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Heico

Heico is an aerospace and defense supplier that focuses on creating niche replacement parts for commercial aircraft and components for defense products. In commercial aerospace, Heico is the largest independent producer of replacement aircraft parts. In the defense market, the company produces niche subcomponents used in targeting technology as well as simulation equipment, among other categories. It operates as two segments: the flight support group,or FSG, and the electronic technologies group, or ETG, both of which supply the aerospace and defense sectors to different degrees. The company is persistently acquisitive, focusing on companies in similar or adjacent markets that are generating strong cash flow and profitable growth potential.



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HEICO Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HEI#NYSE">HEI</a>)(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HEI#NYSE">HEI</a>) today announced its Flight Support Group has acquired 90% of the stock of Millennium International, LLC ("Millennium"). The balance of the company's ownership will continue to be held by its co-founders. Transaction terms and financial details were not disclosed.
HEICO stated that it expects the acquisition to be accretive to its earnings in the year following closing.
Millennium is known for its pioneering role in business jet avionics repair solutions, specializing in the mission critical repair and support of both next-generation and legacy avionics systems and components. The company offers comprehensive repair, overhaul, retrofit, and exchange services to its customers that include aircraft OEMs, fleet operators, repair businesses, and avionics brokers. Millennium's capabilities span avionics displays, navigation and radio equipment, weather radars, collision avoidance systems, and other avionics systems.

HEICO Announces Its Flight Support Group Has Acquired 90% Of The Stock Of Millennium International; Transaction Terms And Financial Details Were Not Disclosed

Heico's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HEI#NYSE">HEI</a>) short percent of float has fallen 7.68% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.18 million shares sold short, which is 4.81% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.89 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Heico Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
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As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Heico has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Heico's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Heico's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.48%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
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This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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HEICO Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HEI#NYSE">HEI</a>, HEI))) today announced its Sunshine Avionics subsidiary entered into an exclusive license agreement and acquired key assets for the Boeing 777 AIMS (Airplane Information Management System) and Boeing 737NG/P-8/E-7 VIA (Versatile Integrated Avionics) product lines from Honeywell. The transaction was structured as an exclusive perpetual license and asset purchase. Sunshine Avionics is part of HEICO's Flight Support Group. Transaction terms and financial details were not disclosed.
HEICO stated that it expects the license and asset acquisition to be accretive to its earnings in the year following closing.

HEICO's Sunshine Avionics Acquires Boeing 777 AIMS & 737NG/P-8/E-7 VIA Assets From Honeywell; Terms Not Disclosed

Keybanc analyst Philip Gibbs initiates coverage on Heico (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HEI#NYSE">HEI</a>) with a Sector Weight rating.

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Deutsche Bank analyst Scott Deuschle maintains Heico (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HEI#NYSE">HEI</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $271 to $266.

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Deutsche Bank Maintains Buy on Heico, Lowers Price Target to $266

