11 Best Performing Defense Stocks to Buy Now

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7. SIFCO Industries, Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN:SIF)

YTD Gains as of August 28: 83.33%

SIFCO Industries, Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN:SIF) is among the 11 Best Performing Defense Stocks to Buy Now. The stock has returned 48% over the past month, with a significant surge following the announcement of third-quarter fiscal 2025 results on August 15.

Net sales for the quarter were posted at $22.1 million, up from $22 million in the prior year’s period. SIFCO Industries, Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN:SIF)’s net income from continuing operations was $3.3 million, or $0.54 per diluted share, improving from a net loss of $0.9 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, in Q3 FY24.

SIFCO Industries, Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN:SIF)’s financial performance for the first nine months of fiscal 2025 also continues to impress investors. Net sales for the period stood at $62 million, compared to $58 million during the same period last year. Total net loss from continuing operations was also significantly down to $0.4 million, from a loss of $7.2 million in the first nine months of 2024.

The management says that demand for the company’s products remains strong as end users grow production. Moreover, raw material availability has improved, and pricing discussions with customers have been favorable so far.

SIFCO Industries, Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN:SIF) produces forgings and machined components for the aerospace, energy, defense, and commercial space markets. The stock has impressive year-to-date returns of 83.33% in 2025, as of the close of business on August 27.

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