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Textron is a conglomerate that mostly designs, manufactures, and services a range of specialty aircraft including small jets, propeller-driven airplanes, helicopters, and tilt-rotor aircraft. The firm's aviation segment manufactures and services Cessna and Beechcraft planes. Bell is a helicopter and tilt-rotor manufacturer and servicer for both commercial and military customers. Textron Systems produces uncrewed aircraft and armored vehicles for the military market as well as aircraft simulators and training for the commercial and military markets. Textron Industrial contains the Kautex business that manufactures plastic fuel tanks for conventional and hybrid motor vehicles and other subsidiaries that produce specialized vehicles such as golf carts, snowmobiles, and all-terrain vehicles.

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<a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Ftxtav.com%2F&amp;esheet=53939316&amp;newsitemid=20240419584909&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Textron+Aviation&amp;index=1&amp;md5=425122a89c5ddc8ad9b99a8c707c39a0">Textron Aviation</a> today announced it delivered the first two of up to 64 Multi-Engine Training System (METS) Beechcraft King Air 260 aircraft contracted by Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) on January 25, 2023, following a full and open competition.
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The Beechcraft King Air is designed and manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc., a <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.textron.com%2F&amp;esheet=53939316&amp;newsitemid=20240419584909&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Textron+Inc.&amp;index=2&amp;md5=cb29e9f7575739db8c4ea5326b0f178b">Textron Inc.</a> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXT#NYSE">TXT</a>) company.
The aircraft, which will be known as the T-54A, replaces the Chief of Naval Air Training (CNATRA) fleet of T-44C Pegasus aircraft at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi. A variant of the twin-engine and pressurized Beechcraft King Air 260, the T-54A will modernize the fleet and be more representative of follow-on fleet aircraft. The T-44 has been in service for more than 40 years.
The T-54A includes an updated avionics suite and automation qualities to better prepare students for the advanced aircraft they will fly in the fleet.
"The T-54A benefits from an active Beechcraft King Air assembly line in Wichita, Kansas, where all required METS avionics and interior modifications are installed on the line; keeping costs down, aircraft conformity consistent across the fleet and optimizing the delivery schedule to the Navy," said Bob Gibbs, vice president, Special Missions Sales, Textron Aviation. "We are thrilled to continue our 47-year relationship of Textron Aviation aircraft conducting multi-engine flight training for Navy, Marine and Coast Guard Aviators."
METS-specific capabilities include factory options for TACAN (Air-to-Air), angle-of-attack (AOA), V/UHF radio, digital audio system, engine trend monitoring, condition-based maintenance plus, observer/jump seat, passenger mission seats and full-face oxygen masks.
Earlier this month, <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.trusimulation.com%2F&amp;esheet=53939316&amp;newsitemid=20240419584909&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=TRU+Simulation+%2B+Training+Inc.&amp;index=3&amp;md5=0c7a2e27f05d119d67e37508a9e036c1">TRU Simulation + Training Inc.</a>, an affiliate of Textron Aviation Inc., announced the company was awarded the METS Ground Based Training System (GBTS) contract providing the U.S. Navy with a fully integrated training system of aircraft and training devices. The contract base award is for three Unit Training Device (UTD) simulators in a King Air 260 standard configuration, one Operational Flight Trainer (OFT) simulator in the METS T-54A configuration, one Simulator Support Station (SSS) in the METS T-54A configuration and 21 Desktop Trainers for avionics training.

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Textron Aviation Special Missions Begins Deliveries Of U.S. Navy Beechcraft King Air 260 Multi-Engine Training System Aircraft

Textron (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXT#NYSE">TXT</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 2.46% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 15.11%. Currently, Textron has a market capitalization of $17.90 billion. 
Buying $1000 In TXT: If an investor had bought $1000 of TXT stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $8,477.23 today based on a price of $93.06 for TXT at the time of writing.
<h3>Textron's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1713292225_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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If You Invested $1000 In This Stock 15 Years Ago, You Would Have $8,500 Today

Goldman Sachs analyst Noah Poponak maintains Textron (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXT#NYSE">TXT</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $103 to $120.

Goldman Sachs Maintains Buy on Textron, Raises Price Target to $120

Four of Textron Aviation&#39;s 20 company-owned service centers &mdash; Singapore, Paris, Zurich and Indianapolis &mdash; recertified their Tier 1 status, going above and beyond NATA&#39;s certification requirements and implementing additional sustainable practices.