Wall Street inched marginally higher during Wednesday morning trading in New York, with traders remaining on edge ahead of the eagerly anticipated Federal Reserve meeting scheduled for 2 p.m. ET, followed by Fed Chair Jerome Powell&#8216;s press conference <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/12/42554114/all-eyes-on-december-fed-meeting-as-traders-await-interest-rate-projections">at 2:30 p.m. ET.</a>
The Fed is widely expected to reduce interest rates by 25 basis points to a target range of 4.25%-4.50%. Yet, the market&#8217;s reaction is likely to hinge on the updated economic projections and Powell&#8217;s commentary on future policy direction.
The semiconductor sector rebounded strongly, with the iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>) climbing 0.9% after a 1.6% dip on Tuesday. Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) surged 3.6%, on track to mark its best single-day gain in a month and to snap a four-day losing streak. The jump followed Nvidia&#8217;s announcement of a new $249 Jetson computer for AI applications, significantly cheaper than its predecessor priced at $499.
In currency markets, the U.S. dollar edged 0.2% higher, with the DXY index breaking above 107, its highest level in three weeks. Treasury yields were steady, with the 10-year yield holding at 4.40% as traders awaited the Fed&#8217;s decision.
Commodities presented a mixed picture: gold slipped 0.4%, while WTI crude gained 1.2%, supported by a larger-than-expected drawdown in U.S. crude inventories.
The cryptocurrency market took a breather after recent strong gains, with Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) down 1.8%, trading below the $105,000 mark.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Performance In Major U.S. Indices, ETFs</h1>
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<td>43,597.75</td>
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<td>6,063.18</td>
<td>0.2%</td>
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<td>2,337.19</td>
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<td>22,010.91</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 12:10 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rose 0.2% to $605.62.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;rose 0.4% to $437.08.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) held steady at $535.84.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) edged 0.2% up to $231.42.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) outperformed, up by 0.4%; the&nbsp;Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLRE#NYSE">XLRE</a>) lagged, down 0.4%.</li>
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h1>
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<li>Micron Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) rose 2.4% ahead of its fiscal first-quarter earnings report. Analysts anticipate adjusted earnings of $1.76 per share on revenue of $8.7 billion for the quarter.</li>
<li>Stocks reacting to earnings reports included General Mills Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GIS#NYSE">GIS</a>), down 3%; Jabil Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBL#NYSE">JBL</a>), up 9.6% and Heico Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HEI#NYSE">HEI</a>), down 8.7%.</li>
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Stocks Inch Up Ahead Of Fed Decision, Nvidia Set To Snap Four Straight Losses, Bitcoin Slips: What's Driving Markets Wednesday?

