L3Harris Shares Climb 0.66% on Arkansas Expansion and Earnings Despite Ranking 463rd in Trading Volume

On July 30, 2025, L3Harris Technologies (LHX) rose 0.66% with a trading volume of $260 million, ranking 463rd in market activity. The stock’s performance aligns with recent strategic and financial developments, including a significant expansion of its Arkansas manufacturing operations and strong quarterly results.

The defense contractor announced plans to invest nearly $500 million to expand its rocket motor production facility in Camden, Arkansas, accelerating output for missile defense systems and hypersonic vehicles. This follows a meeting with Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and AEDC leadership at the Paris Air Show. The expansion underscores L3Harris’s commitment to meeting elevated demand in defense contracting amid global geopolitical tensions.

L3Harris reported second-quarter 2025 diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $2.44 on revenue of $5.4 billion, surpassing Wall Street estimates. Non-GAAP EPS reached $2.78, driven by robust performance across key segments. The company raised its full-year revenue outlook to $21.75 billion, up from prior guidance of $21.4–$21.7 billion, citing sustained demand for military equipment and expanded production capabilities.

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