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Citigroup analyst Jason Gursky maintains Textron (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXT#NYSE">TXT</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $104 to $111.

Citigroup Maintains Buy on Textron, Raises Price Target to $111

Textron (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXT#NYSE">TXT</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 1.06% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 13.83%. Currently, Textron has a market capitalization of $18.11 billion. 
Buying $1000 In TXT: If an investor had bought $1000 of TXT stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $10,386.39 today based on a price of $94.13 for TXT at the time of writing.
<h3>Textron's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1712169045_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$1000 Invested In This Stock 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth $10,000 Today

Textron's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXT#NYSE">TXT</a>) short percent of float has risen 13.86% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 5.82 million shares sold short, which is 3.45% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 5.27 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>Textron Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1711725311_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Textron 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 Textron'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>, Textron's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.34%, 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>
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(TXT) - Analyzing Textron's Short Interest

<a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Ftxtav.com%2F&amp;esheet=53909404&amp;newsitemid=20240313335405&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Textron+Aviation&amp;index=1&amp;md5=2f095340d782506617e52326ad588a14">Textron Aviation</a> today announced the award of a contract by the U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, AL, for two <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fcessna.txtav.com%2Fen%2Fturboprop%2Fgrand-caravan-ex&amp;esheet=53909404&amp;newsitemid=20240313335405&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Cessna+Grand+Caravan+EX&amp;index=2&amp;md5=16c3bdd17709a877d6ea27df470f4a43">Cessna Grand Caravan EX</a> turboprop aircraft. The aircraft will be owned and operated by the Djiboutian Air Force (DAF). This acquisition is the third delivery order under a recently established indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract that allows up to $100 million U.S. dollars for the acquisition of Textron Aviation aircraft over a five-year period.
This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240313335405/en/">https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240313335405/en/</a>
Two Cessna Grand Caravan EX aircraft will be equipped to ensure the border sovereignty of the country of Djibouti (Photo: Business Wire)
The Cessna Grand Caravan EX is designed and manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc., a <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.textron.com%2F&amp;esheet=53909404&amp;newsitemid=20240313335405&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Textron+Inc.&amp;index=3&amp;md5=841fe0b87b9585be490f19ff3f0aeed3">Textron Inc.</a> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXT#NYSE">TXT</a>) company.
"The two special missions Cessna Grand Caravan EX aircraft will be Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance equipped to ensure the border sovereignty of the country of Djibouti," said Bob Gibbs, vice president, Special Mission Sales for Textron Aviation. "This multiyear contract allows the U.S. Army Security Assistance Command to rapidly procure Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) aircraft and modifications from Textron Aviation for our Foreign Military Sale allies and partner nations. We are honored to assist in advancing U.S. national security and foreign policy interests by providing our solutions under the IDIQ and we look forward to further cooperation with the U.S. Army."
This order follows the recent placement of delivery orders for three Beechcraft King Air 360ER aircraft two destined for the Peruvian Naval Aviation Force (Fuerza de Aviación Naval) and one the Ecuadorian Naval Aviation (Aviación Naval Ecuatoriana). With the addition of the two Cessna Grand Caravan EX for the Djiboutian Air Force, five aircraft have been ordered under the IDIQ contract.

Textron Aviation Special Missions Cessna Grand Caravans To Be Acquired; Acquisition Is The 3rd Delivery Order Under A Recently Established Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity Contract That Allows Up To $100M For The Acquisition Of Textron Aviation Aircraft Over A 5-Year Period

Textron (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXT#NYSE">TXT</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 5.95% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 19.29%. Currently, Textron has a market capitalization of $17.66 billion. 
Buying $100 In TXT: If an investor had bought $100 of TXT stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $1,392.06 today based on a price of $91.80 for TXT at the time of writing.
<h3>Textron's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1710340217_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Textron Stock In The Last 15 Years

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Textron shares are trading higher after B of A Securities upgraded the stock from Neutral to Buy and raised its price target from $85 to $105.