U.S. stocks traded higher midway through trading, with the Dow Jones index gaining around 150 points on Wednesday.
The Dow traded up 0.52% to 43,674.00 while the NASDAQ rose 0.26% to 20,161.35. The S&amp;P 500 also rose, gaining, 0.31% to 6,069.24.
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Leading and Lagging Sectors Information technology shares rose by 0.6% on Wednesday.
In trading on Wednesday, real estate shares fell by 0.3%.
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General Mills, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GIS#NYSE">GIS</a>) shares fell around 3% on Wednesday following the release of second-quarter results.
The company reported second-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $1.40, beating the street view of $1.22. Quarterly sales of $5.24 billion beat the analyst consensus estimate of $5.14 billion.
General Mills has revised its FY25 adjusted EPS outlook, now expecting a decline of 3% to 1% in constant currency. This adjustment compares to the previous outlook range of a decline of 1% to a growth of 1% in constant currency.
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<li>Polyrizon Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLRZ#NASDAQ">PLRZ</a>) shares shot up 227% to $3.4277 after the company announced it secured a GMP partnership with Eurofins CDO Amatsiaquitaine.</li>
<li>Shares of KULR Technology Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KULR#NASDAQ">KULR</a>)got a boost, surging 200% to $0.5353 after the company announced it regained NYSE stockholders&#8217; equity required compliance status.</li>
<li>Worthington Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WOR#NYSE">WOR</a>) shares were also up, gaining 16% to $44.35 as the company posted better-than-expected results for its second quarter.</li>
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<li>TransCode Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RNAZ#NASDAQ">RNAZ</a>) shares dropped 41% to $3.7280. TransCode Therapeutics announced Safety Review Committee approval of opening third cohort and preliminary results from first cohort in Phase 1 TTX-MC138 clinical trial.</li>
<li>Shares of HEICO Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HEI#NYSE">HEI</a>) were down 9% to $236.77 following mixed fourth-quarter results.</li>
<li>Corvus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRVS#NASDAQ">CRVS</a>) was down, falling 46% to $4.02. The company announced interim data from the randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating soquelitinib in patients with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis.</li>
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Commodities In commodity news, oil traded up 1.3% to $71.02 while gold traded down 0.4% at $2,651.90.
Silver traded down 1% to $30.625 on Wednesday, while copper rose 0.2% to $4.1535.
Euro zone
European shares were mostly higher today. The eurozone's STOXX 600 rose 0.15%, Germany's DAX fell 0.02% and France's CAC 40 rose 0.26%. Spain's IBEX 35 Index gained 0.26%, while London's FTSE 100 rose 0.05%.
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Asian markets closed mixed on Wednesday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 falling 0.72%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index gaining 0.83%, China's Shanghai Composite Index gaining 0.62% and India's BSE Sensex falling 0.62%.
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<li>U.S. mortgage applications fell by 0.7% from the previous week during the week ending Dec. 13, compared to the 5.4% gain in the previous week.</li>
<li>The U.S. recorded a current account deficit of $310.9 billion in the third quarter compared to the revised gap of $275.0 billion in the previous period and versus market estimates of a $284 billion gap.</li>
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<li>U.S. building permits in gained by 6.1% to an annualized rate of 1.505 million in November.</li>
<li>U.S. stocks of crude oil declined by 934 thousand barrels in the second week of December, compared to a 1.425 million barrel fall in the previous week, and versus market expectations of a 1.7 million barrel decline.</li>
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U.S. stock futures were lower this morning, with the Dow futures falling around 150 points on Tuesday.
Shares of HEICO Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HEI#NYSE">HEI</a>) fell sharply in today's pre-market trading following <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HEI/earnings">fourth-quarter results</a>.
Heico reported quarterly earnings of 99 cents per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of 98 cents per share. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.01 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $1.03 billion.
HEICO shares dipped 5.7% to $245.00 in the pre-market trading session.
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<li>Corvus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRVS#NASDAQ">CRVS</a>) shares dipped 35.7% to $4.74 in pre-market trading. The company announced interim data from the randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating soquelitinib in patients with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis.</li>
<li>Fitell Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTEL#NASDAQ">FTEL</a>) shares declined 25.2% to $28.72 in pre-market trading after jumping 28% on Tuesday.</li>
<li>Radiopharm Theranostics Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RADX#NASDAQ">RADX</a>) declined 22.2% to $3.51 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Southern States Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSBK#NASDAQ">SSBK</a>) fell 9.6% to $32.00 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Worthington Steel, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WS#NYSE">WS</a>) shares dipped 8.6% to $36.00 in pre-market trading ahead of quarterly earnings.</li>
<li>Structure Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPCR#NASDAQ">GPCR</a>) shares fell 6.3% to $29.50 in pre-market trading. Structure Therapeutics announced selection of lead oral small molecule amylin receptor agonist ACCG-2671 for the treatment of obesity.</li>
<li>Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) fell 2.1% to $469.95 in pre-market trading. Baird analyst Ben Kallo maintained Tesla with an Outperform and raised the price target from $280 to $480.</li>
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Heico shares are trading lower after the company reported mixed Q4 financial results.

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HEICO Anticipates FY25 Net Sales Growth In Both Flight Support Group And Electronic Technologies Group

Heico (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HEI#NYSE">HEI</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.99 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.98 by 1.02 percent. This is a 33.78 percent increase over earnings of $0.74 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.01 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $1.03 billion by 1.79 percent. This is a 8.17 percent increase over sales of $936.45 million the same period last year.

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Heico Q4 2024 GAAP EPS $0.99 Beats $0.98 Estimate, Sales $1.01B Miss $1.03B Estimate

