10 Defense Stocks with the Highest EPS Growth in 5 Years

5. Triumph Group, Inc. (NYSE:TGI)

EPS Growth, Past 5 Years: 40.48%

Triumph Group, Inc. (NYSE:TGI) designs, engineers, manufactures, repairs, and overhauls complex aerospace structures and systems for both the commercial and military markets.

In February, the company announced it had signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by Berkshire Partners and Warburg Pincus affiliates for $3 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, TGI will become a privately held company after the completion of the acquisition, and its shareholders will receive $26 per share in cash, representing a 123% premium over TGI’s closing stock price for the 90 days before January 31.

Triumph Group, Inc. (NYSE:TGI) recently expanded its role in the M777 Howitzer program by extending its agreement with BAE Systems and the US Army as a strategic supplier of critical components. It has shipped 2,365 units since 2022 and has 938 units on order. The partnership is expected to open more doors for future military projects, positioning the company well for long-term growth.

Triumph Group, Inc. (NYSE:TGI) is one of the best defense stocks to buy, with year-to-date returns of 34%. Last week, the stock soared to a 52-week high of $25.53 per share, marking a one-year increase of over 75%. Investor sentiment has been bolstered by strong third-quarter results for FY25, with the company reporting an 11% surge in net sales year-over-year and earnings exceeding analysts’ expectations.