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<li>Jefferies raised the price target for Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/bc#NYSE">BC</a>) from $95 to $115. Jefferies analyst Anna Glaessgen maintained a Buy rating. Brunswick shares gained 2% to close at $89.55 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BC/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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<li>B of A Securities boosted the price target for Textron Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/txt#NYSE">TXT</a>) from $85 to $105. B of A Securities analyst Ronald Epstein upgraded the stock from Neutral to Buy. Textron shares fell 0.3% to close at $90.32 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TXT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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<li>JP Morgan boosted the price target for General Electric Company (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ge#NYSE">GE</a>) from $166 to $180. JP Morgan analyst Seth Seifman upgraded the stock from Neutral to Overweight. General Electric shares gained 4.4% to close at $166.50 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GE/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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<li>Mizuho raised The Cigna Group (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ci#NYSE">CI</a>) price target from $370 to $385. Mizuho analyst Ann Hynes maintained a Buy rating. Cigna shares gained 0.9% to close at $342.74 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CI/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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B of A Securities analyst Ronald Epstein upgrades Textron (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXT#NYSE">TXT</a>) from Neutral to Buy and raises the price target from $85 to $105.

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B of A Securities Upgrades Textron to Buy, Raises Price Target to $105

Textron (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXT#NYSE">TXT</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 8.66% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 23.02%. Currently, Textron has a market capitalization of $17.18 billion. 
Buying $1000 In TXT: If an investor had bought $1000 of TXT stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $23,749.33 today based on a price of $89.07 for TXT at the time of writing.
<h3>Textron's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1709308869_0_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$1000 Invested In Textron 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

<a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.trusimulation.com%2F&amp;esheet=53903654&amp;newsitemid=20240229824322&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=TRU+Simulation&amp;index=1&amp;md5=eb82b3b7aff32301e60f43173b74f12c">TRU Simulation</a>&nbsp;announced today the company has been awarded the Multi-Engine Training System (METS) Ground Based Training System (GBTS) contract by Naval Air Warfare Center &ndash; Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD). The contract base award is for three Unit Training Device (UTD) simulators in a King Air 260 standard configuration, one Operational Flight Trainer (OFT) simulator in the METS T-54A configuration, one Simulator Support Station (SSS) in the METS T-54A configuration and 21 Desktop Trainers for avionics training.
TRU Simulation Multi-Engine Training System (METS) Ground Based Training System (GBTS) (Photo: Business Wire)
TRU Simulation + Training Inc., an affiliate of&nbsp;<a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Ftxtav.com%2F&amp;esheet=53903654&amp;newsitemid=20240229824322&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Textron+Aviation+Inc.&amp;index=2&amp;md5=4566e97e151aa3dec39e89a77917e8ce">Textron Aviation Inc.</a>, is a&nbsp;<a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.textron.com%2F&amp;esheet=53903654&amp;newsitemid=20240229824322&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Textron+Inc.&amp;index=3&amp;md5=2aff8898758fca7f7b66f0c3d6baf139">Textron Inc.</a>&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXT#NYSE">TXT</a>) company that designs, manufactures and delivers high-fidelity training devices and full-motion simulators for civil and defense customers.

Textron Owned TRU Simulation Awarded the Multi-Engine Training System Ground Based Training System Contract

Textron (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXT#NYSE">TXT</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 5.84% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 18.85%. Currently, Textron has a market capitalization of $16.87 billion. 
Buying $100 In TXT: If an investor had bought $100 of TXT stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $1,396.69 today based on a price of $87.47 for TXT at the time of writing.
<h3>Textron's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1707847225_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

If You Invested $100 In This Stock 15 Years Ago, You Would Have $1,400 Today

Textron's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXT#NYSE">TXT</a>) short percent of float has fallen 5.59% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 5.80 million shares sold short, which is 3.38% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 5.53 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>Textron Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1706892321_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Textron 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 Textron'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>, Textron's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.83%, 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>
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Peering Into Textron's Recent Short Interest

UBS analyst Gavin Parsons maintains Textron (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXT#NYSE">TXT</a>) with a Sell and raises the price target from $77 to $81.

UBS Maintains Sell on Textron, Raises Price Target to $81

Citigroup analyst Jason Gursky maintains Textron (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXT#NYSE">TXT</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $102 to $104.

