L3Harris Technologies, Inc. · LHX · FY2026 Q2 · Calendar Q3 2026

L3Harris raises 2026 guidance as backlog reaches $42 billion

L3Harris's Q2 results support a constructive operating trajectory: demand across defense, space and communications lifted revenue and backlog, while management raised 2026 guidance. The key test is whether capacity expansion and large contract execution convert that demand into durable margins and cash flow.

Reported After market closeNYSEIndustrials $45.98B market cap
100quality score

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Reported versus consensus
Reported EPS $3.13 Consensus $2.80
EPS surprise +11.8% Reported versus consensus
Reported revenue $5.88B Consensus $5.81B
Revenue surprise +1.2% Reported versus consensus

Market reaction

event-close to next-session close
Stock move -8.6% Event window
SPY move +1.7% Same window
Abnormal move -10.3% Stock minus SPY
Volume 3.4× Versus trailing sessions
Subsequent drift -3.6% Up to 20 sessions
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What changed

Compared with the prior quarter, management raised its guidance sentiment from maintained to raised, reported a larger backlog, emphasized new missile-capacity investments, and pushed the potential Missile Solutions IPO to mid-2027.

Guidance delta

Management raised full-year 2026 revenue guidance to $23.2-$23.7 billion and EPS guidance to $11.80-$12.00.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue grew 8% year over year to $5.9 billion, while backlog increased by more than $1 billion to $42 billion.
  • Management highlighted missile-tracking, space and communications wins, alongside new GMLRS and PAC-3 production facilities.
  • The company plans to revisit the Missile Solutions IPO in mid-2027 and is divesting its commercial space propulsion business.

Management priorities

  • Expand missile capacity, including the planned GMLRS and PAC-3 facilities.
  • Ramp production for AMDT-3 satellite and classified space missions.
  • Execute the FAA telecommunications modernization contract and pursue additional missile contracts.

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Earnings History

Estimate Beat Miss Match
LHX REVENUE earnings history estimate and actual scatter chart 9 reported fiscal quarters and 4 future estimate-only quarters. Q1 '25 estimate $5B Q1 '25 actual $5B, beat Q2 '25 estimate $5B Q2 '25 actual $5B, match Q3 '25 estimate $5B Q3 '25 actual $5B, beat Q2 '26 estimate $5B Q2 '26 actual $5B, beat Q3 '26 estimate $6B Q3 '26 actual $6B, beat Q4 '26 estimate $6B Q4 '26 actual $6B, miss Q1 '27 estimate $5B Q1 '27 actual $6B, beat Q2 '27 estimate $6B Q2 '27 actual $6B, beat Q3 '27 estimate $6B Q4 '27 estimate $6B Q1 '28 estimate $6B Q2 '28 estimate $6B
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Analyst Consensus ?

ConsensusBuy33 ratings
Bullish2472.7%
Neutral721.2%
Bearish26.1%

Analyst 52W Price Targets

$246.93Previous close
$193Low
$271.85Average
$367High

Latest persisted target per named analyst; persisted previous close from FN2's market snapshot as of Sep 22, 2026. Not an FN2 forecast.

Firm-level rating actions

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FirmRatingPrior ratingActionDate
UBS Neutral NeutralMaintainAug 3, 2026
Susquehanna Positive PositiveMaintainJul 31, 2026
BNP Paribas Neutral NeutralMaintainJul 30, 2026
Bernstein Outperform OutperformMaintainMay 4, 2026
JP Morgan Overweight OverweightMaintainFeb 5, 2026
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Named analyst price targets

Upside is calculated against the persisted previous close $246.93. FMP does not supply a rating on these named-analyst rows.

FirmAnalyst52W targetPrice when postedUpsideDate
GuggenheimAnalyst unavailable$365$248.93 +47.8%Sep 14, 2026
JefferiesAnalyst unavailable$315$262.17 +27.6%Aug 26, 2026
UBSGavin Parsons$323$343.92 +30.8%Jan 14, 2026
Truist FinancialMichael Ciarmoli$364$343.76 +47.4%Jan 14, 2026
Vertical ResearchRobert Stallard$355$350.48 +43.8%Jan 13, 2026
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Company context

Snapshot as of publication

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. is a prominent technology firm specializing in aerospace and defense, delivering vital, high-stakes solutions to governmental and commercial clients across the globe. Its diverse operations are organized into several key segments: The Integrated Mission Systems division is responsible for providing versatile intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) platforms, alongside various communication technologies. This unit also offers comprehensive support for fleet management, as well as the development, modification, and routine maintenance of sensors for ISR and airborne operations. Furthermore, it develops and integrates specialized mission systems tailored for naval vessels and maritime operations, including sophisticated signals and multi-intelligence platforms, autonomous surface and undersea vehicles, and advanced power and ship control electronics. Cutting-edge electro-optical and infrared technologies are also part of its offerings.…

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