Transdigm Group Incorporated (NYSE:TDG) Receives Average Rating of “Moderate Buy” from Analysts

Shares of Transdigm Group Incorporated (NYSE:TDG) have been assigned an average rating of “Moderate Buy” from the thirteen ratings firms that are currently covering the stock, MarketBeat.com reports. Four analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and nine have issued a buy rating on the company. The average 1-year target price among brokers that have covered the stock in the last year is $1,624.6923.

Several brokerages have commented on TDG. UBS Group boosted their price objective on shares of Transdigm Group from $1,815.00 to $1,839.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, August 7th. Truist Financial increased their price objective on shares of Transdigm Group from $1,553.00 to $1,730.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, July 11th. Wells Fargo & Company increased their price objective on shares of Transdigm Group from $1,375.00 to $1,540.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 8th. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Transdigm Group from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, May 17th. Finally, Susquehanna raised their price objective on shares of Transdigm Group from $1,300.00 to $1,600.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Monday, July 14th.

Transdigm Group Stock Down 1.3%

NYSE:TDG opened at $1,389.7080 on Tuesday. The firm has a market capitalization of $78.31 billion, a P/E ratio of 46.12, a P/E/G ratio of 2.98 and a beta of 1.07. Transdigm Group has a 12-month low of $1,183.60 and a 12-month high of $1,623.82. The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $1,498.25 and its 200-day simple moving average is $1,416.92.

Transdigm Group (NYSE:TDG) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, August 5th. The aerospace company reported $9.60 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $9.75 by ($0.15). The firm had revenue of $2.24 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.29 billion. Transdigm Group had a net margin of 20.98% and a negative return on equity of 35.27%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 9.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $9.00 EPS. Transdigm Group has set its FY 2025 guidance at 36.330-37.150 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts expect that Transdigm Group will post 35.13 earnings per share for the current year.

Transdigm Group Increases Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a special dividend, which will be paid on Friday, September 12th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, September 2nd will be paid a dividend of $90.00 per share. This is a positive change from Transdigm Group’s previous special dividend of $75.00. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, September 2nd.

Insider Activity at Transdigm Group

In other news, Director W Nicholas Howley sold 2,736 shares of Transdigm Group stock in a transaction on Tuesday, July 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $1,569.86, for a total transaction of $4,295,136.96. Following the transaction, the director owned 21,548 shares in the company, valued at $33,827,343.28. This trade represents a 11.27% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, Director Robert J. Small sold 45,700 shares of Transdigm Group stock in a transaction on Tuesday, June 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $1,425.01, for a total transaction of $65,122,957.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 88,419 shares in the company, valued at approximately $125,997,959.19. This represents a 34.07% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Insiders sold 65,172 shares of company stock valued at $93,910,577 in the last three months. Corporate insiders own 4.09% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Transdigm Group

A number of hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Bruce G. Allen Investments LLC lifted its position in shares of Transdigm Group by 111.1% in the 1st quarter. Bruce G. Allen Investments LLC now owns 19 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 10 shares during the period. Winch Advisory Services LLC increased its stake in shares of Transdigm Group by 53.8% in the first quarter. Winch Advisory Services LLC now owns 20 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $28,000 after acquiring an additional 7 shares during the period. Saudi Central Bank acquired a new stake in shares of Transdigm Group in the first quarter worth $30,000. Park Square Financial Group LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Transdigm Group in the fourth quarter worth $32,000. Finally, Bank of Jackson Hole Trust grew its position in Transdigm Group by 84.6% during the second quarter. Bank of Jackson Hole Trust now owns 24 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $36,000 after buying an additional 11 shares during the period. 95.78% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

About Transdigm Group

TransDigm Group Incorporated designs, produces, and supplies aircraft components in the United States and internationally. The Power & Control segment offers mechanical/electro-mechanical actuators and controls, ignition systems and engine technology, specialized pumps and valves, power conditioning devices, specialized AC/DC electric motors and generators, batteries and chargers, databus and power controls, sensor products, switches and relay panels, hoists, winches and lifting devices, and cargo loading and handling systems.