Citigroup Maintains Buy on Textron, Raises Price Target to $104

It&#8217;s a bullish day on Wall Street, with major U.S. large-cap indices reaching record highs, driven by broad-based rallies in tech-related stocks as investors continue to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/artificial-intelligence">embrace the AI trade.</a>
The U.S. government announced on Wednesday the National Science Foundation, in collaboration with prominent tech companies specializing in artificial intelligence (AI) and nine other federal agencies, is launching a pilot program designed to establish a shared AI research infrastructure.
The S&amp;P 500 Index surged past 4,900 points, maintaining its upward trajectory for the fifth consecutive session. This index, comprising 500 of the largest U.S. stocks, has achieved a remarkable 17% return over the past three months, marking its most robust three-month rally since June 2020 and the second most vigorous since May 2009.
Microsoft Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NYSE">MSFT</a>) attained a significant milestone, reaching a $3 trillion market capitalization and matching Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) as the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/sector-etfs/24/01/36764071/microsofts-race-to-the-top-hits-3-trillion-valuation-challenging-apples-throne">world&#8217;s most valuable company.</a> Microsoft holds the highest weight in the S&amp;P 500 index, with a 7.3% stake.
The Nasdaq 100 also experienced remarkable growth, surpassing 17,660 points. The tech-heavy index is on track for its 11th gain in the last 13 sessions, and potentially its 12th positive week in the last 13.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average inched 0.3% up, while the Russell 2000, which is tied to small-cap stocks, lagged, screening a flat performance. 
On the data front, U.S. private sector activity surveys for January indicated the strongest growth in the past seven months, led by a robust performance in the service sector and signs <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/01/36760996/us-output-growth-hits-7-month-high-in-january-services-lead-manufacturing-rebounds">of recovery in manufacturing.</a> Investors now await advance estimates of the fourth quarter U.S. GDP, scheduled for Thursday. 
Elsewhere, the People&#8217;s Bank of China (PBoC) cut the Reserve Requirement Ratio (RRR) for banks by 50 basis points. This move is anticipated to inject approximately $139.45 billion into the market, complementing other stimulus measures <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/01/36758819/chinese-stocks-rally-as-beijing-goes-all-in-on-financial-support-squeezes-short-sellers">recently introduced by Beijing.</a> Chinese-related stocks, as gauged by the iShares China Large-Cap ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FXI#NYSE">FXI</a>), responded positively, with a 3% increase following a 4.5% rally the previous day.
In currency and commodities markets, the U.S. dollar weakened slightly, gold prices dipped by 0.5%, and oil prices climbed by 1%. Meanwhile, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) edged up by 0.5%, nearing the $40,000 mark.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday's Performance In U.S. Major Indices, ETFs</h2>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>17,643.92</td>
<td>1.4%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>4,900.09</td>
<td>0.7%</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>38,015.66</td>
<td>0.3%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>1979.06</td>
<td>0.0%</td>
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rose 0.7% to $487.91, the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) edged 0.2% higher to $379.76 and the tech-heavy Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) was 1.3% higher to $428.82, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>. 
Sector-wise, the Technology Select Sector Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) outperformed, up 1.4%. The Utilities Select Sector Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>) underperformed, down 1.3%. 
Among industries, chipmakers dominated, with the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NYSE">SMH</a>) up 2.8%. 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h2>
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<li>Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) rose over 12% in reaction to the company's earnings report. The streaming giant reported subscriber additions of 13.1 million in the fourth quarter. </li>
<li>Other companies reacting to their earnings were Textron Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXT#NYSE">TXT</a>), up 8%, Abbot Laboratories (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABT#NYSE">ABT</a>), down 2.7%, Texas Instrument Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>), down 2.2%, AT&amp;T Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/T#NYSE">T</a>), down 3%, Freeport-McMoRan Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>), up 5%,&nbsp;General Dynamics Corp&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>), up 5%, and&nbsp;Kimberly-Clark Corporation&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMB#NYSE">KMB</a>), down 5%. </li>
<li>DuPont De Nemours Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DD#NYSE">DD</a>) tumbled over 13% after the company expected to witness a loss for the fourth quarter, considerably below analyst target. Wells Fargo cut the stock from Overweight to Equal-weight. </li>
<li>Major companies expected to report after market close include Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CP#NYSE">CP</a>), Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMP#NYSE">AMP</a>), International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>), CSX Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSX#NASDAQ">CSX</a>), Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KNX#NYSE">KNX</a>), Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>),  Las Vegas Sand Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LVS#NYSE">LVS</a>) and Seagate Technology Holdings plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STX#NASDAQ">STX</a>).</li>
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The U.S. economy is demonstrating remarkable resilience and strength, buoyed by robust job market performance and resilient consumer spending. Despite concerns over inflationary challenges, markets are navigating these shifts adeptly. This news spells good for innovation within the technology industry &mdash; robotics stocks are primed to benefit. The Covid-19 pandemic had many businesses embracing automated workflows, propelling demand for automation systems. The <a href="https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/robotic-process-automation-rpa-market">global robotic process automation market</a> is expected to grow at a staggering CAGR of 39.9% until 2030, driven by this surge in automation adoption. The rising use of cutting-edge technologies such as AI in robotic process automation software is fueling the market&rsquo;s growth. These three robotics stocks will skyrocket in value at least until 2030 &mdash; they are leading the revolution.