HEICO Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HEI#NYSE">HEI</a>) will release its fourth-quarter financial results, after the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/hei/earnings">closing bell, on Tuesday, Dec. 17</a>.
Analysts expect the Hollywood, Florida-based retailer to report quarterly earnings at 98 cents per share, up from 74 cents per share in the year-ago period. Heico projects quarterly revenue of $1.03 billion, compared to $936.45 million a year earlier, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
On Aug 26, the company reported upbeat earnings for its third quarter.
Heico shares gained 0.6% to close at $256.89 on Friday.
Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Readers can sort by stock ticker, company name, analyst firm, rating change or other variables.
Let's have a look at how Benzinga's most-accurate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HEI/analyst-ratings">analysts have rated the company</a> in the recent period.
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<li>Truist Securities analyst Michael Ciarmoli maintained a Buy rating and raised the price target from $264 to $282 on Oct. 18. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 82%.</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley analyst Kristine Liwag maintained an Equal-Weight rating and boosted the price target from $245 to $265 on Oct. 18. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 71%.</li>
<li>B of A Securities analyst Ronald Epstein maintained a Buy rating and raised the price target from $250 to $285 on Sept. 19. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 61%.</li>
<li>Deutsche Bank analyst Scott Deuschle maintained a Buy rating and increase the price target from $235 to $271 on Sept. 4. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 70%.</li>
<li>RBC Capital analyst Ken Herbert maintained an Outperform rating and increased the price target from $250 to $272 on Aug. 28. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 68%.</li>
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Heico Gears Up For Q4 Print; Here Are The Recent Forecast Changes From Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts

The commercial aerospace sector is gaining altitude, driven by surging demand for passenger travel, robust freight activity, and a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/expert-ideas">resurgence in aircraft orders</a>.
According to Goldman Sachs analyst Noah Poponak, CFA, air traffic recovery is exceeding expectations, with growth now outpacing GDP by more than double. 
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Air Traffic Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Levels</h3>
&#8220;The overall commercial aerospace market is fundamentally strong,&#8221; said Poponak in a note Thursday. 
Global passenger traffic continues its remarkable climb as international air traffic jumped 9% year-over-year (yoy) in September, following an 11% yoy increase in August, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Passenger capacity rose in lockstep, up 9% and 10% yoy, respectively.
Goldman Sachs forecasts another 9% yoy gain for October based on airline reports. 
Forward airline schedules indicate that global passenger capacity will grow by 6% to 7% year-over-year through November, December, and January, reflecting sustained demand as travel appetite remains strong.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Freight Market Delivers Double-Digit Growth</h3>
The recovery isn't limited to passengers. International freight traffic surged 11% yoy in September, following a 12% yoy gain in August, with freight capacity expanding by 8% yoy in both months. 
Major cargo players FedEx Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>) and United Parcel Service Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>) also saw gains, with UPS reporting 11% yoy growth and FedEx posting a 3% yoy increase in global air cargo traffic.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Boeing, Airbus Rack Up Orders</h3>
Large commercial jet manufacturers are riding the wave of demand. In October alone, Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) secured 63 new orders, while Airbus SE (OTCPK: EADSY) booked 82 aircraft orders—both with zero cancellations. 
&#8220;New aircraft order campaigning activity appears to remain robust, for both growth and replacement,&#8221; Poponak wrote. 
Parked aircraft, which currently make up 11.8% of the total global fleet, remained flat month-over-month, further reflecting high utilization levels as airlines capitalize on the recovery in passenger and freight traffic.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Goldman Sachs' Top Stock Picks</h3>
Goldman Sachs&#8217; Poponak highlighted 11 buy-rated stocks that stand to benefit from the industry's resurgence. These include large aircraft manufacturers, component suppliers, and business jet producers.
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<td>Woodward Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WWD#NASDAQ">WWD</a>)</td>
<td>Aerospace Systems</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Boeing Co.</td>
<td>Large Aircraft</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TransDigm Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDG#NYSE">TDG</a>)</td>
<td>Aircraft Components</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GE Aerospace (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>)</td>
<td>Engine Manufacturing</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HEICO Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HEI#NYSE">HEI</a>)</td>
<td>Aircraft Parts</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HWM#NYSE">HWM</a>)</td>
<td>Aerospace Materials</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ducommun Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DCO#NYSE">DCO</a>)</td>
<td>Aerospace Electronics</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAE Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAE#NYSE">CAE</a>)</td>
<td>Simulation &amp; Training</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bombardier Inc. (OTCPK: BOMBF)</td>
<td>Business Jets</td>
</tr>
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<td>Embraer S.A. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ERJ#NYSE">ERJ</a>)</td>
<td>Regional Aircraft</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Textron Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXT#NYSE">TXT</a>) </td>
<td>Business Jets &amp; Helicopters</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
Among these, Woodward (WWD) is singled out for its placement on Goldman's &#8220;Conviction List,&#8221; while Boeing remains a flagship name for its leadership in large commercial jets.

