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In this article, we go over a few key elements for understanding Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc.’s stock price such as:

• Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc.’s current stock price and volume
• Why Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc.’s stock price changed recently
• Upgrades and downgrades for AADX from analysts
• AADX’s stock price momentum as measured by its relative strength

About Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc. (AADX)

Before we jump into Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc.’s stock price, history, target price and what caused it to recently rise, let’s take a look at some background.

Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc. designs, engineers, and manufactures integrated aerospace and defense subsystems for space and defense applications. The company provides Space and launch Systems, which include propellant tanks and engine nozzles; nose cones, fairings, and payload adapters; solar arrays and deployable systems; satellite bus and payload assemblies; Spinnaker® de-orbit systems; antennas and precision platforms; and landing legs, tubes, and booms; Defense Aviation and Airborne Systems, which support airborne mission platforms for air dominance, ground attack, electronic warfare, air-to-air refueling, transport, and autonomous collaborative combat, and include wings and control surfaces, landing gear and arresters, engine shafts, gears, and transmissions; fuel tanks and refueling booms; and fuselage structures; C5ISR and Precision Strike Systems, which support land and maritime based integrated defense systems for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, forward presence, and stand-off missions, and include radar and communications antennas; missile bodies and launchers; directed energy systems; and electronic enclosures; detection and tracking platforms; and maritime sensors and propulsion. It also provides design, prototyping and manufacturing of hardware and assemblies using composite, metallic, and polymer manufacturing. The company uses IP-enabled processes and production supported by specialized equipment and experience. It offers in-house testing and inspection along with materials and testing services to support performance and verification requirements. The company also provides Spinnaker® Deorbit Systems with configurations for satellites and launch vehicle components to support de-orbit applications. The company was formerly known as GB Eagle Topco, Inc. and changed its name to Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc. in November 2025. Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc. was incorporated in 2022 and is headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama. Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc. is a subsidiary of AA&D Holdings, LP.

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Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc.’s Stock Price as of Market Close

As of September 16, 2026, 1:01 PM, CST, Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc.’s stock price was $12.750.

Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc. is up 4.34% from its previous closing price of $12.220.

During the last market session, Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc.’s stock traded between $12.540 and $12.950. Currently, there are approximately 148.18 million shares outstanding for Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc..

Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc.’s trailing earnings per share are negative, so the stock does not have a meaningful P/E ratio. We suggest investors evaluate other financial metrics to understand its overall valuation.

Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc. Stock Price History

Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc.’s (AADX) price is currently down 3.41% so far this month.

During the month of September, Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc.’s stock price has reached a high of $13.290 and a low of $11.385.

Over the last year, Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc. has hit prices as high as $24.240 and as low as $11.385.

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What Caused Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc. Stock’s Price to Rise?

Stock prices are primarily based on seller supply and buyer demand. But have you ever wondered about what other factors affect a stock's price?

When an analyst changes their opinion of a stock by upgrading or downgrading their rating, it often leads to a sudden stock price adjustment. As of September 15, 2026, there were analysts who downgraded Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc.’s stock and analysts who upgraded over the last month.

Additionally, you'll want to evaluate Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc.’s financial health and valuation. Investors can use AAII's Value Grade, which combines six key valuation metrics like P/E and P/S ratios for a comprehensive analysis to conduct analysis on Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc.’s valuation and financial health. This approach mitigates the limitations of single-metric evaluations.

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Lastly, news and media coverage as well as recent press reports about the company or its industry may cause stock prices to fluctuate. You can check out the most recent news articles about Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc. (AADX) by visiting AAII Stock Evaluator.

Relative Price Strength of Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc.

Relative price strength measures a stock's performance against the market, helping investors identify stocks that are outperforming benchmarks.

For AAII’s Momentum Grade, a weighted relative price strength is calculated. Follow this link to learn more about the Momentum Grade.

As of September 15, 2026, Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc. has a weighted four-quarter relative price strength of %, which translates to a Momentum Score of and is considered to be NA.

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Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc. Stock Price: Bottom Line

As of September 16, 2026, Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc.’s stock price is $12.750, which is up 4.34% from its previous closing price.

AAII advises against making stock decisions based solely on price or past returns. Instead, consider a variety of metrics, fundamentals, and analytics to evaluate a stock like Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc. stock prices are influenced by market supply and demand and offer just a snapshot of a company's overall health.

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