<h2>Textron (TXT)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/textron_txt_bell_v22_1600-300x169.png" alt="Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey shown during a flight demo."><div>Source: Angel DiBilio / Shutterstock.com</div></div>Textron (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/txt-stock-quote/">TXT</a>) is an American industrial conglomerate with many promising projects in combat robotics. TXT is currently trading at <a href="https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/TXT">$96.11</a> and is up 19.5% YTD.&nbsp;



The company experienced previous success with various U.S. military bids. This has translated to a stellar <a href="https://investor.textron.com/news/news-releases/press-release-details/2024/Textron-Reports-Fourth-Quarter-2023-Results-Announces-2024-Financial-Outlook/default.aspx">Q4 2023</a> where Textron reported EPS of $1.01, up 30% YOY. Textron also boasts an aviation backlog of $7.2 billion, up $782 million from the prior year. Management expects continued growth, with the company forecasting 2024 revenues of $14.6 billion, up from $13.7 billion in 2023.&nbsp;



Textron&rsquo;s recent contract wins include its <a href="https://www.army-technology.com/news/team-ripsaw-selected-for-the-us-army-robotic-combat-vehicle-programme/?cf-view">M5 Ripsaw platform</a> being selected for testing by the U.S. Army. This unmanned robotic platform closely resembles a tank and is part of the Army&rsquo;s Robotic Combat Vehicle Program. Currently in Phase I of the program, vehicle deliveries are expected this year. Textron&rsquo;s participation signifies the possibility of additional future contracts. Furthermore, the company was recently <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/textrons-txt-bell-clinches-contract-162400375.html?guccounter=1&amp;guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&amp;guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAJw8Lhbd3PtZ5Qh6b1ZNyqP8DU5mF-ovHGxGDCcnfJEE0TdLTLXScdS0d81B_7h2FjnpTF_Rge3z3o-u2Pj1ujy7VnK9l_6BqZpDmj5f_x-8tD9BctbvLg06p6ZP_IjQkTX2bQZgy7JdfTlxsTHPM43VCHxw63Yxsu0DZRSMY_i3">awarded</a> a $455 million contract to supply 12 H-1Z helicopters to the government of Nigeria. 



<h2>UiPath (PATH)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/path1600-300x169.png" alt="In this photo illustration the UiPath (PATH) logo is displayed on a smartphone."><div>Source: rafapress / Shutterstock.com</div></div>UiPath (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/path-stock-quote/">PATH</a>) stands at the forefront of automation software. It is pioneering transformative solutions in robotic process automation (RPA) to streamline business workflows. Its stock has surged 42.82% over the past year and analysts are still bullish. With a median <a href="https://www.cnn.com/markets/stocks/PATH">price target</a> of $28.00, reflecting a 21.37% increase from current levels, the stock exhibits promising growth prospects.



UiPath has benefited tremendously from these trends and has positioned itself as a leader in the industry. In its most recent quarterly statement, <a href="https://ir.uipath.com/news/detail/330/uipath-reports-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-fiscal-2024-financial-results">Q4 FY2024</a>, the company reported record quarterly revenue of $405 million, a 31% increase YOY. Additionally, UiPath achieved its first year of GAAP profitability as a public company, indicating that the company&rsquo;s fundamentals are stabilizing.&nbsp;



