Cemtrex shares rise 15.77% after-hours after acquiring Invocon to boost aerospace capabilities.

Cemtrex (CETX) surged 15.77% in after-hours trading following the announcement of its agreement to acquire Invocon, a provider of aerospace and defense engineering services. This acquisition, reported by GlobeNewswire 14 days prior, adds "proven aerospace & defense engineering capabilities" to Cemtrex’s portfolio, aligning with its strategic focus on expanding high-margin technical services. The move follows a series of prior acquisitions and new contracts in robotics and security, including $1.2 million in recent orders, which have reinforced the company’s growth narrative. While older news, such as Q3 2025 earnings reporting a $1.78 loss per share, could weigh on sentiment, the immediate catalyst appears to be the Invocon deal, which signals enhanced competitive positioning in a defense-adjacent sector.