
• Neutral Sentiment: Melius Research reiterated its “hold” rating, signaling that it sees limited near-term reasons to change its view on TransDigm. Melius Research reiterates Hold rating
• Neutral Sentiment: Guggenheim initiated coverage with a “neutral” rating. The new coverage adds visibility but does not provide a bullish catalyst for the stock. Guggenheim initiates TransDigm coverage
• Negative Sentiment: COO Joel Reiss sold 3,900 TDG shares for approximately $4.27 million, reducing his holdings by 52%. Although insider sales may be routine, the large reduction can reinforce investor concerns about valuation and executive confidence. SEC insider trading filing
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage also highlighted a recent 2.6% slide in TransDigm shares, indicating continued technical weakness as the stock trades well below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages. TransDigm stock slide report

About Transdigm Group

TransDigm Group Incorporated (NYSE: TDG) designs, produces and supplies aircraft components, systems and related aftermarket services. The company focuses primarily on proprietary aerospace products, including mechanical and electromechanical actuators, ignition systems, pumps, valves, sensors, cockpit and data-acquisition systems, power-conditioning equipment, lighting, lavatory components, seat belts and cargo-loading systems.

TransDigm serves commercial and regional airlines, business and general aviation operators, aircraft manufacturers and military customers.