Moreover, <a href="https://ir.uipath.com/news/detail/331/uipath-unveils-new-family-of-llms-at-ai-summit-to-empower-enterprises-to-harness-full-capabilities-of-genai">UiPath</a> remains committed to advancing its software capabilities and maintaining its edge in AI-driven automation. Recently, the company unveiled a new family of large-language models that will enhance the functionalities of the Uipath Platform, empowering businesses to tackle diverse business challenges. Unlike general-purpose GenAI models like GPT-4, UiPath&rsquo;s large language models are trained for specific tasks, allowing them to effectively understand documents and provide meaningful output.&nbsp;



<h2>ABB (ABBNY)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/abb-1600-300x169.jpg" alt="ABB Robotics, Inc. training center in suburban Detroit."><div>Source: Daniel J. Macy / Shutterstock.com</div></div>ABB (OTCMKTS:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/abbny-stock-quote/">ABBNY</a>) offers electrification, motion and automation products across a wide range of industries including utilities, transport and infrastructure. The company&rsquo;s Robotics &amp; Discrete Automation segment builds industrial robots, autonomous mobile robots and robotic solutions. ABB&rsquo;s stock has already climbed 45.33% in the past 12 months, trading close to its all-time high, making it an ideal investment option among robotics stocks.&nbsp;



For the full year of 2023, the company reported <a href="https://library.e.abb.com/public/d8b5bfec5cf24222ad5b40268647347e/ABB-Q4-2023-press-release-English.pdf?x-sign=zhJkxo10qzUVWUSqbJmOGCl0xqNKaCYE4aRh/Eub1BZlP5fOFiULwanPlNdaYDXS">robust earnings</a>. Some highlights include $32.2 billion in revenue and Basic EPS of $2.02, representing growth of 9% YOY and 55% YOY respectively. In addition to strong growth, ABB also boasted a solid balance sheet. After decreasing net debt to $1.991 billion, comparable to $2.779 billion in 2022, ABB has a net debt-to-equity ratio of only 0.14.



Moreover, the company is expanding its offerings through strategic acquisitions. Most recently, <a href="https://new.abb.com/news/detail/111398/abb-acquires-sevensense-expanding-leadership-in-next-generation-ai-enabled-mobile-robotics">ABB acquired Sevensense</a>, a leader in AI-based 3D vision navigation technology. Sevensense enables unparalleled speed, accuracy and autonomy in mobile robots, and its acquisition highlights ABB&rsquo;s commitment to innovative AI solutions. ABB plans on integrating Sevensense&rsquo;s technology into its portfolio, expanding ABB&rsquo;s leadership in AI-enabled mobile robotics.&nbsp;



On the date of publication, Michael Que did not have (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the InvestorPlace.com&nbsp;<a href="https://investorplace.com/corporate/investorplace-publishing-guidelines/" target="_blank">Publishing Guidelines</a>.



The researchers contributing to this article did not hold (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article.
<div>Michael Que is a financial writer with extensive experience in the technology industry, with his work featured on Seeking Alpha, Benzinga and MSN Money. He is the owner of Que Capital, a research firm that combines fundamental analysis with ESG factors to pick the best sustainable long-term investments.</div><h3>More From InvestorPlace</h3>
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A lot of success in the market goes unseen. Certain stocks tend to get written about ad nauseum while others get no attention at all. A stock like electric vehicle maker Tesla (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/tsla-stock-quote/">TSLA</a>) is down 43% on the year, and journalists and analysts on TV discuss it around the clock. At the same time, not a single analyst covers <a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-types/undervalued-stocks/">undervalued stocks</a> like tow truck operator Miller Industries (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/mlr-stock-quote/">MLR</a>) despite its share price being <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/under-radar-3-little-known-200611320.html">up nearly 50%</a> in the past year. 



Stocks that are attached to celebrity CEOs and popular consumer products that hedge funds widely hold tend to dominate the business press. However, these stocks account for a small percentage of the overall market. In reality, many great stocks have quietly but steadily outperformed, driven higher by competent management, strong earnings and a competitive edge. Let&rsquo;s uncover three hidden gems that are undervalued stocks poised for exponential growth. 



<h2>IES Holdings (IESC)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/techstock1600-300x169.jpg" alt="A graphic of a person's hands resting on a laptop with a stock line graph moving through it. top tech stocks. Underpriced Tech Stocks to Buy"><div>Source: Shutterstock</div></div>In <a href="https://www.crossingwallstreet.com/archives/2024/04/cws-market-review-april-16-2024.html">a recent blog post</a>, investor Eddy Elfenbein highlighted little-known stock, IES Holdings (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/iesc-stock-quote/">IESC</a>). It has run circles around the broader market over the past decade. During the last five years, IESC stock has risen an astounding 574%. In the past 12 months, the share price has almost tripled and it is up more than 50% so far in 2024. The company provides electrical systems to residential houses, industrial facilities and some technology data centers. Not sexy or exciting, but it&rsquo;s profitable. 



