TransDigm Reports Q1 Sales Growth Amid Acquisition Plans
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 25 2026
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TransDigm Group Inc's stock fell 3.22% as it hit a 20-day low amid broader market weakness, with the Nasdaq-100 down 1.54% and the S&P 500 down 0.31%.
Despite a 13.9% increase in Q1 net sales to $2.285 billion, the company's net income declined by 9.7% to $445 million due to rising interest expenses. Additionally, TransDigm announced plans to acquire Stellant and Jet Parts Engineering for approximately $3.2 billion, which is expected to enhance its competitive position in the aerospace market and drive future growth.
The decline in stock price may reflect investor concerns over the net income drop and increased debt levels, despite the strong sales performance and optimistic outlook for future growth.
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Analyst Views on TDG
Wall Street analysts forecast TDG stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for TDG is 1600 USD with a low forecast of 1400 USD and a high forecast of 1900 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
13 Analyst Rating
10 Buy
3 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 1263.260
Low
1400
Averages
1600
High
1900
Current: 1263.260
Low
1400
Averages
1600
High
1900
About TDG
TransDigm Group Incorporated, through its wholly owned subsidiaries, is a global designer, producer and supplier of highly engineered aircraft components for use on nearly all commercial and military aircraft in service. Its segments include Power & Control, Airframe and Non-aviation. Its product offerings provided to end-users in the aerospace industry include mechanical/electro-mechanical actuators and controls, ignition systems and engine technology, specialized pumps and valves, power conditioning devices, specialized AC/DC electric motors and generators, batteries and chargers, engineered latching and locking devices, engineered rods, engineered connectors and elastomer sealing solutions, databus and power controls, cockpit security components and systems, specialized and advanced cockpit displays, engineered audio, radio and antenna systems, specialized lavatory components, seat belts and safety restraints, engineered and customized interior surfaces and related components.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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