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Park Aerospace Corp designs is an aerospace company which develops and manufactures solution and hot-melt composite materials used to produce composite structures for the aerospace markets... Show more

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Why Is Park Aerospace Corp (PKE) Stock Down -14.53% Today?

Key Takeaways

  • PKE shares fell sharply, closing the prior session at $36.41 before dropping to a latest price of $31.12.
  • The decline followed the company's release of fourth-quarter and full-year fiscal 2026 results after the market close on May 28.
  • Revenue and EPS beat analyst estimates, yet gross margin came in below the company's preferred 30% threshold at 28.7%.
  • Broader market sentiment and profit-taking after a strong prior run contributed to the selloff.
  • Traders are now focused on the upcoming conference call transcript and any forward commentary on margins and demand.

Opening Summary

Park Aerospace Corp. (PKE) designs and manufactures advanced composite materials and structures primarily for the aerospace and defense industries. Shares of PKE declined 14.53% from the previous close of $36.41 to a latest available price of $31.12. The move occurred on the heels of the company's fiscal fourth-quarter and full-year earnings report, which showed top- and bottom-line beats but highlighted margin pressure that weighed on investor sentiment.

Earnings Results and Guidance

Park Aerospace reported fourth-quarter revenue of $24.19 million, exceeding consensus estimates of $22.31 million. Adjusted EPS came in at $0.19 versus expectations of $0.16. For the full fiscal year ended March 1, 2026, net earnings nearly doubled to approximately $11.3 million while net sales rose more than 18% to $73.3 million. Despite the beats, fourth-quarter gross margin of 28.7% fell short of management's preferred 30% target, prompting concerns about raw-material costs and competitive pricing.

Market Reaction and Technical Context

Volume picked up notably on the session, reflecting heavy selling pressure. The stock had traded near its 52-week high of $38.20 just a day earlier, setting the stage for profit-taking after an extended rally. The sharp reversal aligned with mixed reactions to earnings across the broader aerospace sector, where margin commentary often overrides revenue outperformance.

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What Comes Next for PKE

Investors will monitor the full earnings call transcript for additional color on margin outlook and order backlog. The company is scheduled to release first-quarter fiscal 2027 results in early July. Sector developments in aerospace composites and any updates on defense spending will also influence sentiment. Risks include ongoing raw-material inflation and potential shifts in customer demand.

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Jun 02, 2026

PKE saw its Stochastic Oscillator leaves the overbought zone

The Stochastic Oscillator for PKE moved out of overbought territory on May 29, 2026. This could be a bearish sign for the stock and investors may want to consider selling or taking a defensive position. A.I.dvisor looked at 74 similar instances where the indicator exited the overbought zone. In of the 74 cases the stock moved lower. This puts the odds of a downward move at .

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Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bearish Trend Analysis

The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on May 29, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on PKE as a result. In of 96 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for PKE turned negative on May 29, 2026. 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 51 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 51 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 PKE declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

PKE broke above its upper Bollinger Band on May 26, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.

The Aroon Indicator for PKE entered a downward trend on May 22, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.

Bullish Trend Analysis

PKE moved above its 50-day moving average on June 01, 2026 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend.

Following a +1 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where PKE advanced for three days, in of 309 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)

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 69, placing this stock better than average.

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding 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 steady price growth. PKE’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued 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 (5.330) is normal, around the industry mean (11.230). P/E Ratio (59.232) is within average values for comparable stocks, (94.487). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.000) is also within normal values, averaging (3.962). Dividend Yield (0.015) settles around the average of (0.019) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (9.099) is also within normal values, averaging (46.258).

The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable 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.

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PKE paid dividends on May 04, 2026

Park Aerospace Corp PKE Stock Dividends
А dividend of $0.12 per share was paid with a record date of May 04, 2026, and an ex-dividend date of April 02, 2026. Read more...
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Notable companies

The most notable companies in this group are GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE), Boeing Company (NYSE:BA), Lockheed Martin Corp (NYSE:LMT), Northrop Grumman Corp (NYSE:NOC), Virgin Galactic Holdings (NYSE:SPCE).

Industry description

Aerospace & Defense is one of largest industries in the U.S., mainly comprising the following areas: commercial airliners, military aircraft, missiles, space, and general aviation. Focused heavily on research & development, it is also one of the fastest growing industries. Military aircraft has the largest market share in the industry’s sales, followed by space systems, civil aircraft, and missiles. Aerospace exports, directly and indirectly, support more jobs than the export of any other commodity, according to a study by the U.S. Department of Commerce. Boeing Company, Lockheed Martin Corporation and General Electric Company are some of the most prominent players in this space.

Market Cap

The average market capitalization across the Aerospace & Defense Industry is 20.85B. The market cap for tickers in the group ranges from 4.49 to 338.67B. GE holds the highest valuation in this group at 338.67B. The lowest valued company is BDRPF at 4.49.

High and low price notable news

The average weekly price growth across all stocks in the Aerospace & Defense Industry was -1%. For the same Industry, the average monthly price growth was 12%, and the average quarterly price growth was 29%. RCAT experienced the highest price growth at 53%, while FLY experienced the biggest fall at -26%.

Volume

The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the Aerospace & Defense Industry was -3%. For the same stocks of the Industry, the average monthly volume growth was 242% and the average quarterly volume growth was 181%

Fundamental Analysis Ratings

The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows

Valuation Rating: 48
P/E Growth Rating: 61
Price Growth Rating: 50
SMR Rating: 78
Profit Risk Rating: 69
Seasonality Score: 2 (-100 ... +100)
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a producer of printed circuit boards

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Aerospace And Defense
Address
1400 Old Country Road
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+1 631 465-3600
Employees
110
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https://www.parkaerospace.com
Why Is Park Aerospace Corp (PKE) Stock Down -14.53% Today?