In business since 1997, IES Holdings has 8,000 employees and $2.4 billion in annual revenues. Part of the reason IES Holdings is a silent stock is that no analysts cover the company. Zippo. Yet IESC stock is an incredible story. Consider that 12 years ago, the share price was at $1.75. Today, it is trading close to $120. In its last fiscal year, IES Holdings earned $4.71 per share. Sadly, the Houston, Texas-based company remains unheralded and little known. 



<h2>Textron (TXT)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/textron_txt_bell_v22_1600-300x169.png" alt="Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey shown during a flight demo."><div>Source: Angel DiBilio / Shutterstock.com</div></div>In the investing world, it&rsquo;s fair to say Textron (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/txt-stock-quote/">TXT</a>) doesn&rsquo;t get a lot of attention. Based in Rhode Island, Textron began in 1923 as a textile company that mostly produced yarn. Today, Textron is an industrial conglomerate that produces products ranging from snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) to small Cessna airplanes, as well as aircraft engines. The business unit that today makes aircraft engines has morphed from its original role of making household sewing machines. 



While it gets little notice, TXT stock has <a href="https://ca.movies.yahoo.com/movies/looking-growth-stock-3-reasons-164504236.html">performed strongly</a>, increasing nearly 40% in the last 12 months, including a 17% year-to-date gain. Since the pandemic in spring 2020, Textron&rsquo;s stock has risen 260%. Strong earnings have helped to propel TXT stock higher. For 2024, Textron has forecast earnings growth of 58.6%. That is more than four times the industry average earnings growth of 12.3%. The company is well run and its transformation from textiles to industrials has clearly paid off. 



<h2>Copart (CPRT)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="165" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cprtmsn-300x165.jpg" alt=""><div>Source: Shutterstock</div></div>Considering its growth trajectory, Copart (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/cprt-stock-quote/">CPRT</a>) deserves more love. In the past decade, the company that specializes in running online auctions for salvaged vehicles has seen its share price rise more than 1,000%. This includes a 220% increase since 2019. In fact, CPRT stock is one of the <a href="https://www.visualcapitalist.com/top-sp-500-stocks-over-20-years/">best performing securities</a> of the last 20 years, outperforming e-commerce giant Amazon (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/amzn-stock-quote/">AMZN</a>). Unfortunately, junk cars don&rsquo;t generate a lot of attention in the business press. 



Much of Copart&rsquo;s success stems from the company&rsquo;s very little competition. Some analysts claim Copart operates in a duopoly alongside IAA, a similar company that Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/rba-stock-quote/">RBA</a>) <a href="https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/ritchie-bros-completes-acquisition-of-iaa-creating-a-premier-global-marketplace-leader-808671390.html">acquired in 2023</a> by . But Copart is the much bigger player and market leader, giving it a wide competitive moat. This has led to <a href="https://www.barrons.com/articles/buy-copart-stock-price-pick-80df9a46">consistently strong earnings</a> from Copart, with its earnings per share (EPS) nearly tripling in the last five years and hitting a record $1.26 in fiscal 2023. 



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Press Releases

Textron Declares Quarterly Dividend

TRU Simulation Reveals Cutting-Edge Veris VR Flight Simulator as New Cost-Effective Training Solution for Pilots

TRU Simulation Awarded the Multi-Engine Training System Ground Based Training System Contract

Textron Aviation Special Missions Cessna Grand Caravans to be Acquired to Aid in Horn of Africa Security

Textron to Release First Quarter Results on April 25, 2024

Enhanced Cessna High-Wing Piston Aircraft Enter into Service Following First Deliveries

Textron Aviation's Cessna Caravan family soars past 25 million flight hours

Textron Aviation's Company-Owned Service Centers Receive Recertification as a Green Aviation Business from NATA

Textron Aviation Special Missions begins deliveries of U.S. Navy Beechcraft King Air 260 Multi-Engine Training System (METS) Aircraft