Stifel Nicolaus Cuts Transdigm Group (NYSE:TDG) Price Target to $1,525.00

Transdigm Group (NYSE:TDG) had its price target reduced by Stifel Nicolaus from $1,650.00 to $1,525.00 in a research report sent to investors on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. They currently have a buy rating on the aerospace company’s stock.

Other equities research analysts also recently issued reports about the stock. Royal Bank Of Canada reduced their price target on shares of Transdigm Group from $1,400.00 to $1,350.00 and set a “sector perform” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday. Wells Fargo & Company assumed coverage on shares of Transdigm Group in a research note on Wednesday, April 1st. They issued an “equal weight” rating and a $1,200.00 price target on the stock. Robert W. Baird reissued a “neutral” rating and issued a $1,400.00 price target on shares of Transdigm Group in a research note on Wednesday, February 4th. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of Transdigm Group from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research note on Monday, April 13th. Finally, KeyCorp downgraded shares of Transdigm Group from an “overweight” rating to a “sector weight” rating in a research note on Thursday, February 5th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have given a Buy rating and eight have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $1,538.73.

Transdigm Group Price Performance

Shares of TDG stock opened at $1,213.79 on Wednesday. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $1,217.81 and its two-hundred day moving average is $1,295.83. Transdigm Group has a 12 month low of $1,123.61 and a 12 month high of $1,623.82. The company has a market capitalization of $67.89 billion, a PE ratio of 37.88, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.48 and a beta of 0.90.

Transdigm Group (NYSE:TDG) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, May 5th. The aerospace company reported $9.85 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $9.46 by $0.39. The business had revenue of $2.54 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.47 billion. Transdigm Group had a net margin of 20.24% and a negative return on equity of 26.49%. The business’s revenue was up 18.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $9.11 EPS. Transdigm Group has set its FY 2026 guidance at 38.830-40.210 EPS. Sell-side analysts forecast that Transdigm Group will post 36.71 EPS for the current year.

Insider Activity at Transdigm Group

In related news, Director W Nicholas Howley sold 10,132 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, April 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $1,265.06, for a total transaction of $12,817,587.92. Following the sale, the director directly owned 21,548 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $27,259,512.88. This represents a 31.98% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, COO Joel Reiss sold 3,900 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, April 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $1,280.46, for a total transaction of $4,993,794.00. Following the sale, the chief operating officer directly owned 3,600 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,609,656. The trade was a 52.00% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last ninety days, insiders have sold 38,232 shares of company stock worth $48,248,925. 3.20% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in TDG. Ares Financial Consulting LLC acquired a new position in Transdigm Group during the 4th quarter worth approximately $25,000. Elyxium Wealth LLC acquired a new position in Transdigm Group during the 4th quarter worth approximately $25,000. MCF Advisors LLC grew its holdings in Transdigm Group by 900.0% during the 4th quarter. MCF Advisors LLC now owns 20 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $27,000 after acquiring an additional 18 shares in the last quarter. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC grew its holdings in Transdigm Group by 1,900.0% during the 4th quarter. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC now owns 20 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $27,000 after acquiring an additional 19 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Colonial Trust Co SC grew its holdings in Transdigm Group by 162.5% during the 4th quarter. Colonial Trust Co SC now owns 21 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $29,000 after acquiring an additional 13 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 95.78% of the company’s stock.

About Transdigm Group

TransDigm Group Incorporated is a designer, producer and supplier of engineered aircraft components and systems for commercial and military aerospace applications. The company’s product portfolio covers a broad range of mission-critical parts and subsystems, including mechanical and electromechanical components, ignition and fuel system parts, sensors and actuators, cockpit and cabin systems, and other safety-critical hardware. TransDigm supplies original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) as well as the aftermarket, providing spare parts, repair and overhaul services and component support throughout an asset’s life cycle.

TransDigm’s operating model places emphasis on proprietary, niche components that are difficult to replace, and the company operates through a collection of independently run subsidiaries and brands that sell specialized products.