Poland makes huge offer for Lockheed’s (LMT, $301.94) mobile rocket launchers
Amidst concerns over a possible Russian insurgency following Moscow’s annexation of Crimea in 2014, Poland is seeking ties with the U.S. to significantly increase the Polish army’s defense capabilities. In a soon-to-be signed deal, Poland will buy mobile rocket launchers worth $414 million from the U.S. weapon giant Lockheed Martin.
According to the terms of the contract, it includes M-142 HIMARS system capable of launching six guided rockets with a range of 70 km (37 miles), or a single missile with up to 300 km range along with 18 combat launchers, two training launchers, shorter-range Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) missiles and longer-range Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) tactical missiles. LMT will also provide command and other vehicles, logistics, training and technical support.
HIMARS have been previously deployed by the U.S troops in conflict zones in the Middle East. They are known for enabling precision attacks even in poor weather when air attack can be compromised.
The deal will certainly modernize the Polish armed forces and strengthen its capacity to confront regional threats as well as enhance its ties with U.S. and other allies.
In fact, seeking U.S military ties has long been on the Polish right wing government’s agenda that even wants to have a permanent U.S military base in the country replacing the already stationed rotational American troops as part of NATO operations. The Polish government apparently has offered up to $2 billion to the U.S government for this capability.
This is the second major deal by the Polish government with an U.S. company in recent times, after Poland had signed a $4.75 billion deal to purchase the U.S.-made Patriot air defense missile system in March 2018.
LMT in upward trend: price may ascend as a result of having broken its lower Bollinger Band on January 06, 2025
LMT may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options. In of 43 cases where LMT's price broke its lower Bollinger Band, its price rose further in the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
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Bearish Trend Analysis
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for LMT turned negative on January 07, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 46 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 46 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where LMT declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator for LMT entered a downward trend on January 08, 2025. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating very strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (15.949) is normal, around the industry mean (8.261). P/E Ratio (17.534) is within average values for comparable stocks, (59.506). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (3.964) is also within normal values, averaging (2.311). Dividend Yield (0.026) settles around the average of (0.016) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (1.640) is also within normal values, averaging (7.923).
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 70, placing this stock better than average.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to consistent earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating fairly steady price growth. LMT’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
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