Transdigm Group (NYSE:TDG) Earns Neutral Rating from Robert W. Baird

Transdigm Group (NYSE:TDG)‘s stock had its “neutral” rating reissued by research analysts at Robert W. Baird in a note issued to investors on Wednesday, MarketBeat.com reports. They presently have a $1,400.00 target price on the aerospace company’s stock. Robert W. Baird’s price target indicates a potential upside of 7.89% from the company’s previous close.

A number of other research firms also recently commented on TDG. UBS Group increased their price target on Transdigm Group from $1,798.00 to $1,804.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 15th. Stifel Nicolaus lowered their target price on Transdigm Group from $1,710.00 to $1,650.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, November 13th. Zacks Research raised shares of Transdigm Group from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, December 8th. Truist Financial reduced their target price on shares of Transdigm Group from $1,730.00 to $1,647.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, October 15th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets lifted their target price on Transdigm Group from $1,420.00 to $1,500.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, November 13th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $1,584.69.

Transdigm Group Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE:TDG opened at $1,297.65 on Wednesday. The firm has a market cap of $73.25 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 40.45, a P/E/G ratio of 3.14 and a beta of 0.92. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $1,359.54 and a 200 day moving average price of $1,359.48. Transdigm Group has a fifty-two week low of $1,183.60 and a fifty-two week high of $1,623.82.

Transdigm Group (NYSE:TDG) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 3rd. The aerospace company reported $8.23 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $7.99 by $0.24. Transdigm Group had a net margin of 21.69% and a negative return on equity of 31.91%. The business had revenue of $2.29 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.26 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $7.83 EPS. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 13.9% compared to the same quarter last year. Transdigm Group has set its FY 2026 guidance at 37.420-39.340 EPS. As a group, research analysts predict that Transdigm Group will post 35.13 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Activity

In other news, Director Kevin M. Stein sold 36,925 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, February 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $1,425.79, for a total value of $52,647,295.75. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 19,233 shares in the company, valued at approximately $27,422,219.07. The trade was a 65.75% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, Director Robert J. Small sold 90,953 shares of the stock in a transaction on Tuesday, December 9th. The shares were sold at an average price of $1,335.72, for a total value of $121,487,741.16. Following the sale, the director directly owned 68,139 shares in the company, valued at $91,014,625.08. This trade represents a 57.17% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold a total of 242,485 shares of company stock worth $331,932,850 in the last ninety days. 4.09% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Transdigm Group

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. raised its stake in shares of Transdigm Group by 2.5% during the 3rd quarter. Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. now owns 201,736 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $265,892,000 after buying an additional 4,870 shares during the period. Citizens Financial Group Inc. RI grew its position in shares of Transdigm Group by 272.4% in the third quarter. Citizens Financial Group Inc. RI now owns 3,009 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $3,965,000 after purchasing an additional 2,201 shares during the period. Principal Financial Group Inc. increased its stake in shares of Transdigm Group by 18.3% during the third quarter. Principal Financial Group Inc. now owns 2,379,816 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $3,136,719,000 after purchasing an additional 367,756 shares in the last quarter. WINTON GROUP Ltd acquired a new position in shares of Transdigm Group during the 2nd quarter worth about $3,041,000. Finally, Loring Wolcott & Coolidge Fiduciary Advisors LLP MA lifted its stake in Transdigm Group by 311.7% in the 3rd quarter. Loring Wolcott & Coolidge Fiduciary Advisors LLP MA now owns 1,124 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $1,517,000 after buying an additional 851 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 95.78% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting Transdigm Group

Here are the key news stories impacting Transdigm Group this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 results beat expectations: revenue rose ~14% to $2.285B, adjusted EPS $8.23 topped estimates, EBITDA margin remained strong and management raised FY‑2026 guidance. TransDigm Group Reports Fiscal 2026 First Quarter Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Guidance was updated to EPS 37.42–39.34 and revenue $9.8B–$10.0B — an upward revision overall but the EPS midpoint is roughly in line with sell‑side consensus, leaving room for differing investor interpretations. Earnings Release & Slide Deck
• Negative Sentiment: Press coverage highlights FY‑2026 profit pressure from higher interest expense and tariff-related headwinds — headlines point to guidance that may be below some street expectations, which pressured the share price. MSN: TransDigm sees 2026 profit below estimates
• Negative Sentiment: Heavy insider selling: Director Kevin M. Stein disclosed large dispositions (36,925 and 11,075 shares on Feb 2) totaling ~48k shares (~$68M at execution prices), and COO Patrick J. Murphy sold 290 shares — these material director-level sales amplified selling pressure. Kevin M. Stein SEC Filing COO Murphy SEC Filing
• Negative Sentiment: Despite the beat, several outlets and analysts noted the outlook and cost pressures prompted a sell reaction — coverage and analyst notes flagged the miss vs some expectations. Seeking Alpha: Outlook misses

Transdigm Group Company Profile

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.