Analyst Color

Large Cap

Mid Cap

BOMBF

European Aeronautic Defence And Space Unsponsored

EADSY

Embraer-Empresa Brasileira De Aeronautica

Aerospace Ready To Take Off: Goldman Sachs Reveals 11 Top Picks In The Sector

In the current session, the stock is trading at $272.56, after a 1.08% increase. Over the past month, Heico Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HEI#NYSE">HEI</a>) stock increased by 6.76%, and in the past year, by 57.14%. With performance like this, long-term shareholders are optimistic but others are more likely to look into the price-to-earnings ratio to see if the stock might be overvalued.

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732041010_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>How Does Heico P/E Compare to Other Companies?</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
Heico has a better P/E ratio of 79.08 than the aggregate P/E ratio of 70.63 of the Aerospace &amp; Defense industry. Ideally, one might believe that Heico Inc. might perform better in the future than it's industry group, but it's probable that the stock is overvalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732041010_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company's market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company's financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes.

A Look Into Heico Inc's Price Over Earnings

Heico's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HEI#NYSE">HEI</a>) short percent of float has risen 8.0% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.95 million shares sold short, which is 4.32% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.92 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Heico Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731596424_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Heico has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Heico's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Heico's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.94%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Peering Into Heico's Recent Short Interest

HEICO Corporation today announced that its Paris, France-based Exxelia subsidiary acquired 70% of SVM Private Limited ("SVM") for cash paid at closing. Exxelia is part of HEICO's Electronic Technologies Group. SVM's management retains the remaining 30% ownership.
HEICO stated that it expects the acquisition to be accretive to its earnings within the year following closing.

HEICO's Exxelia Acquires 70% Of SVM Private Limited, A Specialty Component Maker In India, For Cash Paid At Closing; No Financial Terms Disclosed

HEICO Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HEI#NYSE">HEI</a>)(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HEI#NYSE">HEI</a>) today announced that its Electronic Technologies Group acquired approximately 88% of Mid Continent Controls, Inc. ("MC2") for cash at closing. Key MC2 managers will continue to own the balance of the company. Additional financial details were not disclosed.
HEICO stated that it expects the acquisition to be accretive to its earnings within the year following the acquisition.
Derby, KS-based MC2 is a niche designer and manufacturer specializing in proprietary in-cabin power and entertainment components and subsystems for business jets. Its core products include power outlets, power distribution modules, cabin management systems, multimedia connectivity ports, seat controls and switch panels.
MC2's products enhance the aircraft user experience, enabling passengers to mirror their ground experience in the air as they stay connected in flight. The company offers hundreds of different niche parts used on a wide range of business aircraft, while serving both new aircraft production and the aftermarket.

HEICO Announces That Its Electronic Technologies Group Acquired Approximately 88% Of Mid Continent Controls, Inc. For Cash At Closing; Additional Financial Details Were Not Disclosed.

Truist Securities analyst Michael Ciarmoli maintains Heico (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HEI#NYSE">HEI</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $264 to $282.

Truist Securities Maintains Buy on Heico, Raises Price Target to $282

Morgan Stanley analyst Kristine Liwag maintains Heico (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HEI#NYSE">HEI</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $245 to $265.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on Heico, Raises Price Target to $265

UBS analyst Gavin Parsons initiates coverage on Heico (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HEI#NYSE">HEI</a>) with a Neutral rating and announces Price Target of $277.

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